Snakes on a Plane 3/5 reviewed by Mike
What can I really say about this movie? You probably already know whether or not you're going to see it--and normal movie rules don't really apply... This belongs to that rare and special category of film: The "B" Movie. I'm a B-Movie fanatic, I love things like Evil Dead 2, Bubba Hotep, Turkish Star Wars, and Fantasy Mission Force. That said, I loved Snakes on a Plane. It's one of those special movies that can simultaneously be the worst and best thing you've ever seen.
Luckily, no one is trying to pass this off as a serious movie. The plot is simple and direct: a witness to an organized crime murder must travel from Hawaii to LA so he can testify. Of course, the crime boss decides that the normal methods of assasination, poison, hitmen, etc. are played out, and he decides instead to put a butt-load of poisonous snakes on board the plane (on a time release with a big countdown clock, no less!) Hilarity ensues.
Of course the movie is nothing without Sam Jackson, who doesn't even really act in this movie, he just walks around and kicks butt--or, whatever snakes have in their rear area... I mean, the first line out of his mouth is, "Do what I say, and you live!" We're also treated to such poignant thoughts as, "we've gotta create a barrier between us and the snakes!" as well as the already heavily quoted "I'm sick and tired..." line, after which the theatre I was in applauded and cheered in joyous unison.
The movie never takes itself seriously, and thats why its awesome - the dialouge is crap, the CGI is awful, theres just enough characterization for it to be satirizing hollywood action flicks, the deaths are even pretty funny--I found myself cheering for the snakes half the time, who seem to have an affinity for biting reproductive organs and sensitive female parts. There's even a great moment where in one frame it's the middle of the night, and the very next moment, it looks like high noon... I haven't seen that since... oh wait, X3 did that... During the credits, we are treated to a hilarious music video that seems to be making fun of rap/hip-hop, emo and pop-punk all at the same time.
The big question on my mind is whether or not the makers of this really set out to make such a scathing satire of action movies (which is scary in its accuracy) or whether they thought they were really making a good movie. Sam seems to be having fun with it, even poking fun at himself. Whether or not director David Ellis or the writers (of which there are FOUR) know this is comedy and not action/drama is something only they can know for sure.
See this movie if:
-You love B movies that make fun of themselves
-You love seeing Sam Jackson be such a BAMF that its rediculous
-You're in a good mood, and want it to stay there
Don't see this movie if:
-You're expecting something deep with relationships and character development
-You're not old enough to see or offended by some nakedness
-You think Michael Bay films are deep, thought provoking looks into the human condition
Luckily, no one is trying to pass this off as a serious movie. The plot is simple and direct: a witness to an organized crime murder must travel from Hawaii to LA so he can testify. Of course, the crime boss decides that the normal methods of assasination, poison, hitmen, etc. are played out, and he decides instead to put a butt-load of poisonous snakes on board the plane (on a time release with a big countdown clock, no less!) Hilarity ensues.
Of course the movie is nothing without Sam Jackson, who doesn't even really act in this movie, he just walks around and kicks butt--or, whatever snakes have in their rear area... I mean, the first line out of his mouth is, "Do what I say, and you live!" We're also treated to such poignant thoughts as, "we've gotta create a barrier between us and the snakes!" as well as the already heavily quoted "I'm sick and tired..." line, after which the theatre I was in applauded and cheered in joyous unison.
The movie never takes itself seriously, and thats why its awesome - the dialouge is crap, the CGI is awful, theres just enough characterization for it to be satirizing hollywood action flicks, the deaths are even pretty funny--I found myself cheering for the snakes half the time, who seem to have an affinity for biting reproductive organs and sensitive female parts. There's even a great moment where in one frame it's the middle of the night, and the very next moment, it looks like high noon... I haven't seen that since... oh wait, X3 did that... During the credits, we are treated to a hilarious music video that seems to be making fun of rap/hip-hop, emo and pop-punk all at the same time.
The big question on my mind is whether or not the makers of this really set out to make such a scathing satire of action movies (which is scary in its accuracy) or whether they thought they were really making a good movie. Sam seems to be having fun with it, even poking fun at himself. Whether or not director David Ellis or the writers (of which there are FOUR) know this is comedy and not action/drama is something only they can know for sure.
See this movie if:
-You love B movies that make fun of themselves
-You love seeing Sam Jackson be such a BAMF that its rediculous
-You're in a good mood, and want it to stay there
Don't see this movie if:
-You're expecting something deep with relationships and character development
-You're not old enough to see or offended by some nakedness
-You think Michael Bay films are deep, thought provoking looks into the human condition
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