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Slither Review!
Moviesonline.com gave Nathan Fillions new movie 'Slither' a good review! Check it out ... *Spoiler Alert* |
Slither Review: By the Dude
 It's about damn time. Finally, we got a horror film that's alternately hilarious, creepy, gross, not a remake of a previous horror film designed to lure teens, and above all fun. Oh, and with a much needed R-rating. I speak of Slither.
WIthout a doubt, Slither is the most entertaining movie I've seen this year. My face hurt from smiling at the sheer enjoyment presented on the screen. Writer/Director James Gunn, who wrote the Dawn of the Dead remake along with several Troma films and Scooby Doo, makes an impressive directorial debut while never being too flashy or over stylized, and never losing focus of the story. As an extra added bonus, Gunn seems to be having as much fun making Slither as I did watching it, and it shows onscreen.
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Nathan Fillion is doing what he does best, playing the ultra sarcastic "hero" who has some of the greatest reactions, verbal and facial, to the situations around him. As I have noted on several occasions, I am a huge Firefly/Serenity fan, and Fillion being in a movie really seals the deal for me. But there is a reason for this: The man can hit every note and still make you believe he's real. Not to be outdone, Elizabeth Banks takes on the role of Starla with gusto, making you believe and understand that she's not just a gold digger and actually does love and care for Grant, even as he starts going through some "changes". And she's not a typical damsel in distress either. A very well written, fleshed out character. Rooker, as the villain, is not typical, and is also having a lot of fun. And Gregg Henry almost steals the show right from the beginning. Even the minor characters are well cast, and even better, well written.
The writing, as I have mentioned, is incredibly witty and clever. From the character quirks to the one liners, from the big set pieces to the little moments, this movie hits them all, and does it with skill and grace. Gunn wrote a great script, and more importantly, he directed it with flair. He knows what to show, what not to show, and most importantly, the most interesting and inventive way to show it. (Just watch as you're presented with the backstory information of the alien parasites, how it's told to you is quite clever). It really is a well told story, and I seriously look forward to more films from the mind of James Gunn, so long as they are as fun and scary as this. Also, Gunn seems to have a fondness for little horror in-jokes, so keep your eyes peeled throughout.
This movie really has it all. Scares and gross effects for the horror buffs, laughs from start to finish, and a general sense of fun from the first frame until the very end. (Helpful hint, stick around after the credits). I have also noted several times in the past that my favorite film is Shaun of the Dead, and Slither is the first movie I've seen since seeing Shaun that can truly compare in terms of skill, craft, and tone. Slither has everything a good movie should, and is well aware of it. If you want an evening of supreme entertainment, you'll be hard pressed to find a movie in the theaters better than Slither. Trust me on this.
To read the full review click HERE! Spoiler Alert!!
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