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troperwithoutaname Since: Dec, 2009
#1: Aug 20th 2010 at 8:10:00 PM

Looks like yet another Attack of the Killer Whatever or Piranha Problem film, doesn't it? Well, that's basically what it is. But it's the best So Bad, It's Good Three D Movie of its type, directed by the very notorious Alexandre Aja. It's got everything a summer blockbuster should have: Large Hams, a huge Mood Whiplash between spring break sex comedy and killer piranha gorefest, Fanservice galore, some Fan Disservice thrown in, High-Pressure Blood (and LOTS of it), and even some High Octane Nightmare Fuel for good measure. But it's all in good fun. The 3D is good, too. And the critics seem to love it, what with 82% positive reviews as of now on Rotten Tomatoes.

Discuss.

edited 21st Aug '10 9:05:22 AM by troperwithoutaname

GabrielGloom Since: Dec, 1969
#3: Aug 21st 2010 at 12:30:56 PM

I think I found a Mockbuster called Mega Piranha, from the brilliant minds behind Mega Shark Vs Giant Octopus.

FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
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#4: Aug 21st 2010 at 2:35:55 PM

Holy crap this is actually getting good reviews.

I may have to take my friends to this for the Gloriously Stupid factor.

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#5: Aug 21st 2010 at 8:18:58 PM

80% Fresh? Damn, that is miles higher than I thought it would get.

That MSNB article is a tad silly.

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BLOODPOUCH The Ugly Barnacle Since: Dec, 1969
#6: Aug 21st 2010 at 9:28:27 PM

Isn't it a remake of Piranha?

edited 21st Aug '10 9:28:35 PM by BLOODPOUCH

Zephid Since: Jan, 2001
#7: Aug 21st 2010 at 10:13:24 PM

80% Fresh? Damn, that is miles higher than I thought it would get.
It says something when you click "Top Critics" on that bar and it shows only five have reviewed it.

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Marc3K Silent Rivers Run Deep from Classified Since: Jun, 2010
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#8: Aug 22nd 2010 at 6:44:26 AM

Yes, it is a remake of Piranha, the second in fact.

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MarkVonLewis Since: Jun, 2010
#9: Aug 23rd 2010 at 2:09:36 AM

Someone had a clip of the highlights of the movie on youtube, and the clip made me yell "BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!"

Was deliciously brutal.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#10: Aug 23rd 2010 at 8:55:37 AM

Judging by the trailers, it knows it's cheesy, ridiculous, and pretty much there so we can see poor saps get killed in horrible ways, and revels in it. It doesn't look like it pretends that it's not. It just focuses on doing what it does in as fun a way as possible. I'm willing to bet that's why it got such high scores.

Mattonymy Mr. Dr. from The Evils of Free Will Since: Jul, 2010
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#11: Aug 23rd 2010 at 11:39:38 PM

I don't often watch bad horror movies but if this one is getting good reviews I might be inclined to watch it online, at least. I'll probably enjoy hating it.

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HeavyP Since: Dec, 1969
#12: Aug 24th 2010 at 7:52:12 PM

Lurker posting for the 1st time. Just got back from seeing it, and it's well worth your time. Revels in the cheesiness and shoutouts to both the original and other, similar movies, is filled to the brim with gore and sex, and is generally ridiculously awesome. Christopher Lloyd is the DEFINITION of a Large Ham.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#13: Aug 24th 2010 at 10:14:50 PM

^ Christopher Lloyd? In a horror movie? I have to see this.

MarkVonLewis Since: Jun, 2010
#14: Aug 24th 2010 at 10:32:17 PM

Doc Brown is in it? Does he battle the fiendish fish?

If so I'd have to see it on that principle alone.

GorramBats from Bat Country Since: Jan, 2010
#15: Aug 25th 2010 at 2:03:23 AM

Wait, wait, wait.

This movie has piranha's eating people, Kelly Brook nekkid, AND Christopher Lloyd!?

SOLD!

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BrendanSteere Laika Come Home from New York, NY Since: Jul, 2010
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#16: Aug 25th 2010 at 9:33:44 AM

Am I the only person excited to see it because it's directed by Alexandre Aja?

Because I'm okay with that.

edited 27th Aug '10 10:07:04 PM by BrendanSteere

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Nornagest Since: Jan, 2001
#17: Aug 26th 2010 at 12:08:30 PM

Saw this yesterday. It's surprisingly watchable as long as you aren't expecting more than killer fish, skeletonized corpses, cheesy dialogue and gratuitous nudity.

The Death By Sex thing kind of bothers me, though.

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MarkVonLewis Since: Jun, 2010
#18: Aug 27th 2010 at 1:33:57 AM

Yeah I hate the whole Death By Sex thing myself. To my way of thinking, in a movie if a chick shows her tits she won't die. Shows em twice and she won't be harmed in any way. Least that's how I'd do it if I were a director.

Seeing hot chicks get killed is a Berserk Button of Mine.

VonOppendown from Ice Box, USA Since: Aug, 2010
#19: Aug 28th 2010 at 7:28:58 PM

I must say, I just returned from the film, and it's good in a Bloody Hilarious way. The dialogue is awful in a cheesy way and you can tell that the film isn't taking itself seriously at all.

The 3D mangled phallus floating about was a bit much, though I speculate that shot alone was what motivated the ascention to 3D in the first place.

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Ficus Since: Aug, 2010
#21: Sep 13th 2010 at 4:08:09 PM

Sometimes you can tell the quality and content of a movie just by it's title. This is one of those times.

edited 13th Sep '10 4:08:30 PM by Ficus

Tongpu Since: Jan, 2001
#22: Sep 27th 2010 at 8:44:23 PM

Egads, this is one of the most awesome movies I have ever seen.

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#23: Sep 1st 2011 at 10:44:56 AM
Pyroninja42 Forum Villain from the War Room Since: Jan, 2011
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#24: Sep 1st 2011 at 3:31:47 PM

Sequel? NOW WITH MORE BEWBS

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Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#25: Sep 1st 2011 at 4:32:32 PM

Reasons why I want to see the sequel.

1. Possibly the best plot ever (piranha attack at a water park).

2. The director of Feast is involved.

3. David Hasselhoff and Gary Busey get to make fun of themselves.

4. Danielle Panabaker (hopefully she lives this time).

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