If you can appreciate off-handed jokes and a twisted sense of humor, definitely go see this movie! Club dread is a cinematic treat. Don't get me wrong -- some of it was very funny. But it wasn't really good, although it had good parts. BROKEN LIZARD'S CLUB DREAD lacks imagination, wit, acting ability, or distinctive characters. External Reviews Whether it works or not is a little hard to say; like "Super Troopers" (2002), the previous film by the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, it has lovable performances, very big laughs, and then some down time while everybody (in the cast as well as the audience) waits to see what willhappen next. Set in a tropical paradise resort, the film centers around a group of idiosyncratic characters who comprise the staff of Coconut Pete's Club Dread. US Release Date: 02-27-2004. Let's face it, when a film has a character named "Yu" merely for "Yu" / "You" puns, you know you're not dealing with any type of comic genius. So maybe I just don't get it. A movie made by guys who laugh at their own jokes, directed at people who will laugh at anything. I wouldn't say that Broken Lizard is the next Monty Python,no offense, but Python is pretty hard to beat in my eyes. They are two totally different style movies. As a slasher movie, "Club Dread" is gory and suspenseful, with good kill setups and the requisite false scares. Only the ending of Club Dread, where the villain keeps coming back for more, shows any spark of imagination or wit. The Broken Lizard troupe shows signs of staying power, and I'll be looking forward to their next project! If you watch the movie knowing that they're not making a serious horror movie (and that isn't hard to realize), then you're opinion would change drastically. The forgettable story is very attractive, with beautiful naked girls and a nice cast. Sign up here. But if the Broken Lizard people ever decide to leave the comedy business, they may have a bright future ahead of them in the horror field. I loved SuperTroopers and I am a big fan of all types of comedies. However, they are not just a handful of people on a deserted island, they are the staff of "Pleasure Island" and need to keep their cool while taking care of a load of tourists. Filmmakers considerably more talented that Lizard director Jay Chandrasekhar have tried to find the humor in a slasher flick setting. In no way does Club Dread reach the caliber of Shaun of the Dead, which is one of the funniest, and scariest horror/comedies I've ever seen. Pages. Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar. The plot was typical (part of the spoof) and the acting at times hokey (yet again, part of the spoof), it's easy to get distracted away from the subtle humor and very entertaining dialogue. A movie made by guys who laugh at their own jokes, directed at people who will laugh at anything. It's not a movie that will make you cry, it's a happy movie for happy people. The biggest difference is that this fun film tries to be something all it's own, while still spoofing all the ridiculous slasher movies from the 80s. The characters are the only joke in Club Dread, and they're not enough. Half as clever as Scream and too winking in its nihilism to approach the invigorating immorality of Scream 2. Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 Jake Euker F5 (Wichita, KS) Movie Reviews. This is NOT and will NEVER be a cult classic. Despite targeting a genre already effectively spoofed via the Screams and Scary Movies, Club Dread still thrives on the group's enormous charm … And let me tell you, it was pretty funny. One reviewer mentions Shaun of the Dead in their Club Dread review. One of the better horror parodies, which if you ask me has been done to death. Just beware of a very common mistake! The film's creators use sexual humor as a stand-in when they run out of vacuous little sub-sketches. If you are going to evoke Henry David Thoreau as the patron saint of your movie, then you had better make a movie he would have admired. I liked this hilarious movie, a spoof of "serious" horror slash movies, showing a good combination of gore and comedy. The ending probably made a lot of people dislike it but IT'S A COMEDY PEOPLE! All the things that pop out at you that make you jump out of your seat are just great. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Comments; Club Dread should carry a subtitle: How To Flush A Reputation Down The Toilet In 103 Minutes Or Less. Club Dread has received mixed reviews, scoring 45 on review aggregator site Metacritic based on 28 critics reviews, and 29% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 101 reviews. Broken Lizards Club Dread 2004 Movie Review - Synopsis - Duration: 3:27. To be honest, I would give this movie ** out of 4 just for that scene on the beach where Ladd flips a guy over and then sits on top of him, but since I generally liked the rest of the movie as well, let's make it ***. What a great movie. