Friday, 7 October 2016

Hot Rod


Hot Rod
Reviewed by Sam Sietsma
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Genre: Comedy
Year of release: 2007
Director: Akiva Schaffer
Starring: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane

A classic goofy comedy film, Andy Samberg plays the self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble, whose life dream is to be as good a stuntman as his deceased father. He and his younger brother, two beds friends and neighbour Denise [Isla Fisher] plan a stunt that nobody has ever done before: to clear 15 buses in one jump, in order that Rod can raise money for his unapproving step-father’s [Ian McShane] heart operation, and potentially finally win his respect.

The film’s story line only exists for further comedy, with setback in Rod’s journey, ironic “special” effects, training montages, and character interactions all serving solely for the enjoyment of the audience, to laugh at or with Rod in different situations.

Overall, the film provides a classic laugh for everyone, great movie quotes to keep and use in regular life (such as “Have fun being married to Satan!" and the origin of “cool beans”), all wrapped up in the classic tale of Rod Kimble, Stuntman.

Final rating: 8.5/10 fudges.

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