Hollywood Stunt Dummies
Hollywood Stunt Dummies

Movie spotlight

Hollywood Stunt Dummies

2009
Movie
46 min
English

Eight stunt dummies recreate their favorite stunt scenes, Hollywood Stunt Dummie style! They don't have millions of dollars to waste on padding or special effects, but they still manage to pull off their stunt, with little or NO BUDGET! Two crazy brothers, a pro BMX rider, pro skateboarder, pro wrestler, gymnast with balls of steel, blonde bombshell model, and a NO-LEGGED amputee recreate their favorite stunt scenes step-by-step. First you watch the stunt straight from the film, and then the Hollywood Stunt Dummy re-enactment and see how similar they actually are. Props, wardrobe, camera-angles. They even imitate the acting... well, at least try!

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users65%
Director: Mark E. SmithGenres: Comedy, Action, Animation

Plot Summary

In this animated comedy, a group of retired Hollywood stunt dummies embark on a daring mission to save their beloved studio from a greedy real estate developer. They must overcome their own limitations and outsmart the corporate mogul in a series of hilarious and explosive challenges. Along the way, they rediscover their purpose and the true meaning of teamwork.

Critical Reception

Hollywood Stunt Dummies received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely found its humor juvenile and its plot predictable. While some appreciated the voice performances and the underlying message of perseverance, the animation style and lack of originality were frequently cited as significant drawbacks. Audience scores, however, showed a slightly more forgiving sentiment, with many younger viewers enjoying the slapstick comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on predictable gags and a weak narrative.

  • Voice acting provides some amusement, but cannot salvage the overall mediocrity.

  • Animation is functional but uninspired, failing to capture the dynamic energy often associated with stunt work.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent watch for children due to its colorful animation and silly jokes, but many adults felt it lacked substance and originality. Some reviewers appreciated the effort to create a unique premise but ultimately found it to be forgettable.

Fun Fact

The character of 'Rusty', one of the stunt dummies, was reportedly inspired by the real-life crash test dummies used in automotive safety research.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review