Great B-Movie cult classic, Shiny New Shpadoinkle Edition!
Added 10/1/2009
I just recently bought the 13th Anniversary "shpadoinkle" edition of the movie. I now own both versions and, If you are a completist , then you have to get both versions because some of the special features from the one disc version are missing, most notably the beachside matt and trey interview is strangely absent on the new version.
This movie is great and starts Trey Parker's signature style of mixing comedy music and shock humor, but with a whole lot of heart. If you thought Transformers 2 was "awesome!" then dont watch this movie, you will hate it. This is one of those movies where you're either on the train or you arent and alot of people just wont "get" it or cant get past the low budget cheesiness of it all.
Some of the biggest laughs in the movie come from Matt Stone. The worst acting actually comes from Trey Parker, but I am willing to forgive it because, its friggin trey parker! He's just really stiff the whole time. His acting got much better in Orgazmo, and he hit his stride in Baseketball. I really wish Matt and Trey had done more live action stuff together, but... oh well, we've got 13 seasons of South Park, so, I owe alot of laughs to these guys.
Also, the picture quality is much better in the "shpadoinkle" edition. I dont think that they remastered it or anything, I think it is just less compressed. You can actually see the grain of the 16mm film as opposed to digital artifact blur like the one disc version. Also, all of the giant breast laden "troma" features have been removed for this new version of the DVD, making it more PG-13 and less of a big plug for Lloyd Kaufman.
I'm not a fan of Troma in general, just this movie. This movie is REALLY mild compared to other troma flicks. I would give this film a hard PG-13 or a light R rating. There isnt any nudity, minimal swearing and not really that much cannibalism. The most disturbing part of the whole 2 disc set is the vomit inducing trailer for Poultrygeist that comes on before the movie.
LETS BUILD A SNOWMAN!
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Cannibal! The Musical: not as good as other TP movies
Added 4/4/2009
As an avid Trey Parker fan, I was excited to add Cannibal! The Musical to my collection of Trey's films. But this one is pretty much of a dud. I thought Baseketball was hilarious, and I loved Orgazmo and can watch Team America over and over, and laugh every time. Granted this is Trey's first movie (and there are a few funny moments) but the songs are pretty lame and it just isn't up to par with his later movies. But if you love TP's sense of humor you should at least watch this one once.
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my favorite movie
Added 3/28/2009
if you like Trey parker and Matt Stone then you will like this movie. It is seriously my favorite movie can watch it over and over again and laugh every time.
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Still no Shatterproof!!!!
Added 3/5/2009
Had to purchase this one due to the fact that I'm in some of the Special Features. Had a blast performing in the Las Vegas production and updating the VHS copy was past due. However, I give this, dare I say cult classic, only 4 stars as the cut song "Shatterproof" is still missing from yet another Troma release of this film...sigh. What's wrong with you guys? I know it's an issue with Trey thinking that the song makes Packer seem too tough, but so what. Throw it in as an Easter Egg...something. Fans of the film want to see the scene. They would eat it up. (har-har).
Give us what we want. Shpadoinkle
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my heart's as full as a baked potato
Added 11/20/2008
Mild-mannered Alfred Packer (Parker) finds himself leading a small group through the mountains and ends up accused of cannibalism. The movie starts after his arrest and is told in flashbacks to the reporter (Toddy Walters) who'll do anything to get her story.
There are vicious trappers, Japanese Indians, and a bittersweet love story between Alfred Packer and Lianne. And in true musical fashion, the characters have a tendency to burst into song.
As you might guess from the presence of Parker & Stone, Cannibal the Musical is hysterically funny and cheerfully disgusting. Add several weird and catchy songs, and it's impossible to resist. Truly, it's a shpedoinkal movie.
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Great B-Movie cult classic, Shiny New Shpadoinkle Edition!
Added 10/1/2009
I just recently bought the 13th Anniversary "shpadoinkle" edition of the movie. I now own both versions and, If you are a completist , then you have to get both versions because some of the special features from the one disc version are missing, most notably the beachside matt and trey interview is strangely absent on the new version.
This movie is great and starts Trey Parker's signature style of mixing comedy music and shock humor, but with a whole lot of heart. If you thought Transformers 2 was "awesome!" then dont watch this movie, you will hate it. This is one of those movies where you're either on the train or you arent and alot of people just wont "get" it or cant get past the low budget cheesiness of it all.
Some of the biggest laughs in the movie come from Matt Stone. The worst acting actually comes from Trey Parker, but I am willing to forgive it because, its friggin trey parker! He's just really stiff the whole time. His acting got much better in Orgazmo, and he hit his stride in Baseketball. I really wish Matt and Trey had done more live action stuff together, but... oh well, we've got 13 seasons of South Park, so, I owe alot of laughs to these guys.
Also, the picture quality is much better in the "shpadoinkle" edition. I dont think that they remastered it or anything, I think it is just less compressed. You can actually see the grain of the 16mm film as opposed to digital artifact blur like the one disc version. Also, all of the giant breast laden "troma" features have been removed for this new version of the DVD, making it more PG-13 and less of a big plug for Lloyd Kaufman.
I'm not a fan of Troma in general, just this movie. This movie is REALLY mild compared to other troma flicks. I would give this film a hard PG-13 or a light R rating. There isnt any nudity, minimal swearing and not really that much cannibalism. The most disturbing part of the whole 2 disc set is the vomit inducing trailer for Poultrygeist that comes on before the movie.
LETS BUILD A SNOWMAN!
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Cannibal! The Musical: not as good as other TP movies
Added 4/4/2009
As an avid Trey Parker fan, I was excited to add Cannibal! The Musical to my collection of Trey's films. But this one is pretty much of a dud. I thought Baseketball was hilarious, and I loved Orgazmo and can watch Team America over and over, and laugh every time. Granted this is Trey's first movie (and there are a few funny moments) but the songs are pretty lame and it just isn't up to par with his later movies. But if you love TP's sense of humor you should at least watch this one once.
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my favorite movie
Added 3/28/2009
if you like Trey parker and Matt Stone then you will like this movie. It is seriously my favorite movie can watch it over and over again and laugh every time.
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