Murdaritaville is a horror/comedy love letter to the music and legacy of Jimmy Buffett. Reading that and saying it out loud earlier than watching director Paul Dale’s horror movie, I couldn’t have imagined the nice time that was in retailer. Co-writers Dale and McGovern have written a enjoyable micro-budget comedy that celebrates creature options, the uber-dedicated followers of the legendary margarita-pushing musician referred to as “Parrot Heads,” and pure silliness. The comedy discovered throughout the image is purposely ludicrous and, at occasions, evokes the insanity and batshit-crazy humor of National Lampoon of their heyday.
Jeep (Dustin Simoneaux) and Maisie (Manon Pages) drive the nation roads of Florida, arguing on their solution to a Jimmy Buffet live performance. Maisie kicks Jeep out of the automotive, leaving him in the course of nowhere. As he trudges via nuclear waste (a pleasant tip of the hat to 50s monster movies and 70s drive-in horror), Jeep vanishes.
Thirty years later, a bunch of Buffett followers (Jenna-Francis Duvic, Austin Naulty, Heather Campos, Dylan McGovern, and Carter Somoneaux) are about to go to a Buffett present. They cease at Jeep’s previous home to pre-party earlier than tailgating on the music legend’s live performance. Things are advantageous till they’re terrorized by the notorious Parrothead, a vicious killer with the face of a parrot who stalks them one after the other.
“…terrorized by the notorious Parrothead…”
Murdaritaville is surprisingly entertaining and sometimes very humorous. A great deal of the jokes hit and the script manages to realize some intelligent punchlines out of Buffett’s lyrics. While one doesn’t must be a fan of the musician to get the comedy (I confess to not bowing at Buffett’s altar), those that know his music will in all probability snigger extra typically and, simply perhaps, a bit more durable.
But, make no mistake, the filmmaker is just not poking enjoyable at Jimmy Buffett, nor are they having fun on the expense of those that love him. It is obvious that Dale has nice affection for the singer/songwriter. The mild tone, sun-drenched set items, and references to Buffett’s albums and lyrics present nothing lower than respect. If viewers aren’t laughing at each joke, relaxation assured they are going to be virtually continually smiling. The zaniness retains it pleasant. The director is aware of what sort of film he’s creating and doesn’t placed on airs. This solid clearly had enjoyable making this film within the solar. Their good time is nothing in need of infectious and leaps off the display screen for viewers to indulge in as nicely.
Murdaritaville is stuffed with humorous moments. Make certain you keep for the top “credit.” Taking a cue from the Zucker brothers, Dale fills the sequence with outrageous titles, leaving the viewers with one last (and really humorous) gag. It’s zany, a bit of scary, and a whole lot of enjoyable.
