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Summary: Some Minor Qualifications
Review: I won't bother to summarize the plot, but I will say a few things.It's not a perfect film...a few things (the studio exec, the cop) don't ring true. However, those things aside, I love this film. It's a hilarious mockumentary detailing the making of a Bible movie by two Jewish filmmakers. This minor detail is never mentioned in the movie, but it informs a lot of what happens, such as no one knowing how many disciples Jesus had. Basically, it goes like this: if you like satire and witty dialogue, you'll like this film. I'd reccomend it to fans of movies as diverse as the Player and Dogma. If you like big slapstick comedies, avoid this like plague. Personally I like both. But a friend who loves the Farrelly brothers above all things found it boring. So be warned, grasshopper, before taking a plunge into 'the greatest non-denominational bible story ever filmed. Special discounts for religious groups."
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Summary: Edit the film, Churches would love it!
Review: No question about it. As a Christian i believe this film should be edited (language/nudity) and put into Churches. I know that the Churches would love this film about an Ark getting stuck in a warehouse door, the Incredible Hulk (Ferrigno) as Cain, the disciple wearing the glasses and Noah, the former Klingon. Anyone who says this film is blasphemous in any sense of the word needs counseling. There's more poison in a 1/2 hr. Simpsons episode than this romp into low budget filmaking and the inclusion of a former Brady kid. By the way, what's the deal with Eve Plumb? In the 70's she played Noah's daughter in a short lived Bible series and in this film Noah's wife. ... Give it thy best shot.
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Summary: Great Movie, But Why Is The DVD in Full Screen?
Review: This is a great movie. I could only give it 4 stars when comparing it to This Is Spinal Tap. But it is as good as Fear Of A Black Hat and better than Best In Show. BUT WHY IS IT IN FULL SCREEN? Under Special Features it lists "Full Screen Version." I read that as an "extra" feature...but no! This DVD only contains the Full Screen Version. Then on the bottom of the DVD it says "Formatted From Its Original Version To Fit Your Screen" and then it says "Presented in 1.33:1 format in which the film was shot." How could it be shot in 1.33:1 when it was shot on 35mm and 16mm? And why would it need to be "formatted to fit your screen" if it was shot in 1.33:1? Anyway. It's a good movie.
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Summary: "I didn't write this script. God wrote it through me."
Review: This is a hilarious mock documentary on the filming of a Bible movie that goes all wrong. That is the plot, but that is only the spine that holds all the gags together. The characters are the main attraction here. Clive Walton (the "director") and Marvin Handleman (the "producer") are from the start obviously not fit to handle this kind of undertaking--their previous films were all bad genre flicks. But Marvin thinks that this will be a great idea because of the target audience ("the biggest selling book in the world times seven dollars a ticket...you do the math"). The caterer designs refreshments that follow the biblical theme (rolls and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish for the "loaves and fishes" motif, and a cooler labeled "Wine" that he says is "really just water"); "Adam" is a method actor who walks around the set nude; and "Eve" has a full-body tattoo. Not to mention the cinematographer who thinks he is shooting a Bergman film, "God" played by a tripped-out ex-hippie, Eve Plumb from The Brady Bunch as "Mrs. Noah," and Soupy Sales as "Moses" (who receives Coca-Cola in addition to Commandments from the mountaintop). It's a consistently funny look at moviemaking behind the scenes when everything that can go wrong does. It has become a fixture in our household, along with Waiting for Guffman (which is as insightful on its own subject). Fans of the one should enjoy the other.
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Summary: "I didn't write this script. God wrote it through me."
