Movie spotlight
Bigfoot!
Tired of horror comedies that forget the horror, the laughs, even both? Us too. Get ready for a true horror comedy - Bigfoot. Divided into three acts - the first two comedy, then horror in the final act - to balance laughs with shrieks. Bigfoot is the true horror comedy. PART ONE - COMEDY Sick of TV squatching shows? Bigfoots Are. And they know just how to even the score, through juvenile schoolyard pranks. Now the joke is on for us unwary humans. PART TWO - COMEDY Bigfoots have the problems humans have. They seek love and inner peace through therapy and psychic readings and experience intimacies, idiosyncrasies, impotencies, and fetishes. Oh the humanity. PART THREE - HORROR When unsuspecting campers wander into their territory, bigfoots attack. Now a crew of hunters and scientists, dispatched to capture or kill, join a stranger with a psychic and sensual link to the creatures. Whether defending their woods, or bent on revenge, dinner is served.
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Plot Summary
When a group of kids on a camping trip stumble upon a friendly Bigfoot, they must protect him from a greedy hunter. The children embark on a wild adventure to get their new friend to safety. Along the way, they learn about friendship, bravery, and the importance of protecting wildlife.
Critical Reception
Bigfoot! (2020) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and lack of originality. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, with some families appreciating its lighthearted tone and message.
What Reviewers Say
Despite a promising cast, the film struggles with a derivative story and weak execution.
The humor is often childish, and the pacing drags in the middle section.
Some viewers found the message about conservation to be a positive, albeit heavy-handed, element.
Google audience: Google users were divided, with many finding the film to be a watchable, if forgettable, family movie. However, a significant portion of reviewers felt that the plot was too simplistic and the jokes failed to land effectively.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in a national park was chosen to highlight the beauty of nature and underscore the film's conservationist themes.
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