Totally Awesome
Do you prefer to wax on or wax off? Preacher won't let you dance? Well then, put Baby in the corner and come on down, 'cause VH1 is bringing back more of the '80s you love in this feature-length film, Totally Awesome. The Gundersons have just moved across the country and the kids - Charlie, Lori, and Max - are trying their best to acclimate themselves into a new school and all kinds of dilemmas therein: the need to dance, the pitfalls of young love, the quest for popularity, scientific genius and of course the quirky but loveable Japanese gardener. Totally Awesome takes all your favorite '80s-flick mainstays and weaves them into the biggest and baddest plotline ever conceived. Tot say it is radical would be an understatement.
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Plot Summary
This mockumentary follows the rise and fall of a fictional extreme sports star named Chad Tepper. Through a series of interviews and 'archival footage,' the film explores his controversial career, his troubled personal life, and the impact he had on the world of extreme sports.
Critical Reception
Totally Awesome was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who often found its humor to be juvenile and its premise underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the talent of its comedic cast, the film was largely seen as a missed opportunity.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on shock humor and gross-out gags.
- Lacks a coherent narrative and suffers from inconsistent pacing.
- Despite a talented cast, the jokes often fall flat.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Jon Heder after his success in Napoleon Dynamite, but it failed to gain significant traction or critical acclaim.
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