Review: This is a hilarious mock documentary on the filming of a Bible movie that goes all wrong. That is the plot, but that is only the spine that holds all the gags together. The characters are the main attraction here. Clive Walton (the "director") and Marvin Handleman (the "producer") are from the start obviously not fit to handle this kind of undertaking--their previous films were all bad genre flicks. But Marvin thinks that this will be a great idea because of the target audience ("the biggest selling book in the world times seven dollars a ticket...you do the math"). The caterer designs refreshments that follow the biblical theme (rolls and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish for the "loaves and fishes" motif, and a cooler labeled "Wine" that he says is "really just water"); "Adam" is a method actor who walks around the set nude; and "Eve" has a full-body tattoo. Not to mention the cinematographer who thinks he is shooting a Bergman film, "God" played by a tripped-out ex-hippie, Eve Plumb from The Brady Bunch as "Mrs. Noah," and Soupy Sales as "Moses" (who receives Coca-Cola in addition to Commandments from the mountaintop). It's a consistently funny look at moviemaking behind the scenes when everything that can go wrong does. It has become a fixture in our household, along with Waiting for Guffman (which is as insightful on its own subject). Fans of the one should enjoy the other.
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Summary: The "Spinal Tap" of the film industry
Review: This sadly underrated film, while not quite the standard of perfection that is "This is Spinal Tap", boldly goes into the mockumentary arena with a jab at the film industry. A film-making team--comprised of a director and producer whose resumes consist primarily of ultra-forgettable, less-than-B movies--basically are stricken with oversized egos and attempt to make the ultimate Bible epic. Of course, during the process everything goes wrong (think of the "stonehenge" debacle in Spinal Tap). For those not familiar with this film, I think an example or two may be in order just as a teaser: --"Does anybody know how many disciples there were?" --As the budget starts getting tight on the production, they start cutting out major portions of the story, and nearly decide to cut Jesus out of the picture entirely!!! --The actor who plays Abel (none other than scrawny Andy Dick) thinks that his character actually wins the fight with Cain (played by Lou "The Hulk" Ferrigno), and is excited to finally be playing a "tough guy" after consistently playing nerdy characters in his film career. Then, of course, he learns the truth.... The main problem, as evidenced by the examples, is that nobody involved in the film production actually has any real knowledge of what it is they are filming. I think that should give you some idea of the utter chaos which that creates.
This is an absolutely HILARIOUS film, and deserves much more recognition from the entertainment world. Until then, this cult classic is definitely worth a watch, and its appearance on dvd is a "godsend" (sorry, hadda do it...). ;-)
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: This, i.e., ... And God Spoke VHS ~ Michael Riley is one of the funniest movies that I know of; the story centers around two arrogant, low-budget directors whom have taken on the daunting (to say the least) task of directing a bible epic. The only problem is that epics (by their own nature) are very expensive and money is something that is always scarce; to cover this up, i.e., the lack of money; they hire washed up actors, i.e., a woman from the Brady Bunch and a bunch of amateurs. The result is hilarious and to see Moses on Mount Sinai with a six-pack of coke which he refers as "the elixir given to them by God" (something alongst those lines since I can not remember it verbatim). I absolutely consider this movie, i.e., ... And God Spoke VHS ~ Michael Riley to be a modern "classic" and it is a must see for anyone whom likes quality cinema.
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Summary: "I thought they meant Hulk Hogan. No... It's the green one."
Review: What do you get when you throw This Is Spinal Tap and Monty Python in a blender? Probably The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash. Oops, wrong review!
...And God Spoke is an exceptional mockumentary following a Hollywood "B Movie" team that has finally got their big break and have received major studio backing to make a film about The Bible.
Without giving away too much of the plot, let's just say that nothing goes as planned, from casting to filming to the meetings with The Bigs. The project is rapidly going down the toilet, the studio's pulled out, financial troubles are fierce, and bankruptcy is narrowly averted... but, in the face of all these challenges, can the show maintain its calling to be true to The Script?
A masterfully done low budget movie about low budget moviemaking with cameos from Charlie Rose, Soupy Sales, Eve Plumb (Jan Brady), and Lou Ferrigno as Cain.
When I bought my VHS copy from a failing rental shop, this movie was out of print. This one has gone straight onto my wish list and, if it doesn't appear in my holiday stocking, I'm ordering it before the new year!
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