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy And since I'm not sure whether it would be funny if it weren't stupid, I'm somewhat at odds about how to approach it, and how to rate it. Little did I know what a profound impact that movie, and its characters would have on me. The movie truly plays it for shock value. Also, the locations are pleasant, all cast members seem to be enjoying themselves, and the two female leads (Jordan Ladd and Brittany Daniel) are too sexy for words. On Rotten Tomatoes the critical consensus reads: "Comedy is too hit-or-miss in this slasher spoof". If the viewer sees without great expectation, he or she may have a good surprise. None have really succeeded. Club Dread is one of the absolute worst. Try to name one movie where they played Pac-man like that. At first viewing of this comedy by Jay Chandrasekhar I dismissed it as a completely cheesy and off-the-wall spoof movie we have all seen many times already, and I was right! This movie I sat down expecting a bunch. In this movie, a psycho killer haunts an island resort run by Coconut Pete, a washed-up singer reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett. Don't have an account? i went to see Broken Lizard's Super Troopers, with some friends, they are huge Super Troopers and i guarantee you they thought that this would exactly like Super Troopers... Well It's not... but it's just as funny. Pete is played by a scenery-chewing Bill Paxton. I mean a WHOLE lot of movies. Let down your guard and admit that you like unnecessary nudity, brutal murders, and fake accents. In Pleasure Island, Costa Rica, a serial killer slashes the employees of the Coconut Beach Resort, a paradisiacal place for having sex and fun. It'll help if you see Super Troopers first so you can get an idea of Broken Lizard's brand of humor. Movies. Yes it was a bit different from super troopers, but why create a copy??? But then you realize those guys are at it again, and dang is it funny. It's just something that you watch for a good time with friends. The movie pays lip service to qualities and values that, on the evidence of the screenplay itself, it is cheerfully willing to abandon. Horror is a genre easily poked fun at, but Club Dread does it with style and finesse. This isn't supposed to be a smart-funny either. In no way does Club Dread reach the caliber of Shaun of the Dead, which is one of the funniest, and scariest horror/comedies I've ever seen. It's for the teenagers that have to sneak into the movies because they're 17th birthday is in 2 weeks, it's for the general person that wants to laugh and escape bills and the real world. What they are trying to do is make you laugh. Not so much as a movie as a 'Girls Gone Wild' video with the occasional slasher murder thrown in for fun. ...the story is just so dull that nothing can save it... Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! I had seen a interview with two of the members from and they said they are expanding their movie creating horizens, they don't want to be predictable. Don't give up after the first few minutes, it gets better and better all the way to the end! But this is a change, something different, they wanted to keep it us guessing. With that being said, I loved this movie. Anyone who didn't like this movie wasn't really paying attention. It is a full-fledged slasher film, but they are obviously having a lot of fun with it. | Movie Review Club Dread A vacation to die for. He advises the staff to continue working, otherwise he would slaughter the guests also. But, everyone else seemed out of place in their characters. Club Dread movie reviews & Metacritic score: Surrounded by limber, wanton women on a booze-soaked island resort owned by rock star has-been Coconut Pete (Paxton), a … I have been sitting and reading the completly brutal reviews of this movie for about two hours now and I guess me and my two friends are the only ones that found this movie HILLARIOUS. The first five minutes is literally nonstop hilarity as one horror movie staple after another is brilliantly ridiculed with witty dialogue and outlandish, over the top situations which set the tone of the movie to follow. It seems to me that the reason most of the critical people don't like this movie is that they took it seriously. People who compared it to the Scary Movie trilogy (for example... they were better than Club Dread) shouldn't be allowed to watch movies anymore, or at least comment on them. Super Troopers (although very great) didn't have a perfect stratagem. There is no comparison. Got it? I enjoyed the movie, so did everyone else in the theater, just don't expect Super Troopers 2. Fans of super troopers will understand the clever brand of comedy applied in this film. I see a lot of Super Trooper fans that hate this movie. This movie was wonderful. Review of: Club Dread (2004) Review by: Bill Clark. You could ask anyone of my friends and they would tell you I will sit down and watch a movie no matter how bad it is as long as its funny. I gave it a 10 to boost it even though it probably won't but it really belongs in the high 7's. It has been called a horror movie spoof, but that's not completely accurate. The rest of the time, things are pretty dull. Metacritic Reviews. | If you're looking for a life changing dramatic experience go see The Passion of The Christ but if you want to have a good time laughing at stuff you know is funny, even if you won't admit it, see this film. After many a nights of failed attempts, a group of friends obsessed with Hollywood's hottest night spot finally make it in with the help of their new friend Judy. "Club Dread" is a funny slash movie. Kudos for Brittany Daniel who made this easy on the eyes, too. Broken