REVIEW OF: Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil

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The PLOT: Two hillbillies find themselves amidst a group of stereotypical college kids seeking fun in the woods, when a hilarious series of misunderstandings causes the perception of murderous inbred psychopaths and suicidal death cults. 

 The CAST: Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine

 The GOOD: Mostly? Alan Tudyk... but I'm biased (Firefly rules). The comedy in this film played out in a style I haven't seen since a Mel Brooks film.  The humor is dark, but it's hard not to laugh when everything happens in these wonderfully written sequences.  I went into TnDvE thinking that it would be both predictable and juvenile, but I was pleasantly surprised by the slapstick comedy that was presented in a "non-Jim Carey" fashion.  

 The BAD: The primary antagonist should've been played by Chris Hemsworth. Small gripe, but there you have it.  The guy they got ruined that role and really took the fear out of the film.  Bigger guys are scarier than scrappy doo. 

 The UNFORTUNATE: It's unfortunate that this film doesn't seem to have gotten the marketing that it should have.  I've only just recently heard of it and it's been out for some time.  Usually, gems like these don't stay off my radar. I guess I just need to start digging deeper. 

 The GRADE: B+

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