Review of Chief Zabu (2016) by Jessrhiannon — 20 Jun 2017

“Chief Zabu” is quite the adventure, following its sporadic twists and turns, its snappy, quick paced dialogue and its bold, charismatic charm is quite the challenge, but one that is incredibly rewarding.

The story follows two sleazy businessmen, Ben Sydney and Sammy Brooks, who are trying to get their foot in the door with a big time businessman who’s planning an extremely lucrative deal with the leader of island paradise Tiburaku.

In order for the deal to succeed, the two men must prod and pander the son of a wealthy entrepreneur who made his name building roads across the United States (Ed Lauter). Watching the two leads, Allen Garfied as Ben Sydney and Zack Norman as Sammy Brooks, get increasingly desperate and manic for success gives the film most of its charm and spirit.

This brilliantly made social satire manages to maintain a sharp narrative coherence while indulging in wild eccentricities, and is a treat for audience. This critic is over the moon that “Chief Zabu,” was unearthed and distributed, as it is a joy and pleasure to watch, and an experience that no one should have to miss out on.