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Summary: Oh man...a GREAT gore fest
Review: This movie is not for the weak stomached. Being a big Lord of the Rings fan, my friend bought this movie and i watched it with him. Dont expect anything like Lord of the Rings but do expect a gore filled, action packed, underground classic. Most people may say that there was no real plot and they did it as an excuse to make a movie but there was a plot and as a movie-maker myself.... i know about wanting to make movies. I recomend this movie to anyone with a strong stomach who is open to alot of things or to weak-stomached people who like to throw up.
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Summary: Horrible
Review: I thought this movie was quite possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Parts were slightly humorous, but the movie in general had a poor plot, bad acting, and no redeeming value. Definitely not worth the [$$]+...
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Summary: It's a Classic!
Review: Bad Taste is a movie that my girlfriends and I used to rent in High School. We would rent a bunch of cheesy horror flicks and vegge out on movies, popcorn, and Boones Farm! This movie has some classic lines, some poor effects, and a LOT of LAUGHS! If you like to watch old & not so 'scary' movies, this one is great! I've seen it at least 150 times and each and everytime watching it is just as good as the last.
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Summary: Anchor Bay left a "bad taste" in my mouth...
Review: Bad Taste is a masterful, almost poetic peice of 80's horror cinema. It has, over the years, achieved cult status and given Peter Jackson a well deserved spot in the hearts of horror fans the world over. The movie itself should be used as a reference to every individual who has ever dreamed of making a low budget movie as a hobby or just for fun. "Bad Taste" is a classic, 'nuff said, and as a movie, it deserves the coveted ***** rating. So why a four star rating? Well, I, for one, do not personally believe this movie has recieved the treatment it deserves. In fact, bieng the fan that I am, I gladly shelled out thirty bucks for the "limited edition" only to realize to my horror that virtually every aspect of the DVD was wrong!!! Now, there were exeptions...the picture quality was stunning, and the menus were just fine (I especially loved the song) The sound was terrific, but the Dolby 5.1 and, more importantly, the DTS 6.1 soundtracks were overkill. Bad Taste is not about reference quality audio and sound, it was shot in 16mm, and the sound was originally dubbed in! I wanted extras, and lots of 'em! And the only meaty bonus I got was a 25 minute documentary that appeared to be about 10 years old!(although it was entertaining and informative) On an ANCHOR BAY DOUBLE DISK LIMITED EDITION DVD, I expected a lot more (commentary, at least) not to mention the packaging, which would have been cool, except for the amaturish gluing job that nearly caused me to rip apart the cardboard panels.
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Summary: Lives Up To It's Title!
Review: With Peter Jackson's newfound fame as Director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, maybe a new audience will discover this minor masterpiece, about an intergalactic fast-food chain's ("Crumb's Crunchy Delights") efforts to make human flesh the new snack craze. After the space-going gourmands decimate a small town, a four-man team of Government agents, (Kind of a New Zealand Men In Black, only scruffier..)come to town to stop the aliens. Let the fun begin.... I can't remember the last time I had as much fun watching a movie. Bad Taste is just a BLAST! The effects are top-notch, and they're even more impressive when you consider the low-budget the filmmakers had to work with. The plot is incredibly inventive, and there's even a catchy theme-song I've been humming for the last two days. The DVD is kinda sparse with the extras: A text Bio on Peter Jackson (Which is pretty interesting), and a trailer. There's a two-disc version available, but I just couldn't see spending Twenty more bucks for a "Making-of" featurette. Bad Taste left a good taste in my mouth! HIGHLY recommended for people with a good sense of humor and a strong stomach.....
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: Peter Jackson has become a household name due to his perfect movie "The Fellowship of the Ring", and his fame will only grow with it's two sure-to-be-perfect sequels. But few know of the genius Mr. Jackson demonstrated in his first feature film, "Bad Taste". At first no company would fund his movie. He and his friends paid for it themselves and filmed it on weekends over the course of four years. Later in filming, when studios saw how good it was going to be, funding was provided to finish it. Because of the tight budget, the friends were forced to work in front of AND behind the camera, filming and producing as well as acting. Peter Jackson even plays two main characters, because he "ran out of friends"! Watching the movie, one could never guess that a group of friends got together and just made it by themselves. The effects, acting, and end product are just as good as the work of fully funded professionals. The movie got Jackson a start, and he is now on track to become a legend. "Bad Taste" is, however, not for everyone. Aliens eat brains, vomit is drunk in a bizarre ceremony, and dozens of aliens are slaughtered by guns, knives, and even a chainsaw. If you like or can even get past over-the-top gore, you will love this movie. "The Boys", a group af men trying to save the world, are classic. They display the zaniness of Monty Python and pack more weapons than James Bond, but still remain the average guy you see on the street every day. Most producers work their whole lives without making something this good. Most people have never heard of the movie, which is sad. It deserves to reside among the classics, like "Young Frankenstein" and "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". It is every bit as good as them. Every fan of comedy and/or science fiction must see this movie. You should see it even if you're not.
