Hey folks, Harry here. The shockingly humongous per screen averages of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT has forced some moving on the ol release schedule this summer. DEEP BLUE SEA moved up a couple of days... and Mystery Men moved back to AUGUST 6th... which is curious because that's the same day that it was ORIGINALLY supposed to come out. Hmmmmm.... Kinda pointless juggling eh? Well, here's the Juice...
Mystery Men is one stupid movie, but it is damn enjoyable. The superhero satire isnt the funniest movie of the summer (ranks behind Austin Powers, South Park, and American Pie on my list), but it is the most visually satisfying comedy of the year. Champion City is a virtual masterpiece, while the sets and costume design are first rate. The eye candy in this movie is primed, obvioulsy made with time (well maybe not from what i hear) and money. Two things made this movie, visuals, and novelty of characters. These are the most inventive characters since the original Austin Powers. The superheroes (Mr Furious, Invisible Boy, Blue Raja, The Shovler, The Bowler, The Sphinx, and The Spleen) really do make this movie. The acting is good as well as the chemistry between the characters. Unfortunately the low point of this movie is the villains. Casanova Frankenstein is well played by the talented Rush, but unfortunately the character is underwritten, no real motives, no real story just boring im going to kill you shit. With better writing Casavona could have rivaled Dr. Evil (ok maybe not rivaled but have been a close second). Even Pras and the other disco boys are as stale as their style. I agree with Moriarity that the new end is good, and fitting, i didnt see the original but they did well with the final cut.
Anyways I really liked this movie, it kept me interested and most importantly it made me laugh. Keep in mind there is nothing in this movie that will make you completely split your side open, instead there are many well written gags that get a good reaction from the audience. This is more of a entertaining movie than just a comedy...
Until sunday bloody sunday, The Juice says later...
