Piranha 3D

[Astrozombie]

I went into this with the lowest of expectation and loved it. Of course I didn't have to pay (praise him!), which might make me biased. But still the kills in this movie were freaking awesome. Especially since 3D horror films are just terrible (Final Destination 4 anyone?). I really should bring my expectations down to this level for Resident Evil 4, so then I could enjoy it just as much.

Was sad that the asshole boyfriend died though, he was cute. Same goes for Kelly Brooks, I was rooting for her, even though I saw her impending doom. Shame the little brother didn't die though.

[Burke]

Is the 3D element in this as awesome as it could and should be?

I feel like this is a movie I should see in the theatre but I don't know if I can wait til next weekend, so if the 3D isn't essential, I might try and see it earlier, through other, nefarious means.

[Brandon]

This was my first 3D movie, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I definitely think you would enjoy some of the scenes in 3D, such as the skinny dipping one.

[Burke]

Hmm, good point. I guess I'll wait it out until Saturday night then.

[Burke]

www.mtv.com/news/articles/1646336/20100823/story.jhtml

'Piranha 3D' Sequel Already Planned
Film made $10 million in its opening weekend.

Hot off the $10 million opening weekend for "Piranha 3D," Dimension Films announced Monday (August 23) that a sequel is already in the works.

"We are thrilled that audiences are not just loving 'Piranha 3D,' but cheering for it," producer Mark Canton said in a statement. "And it's fantastic that so many critics are really getting the movie and recommending it. We can't wait to get to work on the sequel."


We've been following the blood- and breast-filled production since its humble beginnings, back when we visited the Lake Havasu, Arizona, set where co-star Paul Scheer bragged to us that the film's blood content would likely break records.

"Over 600 gallons of blood were used in this movie so far, and we're not even done," Scheer told us. "This is gonna be the most boobs and blood in any motion picture of all time."

Despite the film's seemingly campy nature — complete with the cast's cheeky Funny or Die video, in which they ask the Academy to consider "Piranha 3D" for a Best Picture Oscar nomination — the 1978 original film and its 1981 sequel "Piranha II: The Spawning" launched the careers of respected filmmakers Joe Dante, John Sayles and James Cameron.

And if those established pedigrees aren't enough, director Alexandre Aja knows what it takes to get moviegoers into theaters. "There's going to be 3-D double-D boobs!" he laughed when we talked to him earlier this summer. "I want to know exactly how many different girls' boobs are in the movie. I think it's a lot. I think blood-wise, I have to get the final number, but we are beyond anything you can even imagine."

With a current rating of 81 percent Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has struck a chord with critics as well. MTV's own Kurt Loder called the film's effects "top notch," "fluid" and just plain fun. "The thrills here may be traditional, but they're still actually thrilling," he wrote.

The Associated Press' Christy Lemire gushed about the film: "Run, don't walk: 'Piranha 3-D' is hilariously, cleverly gory. Mere words cannot describe how awesomely gnarly 'Piranha 3D' is, how hugely entertaining, and how urgently you must get yourself to the theatre to see it. Like, now."

[Brandon]

This is fantastic news. Though, this sequel already looks to follow in the tradition of not living up to its predecessor. No Kelly Brook.

[Burke]

Aug 23, 2010 23:57:53 GMT -5 Brandon said:

Though, this sequel already looks to follow in the tradition of not living up to its predecessor. No Kelly Brook.

This saddens me. I hadn't even thought to consider that.

[Burke]

Finally saw it tonight. Fucking awesome!

Kelly Brook aside, I naturally wanted every character to be eaten alive and not only did I get my wish (well, mostly), but the kills in this movie were amazing! Seriously, it puts Jaws to shame in that regard. The ending was brilliant, the theatre went nuts for that very last scene. Oh, and I had no idea Doc Brown was going to be in it, lol.

I’m not sure I want a sequel now though. I just know this can’t be topped. I’ll be happy enough just re-watching this when it comes out on Blu-Ray.

[Brandon]

Yay! I'm glad you finally got to experience the awesomeness of Piranha for yourself. Now aren't you glad you waited to see Ms. Brook's in 3D?

[Burke]

Well I'm def glad I waited to see it in the theatre no doubt, these kind of movies definitely bring the best atmosphere in that regard...but honestly, I still don't get the hype for 3D. I would have enjoyed this just as much without it. She did look marvellous though. ;D

[Burke]

Want To See a Celebrity Die in the Next Piranha 3-D?

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that fans may get the ability to choose who dies in the sequel to Piranha 3-D. According to the site, the Weinsteins are "planning an online contest to let fans vote on which celebrity they would most like to see be chomped, sliced, impaled, crushed, and/or skeletonized in the new movie." The site says plans are still in the works, but that an official announcement is forthcoming.

Piranha 3-D has made $20 million in two weeks, almost scoring back its $24 million budget before foreign or DVD receipts have even begin.

I would have a few choices for this role.

[jayzero42690]

I'm 3 minutes in (late train, I know), if Kelly Brooke is the British chick talking to the little sister about her nice boobs then she just gained one more fan. Dayum.

[Astrozombie]

My favorite movie of the year.

[Burke]

I bought the Blu-Ray today. Looking forward to watching this again. Probably the most entertaining movie I saw last year.

[Brandon]

I did the same thing and re-watched it last night. It was still good, but then again, I could watch this movie on mute for Kelly Brook and be entertained.