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Summary: Splatter flicks don't get much better than this.
Review: Bad Taste is a tour de splat, an epic gorefest of the low budget kind. It is also hilarious. Peter Jackson (of Lord of the Rings fame) wrote, directed, and starred in it with a bunch of his mates who got together to film it on weekends over the course of three years. The plot is fairly simple: A group of aliens is taking samples of human flesh to bring home to their corporate headquarters, which is considering adding a new dish to their fast food franchise's menu. A group of agents attached to the New Zealand government's office of extraterrestrial affairs has to stop them. This involves lots of incredibly gory action scenes with lots of dark humor. The DVD transfer is very good and the extras are fascinating. A young, beardless, and thinner Peter Jackson explains his lifelong obsession with making movies and special effects and you get a real appreciation of his genius for special effects work and directing. It's easy to see why New Line was willing to allow him to take on the biggest, riskiest project in film history. He has a talent for doing things on a shoestring and making them look as if they were expensive. I recommend this film to anyone with an appreciation for dark comedy, splatter flicks and horror movies.
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Summary: A LAUGH WITH EVERY DROP OF BLOOD
Review: THE TITLE FOR THIS REVIEW WAS SAID BY NONE OTHER THAN DIRECTOR PETER JACKSON HIMSELF. AND IT'S QUITE TRUE. BAD TASTE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN JACKSON AND HIS BUDDIES DECIDE TO MAKE A MOVIE WITH VERY LITTLE MONEY. I'VE HEARD BETTER GUN SHOT F/X IN VIDEO GAMES. BUT THATS ALL PART OF THE FUN. AND I'D NEVER CALL THIS MOVIE ANYTHING LESS THAN PERFECT JUST THE WAY IT IS. NOW, IF YOU ASKED ONE OF THE CAST MEMBERS HOW MANY TIMES THEY DIED IN THIS MOVIE, THEY PROBABLY WOULDN'T KNOW. BEING THAT MOST OF THEM PLAYED MULTIPLE PARTS. BAD TASTE IS MOST CERTAINLY NOT FOR THOSE WITH A WEAK STOMACH. IF YOUR REPULSED BY EXPLODING BODY PARTS, VOMIT DRINKING, GALLONS OF BLOOD, A MACHETE STUCK IN ONES HEAD, AND BRAIN EXPOSURE. YOU MIGHT WANNA SKIP THIS ONE. BUT FOR THOSE OF US THAT ENJOY THIS TYPE OF MACABRE, IT IS A CRUMB'S CRUNCHY DELIGHT.
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Summary: A diamond in the rough
Review: It is no surprise that when hollywood decided to do the biggest film project in the history of movies(three major feature films in two years), that they chose Peter Jackson to run the show. This guy is what directors are made of, pure genius. Bad Taste is Mr. Jacksons first feature film. And, you can kinda tell from the production value. But, still for being low-budget, this is an excellent piece of work.
Its about some town in New Zealand, that is invaded by aliens. The aliens take human form and set out to hunt for dinner(humans). I don't want to give to much away but there are extremely graphic scenes involving brains,blood, and vomit. The acting is sub par but what do you expect for a b-movie. I have never(and probably never will witnessed anything like this movie). If you are into graphic violence, dark humor, and just plain screwball comedy. Or if you would like to see Peter(Lord of the Rings)Jackson's earlier work, I would recommend Bad Taste. Your in for a treat.
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Summary: Absurd and entertaining.
Review: Peter - the lord of the rings - Jackson made his directrial debut with this self finaced aliens against us gore feast. Not quite the Evil Dead, but definately a must for fans of the Genre.
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