It knows exactly what it is and it relishes every second of it. And you know it too.
If you are looking for a horror/comedy R-rated bonkers movie of, well, what would happen if an apex predator did a lot, and I mean, a lot of cocaine? This movie is for you. Imagine if you will, a monster disaster movie. But instead of being dragged down by human subplots or "protect nature" messages, it went full on crazy bear mauling hijinks with it. The gore is amped to the max, next with horror build ups and decently set up jump scares.
In a more critical perspective, the film was very competently made for what could very well be a B-movie monster madness creatuee attack on the likes of Sharknado or Anaconda. And the biggest surprise for me was the humor. Great comedic timing and dark humor that makes perfect use of its R-rating. After seeing the premise and thesis of this movie when it was announced, it was bound to the limitations and expectations these set. Yet it exceeded mine in simply one aspect: how freaking bonkers it went. I mean. I'm talking not tamed at all. I thought it would be somehow tamed or be pandering given todays era of delicate comedic sensibilities, but it doesn't preach any messages nor has an agenda. With now that I realise, it's a very sad thing to be so concerned about.... for a horror comedy... about a bear... who did cocaine. Just saying it out loud it just sounds like an 80s or 90s spoof movie. And the premise enhanced by the mere fact that it is actually based on true events to some extent. It's the perfect example of how to satirize a concept and amp it to its full potential. All improved by the backdrop, the 80s, with the techonological limitations, the synthesized music and the over the top outfits, it becomes a sight to behold. I have no issues what so ever with anything in this movie. Granted it isn't cinema really, like, it's not a contender for any Academy Awards but it doesn't try to be anything it isn't.
I really hope this becomes a franchise because it could very well be. Between its insane premise and great editing and humor, the only thing left is a new round of funny characters and a new wacky premise.
If you are looking for a horror/comedy R-rated bonkers movie of, well, what would happen if an apex predator did a lot, and I mean, a lot of cocaine? This movie is for you. Imagine if you will, a monster disaster movie. But instead of being dragged down by human subplots or "protect nature" messages, it went full on crazy bear mauling hijinks with it. The gore is amped to the max, next with horror build ups and decently set up jump scares.
In a more critical perspective, the film was very competently made for what could very well be a B-movie monster madness creatuee attack on the likes of Sharknado or Anaconda. And the biggest surprise for me was the humor. Great comedic timing and dark humor that makes perfect use of its R-rating. After seeing the premise and thesis of this movie when it was announced, it was bound to the limitations and expectations these set. Yet it exceeded mine in simply one aspect: how freaking bonkers it went. I mean. I'm talking not tamed at all. I thought it would be somehow tamed or be pandering given todays era of delicate comedic sensibilities, but it doesn't preach any messages nor has an agenda. With now that I realise, it's a very sad thing to be so concerned about.... for a horror comedy... about a bear... who did cocaine. Just saying it out loud it just sounds like an 80s or 90s spoof movie. And the premise enhanced by the mere fact that it is actually based on true events to some extent. It's the perfect example of how to satirize a concept and amp it to its full potential. All improved by the backdrop, the 80s, with the techonological limitations, the synthesized music and the over the top outfits, it becomes a sight to behold. I have no issues what so ever with anything in this movie. Granted it isn't cinema really, like, it's not a contender for any Academy Awards but it doesn't try to be anything it isn't.
I really hope this becomes a franchise because it could very well be. Between its insane premise and great editing and humor, the only thing left is a new round of funny characters and a new wacky premise.