Movie Review: Slackers

This cannot possibly be a true review as I watched this movie with only half-hearted interest. Basically, I only bought it because it was cheap ($9.99 - DVD) and had Laura Prepon (That 70s Show) in it, whom I'm madly in love with (I fear for a world without redheads!). Short version of the review is thus: It Sucks. If you're sitting there saying to yourself: "I don't think I've heard of that movie" ... well, there's a reason. As a film, it has no redeeming qualities.

That aside, there are a few sidestories to note that make this not fall under the category of "Complete Waste of Time." Of course, it helps if you're doing something in the background while the movie is playing. I was reading up on some blogs & news sites online ... reading, sleeping, having sex ... all those things are suitable alternatives, though.

One such highlight: Laura Prepon's character is hilarious. She's the comedic relief, yet its a subtle type of comedic relief.

The other thing ... dunno if I can truly call it a highlight, but definitely something peculiar: A Mamie Van Doren nude scene!!! Yeah, how bizarre is that?!?!? Don't know who Mamie Van Doren is? She's a film star who made a lot of then-racy films ... in the 50s and 60s. Do the math folks ... she's 70 when they shot this film. I gotta admit, though ... she still has a nice rack for a 70 year old and with the presumed help of plastic surgery, she does not look anywhere near 70 (I was guessing 50s before looking her up on IMDB). Needless to say, its one of those movie moments you just can't believe you're seeing, even though its right there in front of your eyes. I'm sure there's emotional scars that can be derived from this, too ... but I've got enough of those.

Other than that, its a snoozer of a film.

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2 Comments

Charles said:

I saw this movie when I was 17. There needs to be a disclaimer on the box, only watch this movie after consuming 2 hits of LSD. Then the movie is awesome! On it's own, yeah, it sucks. But there is Madonna's pubic hair and who can forget "Conspiracy a Go-Go." I loved the T-shirt with Lee Harvey Oswald getting shot on it.

gregwythe said:

I'm sorry ... Laura Prepon galavanting about in S&M bondage gear, and you expect me to make a big deal about Lee Harvey Oswald? This clearly makes no sense whatsoever.



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