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Canadian Time Travel Flick: 'Sophomoric' and Annoying
10 Feb
Summary
- The film relies heavily on Canadian cultural references.
- Characters are described as grating and lacking likability.
- Humor attempts homage to 'Back to the Future' and 'Bill & Ted'.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, a feature-length spin-off of a Canadian web and television series, has drawn criticism for its sophomoric humor and reliance on overly meta gags. The mockumentary attempts homage to films like 'Back to the Future' and 'Bill & Ted,' but reviewers found the jokes to be repetitive and the protagonists grating.
The plot centers on best friends Matt and Jay, desperate for a gig at Toronto's The Rivoli club. Their outlandish publicity stunt involving a CN Tower parachute jump fails, leading to a makeshift time machine. This transports them back to 2008, triggering jokes about past cultural figures.
While the film displays technical ingenuity, particularly in blending footage and creating convincing sequences, the main characters lack the charm of their cinematic inspirations. Their constant apologies and blundering through the city are noted as the film's funniest elements, yet ultimately insufficient for a successful comedy.
