Tag: Comedy

HONEY DON’T (2025)

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Directed By: Ethan Coen 

Written By: Ethan Coen & Tricia Cooke

Cinematography: Ari Wegner 

Editor: Tricia Cooke and Emily Denker 

Cast: Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Lera Abova, Billy Eichner, Talia Ryder, Kristin Connolly, Jacnier

A dark comedy about small-town private investigator Honey O’Donahue, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

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When it comes to this film’s plot. One can understand like their last collaboration DRIVE AWAY DOLLS. Writer Directors Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke. Like to have multiple narratives going on all at once that run parallel to each other even if just in theme and eventually run into or connect at certain points. That seems like it will be the big payoff. Here the themes are there but everything feels like a near miss. 

Feels a bit exploitive as it seems more interested in showing a lesbian sexual relationship than anything else. Rather then story or plot and put it in there haphazardly so that it feels random 

Even though it might be that the main Character is interesting and this has bits and pieces especially with the characters.  that could have been more of a small town mystery but plays more sporadically and you wonder where it is going and how it will all tie together that you feel like you are floating through it all waiting for some kind of direction other then Suggestions 

Starring the director’s muse Margaret Qualley Whitney’s to play the most interesting character and gets the most range 

Of course the film has a heavy feminist feel which there is nothing wrong with but it seems to pile it on after awhile rather then necessarily subtle 

It has a supporting cast of recognizable names that are here but given very little to do except play small exaggerations and somewhat central to the plot but feel more like stunt casting to add more reverence to the rather thin material. As the characters seem interesting but are in search of a better story and meaning. As next to qualley the only actor who really makes the most of their screen time is Lena Abrova as the mysterious cheer 

Wonder if this is a way for the filmmakers to add sex and sexuality back into films that seems to be lost or unused in modern cinema but truly it isn’t erotic but more sloppy and matter of fsct

There is now doubt that Ethan Coen can do quirky and can do the same with characters, but there needs to be some kind of meaning and consideration for the audience. As this film while silly and quirky does come out feeling self indulgent and like only the filmmakers are the only ones. It only entertained but also seem to care 

As this film feels more like a lark, more like an extended episode rather then truly a whole film 

By the time we get to the entrance walls revealed it seems rather random or much ado about  it nothing and all just coincidence and interlocked and it plays more comedic then it should more like a from a John waters film 

The film has its moments but doesn’t add up to making the film feel worth it. 

Grade: C-

MAGGIE MOORE(S) (2022)

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Directed By: John Slattery

Written By: Paul Bernham 

Cinematography: Mott Hupfel

Editor: Tom McArdle

Cast: Jon Hamm, Tina Fey, Michael Stock, Nick Mohammed, Happy Anderson, Derek Basco, Louisa Krause, Mary Holland, Christopher Denham, Bobbi Kitten

Police Chief Sanders investigates the bizarre murders of two women with the same name and unravels a web of small-town lies. He meets and quickly falls for Rita, a nosy neighbor who is eager to help solve the mystery.

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This is a cute Earnest detective story, that still manages to offer some twist and shocks by the end, even though it plays a little bit more like a personal procedural where we see the crime or least most of the crime before it happens, and we know the motives behind the crimes but we watch as the characters deal with the aftermath and we wait to watch the police slowly figure out what’s going down. As well as provide a romantic comedy element. 

what keeps you interested in this film is other than the crime aspect is the lead played by John Hamm and his virginalling relationship with a neighbor of one of the victims played by Tina Faye, and how they play off of each other bonding over the case but then getting to know one another and at first what looks like friendship becomes a slow burn romance that has its own challenges

even though this is based off of a true story, it’s not quite as dark as let’s say a film like Fargo, but it has the characteristics like it’s a lightweight version of it where there is hope and there’s room for more comedic caricatures, but most of the characters are also three-dimensional, even when they feel quite familiar and identifiable

so that in the end, this film doesn’t offer anything new. It could almost be an episode of poker face more shows in that manner like Elsbeth but only here we at least get original characters investigating that makes this film all the more interesting and more of an Odyssey as we get to know everyone involved and don’t know anyone as soon as we come in.

Jon Hamm stars in the film and his old costar from the show MAD MAN John Slattery directs the film. So what while that show has finished this almost feels like a fun side project for them to collaborate on.

