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Summary: Simplistic and funny, but requires undivided attention...
Review: "Fishing with Gandhi" was part of a series of indie films exclusively released by one of the major chain video stores. Lucky for me I wasn't as jaded about this type of indie series as I am now. The movie's centerpoint is the relationship and dialogue of twin brothers Roy and Gill. The brothers are the masterful creation of James and John Reichmuth. Roy and Gill, at first glance, are the typical lampoons of inbred Northwestern rednecks, but as the movie progresses they transcend that stereotype. Their dialogue, which was largely improvised during the shooting, sparkles with hilarious discussions of puppy disease, their family history, and their philosophical meanderings about insanity and truck-driving. Lest you think the director and writers were not being even-handed, other characters such as the hipster (and decidedly non blue-collar) roommates Stephen and Giles are also hilariously deconstructed. The film even tosses in a hippie for our enjoyment. Even peripheral characters such as super-extracurricular man and "hovering-above-the-pain" spoiled princess-girl are right on target.It is the development of these characters and the dialogue-driven nature of the plot that make this film so excrutiatingly funny. Don't expect a lot of physical humor or tired stoner quips- this is a movie that requires your full attention to appreciate. It's the kind of movie where you notice something new each time you watch it. It is also the sort of movie that you are going to want to share with each and every one of your friends. And if you do expose them to it, don't be surprised if you share a private language with your friends based upon quotes from the movie. The DVD version comes with an animated Roy and Gill short, extensive (and enlightening) outtakes, and a full-length commentary with four of the filmmakers- including the Reichmuth twins IN CHARACTER. This is great because "Fishing with Gandhi" definitely leaves you wanting more of Roy and Gill.
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Summary: Some Uncles Are Too Friendly....
Review: "Fishing with Gandhi" was part of a series of indie films exclusively released by one of the major chain video stores. Lucky for me I wasn't as jaded about this type of indie series as I am now. The movie's centerpoint is the relationship and dialogue of twin brothers Roy and Gill. The brothers are the masterful creation of James and John Reichmuth. Roy and Gill, at first glance, are the typical lampoons of inbred Northwestern rednecks, but as the movie progresses they transcend that stereotype. Their dialogue, which was largely improvised during the shooting, sparkles with hilarious discussions of puppy disease, their family history, and their philosophical meanderings about insanity and truck-driving. Lest you think the director and writers were not being even-handed, other characters such as the hipster (and decidedly non blue-collar) roommates Stephen and Giles are also hilariously deconstructed. The film even tosses in a hippie for our enjoyment. Even peripheral characters such as super-extracurricular man and "hovering-above-the-pain" spoiled princess-girl are right on target. It is the development of these characters and the dialogue-driven nature of the plot that make this film so excrutiatingly funny. Don't expect a lot of physical humor or tired stoner quips- this is a movie that requires your full attention to appreciate. It's the kind of movie where you notice something new each time you watch it. It is also the sort of movie that you are going to want to share with each and every one of your friends. And if you do expose them to it, don't be surprised if you share a private language with your friends based upon quotes from the movie. The DVD version comes with an animated Roy and Gill short, extensive (and enlightening) outtakes, and a full-length commentary with four of the filmmakers- including the Reichmuth twins IN CHARACTER. This is great because "Fishing with Gandhi" definitely leaves you wanting more of Roy and Gill.
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Summary: Simplistic and funny, but requires undivided attention...
Review: "It's sweet and it's cool", it will tickle your "brain meat".
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Summary: Simplistic and funny, but requires undivided attention...
Review: "It's sweet and it's cool", it will tickle your "brain meat".
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Summary: GREAT indie FILM
Review: Awesome film about two guys and a hitch hiking hippie on a west coast journey. The Reichmuth twins are double pumping 4 barrel funny as hell. Check it out, worth every penny.
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Summary: This flick gives indie movies a good name...
Review: If you're reading this review, at least you've found one of the funnier titles that are available on DVD (I realize how big of a compliment that is). While there is a plot to the film, that's not as big of an element of interest as is the character development and dialogue. The plot involves two sets of people tied together by the protagonist. Our hero is a guy who seems to be a calming influence in whatever situation he finds himself. For most of the film, he is hitchhiking back to Seattle with some identical twins. This plotline serves up some of the most hilarious moments of the film, including the title line (which you have to wait 'til the end for, but it's well worth it). Much of the dialogue seems to be improvised, though probably does follow some basic form. There are also amusing moments where it seems that one of the actor's impromptu lines send the other cast members into real-life laughter. What would be an outtake in a Hollywood film remains in this low-budget project, but it's cool when the audience can see into the film a little deeper than just the surface (at least I like the realness of seeing them laugh spontaneously and slightly out of character). The other subplot involves the hitchhiker's roomates and friends. Most of these folks are highly neurotic and badly in need of the balanced domestic situation normally provided by their absent roomie. There are some great characters here, including the really perky workout guy that's really annoying and you invite to parties because you feel obligated to, and also the pseudo-intellectual, quirky chic who has spent too much time in grad school and not enough time actually living life. If you're like me, you'll spend a lot of time laughing at this film. Don't expect Hollywood polish by any means, but that's one of the charming things about _Fishing_With_Ghandi_.
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Summary: Smothers Brothers for the New Mellenium
Review: It's a road movie.
It's hillarious.
A brother schtick like this requires a whole childhood to develop. Kudos to the director for recognizing brilliant genius when he saw it and for having the good sense to build a movie around the Bros.
Why don't we see more of everybody involved? Because, hey, they HAVE discovered another universe.
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Summary: Korea? Pacific Rim--Baby
Review: One of the absolute best, wittiest, most hilarious films I have seen in years. Roy and Gil (Reichmuth twins) do such an excellent job at submersing themselves in the world of white trash it seems like actual footage instead of a movie, and the part of Chris Kuldoon (sweet, cool...)was a wonderful addition. He's the one all the other reviews (mine included) seemed to quote in the opening line. Watch this movie to learn about puppy diseases, crib death, and horeshoe kidneys...
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Summary: From Gabe The Director
Review: Thank you so much for all the kind words! As you may have noticed, we're running a little short of DVDs at the moment. We should have more this summer ('05) at reasonable prices. We'll also be selling DVDs of the sequel to FWG, "Cow Monkey." In the meantime, if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out James, John, and Dan in their sketch group Kasper Hauser.
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Summary: Funnier than God, Jesus
Review: These guys are unbelievable. If you ever come to San Francisco make sure to see their sketch group Kasper Hauser. It's impossible to describe how tight these guys are live. See 'em (the movie and the live show) soon before they turn into pure white light!
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