I have no idea what to say about this crazy film. Kevin Smith has left me with no words. Seriously, what hell have I watched? That being said, it was kind of awesome!
This is the story of two pod casters played by Justin Long (Wallace) and Haley Joel Osment (Teddy), one of whom, Wallace decides to venture to Canada to conduct an interview with Howard Howe. Howe (Michael Parks), is a very strange short who, shortly after meeting Wallace, drugs him to the point of unconsciousness.
Once Wallace awakens, he is terrified to learn that Howe plans to transform Wallace into a living Walrus! Yes, you read that right, a walrus! This whole story turns sideways at this point and goes in a direction you definitely would not expect. The majority of the film is the dialog between Wallace and Howe. And the funny thing is, in the end, I don't feel sorry for Wallace. He is kind of a dick.
Anyway, after some time has past and Teddy hasn't heard from Wallace, he and girlfriend Ally contact detective Guy LaPointe, played by an unrecognizable Johnny Depp. This bumbling idiot savant helps track down Wallace to Howes home. Unfortunately, once they reach Wallace, it's too late. Howe has managed to completely metamophosize Wallace into a living Walrus!
This film is insane and also keeps you glued to your seat out of sheer curiosity. This is definitely out of Kevin Smith's wheel house, but as usual, he delivers. The cinematography is superb. The direction and acting are so spot on. Sometimes I wonder how many takes they have to do before all of the actors can get a scene without laughing their asses off! Not exactly sure how I should recommend this. I guess it's ok for anyone over 15? It's just that level of divine insanity. Loved It!
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