12 months ago
REVIEW: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)
I don’t want to sound like a queer or
nothing, but director Eli Craig’s
hilariously gory tale of mistaken identity
is easily one of the most heartwarming
buddy flicks in ages. Watching two
life-long redneck chums stumble from
one inspired set piece to another never
grows tiresome, due in part to a pair of
genuine performances from Alan Tudyk
and Tyler Labine. Their relationship is the
foundation for the entire movie; had it
not seemed like the real thing, nothing
would have worked. This is a fine
example of just how effective horror-
tinged comedies can be when someone
takes the time to craft sympathetic
characters. However, fear not, you blood-
thirsty bastards — there’s plenty of
jaw-dropping violence to go around.
Directed by Eli Craig. Written by Morgan Jurgenson and Eli Craig. Starring Tyler Labine, Tyler Labine, and Katrina Bowden. 89 minutes.
Overall Score: An effortless 10 out of a possible 10.
