There are many unexplained mysteries in the world. The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, crop circles... and now we have another: How did this movie ever get made? It is poorly shot, poorly acted, and poorly written.
As has unfortunately become increasingly prevalent, the writer, either out of stupidity or lack of talent, has chosen vulgarity over humor. Instead of making the viewer laugh, he makes him cringe. To make matters worse, the filmmakers also take a few pathetic potshots at the Catholic church, using crude irreverence in place of wit.
Now, it is customary in any review to at least give a brief outline of plot and character. Unfortunately that is not possible in this case. This film (which luckily is not currently available in any form) has no semblance of plot whatsoever. It is a collection of tenuously linked, poorly written comedy sketches. There have been other films, of course, written to this formula -- Kentucky Fried Movie, The Meaning of Life -- but these pictures make up for what they lack in plot with an abundance of humor. The same can not be said for Big Helium Dog.
If you were to read the other reviews written about this movie, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was one of those films that polarize opinion -- you either love it or hate it -- but this isn't the case. Without exception, all the positive reviews have been posted by the filmmaker and his friends. Don't be fooled. If this movie is ever released (unlikely), don't hand over your money.
Hmmm, I guess I should end on a positive note... hmmm... I'll get back to you...
As has unfortunately become increasingly prevalent, the writer, either out of stupidity or lack of talent, has chosen vulgarity over humor. Instead of making the viewer laugh, he makes him cringe. To make matters worse, the filmmakers also take a few pathetic potshots at the Catholic church, using crude irreverence in place of wit.
Now, it is customary in any review to at least give a brief outline of plot and character. Unfortunately that is not possible in this case. This film (which luckily is not currently available in any form) has no semblance of plot whatsoever. It is a collection of tenuously linked, poorly written comedy sketches. There have been other films, of course, written to this formula -- Kentucky Fried Movie, The Meaning of Life -- but these pictures make up for what they lack in plot with an abundance of humor. The same can not be said for Big Helium Dog.
If you were to read the other reviews written about this movie, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was one of those films that polarize opinion -- you either love it or hate it -- but this isn't the case. Without exception, all the positive reviews have been posted by the filmmaker and his friends. Don't be fooled. If this movie is ever released (unlikely), don't hand over your money.
Hmmm, I guess I should end on a positive note... hmmm... I'll get back to you...
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