After having "Snakes on a Plane" remind me what a cult classic is supposed to be (which Snakes did by not being one) I wanted to re-visit a true classic, of the accidental variety. I believe Tsui Hark set out to film a fun, action adventure but it's tough to believe that he knew going in how hilariously wrong he'd get it. From the ridiculous plot about counterfeit jeans, to the wildly surreal green explosions and the leaping frogs that accompany them, to Paul Sorvino's now classic delivery of now classic lines Knock Off has everything a cynical, sarcastic snark wants in a GOOD BAD FLICK.
Knock Off has THE BEST death scene ever put to film. Which involves a rocket. And, I can't in good conscience spoil it for you, but it's hilarious. It also has camera angles that give Sam Raimi a run for his Quick & The Dead money (from inside a shoe!?). It also has the much beloved Rob Schneider whips Van Damm's a$$ with a live eel scene. This is pure trashy joy from the first scene which has exploding baby dolls, to the bizarre dialogue snippets that precede the awful awful theme song.
This is required viewing for high schoolers, college parties and anyone who likes watching film disasters. You owe it to yourself to see it.
Knock Off has THE BEST death scene ever put to film. Which involves a rocket. And, I can't in good conscience spoil it for you, but it's hilarious. It also has camera angles that give Sam Raimi a run for his Quick & The Dead money (from inside a shoe!?). It also has the much beloved Rob Schneider whips Van Damm's a$$ with a live eel scene. This is pure trashy joy from the first scene which has exploding baby dolls, to the bizarre dialogue snippets that precede the awful awful theme song.
This is required viewing for high schoolers, college parties and anyone who likes watching film disasters. You owe it to yourself to see it.