Zombie-licous
Before I get started I would like to re-direct all my loyal fans and readers (heh) to check out what I have labeled the "Great Bloody Debate" over at obviously not a golfer. Anyone who likes bloody or stylistic film making should check it out. I haven't put in my two cents on the topic as of yet because it is concluded so tactfully. But anyone who knows me should already be well aware of my opinion so there’s not much most of you are missing out on anyways. But on to my main topic.
Over the weekend I sat down and watched a few of my old movies that I have been apart of in the past. When I popped in my special edition DVD of “The Grave Keeper" as always, I laughed my ass off. That movie has never failed to tickle my funny bone and get a reaction from the people I show it to. Now, the creators gave it a good analyzing a few weeks ago but I think as far as content and quality, as the ones who made it, they could never really give it a good review or critique. I only had a small role in this bloody masterpiece so I feel I am detached enough to do it justice.
As far as short films go this one has to be one of the most entertaining films I have had a pleasure to watch. Entertaining doesn’t mean it had good acting or good writing, but it keeps you focused on the movie. While the acting is not quite as up to par as many others it is part of its appeal. The clumsy delivery of many of the lines reminds me of the acting in “Clerks”, which in a way is not that much of an insult. If you’re at least at the level of a badly acted highly acclaimed film you’re not doing that badly. But the strength here is not in the acting or even the writing but in the presentation. The great makeup on the ghouls, the fight scenes and the editing is really what puts this one on top. Although at times things go on for too long (Thomas’ death/Bruce's mourning scene) overall the pace is steady and just feels right. The one liners and the delivery of the lines themselves are at times perfect "Those who trifle with the dead, soon find themselves among the dead". In fact every one of Jody's lines is hilarious and perfectly executed, as far as comical zombie movies go. It's faults? Too long, too many re-used shots (it was cool once), and actors who, are not really actors. But in the end. the over the top zombie bashing fun is not to be missed and I recommend this movie to anyone who liked “Shaun of the Dead” or any zombie movie at all.
Now, maybe you will say, "Alrik don't you know these people? Isn't that why everything is so funny to you and why you are shamelessly promoting this piece of crap?" Well I would say that maybe some of Isaac's scenes are more enjoyable because of our friendship but I didn't know Jody the first time I saw the film and without her I don't think I'd like this movie half as much as I do. So in conclusion "The Grave Keeper" is a hilarious, over the top, Zombie movie, which no fan should miss. So if you like Zombie movies, contact me and I will host a screening for you, and I'll try not to ruin it for you by laughing too loudly.
Over the weekend I sat down and watched a few of my old movies that I have been apart of in the past. When I popped in my special edition DVD of “The Grave Keeper" as always, I laughed my ass off. That movie has never failed to tickle my funny bone and get a reaction from the people I show it to. Now, the creators gave it a good analyzing a few weeks ago but I think as far as content and quality, as the ones who made it, they could never really give it a good review or critique. I only had a small role in this bloody masterpiece so I feel I am detached enough to do it justice.
As far as short films go this one has to be one of the most entertaining films I have had a pleasure to watch. Entertaining doesn’t mean it had good acting or good writing, but it keeps you focused on the movie. While the acting is not quite as up to par as many others it is part of its appeal. The clumsy delivery of many of the lines reminds me of the acting in “Clerks”, which in a way is not that much of an insult. If you’re at least at the level of a badly acted highly acclaimed film you’re not doing that badly. But the strength here is not in the acting or even the writing but in the presentation. The great makeup on the ghouls, the fight scenes and the editing is really what puts this one on top. Although at times things go on for too long (Thomas’ death/Bruce's mourning scene) overall the pace is steady and just feels right. The one liners and the delivery of the lines themselves are at times perfect "Those who trifle with the dead, soon find themselves among the dead". In fact every one of Jody's lines is hilarious and perfectly executed, as far as comical zombie movies go. It's faults? Too long, too many re-used shots (it was cool once), and actors who, are not really actors. But in the end. the over the top zombie bashing fun is not to be missed and I recommend this movie to anyone who liked “Shaun of the Dead” or any zombie movie at all.
Now, maybe you will say, "Alrik don't you know these people? Isn't that why everything is so funny to you and why you are shamelessly promoting this piece of crap?" Well I would say that maybe some of Isaac's scenes are more enjoyable because of our friendship but I didn't know Jody the first time I saw the film and without her I don't think I'd like this movie half as much as I do. So in conclusion "The Grave Keeper" is a hilarious, over the top, Zombie movie, which no fan should miss. So if you like Zombie movies, contact me and I will host a screening for you, and I'll try not to ruin it for you by laughing too loudly.
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