The Rage in Misty

I'm always reviewing old movies because I'm always watching things on Hulu.  There may be nothing on TV or in the theaters, but you're sure to find some quality things on Hulu!  

Today, I watched "The Rage in Placid Lake".  I almost passed it up because I thought it was a horror movie, but I read the description and found out it was a comedy.  Some thoughts that crossed my mind while watching:  "why can't American comedies be smart like this one?", "these characters are so me, but am I Placid or Gemma?", "Gemma, I'm definitely Gemma", "This movie is hilarious, and somewhat crude at times, but it has an excellent moral." and the rest of the time, "wow, this is good, I LOVE this movie!".  

The movie is all about being who you are.  Placid believes he can beat the system by joining into the system meanwhile, Gemma who was always a part of the system tries to break out of the system.  The system being the expectations of others and fitting in with the rest of the drones that make up society.  However, there's also something to be said about being selfish and only looking out for your own interests.  There's a point that you can take this beating the system too far.  The movie stresses that as well.  

But, this movie isn't a sermon on loving who you are.  This movie is an excellent comedy.  Really, the best comedy I've seen in a long time.  The Aussies know how to make a movie!  Loved all the US references in the film too.  I've heard that Australians like to geek out on American pop culture.  We're brothers, the Aussies and Americans.  You'll love the film, check it out.