The only unbelievable point of the film is that Jon Hamm is a bachelor and he can’t find too many women interested in him throughout except for Tina Fey.

The film at times is a bit offbeat yet traditional. more like a sitcom version of FARGO not the FX series, though it doesn’t feel as deep, but it is filled with strange characters that feel original and comedic at the same time.

The film is enjoyable as long as you don’t put your hopes up as it is more a slow burn character piece with some crime and comedic elements. Don’t expect a big knives out type mystery. just watch and let yourself be charmed by the film. Perfect for the armchair detective in us all.

Grade: B- 

SISTER MIDNIGHT (2024)

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Written & Directed By: Karan Kandhari

Cinematography: Sverre Sordal

Editor: Napoleon Stratogiannakis

Cast: Radhika Apte, Ashok Pathak, Chhaya Kadam, Smita Tambe, Subhash Chandra, Navya Sawant, Uma Katju, Vijay Kaushik 

A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.

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This is a film that is best to go in blind as the title and the poster make it seem like a vigilante movie from the 1970s even though it is far from that it does feel like a more original project and product that could be from that time That is obviously more modern. A ready made cult movie of sorts.

The film plays and styled like a Wes Anderson film. Only set in Mumbai, India. As it has the same visual style, and the same comedic beats. Though offers it’s own takes and vision. 

There is no traditional indian music on the soundtrack. It has more Indie and oldies rockabilly. As it seems the director wanted to have things that don’t necessarily go together. For the multiple genre movie. 

As this film is meant to be, one won’t say horror, though it leans that way it’s more of a fantasy or a fairytale, as it is filled with the supernatural, which only adds to the hijinks. though at heart it’s more comedic than anything. 

Even though it starts off as a kind of romantic comedy involving an arranged marriage and it’s slowly going downhill before something fantastic happens and sets the film on a new path or course, but still has that original element anchor in.

We I habit and learn about this world as well as the revelations through the main character played by Radhika Apte. As the lead and truly the audiences guide.

The film has a lot of inspired visuals and touches of silent comedy that also feeds off of culture and environment.

The one of the weaknesses of the film is there nothing is ever explained things just seem to happen randomly, but it works so well within the genre that you just go with it.

Their scenes of animation in the film, which you stop animation that work well within and only adds to the films, eclectic and oddball nature which truly sets the film apart as an original offering. As it might not necessarily life ok smooth or expensive, but sets to show it’s different or not normal.

The film offer several different genres, and it never goes where you expected to and ends up being quite subversive, though it might be too whimsical for some.

This feels like a film that at certain points is moody yet more fantasy or science fiction. Yet wears the disguise of being a horror film mroe 

For most audiences, it might be a breath of fresh air, pulling in elements of films. They might not normally watch and tinkering with them enough to be more acceptable in this harsh podge of a film.

Grade: B+

THE RUNNING MAN (2025)

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Directed By: Edgar Wright 

Written by: Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright 

Based on the book by: Stephen King 

Cinematography: Chung-Hoon Chung

Editor: Paul Machliss 

Cast: Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Alyssa Benn, Sean Hayes, Lee Pace, Katy O’Brian, William H. Macy. Emilia Jones  

A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to flee anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them.

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Where to begin with this one? First off, let me say that I am a huge fan of director Edgar Wright. Though I have to say this is his most disappointing film from a personal standpoint.

Though it is not his fault, but throughout the film, the only time the film seems to have his madcap energy and directing prose is really in the scenes with Michael Cera. Which is where the film feels fun and unpredictable. Which is what you are kind of expecting the whole film to be.

This version plays supposedly a little bit more to the original book by Stephen King then the previously filmed the version of it starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

I can’t really say because I’ve never read the book .

Though while this story seems like it would do well on the big screen I prefer the previous version of the film maybe because while not sticking exactly to its material it does play well as a satire Moore in the 1980s of what the future might be 

Whereas watching this version of the film, the satire feel somewhat dated and beat you over the head with a message that I think or would hope most viewers already enough and furthermore, this film just feels like it didn’t need to be made. It just feels like such a big budget Entertainment but yet it lacks the death.

