Laugh Riot-- if you don't mind off-color humor.

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2007)

This movie exceeded my expectations. And I was expecting to be blown away.
In short, it's side-spitting and outrageous.
Fans of Tenacious D will enjoy this prequel to the HBO series. The movie is well-stocked with usual brand of D humor, but there are many surprising additional touches as well.
Director and co-writer Liam Lynch has a keen sense of The D's appeal.
Jack Black fans will enjoy seeing him add a new dimension to his persona. The overly confident JB that we've grown to love is there, but Black convincingly works in moments of vulnerability along the way.
Kyle Gass displays great acting skills as well-- his performances in the campy film contain shrewd timing and deftness. Like Black, he brings moments of understatement to a film which is designed to be over-the-top.