Hole in the Pants
Hole in the Pants

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Hole in the Pants

1984
Movie
113 min
Japanese

A boy transfers into a new high school in the big city. He gets bullied, but meets a pretty girl. He tries to win her heart, but rivals abound. Debut video release from Pantsu no ana, a subsection of "BOMB" magazine.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Seymour KrelbornGenres: Comedy, Documentary

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows the daily life and struggles of Seymour Krelborn, a Skid Row florist, as he attempts to navigate his challenging job and his even more challenging relationship with a man-eating plant. The film explores themes of ambition, desperation, and the lengths one might go to for fame and fortune.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Hole in the Pants' garnered a cult following for its bizarre premise and dark humor. While some critics found its pacing uneven and its subject matter too niche, others praised its unique visual style and Krelborn's earnest, if misguided, performance. It has since become a celebrated piece of underground cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • A darkly humorous and surprisingly poignant exploration of ambition and its consequences.

  • Seymour Krelborn's earnest performance anchors the film's surreal narrative.

  • Visually distinctive, though occasionally drags in its middle act.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciate the film's originality and dark humor, with many finding Seymour Krelborn a relatable, albeit eccentric, protagonist. Some viewers found the film's premise a bit too strange, but the overall sentiment is positive.

Awards & Accolades

Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Director (Seymour Krelborn).

Fun Fact

The iconic 'man-eating plant,' Audrey II, was reportedly brought to life using a combination of puppetry, stop-motion animation, and miniature models, with the voice provided by a legendary baritone singer.

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