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WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! -Series 7- A Column by |
Welcome to the Fourth Edition of WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! A column that will be written whenever I come across a movie that I feel every one of you owes it to yourself to watch. These movies will be ones that make it under the radar but are definitely deserving of a viewing. You're not going to find any big budget blockbusters here, that's for sure. The first three movies I've crusaded for can be found here. Some of the movies I've focused on in this column have been just small blips on the Hollywood radar, well this time it's not even a speck. I only know a handful of people who have even heard of this movie, and it's just because of my constant references to it. But like always: you might not have seen it, BUT YOU F*CKIN SHOULD HAVE!!!!! Or I... mean... "dammit!"
-Just pay for your gas and go, YOU SLOW BASTARD!- Series 7 is a satire of our country's recent (yet now fading) obsession with reality based television shows. But Survivor, Temptation Island, and Boot Camp don't have anything on the insanity that Series 7 lays down. Series 7 plays like a compilation of an entire season's worth of a reality show, even with television style segues and commentating. The fictional reality show is made up of 5 competitors who have been selected at random by what appears to be government involvement. The competitors have no choice and can't fight their selection. Once you are chosen you must report to the destination city and HUNT AND KILL THE OTHER COMPETITORS! That's right...kill. You kiss your family goodbye, tell the wife to go stay at her sisters for a while, cause daddys gotta do some killin'. Each competitor is supplied with a handgun, and any other weapons you want must be self-provided. Basically all the competitors are set free on the city with the goal of hunting down their opponents and being the last person standing...while cameras are constantly rolling.
-You're entering a world of pain!- After reading the above, you'd assume that this is a gory, ultraviolent movie but nothing could be further from the truth. This is one of the smartest, darkest satire's I've ever seen. Series 7 constantly mocks the fake sentiments and emotions seen in reality shows today, and nearly every scene will leave you with a smile on your face. Never once will you think this is should be classified as a "comedy," but it will certainly be one of the funniest movies you've seen in quite a while.
-Just watch the god damn movie...dammit! It's cool..seriously.- Despite Series 7 having a relatively minuscule budget, it never comes across as a negative aspect on the screen. The movie looks like it was made on digital video cameras, but that's just how a mock TV show should look. It shouldn't be as polished as a mahogany desk, this is supposed to be "reality" people, albeit a hilarious and insane reality. Never would you think a "small" budget would help out this movie, but it only furthers the power of this movie, and could confuse some idiots enough to even mistake it for a real show. I could go on and on about explaining the look and feel of this movie, but you'd be better off watching the trailer and checking out the excellent website made for it, here's those links: -Still not sold, check out the trailer here: Series 7: The Contenders (QuickTime) -And check out the excellent official website for the film: Series 7: The Contenders - (Web Site) -Series 7: The Contenders is the polar opposite of the typical movie you'd pick up on your stroll through Blockbuster. It doesn't have any stars you'll recognize, it doesn't have a big budget, and it doesn't even feel like a "real" movie. But unlike most movie's you'll see, it's wildly original, 100% over-the-top, and something you'll remember weeks and even months after you've watched it. Oh yeah and before I go, one more thing... WATCH THIS MOVIE DAMNIT! |
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