Fans of Igor Goes South have been eagerly anticipating the release of the latest installment from production house Not Terribly Good Films since last summer, and the wait has been well rewarded. The newest addition to the family of creations from those masters of filmmaking, Tom Charman, Andrew Cocker and Jackson Kearney is teeming with wit, charm and characteristic inconsistencies that will keep audiences guessing! Holes in plot are cleverly disguised by entertaining chase-sequences and rambunctious fight scenes, complete with acrobatics that would marvel even David Boreanaz’s stunt double.

The premise is there for a good story — our good guy gone astray turns to evil deeds due to a lifelessness from his console-obsessed mates, with arson his attention-seeking tool. The battle over the matchbox (which we discover to be key to actually lighting a match, and thereby burning the house down) moves however, to the back burner of storyline somewhat in order to indulge in lengthy fight scenes. Of course, as discerning theatre goers (or grapefruit-goers more accurately, as this film was simply too marvelous for film nor television release) we know that all this mucking about in the backyard is justified by that matchbox lying in the background. It is the miraculous appearance of Spiderman that is the true riddle for audiences. Keep your eyes on his haircut, and adjustable-length pants.

In spite of these minor nitpicks, the overall production standard is remarkable, taking into consideration factors such as budget and maturity. Ahem. The effects of the studio have greatly improved since previous productions, with no expense being spared on sepia sequencing or slow motion replays. All in all these ingredients add up to a highly entertaining 4 minutes 40 seconds of frivolity and nonsense that any bored young person is sure to get a kick out of.

Note: An extra level of comprehension can be attained by a little background viewing. A sound understanding of the following will enhance your Not Terribly Good Film experience: The Matrix, Spiderman, Angel, Lord of the Rings (the literary text), and wherever the hell that whole ‘flaming sword’ thing finds its roots [Voltron — Ed].

Ah oh, what’s with the milo??

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