Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 05/05/2013
If you combined Naked Lunch with Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you would have this film -which is as bizarre as it is entertaining and if you can wrap your head around the complete absurdity of things like talking to dead people with bratwurst, alternate dimensions filled with naked people and a dog playing a major part in the plot - well, then this movie is for you! Just go with the flow - it's mostly worth the effort.
Rating of
2/4
Unknown - wrote on 04/06/2013
This is one of those movies that feels like it's trying to be bizarre just for the sake of being bizarre. Random moments of weird special effects and gore populate this odd, nonsensical tale. It would be a mildly fun time if there would have been more humor and at least a little cohesiveness to the story. About halfway into the running time I found it hard to follow, even with constant exposition from various characters. I give it points for effort and creativity.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 02/16/2013
I don't really know what to make of John Dies at the End and, I'm guessing, most audiences won't either. While it veers too far, at times, into absurdity and plotlessness, a lot of what unfolds is a pretty linear, albeit very strange, mixture of sci-fi and horror. It reminds me of a darker and more R-rated Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and, for the most part, I was transfixed. The cast all seems committed and disappears into their creative roles and the film actually boasts some inspired special effects from the Sam Raimi school of horror films. I'm not sure if I would recommend it to everyone, but for those who love horror comedies and are looking for a film that is sure to be unlike any other you've seen, it's a worthwhile trip.
