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Less Than Kind (2008)
Easily the best Canadian TV shows ever, and right up there with Freaks & Geeks
I can't believe I've never seen this mind blowing clever, hilarious and heartfelt experience before season 3.
Less Than Kind is one of the greatest shows ever made and holds a special place in many a heart right next to Judd Apatow's dearly departed Freaks and Geeks. The cast is so good it's unbelievable. Given the range of subject matter (death, love, sex, shame, coming of age angst) its amazing to watch how every cast member's character has evolved over time. Each character holds my attention when they get their screen time. The comedy itself is very successful but tends to be a bit over the top. Everyone is so great they make it work and its hilarious. I can only imagine what the writer's room is like when they're riffing on Josh and Eric's parts.
If anyone from the show is reading this, don't stop! I joined IMDb just to post this review. It's killing me season 1 and 2 aren't available on DVD yet! HBO get on it!
My Dead Girlfriend (2006)
Best zombie romantic comedy in a LONG time.
To be quite honest, I haven't seen all of Bret's movies. I've seen Bone Setter (which I purchased at a comic convention, it was sitting next to the notorious indie flick, Zombie Holocaust, which I thought was terrible, kick me if you must; I don't remember my reasons) and that's it. Much like Bone Setter, My Dead Girlfriend takes you by surprise as the cleverness builds to the point where you simply enjoy the film and you actively catch yourself asking if this is the same movie you'd already formulated an opinion on.
The script seems decently written and well executed on. The soundtrack was original and well placed. The make-up and gore was good, though there were moments when a completely over the top blood sequence would have been perfect. Overall this film had enough fresh moments for an obvious first attempt at a comedy horror that you can't help but really enjoy it for what it was. It left a pleasant taste in my mouth after all was said and done.
WARNING, POSSIBLE SPOILER! (not that revealing, I just don't want to get blacklisted)
Complaints? I thought there were some flat moments, mainly a couple of weak comedic attempts. (I don't think anyone would have had a problem if the film was a couple of minutes shorter if the weaker jokes were cut) The plot was generally fine expect the reason for Caitlin's zombification. Well not the reason so much as the execution. It felt a little ridiculous, Brett's character never comes across as someone so clueless or stupid as to back over another person with a car, or that Caitlin wouldn't have noticed the exhaust breathing down on her.
The highlight I'm sure everyone will agree was Jody's comedic timing, (also played the Bone Setter in both those movies, though they weren't comedies) but Caitlin's zombie on the bed scene was probably the most memorable moment.
Finally, there's a scene with this big guy (Ralph Gethings doing a cameo, he's the films FX head) in the woods. His story was never explicitly explained, so here's my take. Since I never recalled who the owner of the cabin was, I rationalize that it was his cabin and after all the "partying" was said an done, he shows up to the mess we all just witnessed and was attempting a clean up.
Either way, fun film. Don't hesitate if you see a copy being sold at a local comic convention. Shades of "Idle Hands" definitely!