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Porklips Now
This spoof of 'Apocalypse Now' has health inspector Will Dullard travelling by car "uptown" with two friends to have a meeting with a certain Mertz, the owner of a meat processing shop, to "investigate with extreme prejudice."
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Plot Summary
A bizarre, low-budget parody of the classic film 'Apocalypse Now', this film follows a naive American chef sent to Vietnam to prepare a lavish meal for General Patton. Instead, he finds himself embroiled in the chaotic and surreal world of the war, encountering eccentric characters and dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Porklips Now is widely considered a cult classic, often cited for its surreal humor and bizarre take on the Vietnam War. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique and often nonsensical approach to filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its absurdist humor and unconventional narrative.
Noted for its cult status and unique, if baffling, artistic choices.
Criticized for its low production values and often nonsensical plot.
Google audience: Audience reception is highly polarized, with some appreciating its campy and bizarre style, while others find it incomprehensible and lacking in substance.
Fun Fact
The film was famously shot on 16mm film with a very limited budget, contributing to its raw and unpolished aesthetic.
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