Gladiatress

Customer Reviews:

Please enter a title for your review.......2006-03-19

Being a minor fan of the tv series Smack The Pony I thought this movie might be worth watching, but the comedy here is sparser and less offbeat, mostly just in service of a conceptual plot which turns out to be remarkably dull. I guess the subject matter is intended to capitalize on the success of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, which would be fine if they had any jokes or ideas to back it up, but this movie seems to be lacking both.

Python In Tights.......2005-11-09

The other bloke summed up the plot well enough. So no point in me writing another one.

This movie might appeal to the fans of Mel Brooks or Monty Python. Tho, not quite as good as one of there films, still good for a zaney laugh or two.

Enjoyed Robin Hood, Men in Tights? You'll love this..........2005-09-28

Essentially a buddy movie, this grubby but good take on the Roman invasion of England, three sisters shine. Or glow. Or look pretty hot under all that muck.

C'mon, the cover image is a picture worth a thousand words.

And speaking of worths...

Worthaboutapig is the downtrodden "unlucky" sister, forever optimistically bouncing about grateful for whatever falls in her path. The only think she is remotely prickly about is her status in the tribe, ergo, her name. With a slightly inane portrayl of the manically smiling character the actress does a great job.

Dwyfuc is the proud princess and on the prowl for a sperm donor. All of which is revealed within first few minutes of tape.
When Dwyfuc is captured in a Roman foray, Worthaboutapig finds herself sent to retrieve Dwyfuc, or die in the attempt.

After very little thought, she decides to seek the aid of her fiercesome older sister, a warrior more terrifying than any man.

Unfortunately between the two elder sisters a family feud made them bitter enemies.

How many more cliches can I squeeze into this review? Not as many as were in the movie, that's for sure.

But the thing is, it's a spoof, and as such, cliche is the fodder for the storyline. With a full folder of imaginative, incredible, and just downright silliness, Gladiatress entertains.

I happily compare it to two of my favorite lame but brilliant spoofs, Mel Brooks "Men in Tights" & "the Princess Bride" which are both universally adored (as well as reviled by equal numbers).

I had a great time watching this film.

kotori 2005

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