Review of Eight Legged Freaks (2002) by Johnny T — 03 Mar 2011
Has laughs, thrills, wit and scary monsters, and is one of those goofy movies like "Critters" that kids itself and gets away with it. Doesn't try to be anything it's not. It's happy being a funny, shoot-'em-up, run-for-your-life, green-guts monster movie. And as green-guts monster movies go, it's a beaut. This thing's all in fun. It's just a perfect movie for people who like to shout at the screen, so have at it. The movie's combination of unabashedly fun carnage, cool special effects, and tongue-in-cheek dialogue keeps the ball rolling (albeit at reduced speed), until the last of the titular terrors has bit the dust. Has a smart mix of things going for it, including a self-effacing sense of humor.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theatre or buy an ex rental or a cheap price the DVD to own.
This review of Eight Legged Freaks (2002) was written by Johnny T on 03 Mar 2011.
Eight Legged Freaks has generally received mixed reviews.
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