I get the impression that not too many people care about the forthcoming Stooges movie. Personally, I would be a fan of the original Stooges stuff, but even fans of Larry, Curly and Moe must surely question why the hell The Farrelly Brothers decided to make this. While it might…just might…load up the Stooges to an entire brand new audience, many are expecting a disaster of a movie. And that might well be in its favour. Watching something with below zero expectations is always a good thing…isn’t it? We have two of the latest posters for the Stooges movie, but in the process of rooting around I found a review on the IMDB from somebody called YoungDob who apparently has seen a test screening. The full review is on the IMDB link above, and it contains a spoiler, but here’s a taster..
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The mannerisms are flawless, sound effects are on point, even the 'special effects' are done in a way that looks like the originals. The way a bell falls on someone, or the way the boys jump on horses. It is all done in a way that looks fake, but on purpose. The attention to detail in that department made me smile.
There is some depth to Moe that we get to see that could have failed miserably as groan inducing but really works here. I was impressed to see some nuanced range. It was just the right touch.
What really makes this movie genuinely funny though are all the peripheral characters. Everyone buys in to who they are in this universe and plenty of characters will surprise you. Every single character the Stooges interacted with in even the smallest ways brought something worthwhile to the movie...just like in the originals.
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Again, I’d take this with a pinch of salt, but you’d never know!
Synopsis: While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.
Released: April 13th USA / July 20th UK & IRE