Worst of all, even though Edgar Wright, cockroach and directed the film other than the Michael Cera scenes this film felt like it could’ve been made by anybody any director worth their weight as that is how uninspired the story and visuals come across it just all feels colorful yet basic 

Now don’t get me wrong the film is perfectly entertaining for a popcorn movie but again if you’ve already seen the original from the 1980s, this is just a retread that has been updated and seemingly to have more action instead of inside of a studio more in the world and the villain has changed from the game show host to the CEO behind the scenes 

Most of the major actors seem more like they’re doing cameos that were done all for the paycheck and we’re finished in a day or two, though they are stitched into the film and storyline to be major players

The lead played by Glenn Powell does try but this feels like a film that definitely needs a known star who has a history within the action genre so you already know they can pull it off whereas Glenn Powell is a star who is somewhat known but does not have a big screen personality he is more of an actor so this every man surviving comes across more as a concoction, and then letting the audience believe it also, even though his character is supposed to be this angry man full of rage and that’s why he keeps surviving. The problem is that Glenn Powell comes across as such an affable guy you can understand his anger, but you don’t believe that he has that much built up inside of him that is just keeps pushing him ahead. He just seems like your average decent guy now whereas in the past, that would work for an action hero to be identifiable here it makes it seem all the more implausible.

Now while the film is never truly boring, it doesn’t run a bit long and could’ve easily been shortened by 20 minutes as it feels like the film just wanted to give you more action and that’s really the only reason for the length of time whereas the story could’ve been told a little bit shorter.

Especially when they have scenes devoted to a seemingly satire of the Kardashians throughout, which seems there as alternative programming for viewers in the film to watch, as it is at least more innocent and less violent than most of the game shows that are presented as well as to just make fun of reality shows in general in the end feels unnecessary

Throughout this review, trying not to compare the two but also the introduction of a third act character who truly proves integral to the whole film feels random at best  and at worst like lazy storytelling that had to be put there because it was part of the story of the original and in the book. Has even as it seemed to pre-date AMERICAN GLADIATORS at least the villains. The hunters had personality whereas here, though they could be compared to ice they feel a bit more random and mysterious again, typical villain, who each seem to have a look, but only to come across in costume.

This one tries to be different and while it is much different then the original screen version and manages to set itself apart. It’s not necessarily for the better. When it’s difference really doesn’t help it and makes the co promised version we got, just a bit better. Even if it let the book’s fans down and not one of its stars favorite films. As he feels the movie is filmed too flat.

As by now there have been so many copycats, we borrowed from this story in plot and managed to do better and impress, and also do mean and go to the worst offenses of exploitation It’s pretty much hard to impress or top at this point.

It’s quality entertainment as long as you don’t have your hopes up .

Grade: C+

FIGHT OR FLIGHT (2025)

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Directed By: James Madigan 

Written By: Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona 

Cinematography: Matt Flannery 

Editor: Ben Mills 

Cast: Josh Hartnett, Katee Sackoff, Charithra Chandran, Julian Kostov, Marko Zaror, Juju Chan Szeto, Danny Ashok, Hughie O’Donnell 

A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.

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I’ll be honest about this film. This is kind of a B movie version of the Brad Pitt action comedy thriller bullet train only without the All-Star cast is sort of like when straight to home. Video companies would take a title of an upcoming film. Let’s say snakes on a plane and then start making a similar titled film like snakes on a train that was really just a B movie version of that film plot.

Though I have to say even for a movie version of that Brad Pitt film, it sounds very entertaining and quite fun as long as you never quite take it serious. It has the required action that is done well and feels a little bit more realistic by putting the hero in peril a lot more and showing that they are not invincible And can be vulnerable

The assassins here are interesting and quirky, but we don’t spend as much time with them as this is not quite an ensemble film. The first third of the film plays a little mysterious before laying all of it cards on the table. 

This film is filled with double crosses, triple crosses, and goes places where you might not necessarily expected to go, though it does leave itself open to be a franchise 

This is obviously the year for Josh Hartnett between this and the M. Night Shamalayan movie TRAP is here. He is an action hero, but he gets to play into comedy a lot more also and he does it quite well. He is making a comeback and getting to show his range and play to his strengths.

There aren’t really as many or any other big names in this film, except Katee Sackoff as his former partner and superior. 

This is just a fun over the top action film that has the right measure of comedy, action thriller and maybe even a little camp though one can say it’s never boring and you get your moneys worth. It gives you just enough. As it never wears out, it’s welcome. Though it is darker then expected at times.

