Review of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

What a riot! This movie has a premise that would make Richard Roeper giddy: two hillbillies named Tucker and Dale (Tudyk and Labine) set out on a fishing vacation in their wilderness cabin only to be mistaken as bloodthirsty killers by college kids, who take matters into their own hands when their friend is “kidnapped” by the pair. It’s one unfortunate misunderstanding after the next, with each hilarious mishap building on the next. Watching the dim-witted duo try to piece together their mystery is a gas, and I was roaring at how the college kids misinterpreted every innocent action by Tucker and Dale. While it sagged at times in the middle and the main “villain” is apt to overact, I found the chemistry of the three leads endearing and the dialogue surprisingly clever. This under appreciated gem will definitely have a cult following, and it deserves it!