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Disaster Movie (2008)

Director: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer

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From Time Out London

The latest from the writer-director pair of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer – responsible for such movies as ‘Epic Movie’ and ‘Meet the Spartans’ – is a cynical and limp attempt to cash in on their own parody bandwagon. Here, the shameless duo use a ‘Cloverfield’-type scenario as an excuse to chuck in yet more of their favourite movie moments and characters, irrespective of any connection to the disaster movie genre.

The result is a series of extraneous, deplorably unfunny scenes and sketches stitched together in completely haphazard fashion. One minute we’re aghast at an appalling Amy Winehouse lookalike with sabre teeth and bedraggled beehive, the next pondering the relevance of a scene with the cattle-gun killer from ‘No Country for Old Men’. In short, this wholly contemptuous farrago stinks to high heaven.

Author: Derek Adams 2008-09-02 11:40:13

Time Out London Issue 1985, 4-10 Sept

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Concerned said...

Posted on Sep 14 2008 18:28 The 12A cert is inappropriate. I was deceived by the 12A cert and teailer of the Hulk into thinking this was suitable for children.How can refences to abortion by knitting needle and selling babies on the intenet be suitable for small childre, I walked out. It was utter rubbish.

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sophie catleugh said...

Posted on Sep 13 2008 22:02 haha goin toc it tomoz mooohahahahaha

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LAURA said...

Posted on Sep 13 2008 12:05 FAB

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Sword said...

Posted on Sep 13 2008 11:38 This reviewer is a legend, "responsible for such titles" haha
what a legend

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huu6 said...

Posted on Sep 13 2008 10:38 dfhhieugjgilguowguwvgu wickedd

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EMILIE said...

Posted on Sep 13 2008 10:19 ong all use are idiots its an amazing film if u have a sense of humour yes its a tiny bit random but who care if ur youngish u will love it so go watch it but if ur old and grumpy u wont so DONT instead sit at home watching INSPECTER MORSE or somthing and dont go writing bad reports on a gd film just because u r a old grump. SORRY IF ANYONES FELLING R HURT IN THE MAKING OF THIS REVIEW.

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Miriam said...

Posted on Sep 12 2008 19:02 Rating of 12A misleading. I believe it is very inappropriate viewing for a 12 year old, with constant sex inuendos, swearing and reference to alcohol and hard drugs and violence.

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George said...

Posted on Sep 12 2008 18:44 I don'y see what is wrong with it.
I found it funny yet a bit random where the storyline is concerned.

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Chris said...

Posted on Sep 12 2008 17:40 The worst film I have ever seen and, I am fairly sure, the worst I will ever see. I fail to see how anything this dreadful could ever be conceived again.
I went with little enthusiasm because my partner wanted to see it, but it managed to fall miles below even my exceedingly low expectations.
It is so purile it's not true. I came out wishing I could have the previous hour of my life back.
I ave given it one star because the system does not allow none to be awarded. In truth, I feel a zero mark would be far too generous.

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Oliver said...

Posted on Sep 11 2008 18:09 If you enjoyed meet the spartans, epic movie, scary movie etc. and laugher, you will really like it and laugh.
But some people don't find that funny so if your one of there people - DONT WATCH IT!
I enjoyed it anyway!

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Kieran said...

Posted on Sep 11 2008 16:09 This was a good film, but no way near as good as i thought it would be. I was excited to see the film and just did not think much of it

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Sammy said...

Posted on Sep 11 2008 11:59 Worst film ive ever seen in my whole life. I would rather sit and stick pins in my eyes than watch this

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Tia said...

Posted on Sep 10 2008 20:08 Wicked

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Tia said...

Posted on Sep 10 2008 20:05 Its the best, i reckon u shud go and see it.
Its a comedy.
Funny bits all da way through

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Matt Balne said...

Posted on Sep 10 2008 19:25 I totally agree with this review - I saw it last night and was incredibly disappointed. It consisted of unneccisary violence, boring scenes with Hannah Montanna and the storyline was rubbish. The Sex in the City part was good, but everything else sucked!!

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