Press Start (2007)

Average suburban youth Zack Nimbus is recruited by an ill-tempered ninja and a tough-as-nails space soldier to save the world from a tyrannical, but comically insecure, sorcerer.

Director:

Ed Glaser

Writer:

Kevin Folliard

Stars:

Joshua Stafford, Lauren Chambers, Al Morrison

Cast

Credited cast:
Joshua Stafford	...	Zack Nimbus
Lauren Chambers	...	Sam
Al Morrison	...	Lin-Ku
Peter A. Davis	...	Count Nefarious Vile
J.W. Morrissette	...	Johnson
Andy Dallas	...	Shopkeeper
Michael Kleppin	...	G. Fourman
Daniel Pesina	...	Sasori (as Dan Pesina)
Carlos Pesina	...	Lei Gong
Ben McDuffee	...	Telegram Man
J.R. Thomas	...	Uncle Lou
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jane F. Cox	...	Life Lady
Cora Geiken	...	Jackamo Kid #2
Cordelia Geiken	...	Mrs. Daisy
Deane Geiken	...	Chef / Knight

Storyline

Average suburban youth Zack Nimbus is recruited by an ill-tempered ninja and a tough-as-nails space soldier to save the world from a tyrannical, but comically insecure, sorcerer.

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Taglines:

Get Your Tokens Ready

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Count Vile's fortress is actually the garage of actor Peter A. Davis.

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Quotes

Lin-Ku: [after talking to Zack about last night with Sam, and Zack is oblivious to the fact that Sam is a girl, but Lin-Ku thinks that Zack is gay] I knew there was something off about you, but I don't understand! You liked the visions of the tournament girls, right?
Zack Nimbus: Yeah, cause I'm straight.
Lin-Ku: But, you don't like Sam?
Zack Nimbus: No! He's a guy!
Lin-Ku: [stares blankly, then angrily backhands Zack] Sam's a CHICK, moron!

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Connections

Spin-off Press Start Adventures (2006)

User Reviews

A great video game parody movie

If you enjoy the Press Start animated series, you'll really enjoy this movie. It's basically a live-action version of all Nintendo games combined. It is a little slow compared to their animations, but it still brings out a good laugh count, with a few laugh-out-louds too.

Press Start definitely better than the average fan-made film. There's a large variety of locations, and each one seems to fit the scene very well. There's no backyard filming here; the scenes range from jungles to caves to underground facilities. The acting of the main characters was better than expected (although nothing special), and the older characters did an excellent job. Actors from the original Mortal Combat game make an appearance as well. The special effects were great for the budget, and for a no-budget film, the number of props was huge.

I'd definitely suggest Press Start to any fan of the series and anyone wanting to see a good video game parody.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dark Maze Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color