Reviews

A truely deserved 10/10 Where to begin describing a film like Bubba ho-tep. Living in England, if you're not careful, films like this can sometimes slip by you. Thank god that this gem didn't. I was drawn to this film mainly because of the plot (Elvis and a black JFK battling a mummy in a rest home), and because the legend that is Bruce

Campbell starred in it. From the outset this film may seem like a horror film. A mummy sucking souls from the living does have a horror theme to it, but to only class this film as a horror film woefully undermines it. It has everything a great film needs; comedy, some brillant one-liners, great performances (especially a never better Bruce Campbell) and some touching moments. I was very

supprised by the character of Elvis in the film. I was expecting a parody of the king, but instead got a very touching portrayal of a once great, now old and

lonely man. He is like many older people in that he wonders what happened to

his life and (if she knew he was still alive) whether his daughter would visit him. Obivously being played by Bruce Campbell there are plenty of Campbellisms,

including some of his best one-lines since Evil Dead II, but he also gets to really stretch his acting legs and pulls out all the sympathy and pathos in the

character. I think a lot of his fans will be pleasantly supprised by his

performance. Ossie Davis also bring a lot of warmth to his role as JFK. Unlike Elvis we never really know if he really is JFK, but in his hands what could've been a completely unbelievable character he turns into a real person. I

recomend this film to everyone and anyone. Seeing a film like this gives you

hope that not everything that comes from Hollywood is uninspired pap. This a

completely left-field, highly original classic. Watch it now.

I have to begin by saying that this was probably one of the least original serial killer films i've seen in a while. You can pick your cliche from many films before it, be it the killers childhood problems to the tough, seen it all before detective. That said this is still a decent film with some very nice touches by the director. The point of view perspective of the serial killer is not a new idea, yet is very well used, and there are some genuinely creepy moments throughout. Unfortunately the ending is pretty predictable but is still very well handled by the director. On the whole a watchable film.

I think i was destined to never see this show, be it that i live in England and that it was cancelled so early. After hearing several things about the show (mostly bad) i finally decided to buy the dvd to judge for myself what it was like. I now know that an injustice has occurred. I loved the show. In the now overcrowded field of mainstream animated shows, i think clerks would've stood its ground if given a chance. In that show was the foundation for a truely excellent programme. Superbly animated with a witty script and probably the best voice work since (i promised myself i would'nt use this as a comparason but) the simpsons, particularly Jeff Anderson. I think its downfall was that it was too offensive for the simpsons family audience and not offensive enough for the south park, and kevin smith regular, crowd. Personally i took it as a smart, witty and surreal show, loaded with enough pop culture to keep me happy. Maybe it was just Jay and Silent Bob in cartoon form that did it for me. in my opinon, an injustice.

Categorically, one of the best horror films i have ever witnessed. This film not only unnerves you throughout the movie, but leaves you chilled for long after. I couldn't be around a television for days after the film. One not to watch alone.