Date: Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pmBeverage of Choice: Sam Adams
"You can't piss on hospitality! I won't allow it!"
Believe the hype. Many folks have touted this film as the "best, worst film ever made." Having now seen this legendary movie, I have to whole-heartily agree. Is it the odd casting? Horrible script? Dreadful acting? Super cheap effects? Late-80s synth soundtrack? The fact that the film is called Troll 2, but is about goblins? Not sure. Don't know all the history behind the production, because I'm too lazy and not quite nerdy enough to do all the research, but it could be a European cinema approach to the release and naming of the film. Kind of like how Dawn of the Dead was called Zombi 2 in Europe to cash in on the popularity of Fulci's Zombi, and re-edited by Dario Argento. Maybe Troll 2 was a different film entirely, and the producers and/or distributors decided to re-name it Troll 2 to capitalize of the awesomeness of the original Troll (which I haven't seen by the, way - I don't think it affected my enjoyment of Troll 2 in the least.) Whatever the case may be, this movie has nothing to do with Trolls, but everything to do with drinking a few beers and laughing my ass off.
It's hard to describe, but check out the fan site: here. It may help in summing up the wonder that is Troll 2. The quote at the beginning of this post is a key to understanding the film's power. I don't want to give away too much - this is just something that demands to be seen. Don't watch the trailer before - it kind of ruins it.
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This movie attacked my senses on ALL fronts.
1. Visually, you could tell that time went in to set production and lighting. But that's where the visuals end because like it or not, the sets were right out of elements that were on hand... as were the costumes.
2. Audio: the staccatoed rhythm of the actors reading there lines with complete misallocation of syllable and emphasis was mind blowing
3. Taste: All food that are green taste bad, as does milk. Pretty scrumptious plot point
4. Smells: Yes, it smelled bad, but I still had to sniff. This film stank, but like a road-side accident, I needed more smell
5. Feel: Ill
Recasting this movie would require:
1. Owen Wilson -as Dad
2. Mom from 6 Feet under - as Mom
3. Sister - Dana Plato
4. Burl Ives - Grandpa Seth
5. Brother - Bobby Brady (as an adult playing a kid)
Horrible. Terrible. I couldn't turn away, and neither will you.
-Bryan
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