Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger
The Dangerous Brothers was a stage and TV act by anarchic comedy duo Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, performing respectively as "Richard Dangerous" and "Sir (or occasionally Lady) Adrian Dangerous". Although originating before the show, they appeared in a number of brief sketches in the 1980s TV programme Saturday Live. Eventually being banned for being "too sexy and too violent", they staged a protest by returning as 'The Ben Elton Brothers', and blowing up the car park at LWT Studios. One of the final sketches prepared for Saturday Live was entitled 'Kinky Sex'. This fell foul of Channel 4 censors who banned it. The duo responded in the sketch Dangervision by apparently hijacking the programme and blowing up the wall on which the show's logo was painted in graffiti art. The banned sketch, which by modern standards seems fairly tame, was finally released on a compilation video The Dangerous Brothers present: World of Danger.
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Plot Summary
A mockumentary-style film following the "Dangerous Brothers," a group of amateur filmmakers attempting to create their own action movie. Their production is plagued by incompetence, low-budget special effects, and a general lack of talent, leading to chaotic and humorous mishaps throughout their filming process.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Brothers Present: World of Danger is a cult film known for its earnest, low-budget charm and the DIY spirit of its creators. While not a mainstream critical success, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans of amateur filmmaking and absurdist comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its genuine, unpretentious humor and the palpable enthusiasm of its cast.
- Critiqued for its extremely low production values and often amateurish execution, which some find endearing while others find off-putting.
- Seen as a charmingly flawed ode to independent filmmaking and the passion behind creating something from nothing.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's unique, offbeat sense of humor and the likable, if bumbling, nature of the "Dangerous Brothers" themselves. Many appreciate the film's sheer audacity and the behind-the-scenes look at a passion project, even if the technical execution is rough.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on a shoestring budget, with many of the "special effects" created using everyday household items and sheer ingenuity.
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