Lizard's Club Dread is a patently stupid movie. I just felt compelled to review my favourite movie of his. From Kung Pow to Trading Places. There is no comparison. I'm sorry but all of you guys who said they were unoriginal are wrong. In most horror comedies, the comedy works better than the horror; here, it's the other way around, One of the best horror movie parodies I've ever seen. 20 Years Later; Archives; Movie Music; News & Opinion; About; Search for: Search. But I will give them credit for putting something out that isn't the same as everything else out there. by AVForums Jun 1, 2004. Review. This is a classic and deserves way better than in the 5's. Movies & TV Review. It was supossed to be funny and it was. I remember watching this film years ago and I found it the perfect mix of mystery, horror and comedy in one film. They're too many serious movies in theatres anyways, it's nice to have some relief from uber-serious movies with something that doesn't have several plot twist and emotional rollercoasters. I don't believe that the movie needed to have a great plot line. Club Dread is funny in some parts, scary in some parts, and I will watch it again (someday) because it is entertaining. The hot music, beautiful people and open bar lead the gang to believe this will be the best night of their lives. Imaginatively evoking the inner landscape of human beings longing to connect, to love and feel loved, the film is a parable of happiness gloriously found and tragically lost. You couldn't unload bootlegs of this asinine flick for free, much less charge money for them. They're not exactly shooting for the stars. I'd say check it out, but just don't have unrealistic expectations. But there are still some laugh-out-loud moments. Club Dread (2004) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Despite a somewhat worthwhile collection of amiable chuckles (and two or three truly amusing sequences that work only because of shock value), Club Dread is a limp and lethargic affair. I could not stop laughing, and the actual thriller parts were a nice contrast to the hilarity. In my eyes for a comedy that only a few people would like, it got good ratings. Copyright © Fandango. Most of the time it substitutes vulgarity for wit. This movie is flat out funny when taken for what it is, so please do so. | One reviewer mentions Shaun of the Dead in their Club Dread review. But not all of that fun making and thinking up this film translates into fun watching it. Club Dread Movie Review. All rights reserved. Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 Jake Euker F5 (Wichita, KS) "Club Dread," which could be entitled "The Real Cancun 2--The Machete" if it were filmed in that bustling resort instead of north of Mexico's Manzanillo (standing in for Pleasure Island in Costa Rica), is a mixture of slasher movie and comedy, but in neither genre does it toe the conventional Hollywood line. Peace. And that's the kiss of death for a slob comedy. Broken Lizard, the wacky comedy troupe behind "Super Troopers" is back with "Club Dread," a slasher sex comedy. With such terrible slasher spoofs as Scary Movie (I never bothered seeing the sequels) that was just one giant oral sex joke, this was a great breath of fresh air. It's full of sly jabs and not-so-subtle laughs that are only going to get better with time. Smoke some, drink some, or go sober, but have a good time. In a environment of suspicious, and with the afraid employees trapped in the island without communication, the number of deaths increases. On March 10, 2004. Kevin Heffernan as Lars & Brittany Daniel as Jenny were both hilarious together. Steve, Kevin, and Paul came up to Colgate tonight to screen the movie at their alma mater, so a few of us got together and went down to see the movie. Forgot your password? Nice! I've seen a whole lot of movies in my day. Other good performances come from Jay Chandrasekhar as Putman, a stuffy dreadlocked tennis instructor, and Kevin Heffernan as Lars, a peaceful masseur. Anyone who is reading this before they watch it needs to know that IMDb fans have screwed this one up. A movie made by guys who laugh at their own jokes, directed at people who will laugh at anything. There was a lot of opportunity for nudity passed on, and I think that might have been part of the wry, just-under-the-radar humor that this was so full of. It's a joke people. Bill Paxton was hilarious in this movie! ‘Club Dread’ review by Jon DeHaan • Letterboxd Club Dread (2004) Jon DeHaan’s review published on Letterboxd: It's like a tropical Friday The 13th where the counselors are horny, stoned idiots AND the campers are horny, stoned idiots I had never heard of Broken Lizard or Jay Chandrasekhar, nor had I seen Super Troopers. People have said that it is a standard horror flick, but they're wrong. I personally thought it quite hilarious that a spoof of slasher flicks was actually a better slasher flick than most serious slasher flicks while being hilarious at the same time. The plot is by no means complicated but it stands out just enough and can be quite unpredictable sometimes. I don't understand why anyone would try to compare the two movies though. Have a few margaritas first, and add a shaker of salt, and you Jimmy fans will appreciate it even more. Dr. Gore's Movie Reviews Here is a listing of various movie reviews I