Excellent and entertaining.

Rating: 8/10 (28 January 2005)

I find two elements in this film fascinating--one is its message, of casting off what society wants if you would be happier with a dirtier, less marketable life. I'm a firm believer in social alternatives, and was therefore delighted and fascinated by this film's message. Even better was the delivery--it wasn't preachy or heavy, but rather a lighthearted and brutally humorous nod to modern comforts being something less than comfortable.
Even better however, was the entertainment factor. The characters were fresh and witty, and the dialog and plot were not sacrificed for the sake of the message. In most cases, even if you didn't grasp or didn't like the theme you could come away with at least some time well spent.