Review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) by Jacob M — 08 Dec 2008
An elderly Elvis and a black JFK, confined to the same rest home, take on a soul sucking mummy. Take a minute and let that sink in. I mean, I don't even know where to start. Bruce Campbell as Elvis is spot on, laying in bed reminiscing until he finds something to live for. Ossie Davis has the perfect balance of passion and crazy to make you believe, if only for a second, that he is JFK. Bob Ivy does a fantastic job as the villain.
I'm not really sure what genre to call this, it has a mummy so there is an obvious horror aspect. But the story line that develops between Elvis and JFK and the chemistry they share is a very compelling drama. Then again, you have elderly Elvis and a black JFK fighting a mummy dressed as a cowboy so it is hard not to call it a comedy.
In the end it doesn't really matter to me, it is still a great film.
This review of Bubba Ho-tep (2002) was written by Jacob M on 08 Dec 2008.
Bubba Ho-tep has generally received positive reviews.
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