Bubba Ho-Tep

*gobo* · 08-11-2007, 05:28 AM

Well, I bought the Limited Hail To The King Edition of this movie on DVD because it's Bruce Campbell playing Elvis. How could that not be funny, right? After I watched it, I found myself wondering how, if at all, it was supposed to be funny... or at least more than mildly amusing. Anyone else have an opinion on this? What little enjoyment I had in this movie died out too soon.

Blithe · 08-11-2007, 10:20 AM

Bruce Campbell typically = greatness, but I was left disappointed by this particular movie. It had such a big buzz around it when it came out and I was pretty let down. The concept is great, but the writing just couldn't measure up. It's like they came up with this great idea, but then were unable to humorously and cohesively flesh it out.

Maybe my expectations were too high. At the time, a local dj was playing snippets of it and commenting about it being one of the funniest movies he'd seen in ages. My thoughts: eh. And it sucks because it could've been great. Elvis and JFK fighting a zombie! Such promise!

Zog the Equalizer · 08-11-2007, 11:57 AM

I saw this on IFC a few weeks back and I thought it was great. I guess it all depends on your sense of humor.

*Brodie* · 08-11-2007, 01:10 PM

I thought it was fantastic.

*KROW* · 08-11-2007, 02:48 PM

Okay, see, it's a Bruce Campbell film. Right there, you have to realize that the movie's going to have some cheese and corn in it. Once you get past that, then the fact that there's a mummy who sucks the life out of the anal cavities of the elderly shouldn't be too hard to swallow.

The main thing is that the backstories were priceless: Elvis is alive and well because an impersonator he passed the mantle to died instead of him, and JFK's remaining brains were implanted in a black man for security purposes. On that note, other than Campbell being the awesome actor he is, Ossie Davis was great in his role as JFK. "Let's get decadent!"

The ending left something to be desired, but the rest of the flick was hilarious.

I'm still awaiting the sequel: Bubba Nosferatu.

*Spitfire* · 08-11-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodie

I thought it was fantastic.

As did I, I saw it in theaters even. I just have the regular DVD though.

**GK Punk** · 08-12-2007, 02:06 AM

I loved this movie. I always recomend it to people.

*gobo* · 08-12-2007, 02:24 AM

Recently, I likened it to an hour and a half wait for a Doctor's appointment. I just expected more from good ol' cheesey Bruce.

*cowabunga14* · 08-12-2007, 04:11 PM

I can say that I enjoyed the movie.

Leonardo Leads · 08-12-2007, 05:12 PM

I thought it was great

A washed up Elvis Impersonator, and a man who thinks he's John F Kennedy as the heroes is just awesome.

RAM BAM · 08-14-2007, 07:50 PM

How many editions of this DVD are there out there?

*cowabunga14* · 08-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAM BAM

How many editions of this DVD are there out there?

I believe there's two.

View Poll Results: How do you feel about this movie?
BRUCE CAMPBELL!! **** YEAH!!	3	50.00%
I liked it. Cheese is good for you.	2	33.33%
That wasn't just a really boring dream? o_O	1	16.67%
That's 2 hours of my life and $20 that I'll never get back.	0	0%
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08-11-2007, 05:28 AM	#1
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Bubba Ho-Tep Well, I bought the Limited Hail To The King Edition of this movie on DVD because it's Bruce Campbell playing Elvis. How could that not be funny, right? After I watched it, I found myself wondering how, if at all, it was supposed to be funny... or at least more than mildly amusing. Anyone else have an opinion on this? What little enjoyment I had in this movie died out too soon. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 08-11-2007 at 11:20 AM.

08-11-2007, 11:57 AM	#3
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	I saw this on IFC a few weeks back and I thought it was great. I guess it all depends on your sense of humor. __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

08-11-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I thought it was fantastic. __________________ Stupendous Monster

08-11-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Okay, see, it's a Bruce Campbell film. Right there, you have to realize that the movie's going to have some cheese and corn in it. Once you get past that, then the fact that there's a mummy who sucks the life out of the anal cavities of the elderly shouldn't be too hard to swallow. The main thing is that the backstories were priceless: Elvis is alive and well because an impersonator he passed the mantle to died instead of him, and JFK's remaining brains were implanted in a black man for security purposes. On that note, other than Campbell being the awesome actor he is, Ossie Davis was great in his role as JFK. "Let's get decadent!" The ending left something to be desired, but the rest of the flick was hilarious. I'm still awaiting the sequel: Bubba Nosferatu. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-11-2007, 10:20 AM	#2
Blithe Thug Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95	Bruce Campbell typically = greatness, but I was left disappointed by this particular movie. It had such a big buzz around it when it came out and I was pretty let down. The concept is great, but the writing just couldn't measure up. It's like they came up with this great idea, but then were unable to humorously and cohesively flesh it out. Maybe my expectations were too high. At the time, a local dj was playing snippets of it and commenting about it being one of the funniest movies he'd seen in ages. My thoughts: eh. And it sucks because it could've been great. Elvis and JFK fighting a zombie! Such promise!

08-12-2007, 02:06 AM	#7
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I loved this movie. I always recomend it to people.

08-12-2007, 02:24 AM	#8
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Recently, I likened it to an hour and a half wait for a Doctor's appointment. I just expected more from good ol' cheesey Bruce. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

08-12-2007, 04:11 PM	#9
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	I can say that I enjoyed the movie. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

08-12-2007, 05:12 PM	#10
Leonardo Leads Thug Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 87	I thought it was great A washed up Elvis Impersonator, and a man who thinks he's John F Kennedy as the heroes is just awesome. __________________

08-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#11
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	How many editions of this DVD are there out there?