Like a true b-movie, it always feels not quite as sharp as it should be, and a little off-center, but here it works in its favor, though kind of reminds you of its origins and where in the past, it would have probably ended up now it’s straight to streaming

If looking for something a little more serious that makes sense. This is not your type of film. The film is pretty cut and dry. You’ll quickly be able to tell if this is your type of film or not. 

Grade: C+

FREELANCE (2023)

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Directed By: Pierre Morel

Written By: Jabob Lentz

Cinematograohy: Thierry Arbogast

Editor: Chris Tonick

Cast: John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, Christian Slater, Marton Csokas, Alice Eve, Sebastian Eslava 

An ex-special forces operative takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but when a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, they are forced to escape into the jungle.

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A one and done entertaining enough to keep your interest, but never a desire to return or see it again 

All the ingredients are there for a typical run of the meal action comedy starring John Cena and the lovely Alison Brie who still looks ravishing with each role. 

One of the many problems here is, though they don’t have any real chemistry with one another, which helps power these films as the mismatched bodyguard and subject who don’t necessarily end up, romantically with one another, but have such polar opposite personalities that they are usually arguing with one another, but have great banter 

The action scenes try to be exciting, but they come across very basic but entertaining the most surprising thing about the film was that Cristian Slater has a supporting role that is smaller than it should be. Coming from action movie director veteran Pierre Morel (TAKEN, PEPPERMINT) One would expect something a bit better. Even if just visually. 

I wish I could say that there’s something that sets up this movie to be something different than your basic action film that has a male and female that don’t get along, but learn to respect each other and work together.

The only difference might be that their relationship doesn’t go where you expected to. Other than that, this is pretty much a paint by numbers, action comedy that is possibly enough to be entertaining, but doesn’t offer too much originality, especially with John Cena and the lead who does what the script calls for and while he does have the comedic chops and the action sensibility And the charisma the film, just please you don’t really feel anything.

It’s entertaining enough to pass away the 90 minutes in. Again Alison Brie as always is quite sexy in this movie though doesn’t really get to do much of the action .

In the film is more noteworthy for its comedic scenes rather than its action scenes. As that might be the film, saving Grace as other than that it’s brutally violent with a not necessarily memorable villain, 

I want fries, but can’t tell if it’s the visuals or the budget the direction but things just seem to be a bit off. I won’t let it overcome. It’s weaknesses

it plays simple enough for its audience. As a good time waster. 

Grade: C 

BORDERLINE (2025)

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Written & Directed By: Jimmy Warden 

Cinematography: Michael Alden Lloyd 

Editor: Joe Galdo 

Cast: Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, Eric Dane, Alba Baptista, Jimmie Fails, Patrick Cox, Yasmeen Kelders, Catherne Lough Hoggquist, April Cameron 

A world-famous pop star is taken hostage in her Los Angeles home by an obsessed fan who believes they are destined to marry. As he transforms her house into a twisted wedding venue, she must rely on her bodyguard to escape before it’s too late.

This film is frustrating for everything that makes it interesting and entertaining 

This film has it’s moments and you need the connective tissue between them that helps them stand out all the 

More, but getting there is can be a chore at times

As the film does have  the goods but for every strength there is an equal weakness that disturbs the vibe and flow of the film. it seems like it needed to be worked on a bit more.

So that it becomes a film Of scenes that stand out, but you however suffer to get there through the Mundane. Though written and directed by Samara weaving’s husband, Jimmy Warden. It seems like the film is meant to showcase her and his filmmaking skills the only people who this film truly showcases is Alba Baptista and Ray Nicholson as the villains perse.

They unfortunately are the only interesting characters who make the material and characters come alive. As weaving’s character becomes more a background character that this is all Done for and then we find it not necessarily as she becomes a symbol. As she might not exactly be his obsession or focus.

Even throughout the film She Has only been presented as basic and real not so glamourous. You can tell that this is loosely based on Madonna as even having an athlete boyfriend who seems to cross dress and wear makeup is obviously based on Dennis Rodman. So it offers little clues as to the real life story that it’s based on while making the characters their own but familiar.

Though in truth this kind of role seems to be Ray Nicholson’s Bread and butter these days crazy ex’s and boyfriends 

The film has all the right music ques and the soundtrack is very good. Which helps create the vibe for the film and especially certain scenes and performances. 