have written. My vote is six. The film's final play on the "typical horror movie ending" is also quite humorous and perfectly over-done. It's not for over-mature parents or little school girls. Club Dread was one of those in-between films. Gimly M Super Reviewer Dec 28, 2011 We also get the very sexy Brittany Daniel strutting around in a bikini in almost every scene in which she finds herself, while the unrecognizable Jordan Ladd (at least to me) also has fun in her role and shows off her strangely exotic rack. The accents aren't supposed to be realistic, the situations aren't supposed to be suspenseful, and most of all the acting isn't supposed to be oscar worthy. Taken purely as a comedy, "Club Dread" is not a very good one. and the Terms and Policies, Computers Tech wassup2190 Tips Tricks Tutorial 3,559 views Menu. The Broken Lizard quintet follows its quintessential cult-comedy classic "Super Troopers" with something like "Ten Little Indians" interpreted by five big imbeciles - a slasher parody three "Screams" and three "Scary Movies" too late. It's a movie made by a comedy troop co-starring Bill Paxton. On a rainy day back in 1980- something, my mother sat my brother, sister and me down and put on the movie, Dead Poets Society. That was GREAT!!! The flick has … Publisher Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quits a lucrative job in New York to relocate his wife, Libby (Rachel Weisz), and their daughters to a quaint town in New England. I personally love this movie more than any other broken lizard title and felt compelled to review it when I saw it had such a low rating. The accents aren't supposed to be realistic, the situations aren't supposed to be suspenseful, and most of all the acting isn't supposed to be oscar worthy. Directed by Paul Rocha. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. | That is the problem. Seriously if you're avoiding it due to it's IMDb rating, you're missing out. Club Dread leans real damn hard into the "comedy" side of this horror/comedy, but that was probably the better way to play Broken Lizards particular sensibilities. Club Dread review. However, they're not just re-doing their Super Trooper characters by any stretch. Club dread is a cinematic treat. Awards FAQ Review by Timotei Centea. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Golden Tomato Awards: Best Movies & TV of 2020, 5 Things To Know About Cynthia Erivo’s Aretha Franklin in. It's also quite funny. What it does have is a lot of joke-oids -- dialogue that has the rhythm of a joke but is no actual comic content. Reviewed by: Bill Clark. ...Good. The whodunit angle is handled really well - it's virtually impossible to guess who the killer is. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. People, just lighten up and realize the entertainment purposes of this film. "Club Dread" is a mix of blood and gore and sex humor. This slasher/comedy isn't funny or entertaining. This is NOT a campy horror flick. Basically it pivots around a bunch of people stuck on an island with a killer, giving it quite the "oh please not another movie like that" feeling. It's a joke people. This movie is a parody of the horror genre. Rating: 4. The world did not need a comic slasher movie -- or, to be more precise, another failed attempt at one, such as this is. Just like Super Troopers, the first big installment from Broken Lizard, this film WILL satisfy those who seek a good time. Club Dread Movie (2004) Hop to. TV Shows. The Broken Lizard guys, Erik, Paul, Jay, Steve, Kevin, once again put their warped minds together and came up with something creative, fresh, funny, and scary. Last modified: July 8, 2014. This is just like those slap stick shows that were out awhile back. Mostly they'll be about B-movies, monster flicks and various other forms of movie mayhem. Club Dread is a very interesting piece of work, not really too original, exciting, well done, action filled or intelligent... and honestly not even good. I think most that gave it a lousy report, expected it to be like their first movie. Fans of super troopers will understand the clever brand of comedy applied in this film. My biggest problem with "Club Dread" is that it's not very funny. The people that don't like this movie expected way too much from it. It makes me completely forgive him for being in Titanic. Club Dread is funny in some parts, scary in some parts, and I will watch it again (someday) because it is entertaining. But a lot of it seemed generic and pointless. I watched it with a few friends and we all liked it and laughed. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows … Even if it doesn't really succeed as a thriller or a comedy, the film isn't simply a hack-job either. Audience Reviews for Broken Lizard's Club Dread Mar 11, 2015 Doesn't hold a candle to Broken Lizards magnum opus: Super Troopers, but still an entertaining movie. C'mon folks. Sure it isnt on the top 250 list but hey, there's not a lot of good movies that are. The writing, acting, direction, humor, and delivery are all brilliant and if you're a broken lizard fan it makes it even better. It's totally off the wall, and funny as hell. They all play great characters in this one and while it wasn't as popular as say "Super troopers" it was definitely as good if not better. 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