jester-30
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Ramoooooooone, get the buttery popcorn in the cardboard tub (and this time, be sure to cut the hole in the bottom and...). Yep, this is yet another film staring Little Jimmy Norton, famed third member of the Opie & Anthony duo. He was great in Lucky Louie - he's hilarious here. Really, a great Indy comedy that will warm your little heart. If you like your comedy a little skewed and ain't afraid to get down and dirty, well Jim's your man. I picked this up after accidentally bumping into it at a convention. It's good to see it's finally gotten a big-budget release and distribution deal and can be found at Walmart and everywhere. Go get one. And tell the store, "Thanks for the Fruuuuunkisssssss!"
Personally, I think SciFi Channel films are hit or miss, sweet fruit or rotten onions. Don't get me wrong, I'm no high-brow and I enjoy lots of b-grade (as well as c or d-grade schlock). This one surprised me; it was much better than I'd expected. I first decided to watch it to see how the lovely Charisma Carpenter has fared post-Angel, and I was quite pleased with her performance. The rest of the cast did a good job as well, especially cult fave Jeffrey Combs! He added a bit of humor and heart to the good vs. evil plot that could've been a lot heavier. Also, I was pleased and surprised to see John Amos as the biker Dutch - this guy is in his mid-sixties yet played the part of some 30-something tough guy and he looked YOUNGER and in better shape than his GOOD TIMES days. Amazing. Anyway, I digress. The film features a good story, better-than-average effects for the budget and kept me watching (and awake). It's worth the viewing!
I have been looking for the title of this movie for nearly 30 years! I saw it as a nine year old back when it first aired. I remember being creeped out to no end. In my teen years I got into scifi and somewhere in my head I always remembered watching this movie - perhaps one of the best apocalyptic films ever made, even if it was for TV. I couldn't remember the name, and no one I asked seemed to recall it - so went high school, college, even grad school... no one could help me find the title. Then, the Internet, a late night search on Google, and thanks to TV Tome and IMDb, I have the title. Now to get a copy! People have commented that it reminds them of the Trek episode... nah, this film is far more effective. It reminds me of The Quiet Earth, but the scenes where the clothes are found is eerie and outstretches TQE, imho.
Thank you all! My 30 year quest is over! Yippee!!!!!
Thank you all! My 30 year quest is over! Yippee!!!!!