Review of Meet the Feebles (1989) by Sinead L — 05 Sep 2010

Quite unlike anything I've ever seen before. Though it was somewhat distasteful at times, Peter Jackson knew where to draw the line between witty parody and a plainly bad movie.

The musical numbers in this film were surprisingly catchy and enjoyable. Although most of the singing voices weren't great, it was excusable as their voices matched their characters.

The costumes and set in this film are quite amazing. I believe almost all of it was shot in a small make-shift studio, and I think Peter Jackson did very well with what he had. The puppets were impressive - good job Weta Workshop. Though the puppets weren't as finely created as Henson puppets, their sheer size and movemnt showed a commendable effort.

The characters in the film were all great. Jackson presented an excellent parody of society that was often so extreme that it was laughable. Although many consider the movie to be 'sick', with every grotesque moment there is a laugh. You can't be horrified, you can't be disgusted, you can only laugh at these puppets and their ridiculous antics.

Overall, an enjoyable film that shows off Peter Jackson's genius from an early stage. Clearly, a lot of effort went into making this film, and I believe he has created a cult classic that will provide entertainment for many years to come.