History Film / LazerTeam

* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Invoked as Woody slowly transitions from having a Southern redneck accent at the beginning of the film to a posh, British one after putting on the intelligence-strengthening helmet. They explain that the only reason this is happening is because [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve Woody really believes in this trope]].[[note]]Woody's actor, Gavin Free, actually is British, and essentially speaks in his regular accent once he gets smarter, and was putting on a FakeAmerican accent before.[[/note]]

* MoodWhiplash: Used for comedy during the final battle. At one point, Hagan and the Worg champion are dramatically deflecting a cannon shot back and forth between each other. The film then cuts to an overhead of the entire football field they are fighting on, and the visual effect of the shields bouncing the energy blast looks (and sounds) like ''VideoGame/{{Pong}}''.

* RefusalOfTheCall: Multiple times, members of the Lazer Team (particularly Herman) express their only wish to go home and let someone else deal with the crisis.

** In a possible allusion to WebAnimation/XRayAndVav, Woody (Creator/GavinFree)'s helmet gives him, among other things, XRayVision.
** One of the modes for Woody's helmet lists [[WebVideo/{{TheSlowMoGuys}} Slow Mo]], which is traditionally spelled "Slo-mo".

** When [[spoiler:Zach is pointed at the 'other so called heroes']], among the crowd is a Ruby Rose cosplayer, Kerry in his ''Simple Walk Into Mordor'' outfit, Miles in [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Mjolnir Armor]] and an X-Ray.

** When Hagan suggests "The Shield", as a name for the titular group, he tries to justify it by saying that [[ComicBook/{{SHIELD}} "SHIELD" could be an acronym.]]

* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Invoked as Woody slowly transitions from having a Southern redneck accent at the beginning of the film to a posh, British one after putting on the intelligence-strengthening helmet. They explain that the only reason this is happening is because [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve Woody really believes in this trope]].[[note]]Woody's actor, Gavin Free, actually is British, and he is essentially speaking in his regular accent now and was putting on a FakeAmerican accent before.[[/note]]

''Lazer Team'' was funded through Website/{{Indiegogo}}. Its campaign, which lasted from June 6 to July 6, 2014, initially set a goal of $650,000, but support from the Rooster Teeth community was great enough that it broke the site's record for its quickest-funded film and reached one million dollars in only two days. The campaign eventually raised $2,480,334, which to this day is the record for the highest-funded film campaign on Indiegogo.

* ExactlyWhatIAimedAt: When Zach tries to shoot a possessed soldier in the cafeteria, he inadvertently shoots at the screen door, which drops down and crushes the soldier.

* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Invoked as Woody slowly transitions from having a Southern redneck accent at the beginning of the film to a posh, British one after putting on the intelligence-strengthening helmet. They explain that the only reason this is happening is because [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve Woody really believes in this trope]].[[note]]Even funnier since Woody's actor, Gavin Free, actually is British, and is essentially speaking in his regular accent now and was putting on a FakeAmerican accent before.[[/note]]

* ThisIsForEmphasisBitch: Zack uses it throughout the film in enough instances to possibly equate to a season-one [[Series/BreakingBad Jesse Pinkman]].

''Lazer Team'' is a 2015 [[ScienceFiction science ficion]] action comedy film, and the first feature-length film by Creator/RoosterTeeth Productions. Directed and co-written by Matt Hullum, the film stars Burnie Burns (who also co-wrote and made the story), Creator/GavinFree, Creator/ColtonDunn and Creator/MichaelJones.

On August 5, 2016, [[Film/LazerTeam2 a sequel]] was announced; it was eventually released on November 22, 2017.

* CurseCutShort: When Emory reveals at the end that [[spoiler:Lazer Team is going to space and that the war has not ended]], Hagan responds with "What the f--" before the movie cuts to black.

* FavorsForTheSexy: As part of the plan to escape the stadium, [[MsFanservice Mindy]] talks with the police to distract them while acting like a DumbBlonde, and it [[PoliceAreUseless works like a charm]].
* FreezeFrameBonus:

* NoTimeToExplain: Parodied during a chase scene between Lazer Team and the Worg-Possessed Soldiers.

''Lazer Team'' is a 2015 [[ScienceFiction sci-fi]] action comedy film, and the first feature-length film by Creator/RoosterTeeth Productions. Directed and co-written by Matt Hullum, the film stars Burnie Burns (who also co-wrote and made the story), Creator/GavinFree, Creator/ColtonDunn and Creator/MichaelJones.

The film was funded through Website/{{Indiegogo}}. Its campaign, which lasted from June 6 to July 6, 2014 initially set a goal of $650,000, but support from the Rooster Teeth community was great enough that it broke the site's record for its quickest-funded film and reached one million dollars in only two days. The campaign eventually raised $2,480,334, which to this day is the record for the highest-funded film campaign on Indiegogo.

The teaser trailer can be seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eURMNR_J-ew here]] and the first official trailer can be seen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI455Z37o30 here.]]

On August 5th, 2016, [[Film/LazerTeam2 a sequel]] was announced; it was eventually released on November 22nd, 2017.

* BrainBleach: Woody suffers from a major case of {{squick}} when he discovers the XRayVision function on the helmet... and looks at his ''male'' companions, who aren't exactly the most attractive set of dudes. It doesn't help that the ''male'' technician who comes over to make an adjustment to the helmet pulls his head forward so that Woody is effectively looking straight at his crotch.

