A few friends get together and decide to make a movie...

I don't think the folks who made this film had any real desire to make a film in a traditional sense. It looks much more like some friends getting together and making a short film they could all laugh at and enjoy. The home movie look makes it rough, but it's mild and a pleasant diversion.

The plot involves these guys making some parodies of various TV shows. There are many fake ads for a law firm spread throughout the film (this went on too long). The first show parodied is a talk show about the weather that is broadly acted (particularly by the Brit). The second is a funny takeoff of the film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre". Third, there's a news show that falls a bit flat (and could have used a retake on a couple lines). Fourth, a public service announcement about feeding your boyfriend (not a bad idea, but the music and style could have used work). Fifth, a how to drive segment (I just didn't get this). Sixth, some guy brushing his teeth--which, has nothing to do with TV.

I checked and the guys that made this film have no other production credits to their names. As such, I really think they should be cut a lot of slack--it wasn't like they were trying to make the next "Citizen Kane"! It gets a very generous 3, as with lots more work and experience, the guys could move on to better projects--especially since a couple of the skits could be polished and have potential. Hopefully, they can try some community theater or make a few more shorts and improve their craft.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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A clean comedy film parodying film and television. Take five talented and funny individuals, put them in a room, take away their food, take away their PlayStation 2 and what do you have? '' Mongo Like Candy''. Originally produced a sketch comedy show for Pinellas County Public Access in Clearwater, FL, ''Mongo'' has since gone on to win international acclaim at the Hometown Video Festival held in Monterrey, CA winning the Entertainment/Variety award. ''Mongo'' takes its shots at talk shows, public service announcements, horror movies and TV commercials.

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