As it constantly Tries to save itself but it comes across as confused chaos. 

There is So much potential for a dark comedy  that feels familiar and doesn’t  Cover any new bases but offers a different view and outlook. That comes across with a few scenes meant to

Shock. Though tries to be quirky throughout it’ cynical attitude. 

it’s Disjointed when it wants timckem across as

Planned, with style over substance in its own ways of short hand, making something easily to describe in a single sentence or statement, you could easily go into what we mean by that as we sometimes have to explain ourselves, but sometimes the product in which you’re watching isn’t worthy necessarily of explanation or it’s not that it’s not worthy you just don’t wanna go put that much energy into why you say it, though most will understand sometimes that extra energy is put in there to help explain as you want to go into detail of its virtues as they are worth it but also wanna warn about its weaknesses

in the end, the film seems undercooked in certain places, but then in other places, it’s overcooked so that it never matches itself when it comes to coming all together or completion. so that it could never truly be all that satisfying for the audience. As the overcooked parts seem to be trying to make up for the undercooked parts or both need to be brought together in a middle ground that keeps them on each other‘s wavelength at least. It’s a nice attempt.

This is a film only  can see be discussed at length. Especially as it finds more of an audience. Some will love it, some will hate it. It reminds one of a kind of passion project that could have been made in the 80’s or 90’s more then modern times. Where it feels already a little outdated. 

At least it’ not a film trying to say something about fame. 

Grade: C

TIMESTALKER (2024)

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Written & Directed By: Alice Lowe

Cinematography: Ryan Eddleston

Editor: Chris Dickens and Matyas Fekete

Cast: Alice Lowe, Jacob Anderson, Nick Frost, Tanya Reynolds, Anuerin Barnard, Eleanor Barrett, Boyd Clark, Katie Dickie 

Agnes, a hapless heroine, falls for a mysterious man, promptly meets her bloody demise, and then is reincarnated a century later. When she meets her love again, the cycle begins anew. As Agnes traverses through time, she repeats all the messy thrills and spills that come with daring to follow one’s heart. How can she ever hope to break the cycle when she’s destined to be a fool for love?

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this film feels like a bunch of sketches that are all connected through different time periods and the same cast playing different roles in them. So that it feels almost like a sketch group throughout, but with one obvious star. Who also wrote and directed the film. 

The film does offer a sharp satire of what it might have been like for women in the past 1800s and beyond. Only instead of being eye candy or supporting characters you glimpse. You get more of an accou t if their day to day existence. Activities and dilemmas.

This films Is definitely not for everyone. So can see some really enjoying it, some not getting it and some hating it. Either way an intriguing idea.

The film is dedicated to itself and its ideas and presentation of comedy, but not quite as funny as it should be. It’s outrageous but also seems to hold itself back to a certain degree. To seem a bit more refined. For every joke you don’t laugh at, but can see how clever it might be. 

This is the type of comedy where what is funny has to be explained a bit. As at times it feels like something might be lost in translation. That is just not connecting. Which then allows the absurd to come in. Which gives the film a feel of a 1980’s British type sitcom comedy. With plenty of costumes at their disposal. Though sometimes it feels like an over-the-top melodramatic soap opera spoof. Filled with the most ridiculous plot twists. 

The film is strange enough and true to itself. No matter how odd the results. Though it works leaving it to be funny in an off center way and determined.

Jacob Anderson walks away with every scene he is in. 

It feels less risky then Alice Lowe’s previous film PREVENGE which was a horror comedy. Though this film feels less commercial.  

Grade: C

I LOVE YOU, FOREVER (2024)

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Written & Directed By: Cazzie David and Elisa Kalani

Cinematography: Christine Ng

Editor: Autumn Dea, Colin Fair and Natalie Toppino

Cast: Sofia Black D’Elia, Ray Nicholson, Cazzie David, Jon Rudnitsky, Olvier Cooper, Raymond Cham Jr., Michael Manasseri, Owen Thiele 

A subversive romantic comedy gone wrong that follows a young woman into and out of an emotionally abusive relationship.

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This film tries to say something with a more sarcastic voice in this film, though not quite loud enough it’s more like an affection.

Which is a shame, consider considering the films potential but it’s definitely a film worth checking out.

