Redboy 13

Rating:
Summary: Original, Refreshing . . . and Campy
Review: If you (or your kids) liked Playing Dangerous, 3 Ninjas, Catch That Kid, Agent Cndy Banks (this film originated the idea), you'll probably find this almost as good, with a touch of Thunderbirds Are Go. Some of the acting is campy, but much is competent. Some of the effects are phony in an almost intentional or nostalgic way - and some quite good for a low budget. Some of the comedy childish, but much is witty ("If your boy survives, he'll be the greatest hero since Ollie North!"). The Dr. Strangelove-like villain wears a Hitler puppet, until he's blown up and only his brain survives and communicates with a TV. For the most part suitable for children, moderately fun for adults. I gave it 5 stars because the target audience will love this.

Rating:
Summary: Original, Refreshing . . . and Campy
Review: If you (or your kids) liked Playing Dangerous, 3 Ninjas, Catch That Kid, Agent Cndy Banks (this film originated the idea), you'll probably find this almost as good, with a touch of Thunderbirds Are Go. Some of the acting is campy, but much is competent. Some of the effects are phony in an almost intentional or nostalgic way - and some quite good for a low budget. Some of the comedy childish, but much is witty ("If your boy survives, he'll be the greatest hero since Ollie North!"). The Dr. Strangelove-like villain wears a Hitler puppet, until he's blown up and only his brain survives and communicates with a TV. For the most part suitable for children, moderately fun for adults. I gave it 5 stars because the target audience will love this.

Rating:
Summary: It couldn't have been worse.
Review: Please be warned, this is a student film, and not even at risk of being called a good student film. I am generally not all that critical, but I have to say this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I hesitate to even call it a movie. It's barely there. I realize a balanced review might be more helpful, but I'm racking my brain trying to find one good thing to say. The dialogue is stilted and reads like someone trying their hand at writing for the first time. The direction is at best poor and at worst, non-existent. This truly was a movie made by a few friends getting together to throw back a few beers and have a few laughs. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but the product of such a collaboration should not be foisted on the unsuspecting public. So, you've now been warned.

Rating:
Summary: It couldn't have been worse.
Review: Please be warned, this is a student film, and not even at risk of being called a good student film. I am generally not all that critical, but I have to say this is the worst movie I have ever seen. I hesitate to even call it a movie. It's barely there. I realize a balanced review might be more helpful, but I'm racking my brain trying to find one good thing to say. The dialogue is stilted and reads like someone trying their hand at writing for the first time. The direction is at best poor and at worst, non-existent. This truly was a movie made by a few friends getting together to throw back a few beers and have a few laughs. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but the product of such a collaboration should not be foisted on the unsuspecting public. So, you've now been warned.