Every now and then a movie comes out that is right up my alley. From the first moment I hear about it I know that I will love it. Most often it is because of the cast, writer or the director. Sometimes it's the subject matter. With this movie it was all in the title - Big Ass Spider. What is this movie about? It's right there, clear as day, plain as a white sheet of printer paper. This movie is about a big ass spider. How is that not the coolest thing ever? If you're shaking your head right now then you must be one of those film snobs who only see movies that have a fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes or get talked about come Awards Season. I have nothing against those films and I happen to like a lot of them. But for my money it doesn't get any better than a movie that knows exactly what it is and gets right to the point. There's no underlying subplot about a girl with Daddy issues or a man struggling to find his place in an ever changing society. There are no political subtexts and it isn't a commentary on the war on terror. It's an Exterminator and a Mexican Security Guard trying to take down a big ass spider.
I don't even know why I'm trying to explain the damn thing. Why should I waste my time trying to convince you to watch the movie? Look, you either get it or you don't. If you are like me then you said yes right away when you saw the name Big Ass Spider. If you think that this is a stupid name for a movie and that it will probably suck then don't even bother watching it. I don't really care what you think because I had a great time with this flick. In fact, I had so much fun with it that I decided to record a drunken review of the movie. Of course this contains spoilers, so don't listen to it unless you have already seen the movie or if you don't care about some drunken asshole telling you all about it. But seriously, how can anything I say be a spoiler? You've seen this type of movie a million times - a monster is created and fucks shit up and it is up to some lowly underdog and his comedic sidekick to save the girl and save the day because the "professionals" (US Military in this case) couldn't do it. But even though I've seen this type of movie before, it didn't stop me from having one hell of a good time with it. Don't believe me? Check out my drunken review by clicking below.
I don't even know why I'm trying to explain the damn thing. Why should I waste my time trying to convince you to watch the movie? Look, you either get it or you don't. If you are like me then you said yes right away when you saw the name Big Ass Spider. If you think that this is a stupid name for a movie and that it will probably suck then don't even bother watching it. I don't really care what you think because I had a great time with this flick. In fact, I had so much fun with it that I decided to record a drunken review of the movie. Of course this contains spoilers, so don't listen to it unless you have already seen the movie or if you don't care about some drunken asshole telling you all about it. But seriously, how can anything I say be a spoiler? You've seen this type of movie a million times - a monster is created and fucks shit up and it is up to some lowly underdog and his comedic sidekick to save the girl and save the day because the "professionals" (US Military in this case) couldn't do it. But even though I've seen this type of movie before, it didn't stop me from having one hell of a good time with it. Don't believe me? Check out my drunken review by clicking below.
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I really wish there were more movies like Big Ass Spider. This isn't the highest, most intelligent form of art. Far from it. This is entertainment. Isn't that what movies are supposed to be? Life is tough. Work is hard. Managing relationships and dealing with Family members causes a lot of stress. So when you want to relax, you are free to unwind in any way you see fit. I love nothing more than to pour a rum or whiskey drink, put on an action movie or comedy I've seen 100 times and forget all of the troubles around me. It's a way to escape the World without putting yourself in danger or even leaving your living room. You may love The Godfather (I've only seen it once) or Schindler's List (never seen it) or be a huge fan of Pulp Fiction (I happen to think Tarantino films are rather overrated and I've never really enjoyed any of them). But give me The Replacements (which I could watch every day) or Ghostbusters (which I've literally - no exaggeration - seen hundreds of times) and I'll never be happier. That's the beauty of art and entertainment - it's subjective. What I love isn't necessarily what you love. And I love Big Ass Spider. What do you love? Well, besides poetry, a glass of scotch and of course, your pal Baxter?
I really wish there were more movies like Big Ass Spider. This isn't the highest, most intelligent form of art. Far from it. This is entertainment. Isn't that what movies are supposed to be? Life is tough. Work is hard. Managing relationships and dealing with Family members causes a lot of stress. So when you want to relax, you are free to unwind in any way you see fit. I love nothing more than to pour a rum or whiskey drink, put on an action movie or comedy I've seen 100 times and forget all of the troubles around me. It's a way to escape the World without putting yourself in danger or even leaving your living room. You may love The Godfather (I've only seen it once) or Schindler's List (never seen it) or be a huge fan of Pulp Fiction (I happen to think Tarantino films are rather overrated and I've never really enjoyed any of them). But give me The Replacements (which I could watch every day) or Ghostbusters (which I've literally - no exaggeration - seen hundreds of times) and I'll never be happier. That's the beauty of art and entertainment - it's subjective. What I love isn't necessarily what you love. And I love Big Ass Spider. What do you love? Well, besides poetry, a glass of scotch and of course, your pal Baxter?
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