That's how I would describe this little indie comedy that's almost a gem. It follows a group of friends - not quite the stereotypical group you find in most teen comedies - as they hang out for a week over summer. You have the younger hot girls who are impressed by the older guys - although there is only one older guy interested - and his slightly dry performance brings more than a few laughs as well as some laugh-out-loud moments. His younger brother and his friends are the ones who really want the girls, but don't realize they have no chance. Throw in a hilarious guy who wants footjobs and a job in a sex store (and dreams of little people), and this script almost never lets up.
The lead actress - Elizabeth Schmidt - brings a realness and tenderness to a role that isn't often seen in a sex comedy - and she truly is impressive and appears just as comfortable with her comedic timing as in her emotional scenes, which moves this movie beyond a typical sex comedy.
I had to rewind the movie a few times when I started watching it because the jokes were coming fast, often with little build up or space between. And some were just so funny or unique I had to hear them again. But be warned - you have to pay attention, if you don't, you're not going to enjoy this movie. I've seen enough bad teen sex comedies to know how they work - guys pursue hot unattainable girls, hi-jinx pursue and builds up to an uncomfortable funny moment every 5 minutes. Well, that is NOT Kicking The Dog. It doesn't rely on much build-up - just an impressive fast-paced script, quick editing, above average delivery and a unique take on everything "sex". That's right, I did say "unique".
Besides the fact you absolutely have to pay attention every second to get the jokes (90% are in the conversation) you also need to know the scenes take place in few locations, which is what ultimately keeps this movie from being rated higher. I feel as though it needed more unique hang-outs to put the actors in - or separate them from each other. I think that could have helped the overall look.
Basically, you;re going to laugh start to finish, you'll have to rewind it a few times to hear what you missed, and you'll be impressed by the touching moments...but you're going to wish you saw more places, or saw the cast out doing more.
Soundtrack - Very good. The songs used at the beginning and end are great! A few fast paced and a very slow song near the end.
Actors - Recognized one (Vedette Lim from true Blood), but a few others have done TV and movie work, so you may recognize more. Lead actors were all very good. A ton of actors with lines in this film.
Writer / Director - Randy Scoot Lammey. Not sure about the knickname - is it cool or corny? I guess if he's famous it's cool, otherwise it was a bad decision. His comedic writing is gold, but could tweak his storyline skills. Directing seemed adequate, but it's tough to judge.
BTW, even though there is almost no swearing in this film, I doubt you'll see it on USA anytime soon simply because of the topics - sex, sex, sex. And some little people.
I gave it a 6. I think that's fair. It's definitely above average - just because of the dialog and humor. The actors being tied to one major location holds it back. Some story lines could have been more developed.
It's worth a watch. A couple friends do quote it a lot. "you're not a little fella after all"
The lead actress - Elizabeth Schmidt - brings a realness and tenderness to a role that isn't often seen in a sex comedy - and she truly is impressive and appears just as comfortable with her comedic timing as in her emotional scenes, which moves this movie beyond a typical sex comedy.
I had to rewind the movie a few times when I started watching it because the jokes were coming fast, often with little build up or space between. And some were just so funny or unique I had to hear them again. But be warned - you have to pay attention, if you don't, you're not going to enjoy this movie. I've seen enough bad teen sex comedies to know how they work - guys pursue hot unattainable girls, hi-jinx pursue and builds up to an uncomfortable funny moment every 5 minutes. Well, that is NOT Kicking The Dog. It doesn't rely on much build-up - just an impressive fast-paced script, quick editing, above average delivery and a unique take on everything "sex". That's right, I did say "unique".
Besides the fact you absolutely have to pay attention every second to get the jokes (90% are in the conversation) you also need to know the scenes take place in few locations, which is what ultimately keeps this movie from being rated higher. I feel as though it needed more unique hang-outs to put the actors in - or separate them from each other. I think that could have helped the overall look.
Basically, you;re going to laugh start to finish, you'll have to rewind it a few times to hear what you missed, and you'll be impressed by the touching moments...but you're going to wish you saw more places, or saw the cast out doing more.
Soundtrack - Very good. The songs used at the beginning and end are great! A few fast paced and a very slow song near the end.
Actors - Recognized one (Vedette Lim from true Blood), but a few others have done TV and movie work, so you may recognize more. Lead actors were all very good. A ton of actors with lines in this film.
Writer / Director - Randy Scoot Lammey. Not sure about the knickname - is it cool or corny? I guess if he's famous it's cool, otherwise it was a bad decision. His comedic writing is gold, but could tweak his storyline skills. Directing seemed adequate, but it's tough to judge.
BTW, even though there is almost no swearing in this film, I doubt you'll see it on USA anytime soon simply because of the topics - sex, sex, sex. And some little people.
I gave it a 6. I think that's fair. It's definitely above average - just because of the dialog and humor. The actors being tied to one major location holds it back. Some story lines could have been more developed.
It's worth a watch. A couple friends do quote it a lot. "you're not a little fella after all"