Ash trounces the Evil Dead once again

Rating: Null/10 (3 September 2001)

Ash has carved himself a niche (as well as a few witches) as a cult hero, and Army of Darkness is the vehicle that really is what Ash is all about. Whilst Evil Dead was one of the best horror movies ever, and Evil Dead II was one of the best movies ever, Army of Darkness is the best Ash ever, so come and get some.
I see no reason to go into the plot of this movie as it really is secondary to the outlandish humour, slapstick and fun, so much so that the fact that there is a plot makes it even more funny. You could get away with a lot when you have Bruce Campbell as your star - his mere presence on the screen makes you laugh sometimes, and his one-liners are priceless.
Ash works for S-Mart, in housewares, but as soon as he is called upon to save the world from the deadites again, he can ride horses, is a master of martial arts, is deadly with a shotgun, and can swordfight also - this is what I call pure escapism, and brilliant.
Get the lads around with a crate of beer, and watch this movie and I guarantee you will love it - except if you look for reality - of which there is none, and why should there be - it's Ash after all.
Army of Darkness - a masterpiece of unadulterated comedy that makes no claims to be anything other than a vehicle for the excellent Bruce Campbell.