The Sasquatch Gang
Reviewer: Jordan Brown
Issue 103 May 2008
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Neighbourhood Bigfoot.
The Lowdown: When a group of nerds stumble upon mysterious footprints in the local woods, they believe they’ve stumbled upon evidence of Bigfoot’s existence. As a reporter, a cop and a Sasquatch expert investigate, two dopey locals try to cash in on the find in order save their car from being repossessed.
Review: The rule of thumb is that when a film plasters tenuous links to a another successful movie over its marketing, it’s generally going to be a load of old arse that doesn’t even vaguely resemble the flick it’s unashamedly leeching off. This case is a rare exception to the rule. Touted as being from the makers of Napoleon Dynamite, the only link The Sasquatch Gang has to Jared Hess’ geek epic is that the director of the former was the first assistant director on the latter. Nevertheless, it maintains the blasé whimsy of its distant cousin as well as the gut-busting hilarity that ensues from putting nerdiness on a pedestal.
Revolving around a geek clique that becomes the centre of attention after stumbling on Bigfoot tracks, The Sasquatch Gang’s uninspiring plot is a little weak to say the least. Still, it’s far from a problem seeing as it serves as a great framework for hanging the movie’s pant-wettingly funny characters off. Jeremy Sumpter and Hubbel Palmer both shine as socially awkward pals Gavin and Hobie, while Addie Land belts out a cracking turn as Sophie – an equally uncomfortable misfit who’s had her jaw wired shut because she’s convinced she’s a porker. Throw a handful of crap bullies into the mix along with an awesome performance by Justin Long as inept rascal Zerk, and you’re looking at a wildly funny gem of a film. For once, the marketers were right. If you loved Napoleon Dynamite, you’ll thing this is ace.
FILM: 7 EXTRAS: 4
DVD Info:
US Certificate: PG-13
Starring: Jeremy Sumpter, Justin Long, Abbie Land, Carl Weathers, Joey Kern
Directed By: Tim Skousen, 2005
Distributor: Sony
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Visuals: 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Running Time: 86 mins
Price: £16.99
Special Features:
Scene Selection
Audio Commentary With Director Tim Skousen
Deleted Scenes