The film horrifies you and opens your eyes to a certain type of behavior and the hearts that lie within. Which can be worse as it is more intimate than spontaneous.

Though the film goes for overkill at times, and clearly shows his ridiculous scarring mental state and no one seems to note or notice it even him, and he never sees his own problems. Though we continuously see the damage it causes to our lead who is young and impressionable, even though she has had dating in relationship experience.

You wonder in the audience if the film would’ve hit harder if maybe she had a bit more experience or was a bit older and didn’t come off as desperate at times to a degree. So eager to PLEASE, but that might be the weakness of that the character played by Ray Nicholson is looking for.

The lead played by Sophia Black D’Elia is supposed to be kind of an every woman showing how anyone can fall into a trap or be prayed upon by such a person. though you can see why she would fall for this guy when her one other romantic partner is such a jerk and we never see anyone else show any interest in her

which makes sense for us in the audience to see that her choices in the dating pool are limited and messed up in someway, or are not surely looking for anything more than sex.  

Ray Nicholson seems to be the actor these days to play romantic psychopath as he appears to be quite gifted at it would be nice to see if he is truly a character actor by playing something a little different maybe a little more normal

The ending packs of punch, but also kind of treats it like a dark joke. It needed to show a bit more as you want more answers, but it leaves the audience like the main character wondering what

As the abuse scene hit hard and will have you screaming at the screen, causing an emotional reaction. Is though the film is supposed to be a comedy at times and her friends seem stuck in comedic roles, yet most of the film feels more like a drama for the most part.

So at times the film has two different styles working against each other, though for quite a few scenes they seem to work hand-in-hand.

it does make you wonder if when it comes to his friends who are very minor in this film if he pays for them to be so willing to feed into his paranoia or they doing it out of loyalty.

All the film is a subversive, romantic comedy one wishes it was a bit more subtle and stronger with its punch and it’s punchlines.

There are things to admire, but it feels a bit after school special-ish only without a typical ending.

For a debut feature The film is a great showcase for all involved, especially Cassie David, who costars who wrote and directed the film. It’s quite assured and defitnely  has something to say. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

Grade: B-

HELL OF A SUMMER (2025)

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Written & Directed By: Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk

Cinematography: Kristoffer Bonnell

Editor: Christine Armstrong 

Cast: Fred Hechinger, Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Abby Quinn, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Krista Nazaire, Pardis Saremi, Matthew Finlan, Adam Pally, Rosebud Baker

The counselors of a summer camp are terrorized by a masked killer.

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While the film is certainly funny. As a horror film it should work, but doesn’t. As it is a horror comedy, but at times it feels like it is trying to be a parody or spoof with a little more sketch comedy thrown in. As the film Wants to be sensical somewhat. as commonly the film feels like the work of a sketch, comedy troop that just decided to pay homage to horror films of their youth, and trying to modernize them.

As the film comes off pessimistic to a degree adding character based humor to familiar situations. Making to feel like a post modern slasher film. Which is unfortunate as most of the characters are there a memorable. You only wish it was In a stronger script and story. 

The film has various strange tones and moods that come at random times. 

there are very few on screen kills which lowers the film’s value. As it’s not even made for creativity. It only hurts the film, especially when most of the cast is killed. The only time there is violence is more in the death scenes they choose to show which is more the villains. 

At a certain point there seems to be just a massacre of various characters getting killed one by one to make up for the lack of kills in the first half. 

Despite the many jokes about him, that land. The lead character could have been fleshed out a bit more. To help the audience understand him or at least understand what drives him. Rather then cia tangly have him just be enthusiastic. Where It’ understandable the filmmakers want to add him as a suspect though we know it’s not him. Leaving us hung up and dry in his character feels unnecessary rather than silly. For instance is he on the spectrum or suffering from arrested development 

The film seems to want to also parody or bring back memories of the disappearing camp films. 

Made for a more modern generation. though without the obvious exploitative cliché is that usually these films have as it tries to be more politically correct.

In the end the film is fun in a silly way, that feels more like a fun look rather than an actual full feature. It feels more like an interesting student film or a film that was made more for a sketch comedy group to stretch their wings. Rather than the two filmmakers behind the film. Who are also co-starring in the film. One Finn Wolfhard the biggest name in the film. Along with Billy Bryk they play the two characters who if not for the lead seem like they would be. As they seem to get the most attention 

Grade: C