* TheCameo: When discussing the appearance of aliens on the news, one anchor has a brief interview with [[spoiler: Neil [=DeGrasse=] Tyson, who plays himself.]]
** On top of that, the anchor himself is portrayed by frequent Rooster Teeth collaborator Ed Robertson of the Music/BarenakedLadies.
** Many Creator/RoosterTeeth actors cameo in minor rolse as well.
* CareerEndingInjury: Herman, "The Texas Tornado", was looking at a full-ride scholarship as a running back when he took a hit that did permanent damage to his leg. [[spoiler:The hit came when "Half-Assed" Hagan missed a block, causing Herman to be very resentful towards Hagan.]]

* CurseCutShort: Emory reveals at the end that [[spoiler:Lazer Team is going to space and that the war has not ended]]. Hagan responds with "What the f--" before the movie ends.
* DareToBeBadass: Played straight when Hagan tells everyone that the alien threat is on their way in two days and if they won't fight it, who will. When he asks if they're with him, Zach responds [[SubvertedTrope "Hell, no!"]][[note]][[NeverTrustATrailer This line is sadly]] [[DeletedScene cut from the final product.]][[/note]]

--> "President Trump has already called for new legislation to build a space wall to keep out the 'Literal illegal aliens', though he did admit some are probably 'Perfectly good spacefarers.'"

** At one point Woody is sent wildly headspinning on the floor with his helmet flying directly into Zach's crotch.

--> '''Hagan:''' Wow, you made that super-easy on me; I had like this [[RousingSpeech whole speech]] worked up and everything.

* MoodWhiplash: Used for comedy during the final battle. At one point, Hagan and the Worg champion are dramatically deflecting a cannon shot back and forth between each other. Then the view cuts to an overhead of the entire football field they are fighting on, and the visual effect of the shields bouncing the energy blast looks (and sounds) like ''VideoGame/{{Pong}}''.

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: The only reason [[spoiler:Adam has to sacrifice himself]] is because none of the team members were paying attention, when he was explaining to them [[spoiler:how to fire the Dark Matter Beam]].

--> '''Woody''': No time to explain! You were possessed by an alien probe, and now we're being chased by four soldiers who also appear to have been possessed in the same way! ({{Beat}}) I guess there was time to explain.
* OnlySaneMan: Hagan through most of the movie, crossing with TheSmartGuy until Woody's enhancements kicked in.

* PunnyName: Woody's full name is Woodrow "Woody" Johnson. Originally a MeaningfulName as well, as in early drafts of the script Woody had a GagPenis.

-->'''Hagan:''' [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!]]

*** The opposing football team is ''Ruby'' Lake High School. In addition, the ''RWBY'' [=VAs=] play several of the Ruby Lake cheerleaders.

''Lazer Team'' is a 2015 [[ScienceFiction sci-fi]] action comedy film, and the first feature-length film by Creator/RoosterTeeth Productions. Directed and co-written by Matt Hullum, the film stars Burnie Burns (who also co-wrote and made the story), Creator/GavinFree, Colton Dunn and Creator/MichaelJones.

** The arm cannon looks like the [[VideoGame/{{Megaman}} Megabuster]].

** "He ain't a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory Sheriff, Woody.]]"

** The function's on the helmet? Infrared, Ultraviolet, XRayVision, Spectrometer, [[WebVideo/TheSlowMoGuys Slow Mo]], and BeerGoggles.
** The news crawls are hilarious.

*** The opposing football team was ''Ruby'' Lake High School. In addition, the RWBY [=VAs=] played the Ruby Lake cheerleaders.

* SignsOfDisrepair: A variant. Woody is wearing a Milford High t-shirt during the football game with the "ORD" part now worn out and barely visible.

* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Invoked as Woody slowly transitions from having a Southern redneck accent at the beginning of the film to a posh, British one after putting on the intelligence-strengthening helmet. They explain that the only reason this is happening is because [[ClapYourHandsIfYouBelieve Woody really believes in this trope]].[[note]]Even funnier since Woody's actor, Gavin Free, actually is British, and is essentially speaking normally now and was putting on a FakeAmerican accent before.[[/note]]

* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler: The jerkass members of the military patrol, especially Murdoch. Not only are they possessed, but they also become zombie-like MeatPuppets after their Jeep crashes. And then they get blown up by heroes.]]

''Lazer Team'' is a [[ScienceFiction sci-fi]] action comedy film, and the first feature-length film by Creator/RoosterTeeth Productions. Directed and co-written by Matt Hullum, the film premiered 24 September 2015 in Rooster Teeth's hometown of Austin, and stars Burnie Burns (who also co-wrote and made the story), Creator/GavinFree, Colton Dunn and Creator/MichaelJones.

The film was funded on Website/{{Indiegogo}}. Its campaign, which lasted from June 6 to July 6, 2014, initially set a goal of $650,000, but support from the Rooster Teeth community was great enough that it broke the site's record for its quickest-funded film and reached one million dollars in only two days. The campaign eventually raised $2,480,334, which to this day is the record for the highest-funded film campaign on Indiegogo.

On August 5th, 2016, [[Film/LazerTeam2 a sequel]] was announced, and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1kbISReSpY&t=4s official trailer]] was released on November 3rd, 2017, announcing a release date of November 22nd, 2017.

''Lazer Team'' is a {{science fiction}} action comedy film, and the first feature-length film by Creator/RoosterTeeth Productions. It premiered 24 September 2015 in Rooster Teeth's hometown of Austin, and stars Burnie Burns, Creator/GavinFree, Colton Dunn and Creator/MichaelJones.

* OnlySaneMan: Hagan through most of the movie, crossing with the SmartGuy until Woody's enhancements kicked in.