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Bubba Ho-Tep [2002]


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Review date: 2008-04-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

I enjoyed this movie so much. Finally we see a movie written by someone with an imagination. Bruce Campbell and the cast are excellent, the idea of the movie is quite extraordinary, Elvis is still alive and has formed a union with JFK and together they are fighting an ancient egyptian mummy in order to protect their fellow inmates at the rest home.
Its nice to be able to enjoy a movie thats not have several billion dollars thrust at it, like a lot of the Hollywood pap we see from week to week, 'I am Legend' i am looking at you, and they still cannot produce something as colorful and fun as this. Coscarelli and Lansdale, i hope we see more of your works.

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Campbell excells himself
Review date: 2008-02-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

Wasnt really expecting much from this film, being an Evil Dead fan was drawn to it because of Bruce Campbell. But I have to say, i was more then pleasantly suprised. Campbell is brilliant as Elvis, the voice, the narration, everything is absolutely spot on. Why he is not in more films i will never know. Ossie Davis is also good as JFK, teaming up with Elvis to battle with an evil mummy. The rest of the cast do there part but do enough so as not to get in the way of a masterclass from Campbell. He carries the part and the film with ease. Very watchable and lots of fun

The return of the king
Review date: 2008-02-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

This was not what I expected. I expected a comedy horror and not much more - but this was a genuinely very touching film.

When the old folks in a retirement home start to die unexpectedly, Elvis and his friend J.F Kennedy discover that a soul eating mummy is the cause. Bruce Campbell plays The King (he swapped places with an Elvis impersonator when he got tired of the fame, it was the impersonator who died). J.F.K's story is even more far-fetched - every inch of him was dyed to ensure he was disguised as a black man after damaged areas of his brain were replaced with sand.

The film is essentially about getting old and deals with some deep issues. From relatives who don't care, being patronised by well meaning staff, to realising you haven't got long left - there are some poignant moments. These issues tend to form a major basis of the comedy - but instead of mocking, this is done with warmth. Elvis gets his first trouser-stirrings in years - but this isn't dealt with crudely, it's a proud moment as he realises that recently he's been thinking about things that matter, feeling more alive, rather than giving up on life.

This is one of those movies which is driven by the characters rather than flashy effects or plot. We get a glimpse into two unique lives and see how they experience old age. The dialogue is fantastic, particularly Elvis' witty one liners, and this builds a pathos which we don't see enough in American films.

In a nutshell: There's no additional features on this particular DVD release, but that doesn't take away from the fact this is a fantastic film which tackles the issues surrounding old age with humour and dignity. For horror fans there's a mummy, for comedy fans there's some of the funniest lines in a film ever. This is a slow paced film and Bruce Campbell gives a sterling, and convincing performance of The King.


The chin has it!
Review date: 2008-02-06 Rating: 8 out of 10

This film is a hoot!! An original, ridiculous and surprisingly heart-warming tale of a rest-home terrorised by some evil soul-sucking mummy.
I know, i know, it sounds bizarre but stick with it and you will be rewarded with a fine B-movie that is actually taken seriously and the better for it. Bruce Campbell as Elvis is a sensation and he is supported well by Ossie Davis.
A horror that makes you chuckle but also lets you know just how much adventure there is to be had even at a ripe old age. Great film, a cult classic as they say.

Enjoyable But Thought Provoking Too
Review date: 2008-02-05 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is a movie which I always make a point of dusting off and viewing at least once or twice a year.

The basic premise is that back in the 70's, Elvis got so fed up with his lifestyle that he traded places with an impersonator (who became subsequently the "Elvis" that died) but is now living out his last years in a Texas rest home. The film is at times funny, in places quite poignant - the underlying theme being that here are all these people who have done great things in their lives, but at the end no-one really cares or remembers you. They are just waiting around to die then get picked up by the undertaker's ambulance, like so much garbage.

The appearance of Bubba Ho-Tep galvanises "Elvis" and his friend (who despite being black thinks he is JFK!) into a last stand. Ho-Tep needs souls to survive and where better to find prey than an old peoples' home where no-one will be concerned or surprised when residents die.

It's a tad short with a running time of just over 80 minutes but the pace is about right, it's not really meant to be an action film but by turns both comedic and tragic draws you in to the story. Bruce Campbell is outstanding as Elvis. Brian Tyler's haunting score (sidenote for fans of The King, you don't actually hear much of his music) is perfectly cued and I defy anyone not to have shed a tear or two by the end.

In conclusion a superb film and proof that a huge budget is not always necessary to guarantee a successful end result.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Ossie Davis
Ella Joyce
Heidi Marnhout
Bruce Campbell
Bob Ivy

Creators:
Bruce Campbell (Primary Contributor)
Ossie Davis (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Starz Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Starz Home Entertainment
EAN: 5060020700378
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-09-25
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2002
Language: English (Original Language)

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