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Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
An inspirational story
Pauly Shore is Dead is inspirational not because of the story it tells, but because of the story of the film and it's creator. I only bought the DVD on the most extreme suggestions of people I respected, due to my hatred of the man's previous performances. All I can say is that I was stunned.
Somebody that I viewed as talentless turned out a performance that is nothing short of classic. It's probably been 3 years or more since I laughed so much at a single movie. Everyone, from Pauly to every single cameo, makes fun of themselves. That is what makes this movie great. Whenever you see a celebrity, you know they are going to make fun of themselves and not try to put themselves over. That kind of selfless comedy is what makes this film great.
I guess sometimes people who get famous for shtick really are talented beyond what we have seen. This movie proves, to me, that in at least one case that is true.
Big Money Hustlas (2000)
A great film that took me completely by surprise
Amazing. Considering the small budget, inexperience of the cast, and the fact that it was the director's debut, this is a masterpiece. I went into it not expecting much, but Big Money Hustlas had me laughing for the entire duration of the film. The comedy starts out fast and furious and never lets go of the viewer. Shaggy 2 Dope is wonderful as Dolamite style supercop Sugar Bear trying to clean up New York, and Violent J is serviceable (if a little too over the top for his own good) as the villain, Big Baby Sweets.
Sometimes the humor gets very raunchy, and the language is always filled with profanity, but the movie never delves so deep into bad taste as to be really offensive. Heck, how offensive can a movie featuring Mick Foley in a guest role be?
ICP fans will enjoy this film the most, but anyone with a taste for really over the top, goofy humor will love it. A film that never takes itself seriously at all, Big Money Hustlas is wonderful fun and a laugh riot.