Bad Milo!

Starting this year's fest with a Wacky Wednesday.

I saw a preview for this movie sometime last year and had high hopes for it. Although it was crude and funny, it just didn't flow very well. The best part of the movie was the end credits with extra lines that weren't included in the movie and some bloopers. It's kind of a bad sign that I liked the credits more. That being said, I did enjoy a lot of the movie, and am happy that Joey was able to join me for the kick-off of this year's festivities.

"You've got a little trooper in your pooper."

We all deal with stress in our daily lives, but what if that stress manifested itself in a different way. Say in a polyp in your colon that becomes a monster that pops out and kills those causing your stress. Well, that is what happens to mild-mannered Duncan. Lots and lots of poop, ass and sex jokes are strewn throughout the movie. Normally, I like that sort of thing, but it could have been reigned in a little better. I found some similarities in this film with New Zealand's Black Sheep, which may appear this year on a Throwback Thursday because I absolutely adore that film. However, Milo didn't quite reach the same level as Sheep. But for what could be classified a B Horror movie, the acting was really good and believable, which is to be expected with the caliber of the actors in the film, including Patrick Warburton, Ken Marino (Party Down, Wet Hot American Summer) and Peter Stormare (Fargo). Joey kind of summed it up in a weird way that makes sense, a "touching" film about dealing with parenthood.

Couch cuddles with Milo

The practical effects with the puppet of Milo, were outstanding.  Always one of my number one complaints about a lot of movies is when they are heavy on the CGI but here it is hardly used at all.  I am still astounded by how well CGI is designed nowadays but when all creature effects or gore effects are CGI, it gets a little tiring and the suspension of disbelief is lost when it is obviously not realistic. It's funny saying something as absurd as a monster manifested by stress coming out of your anus to kill people is realistic, but it was well done. I've included this nice interview with the director from Fangoria about using puppets for the movie.

Milo and his puppeteer.

Not great but not too bad either. Joey and I both give it: