YOGA HOSERS (2016)

YOGA HOSERS (2016)

Tagline: Do Your Wurst...

(Action, Comedy, Glamthrax) [PG-13]

I was actually looking to watch ATTACK THE BLOCK on a non-specific streaming service when I stumbled across this Kevin Smith film. For me, Kevin Smith’s movies are very very hit-and-miss. In this one, two Canadian girls (aptly played by Lily Rose Depp (yes Johnny Depp’s daughter) and Harley Quinn Smith (yep Kevin Smith's daughter) who are both named Colleen, are rocking out in their band Glamthrax. They are sophomores in High School working at a convenience store and get asked out by 2 Seniors. The Seniors are not good news, but that isn’t the girl's only problem. Manitoba is also being brutalized by mini-bratwurst and sauerkraut-filled-nazi (played by Kevin Smith which is really freaking tacky) who kill people by crawling up their butts. If you pay attention to my reviews…this isn’t even remotely the craziest plot in movies I’ve watched.

This one has an overall SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD feel to it complete with the video game-ish introductions of each character. I found myself busting out laughing at most of this movie because of my love for movies with quirky slang and Canadian culture and hockey references. This is one of the few movies out there that has a scene with the song “Good Old Hockey Game” in it. Outside of the few over-the-top scenes, and the composition of the main boss, in the boss battle at the end of the movie, I pretty much loved this thing. I definitely want to get it on DVD now.

My issues with the film involve Austin Butler who I really like, playing a total clown in this one. Honestly, I think that particular role is beneath him. Again, the ending was a bit much, and felt slightly ripped from JOHN DIES AT THE END.

Outside of that, this over-the-top romp in the Great White North is about as fun as what I’d expect in a SCOTT PILGRIM sequel. If you are into Yoga and are sensitive about it or don’t understand Canadian humor this one probably isn’t for you. Also, you clearly DON’T need to see TUSK to enjoy this movie and you shouldn't. I wouldn’t see TUSK ever again unless it was in a hostage situation and I very much enjoyed this movie.

I have to give this one a solid 5 out of 7. I could even see this climbing to a 6 out of 7 overtime. By the way, Johnny Depp is in this movie just as a heads up…he does so well in his role I had a hard time spotting him at first.

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