Great, gory gobs of fun

Rating: 8/10 (12 January 2005)

I suppose I had great expectations when I first heard of this film. Usually that's a bad cue. Fortunately this is not the case.
This movie had me giggling from the get-go. The acting was spot-on, and though there were a few lags in the plot, I found myself really standing up and rooting for the main characters. The references to Monty Python were subtle, and the slapstick was wholly effective.
A bit predictable, but the fresh take on the genre made it worthwhile to watch. I found myself envying the filmmakers; I wish we could make films like this in the states nearly as well (Bottle Rocket being the exception that first comes to mind).
8/10