This movie is freakin terrible. And when I see terrible, i mean the worst thing I have ever seen. I'm a huge Vandals fan and a big punk rock fan, but this movie is crap. I had seen the Vandals a few times before I picked up this movie and Warren was hilarious, not here. I was so mad when I watched this after I picked it up. All i heard was how awesome it is and how well it was shot. WRONG. Escalante is the worst actor I have ever seen. If you want to be entertained by the Vandals go to one of their shows, they're way more exciting and actually funny. Their freakin Christmas DVD was better than this pile of junk. I'm sure their next "movie" isn't going to be much better.
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exploitive pipewrench pizza !
warpspasm916 May 2001
while the film begins like a high school play, it and the actors seem to improve steadily. It's weird enough and real enough to give a vague David Lynchian feeling, most of all it's just fun, and if "Punk" represents a departure from the mainstream, then "that darn punk" is a true punk achievement.
THAT DARN PUNK a darn shame.
blackxmas11 May 2001
Hoo boy. Here's a film with a built in fan base that's going to love it no matter what. I could think of a lot things to say but it'd be a waste of my time. The acting stinks, the writing worse, and I can't remember the last time I was bored by a movie because of it's uninspired camera work. The back of the box makes the claim that 'THAT DARN PUNK is the first film of it's kind to actually entertain audiences worldwide while completely ignoring the Hollywood machine'. What KIND of film are they talking about? What KIND of vague statement is that? THAT DARN PUNK is all that's bad with independent cinema and that SELWYN'S NUTS trailer at the beginning (has to be the worst trailer ever assembled from a technical standpoint)looks even worse. I guess this is what happens when self-styled punk rockers make a punk rock movie. Punk rock movie. Who are they fooling?
Destined to be an underground punk classic.
sheakat15 April 2001
If you're into punk music and independent, low-budget films with originality, the movie 'That Darn Punk' has all the elements. As odd and quirky as some of the characters are, there are really people like them walking around who have not yet been committed to the local asylum. I've met them. Some of the acting could be better, but the main character, played by Joe Escalante of The Vandals, is very believable. The movie has a message and some good twists. It's entertaining with a great soundtrack and destined to be a cult classic.
Very Cool!
thatdarnpunk2229 October 2001
This was a very cool movie. The vandals are a very awesome band, and did a good job making this movie. I should also add that the sound track for the movie really rocked. I highly recommend getting it. This is a movie for any real punk fan!
Good Band, Bad Movie
wright497810 June 2001
A great band they are, hands down, filmmakers and great actors they are not. Plagued with wooden, disgustingly bad performances by pretty much everyone in the film, you don't watch to see what happens next, you watch because you feel so sorry and embarrassed for the "actors" that you feel you owe it to them. The movie itself seems like they planned on making a twelve hours film, then decided to cut it down to less than two, there are many jumps and plot holes (Whats with the aliens?). To give an opptumistic side, the Vandals are one of my favorite bands, and seeing them on the screen is almost worth sitting through this horrible tripe. The ending does hold a surprise, in true punk fashion, but thats about it for the goods. Only for the true punk or Vandals fan, and even for us it doesnt make for multiple viewings.
It's all about the build-up and the ending! That's punk stuff there
ashspicefilms11 July 2001
At first I was kind of dissapointed with the video i bought for 15 bucks at a concert, with some real bad acting, vandals pretending to be another band yet still playing vandals songs, and a relatively slow pace. But all of the events in the movie start piling up on the main character (and viewer) and create such a sense of chaos that you want to keep watching to see what else worse could happen to Dirk. And when I felt there was no way to end this mayhem without just cutting to credits, there was that ending. And all was resolved and I was left a satisfied viewer then BAM I was shocked (if you've seen it you know what I mean) and something happened that was so totally un-Hollywood that it gives the whole viewing experience a punk rock feel. That was the punkest way to end the movie. Movie up to ending- 2/4 Movie with 'ending'- 3/4 whole movie- 4/4!! See it and watch through the whole thing! Although a lot of it seems a little too conventional and linear, once it was over I just wanted to go out and jump in a mosh pit!
That Darn Punk the Movie is excellent
windatheicequeen12 March 2005
This movie had it all. I enjoyed it for it's artistic quality. The music was great and made me move my feet. It is recommended by me to viewers that love music with an interesting plot. I like the music and how it fits in with the action sequences. The actors were very good in their roles. Each took to the plot their interesting personalities. The talent made it better through their outstanding acting ability. It wasn't a pretentious or over the top production. I really got to care about the people they each portrayed. Lots of plot twists plus I never would've guessed the ending in a million years. Worth watching for movie and music fans alike.
Great movie ....2 Thumbs Up!!!
Kzinti916 April 2001
I liked this film a lot because it was interesting and different in concept and form. A total pleasure to watch & there was just so much about it that set my imagination to blaze. With its great plot and acting it kept me in suspense & humor throughout. What a great combination and I highly recommend this marvelous movie. Totally excellent! Thank you for a great movie.
Great Film
stediaboy18 April 2001
All I can say is wow. From the storyline to the soundtrack. The cast were great especially Joe Escalante. It wasn't what I expected when I bought it, I can say is that it was better than my expectations.I loved this film and can't wait for Kung Fu's next film.
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