Krippendorf's Tribe
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
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Plot Summary
Professor Paul Krippendorf, an anthropologist, needs to fake an expedition to New Guinea to cover up his financial irresponsibility. He creates a fictional tribe, the 'GooGoo' people, and uses his children to pose as them in a documentary. However, his charade begins to unravel when the documentary gains unexpected popularity and attracts attention from genuine anthropologists and media.
Critical Reception
Krippendorf's Tribe was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be uninspired and its premise to be weak. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a disappointment despite its talented cast.
What Reviewers Say
- The film relies on a flimsy premise that quickly wears thin.
- Humor is largely absent, with jokes falling flat.
- Despite a capable cast, the material proves too weak to salvage.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be unfunny and predictable, with many criticizing the plot's lack of originality and the overall execution of the comedic elements. Some viewers appreciated the performances but felt they were wasted on a subpar script.
Fun Fact
The fictional 'GooGoo' tribe's language was created by linguist Jessica Zaleski.
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