Crimewave

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J H May 8 An interesting failure. At the very least, it's not boring. See more Simon T 11/20/2024 Dear God, this is dreadful. An incoherent self-indulgent homage to Tex Avery, very badly acted by an ensemble of gurning thespians, presumably encouraged by Sam Raimi - obviously high on the reception he got with his (far superior) Evil Dead. Shocking to learn that the Coen Brothers co-wrote the abysmal script. Deservedly forgotten. See more Landon J @Minxsykitty 10/31/2024 I really did think on the surface this could have potential. It fumbles everything going for it in a serious way. A real stinker to be sure. See more Steve D 08/27/2023 Just because it doesn't take itself seriously does not mean it is funny. See more Bill T 03/12/2023 Seeing this again after who knows how long, and I have to say I probably enjoyed twice as much as the first time, because I sort of... get it? What I mean by that is that, and correct me if I'm wrong, but this is Raimi's salute to the animation pioneers The Fleischer Brothers, more specifically Betty Boop.. But not Betty Boop specifically, there was a side character named Bimbo who, I swear, Reed Birney, who plays the lead, designed his character on. So many mannerisms and dialogue I can trace from these cartoons. The movie is totally a mile a minute slapstick, one liners and hilarious cartoon violence. It's great. See more 02/07/2022 [⭐️36%] Crimewave (1985) is a difficult film to review as on one hand it perfects most things it is going for, but on the other isn't entirely enjoyable. Sam Raimi's slapstick style does allow for some amusing moments, however the editing ruins momentum and after a while the jokes get exhausting. To begin with the amount of the other the top acting and humour was somewhat entertaining, but it quickly became annoying and uncomfortable to watch at times. It is certainly an experience watching Crimewave (1985), and while there is some fun the overall product is annoying and messy. It is a sign of a young director at the time as their were many things which needed fixing. See more Read all reviews

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