The experience that I had with Kevin Smith's new film "Tusk" is unlike any other. And when I say 'any other', I mean ANY other. It doesn't draw similarities with films of the same genre (or others for that matter), both in the style and the characters. The whole concept in and of itself is one of the most original ideas for a movie I've ever seen, and the execution of it is surprising and strange. And though it may not be the kind-of movie I would frequently recommend, mostly due to the odd looks I'd be given, it directly proves that sometimes weird is good.
The film centers around a podcaster named Wallace (Justin Long) who, on a quest to find his next interesting interviewee in the backwoods of Canada, encounters a creepy and mysterious old seafarer that has an obsession with walruses. Yes, you read it correctly, walruses. And due to the fact that I don't want to spoil the film's many plot surprises, let's just say that Justin Long's character becomes the victim of that obsession. What ensues is a bizarre (yet seamless) mixture of comedy and horror that never fails to entertain.
It's easily one of the most surreal movie experiences I've ever had, and it's destined to be a midnight-movie classic. You certainly need to know that what you're getting into shouldn't be taken seriously, and once you're in that mindset, you'll revel in its outrageousness. And for a movie so out- there and different, it's startling how great some of the performances are. Michael Parks (who plays the sinister antagonist) is outstanding, and Justin Long complements him perfectly. It's definitely a B-Movie in every sense of the word, but that's why I found it so enjoyable.
The film centers around a podcaster named Wallace (Justin Long) who, on a quest to find his next interesting interviewee in the backwoods of Canada, encounters a creepy and mysterious old seafarer that has an obsession with walruses. Yes, you read it correctly, walruses. And due to the fact that I don't want to spoil the film's many plot surprises, let's just say that Justin Long's character becomes the victim of that obsession. What ensues is a bizarre (yet seamless) mixture of comedy and horror that never fails to entertain.
It's easily one of the most surreal movie experiences I've ever had, and it's destined to be a midnight-movie classic. You certainly need to know that what you're getting into shouldn't be taken seriously, and once you're in that mindset, you'll revel in its outrageousness. And for a movie so out- there and different, it's startling how great some of the performances are. Michael Parks (who plays the sinister antagonist) is outstanding, and Justin Long complements him perfectly. It's definitely a B-Movie in every sense of the word, but that's why I found it so enjoyable.