Dead Teenager Movie
DEAD TEENAGER MOVIE is a short-format documentary examining a specific sub-genre of teen slasher films; namely the Dead Teenager Movie - a term coined by movie critic, Roger Ebert. Through the use of interviews with cultural professors, film historians, directors, writers, producers and film critics, and with visual aids from movie clips of several dead teen horror films, the documentary explores the origins of these stories from their beginnings in urban legends to their jump to the big screen in the late 70s to their modern incarnations (like FINAL DESTINATION 3 and its two predecessors). It look sat what clichés and stereotypes define the sub-genre, and how they have developed in cinema over time, particularly finding a home at New Line Cinema.
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Plot Summary
A spoof of romantic comedies, the film follows food blogger Julia Jones as she attempts to find Mr. Right. She goes on a series of disastrous dates with various archetypes of romantic comedy suitors, all while dealing with her overbearing, eccentric family. Ultimately, she hopes to find love and prove that even the most unlikely person can find their perfect match.
Critical Reception
Date Movie was universally panned by critics and audiences alike, widely regarded as one of the worst films of the 2000s. Its humor was described as cheap, unoriginal, and offensive, with a lack of wit or narrative cohesion. The film's reliance on low-brow gags and tired parody tropes led to overwhelmingly negative reviews.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on crude jokes and uninspired spoofs.
- Lacks any semblance of originality or genuine humor.
- A tedious and painful viewing experience.
Google audience: Google users largely disliked 'Date Movie,' criticizing its lack of originality, offensive humor, and overall poor quality. Many found the film to be unfunny and a waste of time, with a significant portion of viewers expressing regret over watching it.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 4 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress for Alyson Hannigan.
Fun Fact
The film's title was originally 'Totally Awesome,' but was changed to 'Date Movie' to capitalize on the success of other parody films like 'Scary Movie'.
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