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70 out of 104 people found the following comment useful :-
What's people's problem?, 27 February 2004

Author: dracovandam from Georgia

The people that don't like this movie expected way too much from it. People have said that it is a standard horror flick, but they're wrong. This movie is a parody of the horror genre. If you watch the movie knowing that they're not making a serious horror movie (and that isn't hard to realize), then you're opinion would change drastically. This isn't supposed to be a smart-funny either. It's just something that you watch for a good time with friends. They're too many serious movies in theatres anyways, it's nice to have some relief from uber-serious movies with something that doesn't have several plot twist and emotional rollercoasters. People, just lighten up and realize the entertainment purposes of this film. It's not for over-mature parents or little school girls. It's for the teenagers that have to sneak into the movies because they're 17th birthday is in 2 weeks, it's for the general person that wants to laugh and escape bills and the real world. It's not a movie that will make you cry, it's a happy movie for happy people. Got it? ...Good

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51 out of 67 people found the following comment useful :-
Much Better Than It's Reviews, 7 March 2004
Author: (swbigg4life@aol.com) from Granite City

I have been sitting and reading the completly brutal reviews of this movie for about two hours now and I guess me and my two friends are the only ones that found this movie HILLARIOUS.

As the movie started, I was thinking "Oh great, Scary Movie 4". But the more that Club Dread went on, the jokes got better, and I couldn't stop laughing. From Sam the fun police to Jenni (played by the super hot Brittney Daniel) each charecter was histarical. Especially Cocanut Pete who everyone seems to think was a unfunny atempt at Jimmy Buffet, in case you didn't notice, in the movie they take a shot at him being a Jimmy Buffet rip off "Play Maragrita Ville!".

And before you dismis my recamendation as yammering from a Broken Lizard fan boy don't think so soon, I have never seen any other Broken Lizard flicks, but after this wonderfully executed movie, I plan on it.

I think it sums up to you have to have a certain since of bizar humour at some points and just keep a open mind when watching the movie. It wasn't the best movie I've seen by far, but I am going over lines in my head this morning from two nights ago and still laughing.

Broken Lizards Club Dread is a extremly funny movie that doesn't deserve to be bashed like it is. It is a very funny..... comedic slasher. The Jimmy Buffet rip offs and cheesy ending is exactly what Broken Lizard was aiming for, and if you look at it like that, many of the "mistakes" become funny as oposed to angering.

The Final Numbers 8 out of 10.

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Fazzmatazzmic, 28 February 2004
Author: (cornsmee@rock.com)

Club dread is a cinematic treat. Fans of super troopers will understand the clever brand of comedy applied in this film. The accents aren't supposed to be realistic, the situations aren't supposed to be suspenseful, and most of all the acting isn't supposed to be oscar worthy. It's a joke people. It's a movie made by a comedy troop co-starring Bill Paxton. They're not exactly shooting for the stars. What they are trying to do is make you laugh. Let down your guard and admit that you like unnecessary nudity, brutal murders, and fake accents. If you didn't like super troopers you probably won't like this movie but on the same token, if you didn't like super troopers you're an uptight loser with no sense of humor. This movie is flat out funny when taken for what it is, so please do so. If you're looking for a life changing dramatic experience go see The Passion of The Christ but if you want to have a good time laughing at stuff you know is funny, even if you won't admit it, see this film. Smoke some, drink some, or go sober, but have a good time. Peace.

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I would like to think myself an educated film watcher..., 18 December 2004

Author: Perfect_Tommy from United States

With that being said, I loved this movie. With such terrible slasher spoofs as Scary Movie (I never bothered seeing the sequels) that was just one giant oral sex joke, this was a great breath of fresh air. The plot was typical (part of the spoof) and the acting at times hokey (yet again, part of the spoof), it's easy to get distracted away from the subtle humor and very entertaining dialogue.

Though the acting isn't classical actor's guild stuff, the characters are great. Especially Pete, Putman and Juan. I guess since I have seen the counter culture that this movie is mocking while spoofing the horror genre, it only makes it that much better.

If you're expecting a ground breaking horror movie, you will be disappointed. If you're expecting Super Troopers, you'll be let down. If you're expecting ground breaking in the spoof department... you might want to look elsewhere. If you just want a funny movie that doesn't try too hard and is entertaining on a subtle level, check this one out.

8/10

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Funny Slash Movie, 28 November 2006

Author: Claudio Carvalho from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In Pleasure Island, Costa Rica, a serial killer slashes the employees of the Coconut Beach Resort, a paradisiacal place for having sex and fun. He advises the staff to continue working, otherwise he would slaughter the guests also. In a environment of suspicious, and with the afraid employees trapped in the island without communication, the number of deaths increases.

