Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie Reviews

This movie has some decent moments of a good message and entertainment value, but that is about it. I believe the vital problem with the AVGN movie is its complete focus on content that seems completely inspired by the most unintelligent fans of the show itself. See, that is part of the problem. James Rolfe should have focused more on his artistic integrity and creative process. I believe any one of his best episodes are better than this movie by itself. It was trying way too hard to be funny. The script isn't as great as the creator hyped it up to be. This movie is way too overhyped and over appreciated by the most ignorant of fans. I only gave it an "okay" rating (6/10) due to displaying some useful content that provides a decent message as well as potential evidence that this film is actually mocking the ignorant fans of the show.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

This happens to be my 100th review on this site, and what an appropriate choice for such a milestone! :D

I've been a huge AVGN fan since 2007, and James Rolfe himself, through his other videos, has become one of my biggest filmmaking idols. I've been following this movie's progress since day one, trying not to let myself get too hyped. But anyway, it's finally out, and I'm proud to say, it's worth the wait. :)
Man, this movie has a tonne going on! There's a car chase, a horrific dream sequence, zombies, robots, a giant monster movie homage, and much, much more! But it actually all flows together very well indeed; just about every step of the story feels natural. I love just how outrageous the situation keeps becoming as it progresses, like the Nerd is indeed in way over his head.
Needless to say, for an independent film, this is about as ambitious as it gets. I'd be lying if I said some of the obvious low-budget effects weren't distracting, but some of them just add to the humour in a big way. For example, seeing some of the actors turned into part of the miniature models is frigging hilarious! :D Besides, some other effects are legitimately slick – but unfortunately, those specific examples are in the climax, so I can't spoil too much.
And, speaking of which, the climax itself is definitely the highlight of the movie. There are too many laugh-out-loud funny moments to count, and even the payoff from a dramatic standpoint is priceless.
So yeah, colour me satisfied! :)

My rating: 85%

Too be honest I find it kind of funny to review a movie about someone who reviews stuff. Anyways I have waited a few years for this to come out and now I get to see if it was worth the wait. Haha James' facial reactions are so over the top it makes you giggle. The premise of the movie is pretty goofy as well as the writing. I like that they got a hold of cheesy movie actors to cameo in this. It is definitely something that is right up his alley. It kind of reminds me of the other Youtube series that got made into movies such as Fred. It also reminds of the crappy looked Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie except without any big celebrities. It tries really hard to be funny, but for me it came up short on the laughs. I mean a few things about this sort of pull your giggle strings, but most of it is just lame and tired. I mean it is watchable for what it is. There are even several scenes I did like probably due to having a little bit of guilty pleasure for certain kinds of cheesiness. Near the end it kind of felt like an episode of Power Rangers. It stays true to the attitude of the Youtube series at least. This may get a cult following and satisfy fans of the series, but for me I just didn't feel that close to it. Make sure you stay after the credits mostly if you are a series fan. There is a little something for you fans out there.