Not funny, Not gory, oh dear

I must've watched a completely different film then..............

Not that gory??? You're right. You definitely gave up before 40 minutes.

Shaun of the Dead was just ok compared to this amazing and funny film.

I have to agree with gandalf storm on this one as I indeed did give up on the film around the 30 - 40 minute mark. It wasn't like I was expecting a masterpiece or anything as the film's title derives from a baaaaad pun, but sweet baby jebus, this was baaaaad (the synopsis on the back of the DVD case used the 'baaaaad' pun several times. Eck). Not since Chief Brody's phobia of water in 'Jaws' have I seen such a ridiculous phobia (I love 'Jaws' by the way; top five blockbuster film). I mean, the lead character is spooked by sheep because his jerk older brother pulled a sheep-scare prank on him, dressing up in sheep's clothes. If you can suspend your disbelief past this, and most of us can in this horror-comedy genre, then you should be able to move on past the first five minutes. But no, the whole freaking movie centers on the lead character's constant growing phobia that sheep are evil as sheep do indeed become evil, mutated evil, thanks to the jerk older brother's experimenting labs and services.

So if you read thus far, you are probably thinking this film doesn't sound too baaaaaad, but let me assure you that the acting, script, and 2-D characters are horrible. I feel like the screenwriter was more concerned with special effects and baaaaad puns than with true character development driving a potentially solid story. Instead we are left with something that tries to be as funny and horrific as Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead' series, but never gets close.

I really wanted to like this film as I do enjoy the horror/comedy genre. I loved 'Shaun of the Dead' because even though it didn't take a rocket scientist to notice that the film was highly inspired by George Romero's work, often using specific moments in his work, the film worked because the characters rang true, and we cared for them. 'Shaun of the Dead' could've been highly cliche given it's inspiration, but it thrusted refreshing angles to the zombie film. I'm sorry, but you can't just replace sheep with zombies and think you are adding something new, especially if we don't care about the characters.

In regards to another comedy/horry film, I didn't really care for the characters in Peter Jackson's 'Bad Taste' too much, but I didn't hate them. There was something genuine about them and the way the story progressed, and I watched the whole film, enjoying it throughout. In fact, Jackson at least added some very cool camera work and absurd story beats, even with a low-budget. Perhaps, the budget is yet another reason why I couldn't give 'Black Sheep' any slack; they had help from Jackon's high profile special effects company whereas Jackson's earlier work was made through much determination, putting in countless hours with blood and sweat. I don't see any of this sparkle or motivation in 'Black Sheep'. I just see a script that was funded for a potentially funny concept.

Given that, I do love film, and I do love New Zealand. But I do not love this piece of cheap sheep crap. Maybe when the bad taste has left my mouth will I give it a second chance, but this sheep tastes bland.

No Gore?
Are you sure you watched the this movie? Last time I checked people getting their intestines pulled out & eaten while they are alive was kinda gory.


Under the burning sun
I take a look around
Imagine if this all came down

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a complete crap movie, bad acting, bad dialogue, not scary, not funny. Just nothing. I give it 1 out of 10 (for the scenery...)