"Club Dread" is a funny slash movie. The forgettable story is very attractive, with beautiful naked girls and a nice cast. I liked this hilarious movie, a spoof of "serious" horror slash movies, showing a good combination of gore and comedy. If the viewer sees without great expectation, he or she may have a good surprise. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Pânico na Ilha" ("Panic in the Island")

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21 out of 36 people found the following comment useful :-
The fun is contagious, 27 February 2004

Author: shumphre from Los Angeles, CA

The Broken Lizard guys, Erik, Paul, Jay, Steve, Kevin, once again put their warped minds together and came up with something creative, fresh, funny, and scary. Just like Super Troopers, the first big installment from Broken Lizard, this film WILL satisfy those who seek a good time. It's full of sly jabs and not-so-subtle laughs that are only going to get better with time.

I'll admit, this film is not going to win any awards - not from the critics anyway. But, if you want to take a time-out from deep, thought-provoking, and ultimately way-too-realistic-movies-that-remind-you-of-your-own-sad-life (like Lost in Translation, for example) a trip to an Island paradise filled with lots of tanned, toned skin, a fun sound track, delicious suspence, and the ever funny Broken Lizard guys, is going to be the perfect remedy!

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Pretty freakin' good., 19 February 2004

Author: greg gilbert from new york.

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

Steve, Kevin, and Paul came up to Colgate tonight to screen the movie at their alma mater, so a few of us got together and went down to see the movie. And let me tell you, it was pretty funny.

The first thing is that you cannot go into it expecting Supertroopers again. This movie, although it is a comedy, is also a horror film. A new batch of tourists come to Paradise Island for a week of fun and non-sobriety. However, someone has started killing off the workers at the club, and the other workers have to catch him and stop other people from knowing about it.

Without giving away any spoilers, I can tell you this: it was great. Broken Lizard has somehow made a movie that's insanely funny, and also a bit of a horror flick. The girls across the row from us kept freaking out between laughs, so I guess that was the intended effect. Bill Paxton was great, and was a damn believable island hippie. (Think Sammy Hagar right now, and his fun in Cabo San Lucas.) Steve Lemme seems to have a place in the Broken Lizard movies, and he was awesome this time. Kevin Heffernan is the centerpoint of this film, and he held the role really well. Of course, Paul, Erik and Jay had did a good job, too.

Anyway, it's probably worth your cash. If you're a Broken Lizard fan, go see the movie. If you want to laugh but with a little horror, go see it. And keep an eye on these guys - they're gonna be big.

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Kind of in-between, 16 March 2006

Author: smatysia (feldene@comcast.net) from Houston

Club Dread was one of those in-between films. It wasn't bad, although it had bad parts. But it wasn't really good, although it had good parts. I had never heard of Broken Lizard or Jay Chandrasekhar, nor had I seen Super Troopers. So maybe I just don't get it. There was a lot of opportunity for nudity passed on, and I think that might have been part of the wry, just-under-the-radar humor that this was so full of. It has been called a horror movie spoof, but that's not completely accurate. It is a full-fledged slasher film, but they are obviously having a lot of fun with it. But not all of that fun making and thinking up this film translates into fun watching it. But I will give them credit for putting something out that isn't the same as everything else out there. Kudos for Brittany Daniel who made this easy on the eyes, too. I'd say check it out, but just don't have unrealistic expectations.

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Nothing to Dread, 9 August 2005

Author: loafer2 from United States

At first viewing of this comedy by Jay Chandrasekhar I dismissed it as a completely cheesy and off-the-wall spoof movie we have all seen many times already, and I was right! The biggest difference is that this fun film tries to be something all it's own, while still spoofing all the ridiculous slasher movies from the 80s. Bill Paxton was hilarious in this movie! It makes me completely forgive him for being in Titanic.

I'm not going to go on and on about this film. I'll simply say that if you are looking for another Super Troopers movie, you will not find it here. But Broken Lizard delivers a pretty entertaining movie that will not disappoint those looking for a fun ride.

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Ummm...Terrible, 8 June 2004
Author: Jonas Hart from Vermont

I'm a serious fan of "Super Troopers", and was very excited for this follow-up. In short, absolutely a GIANT disappointment. Awful, awful, awful. Not funny. Not clever. Nuthin. Nada. Burn it. I can't imagine how they finished that and found it anywhere near acceptable, given the brilliance of Super Troopers. I was warned by someone who'd seen it that it wasn't worth watching. You now have two choices: as a fan of Super Troopers, watch this movie and cry. Or, don't and trust me.

Sad, very sad. I can only hope the next attempt gets back to form.

"You want me to puchasize your face, for free?"

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