08-04-2017, 08:43 AM
Hot Rod (2007).
This movie is ten years old as of today.
There really has not been a comedy like Hot Rod for me. It's so unashamedly quirky and pure fun from start to finish. It was never destined for mainstream success and to an extent I can see why, some might find the humor overly long in some places or just awkward. But for the people like myself among its cult following, its a comedy goldmine. Even ten years later this movie still gets a laughter out of me. Hell within the first minute of my re-watch I was laughing.
The characters are all great and most importantly, memorable. There really isn't a single major character I don't find unique and funny. Honestly I think this is one of the most quotable movies I've ever seen, I couldn't begin to tell you the number of times I've referenced it in someway.
And in a way, it's rather inspiring. To see Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) overcome all the obstacles in his way to save his stepfather for the purpose of beating the shit outta him, Rod might not succeed in the conventional way, but he still comes out on top in the end.
I mean how many film protagonists can you think of literally made their antagonist shit himself?
Rod Kimble did.
This wonderful comedy has been apart of my life for ten years now, and I still adore it, even more so than when I was a teenager.
Remember, stay freaking pumped and drink green tea all goddamn day.
This movie is ten years old as of today.
There really has not been a comedy like Hot Rod for me. It's so unashamedly quirky and pure fun from start to finish. It was never destined for mainstream success and to an extent I can see why, some might find the humor overly long in some places or just awkward. But for the people like myself among its cult following, its a comedy goldmine. Even ten years later this movie still gets a laughter out of me. Hell within the first minute of my re-watch I was laughing.
The characters are all great and most importantly, memorable. There really isn't a single major character I don't find unique and funny. Honestly I think this is one of the most quotable movies I've ever seen, I couldn't begin to tell you the number of times I've referenced it in someway.
And in a way, it's rather inspiring. To see Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) overcome all the obstacles in his way to save his stepfather for the purpose of beating the shit outta him, Rod might not succeed in the conventional way, but he still comes out on top in the end.
I mean how many film protagonists can you think of literally made their antagonist shit himself?
Rod Kimble did.
This wonderful comedy has been apart of my life for ten years now, and I still adore it, even more so than when I was a teenager.
Remember, stay freaking pumped and drink green tea all goddamn day.