In 1977, four filmmakers got together to create a cult film made up of random comedy sketches entitled Kentucky Fried Movie. In 2000, the same four sat on a couch to throw around insults for a DVD commentary for that now classic film, and the result is a commentary as outrageous and compelling as the film itself. Director John Landis, producer Robert K. Weiss, and the three creators of Airplane! David Zucker, Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams are in rare form as they heckle their own movie. In addition to that hilariously off-the-cuff commentary, extras include rare behind-the-scenes home movies, a photo gallery, and talent bios. The film is presented in its theatrical widescreen 1:85 presentation--and for those who only remember the film from late night cable can watch it in its original full-frame format.
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If you are sick of spoof movies, like Date Movie, and Epic Movie, then you should see this movie, this is how spoof movies should be, the movie is a collection of hilarious sketches, and spoofs of movies and movie trailers, such as Bruce Lee movies and the 70's explotation movies, it might be somewhat dated for the younger crowd, this movie was made in the 1970's.
The movie was the inspiration for Amazon Women on the Moon, which was made in the mid 1980's, overall there is something in the KFM that will make you laugh.
What's great about it: Great spoof comedy
What's not so great: Might be a little dated for some.
Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, 300 takes over the screen like an invading horde. With all the gushing blood of a horror movie and the scope of a classic epic, the second film from Zack Snyder (who helmed the 2004 remake of DAWN OF THE DEAD) is an impressive visual spectacle. Director Zack Snyder Star Gerard Butler, Tom Wisdom, Andrew Pleavin, Vincent Regan, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Special Features Widescreen Audio Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - English, French, Spanish Additional Material Audio Commentary - Zack Snyder - Director; Kurt - Writer; Larry Fong - Director of Photography Trailer Runtime 116 minutes Year of 2007.
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Movie is based on Frank Millers graphic novel 300, this movie has it all, great action and a very graphic novel look to it, the movie goes more for the tale of the 300 spartans last stand, than historical fact, but movies are for entertainment than making sure it got every historical fact right, when I seen 300 at the theatre I never looked at my watch, the time went fast, other than being somewhat slowed down by the sidestory with the Spartan queen. I would recommend this movie, if your a fan of action movies or even good war movies, this will fit the bill, Zack Synder did a wonderful job directing this movie, and the battle scenes are simply amazing, and the CGI is not overdone, it blends in nicely with the live characters and story, the movie does have graphic scenes of violence and some nudity and adult themes, Rated R, I wouldn't recommend kids being able to watch this. I have the regular edition DVD, with just the commentary and trailer, if you want more info on the movie and features I would recommend the special edition.
What's great about it: The Directing, Cinematography and Acting.