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Review
When four members of the New Zealand Astro Investigation and Defence Service (AIDS – well the movie is called bad taste) visit a small town in order to investigate a UFO siting they make some grisly discoveries and unveil a dastardly alien plot. The townsfolk have been murdered by aliens who, it turns out, are from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb’s Crunchy Delights and human flesh is the delicacy they are seeking. A gore-fest ensues as Derek and his team do battle with the evil aliens. Lots of blood with a large dose of tongue-in cheek humor.
At times the movie has a somewhat amateurish feel but, for me, that just adds to its charm. Given that Peter Jackson made the film largely in his spare time, with the cast made up of friends and a budget tighter than a ducks ass I think a little slack should be cut.
Reason to Watch
Lots of gore, plenty of humor, man-eating aliens and an exploding sheep, what more could you ask for?
Context
Made over a four year period and funded by himself initially and completed with a grant from the New Zealand Film Commission. Peter Jacksons’ first foray into film – enough said really, a birth of a movie great.
Most Memorable Quotes
“I’m a Derek and Dereks don’t run!”
“Why can’t aliens be friendly?”
What You Need To Get Through This Movie
A real late-night beer and friends movie and it is preferable to have already had a few prior to starting the film. A love of gore certainly helps and also those from the US need an understanding that a “mate” has a different meaning outside of the USA. Possibly also a visit to Christians of Facebook to really feel terrible.
Trivia
The film contains the only known cinematic depiction of a sheep being blown up with an anti-tank missile.
Educational Content
- People carrying axes are rarely friendly.
- Having a bayonet hammered into your heel hurts.
- Blood is very slippery so make sure to mop it up before someone gets hurt.
- Throwing pine cones at someone who has a chainsaw is likely to be an ineffective form of defence.
- Kicking a decapitated torso in the balls accomplishes very little.
Justification for Rating
The film has plenty of gore and enough humorous moments to make-up for some of its’ shortfalls.
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