Funny Movie, Underrated In My Opinion
Added 11/19/2009
Being a huge film fan all my life, I've always aimed to increase my collection at every turn. Mixing my two favorite genres: comedy and horror, into a nice blend, "Idle Hands" is a film I greatly enjoyed. I was not expecting much from this film, being the only reason I purchased it was to add to my collection of Jessica Alba films, but I was greatly surprised with the results. The film is a perfect blend of horror related comedy, kind of amongst the lines of other horror-comedy films such as "Shaun of the Dead", "Young Frankenstein", and more recently "Zombieland". Being a blend of these two genres means that one cannot take the film seriously, so do not expect award winning writing or acting, it's meant more as a parody. Many of the parts of the film also reminded me of the old "Evil Dead" series, especially the part where the lead actor is involved in a struggle with his own hand, reminiscent of Ash fighting himself as well. As long as you know what to expect from this movie you will gladly enjoy a few good laughs and find yourself indulging in a highly underrated film.
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I stumbled on to this on tv, while i was flipping through channels on halloween night.
Firt off it caught my attention, which is good. few movies do that.
All i can say is, i loved it. it took any part that could be disgusting or scary and added some humor to it. and very well too.
Also if your annoyed by the halloween, friday the 13th movies, etc., like i am, you'll enjoy this. it's something a little different and really fun to watch.
A great movie to add to one's collection.
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This is a very campy B movie but filled with lots of laughs. Don't expect an Oscar quality movie but it was really entertaining! My teenagers just loved it!
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Something Of A Cult Classic
Added 7/2/2009
When this movie hit theaters it happened to coincide with the Columbine high school tragedy back in '99. Some critics have already pointed this out and blamed the public's poor reaction to this film on the events of April 20th, 1999. Others disagree, saying the film lacked a target audience ang genuine humor.
Maybe its just me but I love this film. I watch it at least once a year guaranteed. Not that this review matters or anything (not like its going to make popular a film that has been widely ignored upon release and long since forgotten since then) but I just wanted to throw in my two cents. Great film, very funny.
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STONER AND HORROR GENRES MIX.... PERFECTLY!
Added 6/29/2009
It's not too often that you get a fine mix of stoner comedy, and good horror/suspense rolled up together into the same movie. And to have them mix as well as the ingredients to a fried peanut butter, jelly and fluff sandwich with bananas. Mmmmmm, thats something worthy of note. Just make sure that the knife you use to make that sandwich with isn't covered in your parents blood.
Idle Hands is a gory thriller, about a demonic hand, that attaches itself to various hosts, and at some point figures out how to run amok by itself. I didn't think too much of this movie going in, but by the end I really enjoyed it. I remember this getting slammed with bad critical reviews back when it came out. Easy to see why. Really, the only ones who can appreciate this are stoned teenagers... or the few who can accept what a stoned teen movie should be all about. Things that will make a stoner movie stand out... Like a hot topless chick in KISS makeup, Mr. Magoo cartoons, and the pet cat getting chucked out a window windmill style by its tail. Add 'em up. Then factor in Jessica Alba, who I've gone all these years considering to be a little bit over rated by teen jock types. She is truly amazing in this film. I'd say her best role ever. She doesn't get topless like the KISS chick, but bedazzles the eyes throughout just the same... especially in that Halloween costume!
Some geniune fright filled scenes here, surely this movie holds up in the teen scream category (much better for instance then any of those "Scream" movies... ) as well as good stoner camp material, and a bunch of amusing action too. I recommend this one, I really liked it!
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Funny Movie, Underrated In My Opinion
Added 11/19/2009
Being a huge film fan all my life, I've always aimed to increase my collection at every turn. Mixing my two favorite genres: comedy and horror, into a nice blend, "Idle Hands" is a film I greatly enjoyed. I was not expecting much from this film, being the only reason I purchased it was to add to my collection of Jessica Alba films, but I was greatly surprised with the results. The film is a perfect blend of horror related comedy, kind of amongst the lines of other horror-comedy films such as "Shaun of the Dead", "Young Frankenstein", and more recently "Zombieland". Being a blend of these two genres means that one cannot take the film seriously, so do not expect award winning writing or acting, it's meant more as a parody. Many of the parts of the film also reminded me of the old "Evil Dead" series, especially the part where the lead actor is involved in a struggle with his own hand, reminiscent of Ash fighting himself as well. As long as you know what to expect from this movie you will gladly enjoy a few good laughs and find yourself indulging in a highly underrated film.
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I stumbled on to this on tv, while i was flipping through channels on halloween night.
Firt off it caught my attention, which is good. few movies do that.
All i can say is, i loved it. it took any part that could be disgusting or scary and added some humor to it. and very well too.
Also if your annoyed by the halloween, friday the 13th movies, etc., like i am, you'll enjoy this. it's something a little different and really fun to watch.
A great movie to add to one's collection.
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This is a very campy B movie but filled with lots of laughs. Don't expect an Oscar quality movie but it was really entertaining! My teenagers just loved it!
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