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Not Another Teen Movie (2001) Columbia Pictures 1 hr. 28 mins. Starring: Chyler Leigh, Mia Kirshner Directed by: Joel Gallen 
Not Another Teen Movie Rating:  
E-MAIL GIANCARLO DE LISI What can one possibly expect from a film writhed with crude, sexual and perverse humor? The answer to that lies in one’s expectations, yet there are certain limits to how far a film can go in terms of the aforementioned traits. Not Another Teen Movie starts off as a quasi-intelligent spoof of all the classic 80’s films that paved the way for the movies of today. The film spares no expense at incorporating the iconic names of 80’s film. From John Hughes High School, to the Anthony Michael Dining Hall, those intelligent elements wear off fast after one becomes accustomed to the tone of the film. From the opening sequence of a young teenager pleasing themselves, a viewer knows exactly what they are in for. The childish and immature toilet humour may elicit a few laughs, but it wears thin by the 30 minute mark. The cast of relative newcomers have all had prior roles yet never seem to be fully comfortable with the filth that is transpiring on screen. While the movie did seem to be actually spoofing other films of the same vein and having a successful go at it, it all disappears as sex, lust and gross-out humour are at the forefront of this ridiculous little film. Films such as Scary Movie 2 can not but be compared to because they are the same type of film. Yet, what Scary Movie 2 had was the intellect to understand itself and never take itself seriously. It knew it was a dumb film with no chance of having respect from the media and simply delivered one silly laugh after the other. Yet, with Not Another Teen Movie, it actually does take itself seriously and seems confused between being a send up of 80’s films or the benevolent idiocy of present day toilet films. Furthermore, if it wants to be a send up of 80’s films, why are all the classic 80’s tunes remade into grunge tunes? All will have their own interpretation of the film and many will be appeased by the perverse humour, personally, as aforementioned – it wears thin fast. Unfortunately, this film has to be classified under one of those ‘seen the trailer – you’ve seen it all’ flicks. The gags suitable for the general public are all crammed into the trailer while the more immature smut is reserved for the paying audience. From racist ideology to elders swapping saliva with young adults, this film will offend and besmirch many individuals. Many of which will say they had a laugh, but their lives were not made better for it. Click here to comment on this review or post your own thoughts. Giancarlo De Lisi © TheWorldJournal.com |
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