River Rats

This movie provides evidence as to why we don't see more Canadian movies on the rental shelves. Admitedly this movie does have some clever plot points. But three boys finding a box of diamonds -- Come on!!! Isn't the whole diamond thing a bit of a cliche?

The acting in this movie is absolutely pathetic. If you do see this movie: buy a case of beer and have some friends over. It's a great movie to cut up. Mystery Science Theatre wouldn't have known what to do with all this material.

The screenplay must have been written on cocktail napkins because it is some of the worst dialogue ever spoken. At times the lines were excessively vulgar for no justifiable reason. The comic lines were funny because they were so unbelievably stupid. Usually the "funny" parts consisted of some more crass banter. You have to see it to believe it -- > I notice that this movie still awaits a Maltin summary. I'm sure he'll be getting to it when he can free up some time. By the way this movie is in black & white. Perhaps you're thinking that they did this to somehow enhance the movie's artistic integrity. Well guess what -- it dosen't. I think the B&W decision only had monetary consideration in mind.

Don't get me wrong, I support Canadian films. But this movie is a real embarassment. If you want to see a great Canadian movie rent The Sweet Hereafter, but leave this one on the shelf (if you should happen to find it).