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How was My Name is Bruce? I can sum it up in three words. Awe. Fucking. Some.
For those who haven’t watched the trailers, My Name is Bruce follows the plight of a small mining town plagued by the Chinese god of war (and bean curd), Guan Di. One of the towns teenage residents kidnaps Bruce Campbell and gets him to help rid the town of Guan Di. The kid kind of thinks Bruce is his Evil Dead series character Ash, and Bruce thinks the whole thing is a stunt. And wackiness ensues.
If you like the Evil Dead series, Bubba Ho-Tep, or any of Campbell’s movies, you will love My Name is Bruce. It perfectly captures Campbell’s over-the-top style, his bravado, and his swagger. It’s full of goofy special effects and superb physical comedy. And it’s got all the one liners and catch phrases you’d expect.
The Godfather it ain’t. But if you can take it at face value and realize that it’s all tongue-in-cheek you’ll realize it’s a masterpiece of the horror-comedy genre.
My Name is Bruce is currently touring the country and out in limited release. If it’s not coming to a theater near you don’t despair. It’s due on DVD February 10th.
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