Starring: Matthew Modine, & Callum Blue
Directed By Gregory Dark
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1053880/
First off you the viewer must be warned: If you happen to see this film listed on Netflix or Red Box, be cautious.... Zach Galifianakis has only a very minor role in this film, but judging from the cover, you would swear that the movie revolves around him. Not so. This was another case of the higher ups changing the name of the original movie title ( Little Fish, Strange Pond ) with a dumber, yet catchy name, and Putting Galifianakis's face on it to attract The Hangover crowd. Only one problem.
The intended crowd wouldn't have the attention span to give this movie a chance.
Well enough chit chat already, here's the story in a nutshell. Mr. Jack and Sweet Stephen cruise aimlessly through the streets of LA speculating about life, death, divine will and the force of power that predetermines their existence. Mr. Jack attempts to illustrate to his sidekick the delicate and natural forces of the universe. Sweet Stephen's superficial charm and bloodsucking lifestyle sends him and Mr. Jack on a voyage that is relentless, engaging, (sometimes) and darkly hilarious.
Frenemy is a very slow starting, and very confusing film. Once you figure out that Z.G. has nothing to do with the story but just a bit part, you kinda feel cheated and want to turn it off. I watched The Mrs. drift off into sleep, and a fellow Cinephile begin messing around with Magic cards rather than attempt to give this movie a chance. They missed out on some really funny moments, and some violent parts, but all the while they were more engaged in what they were doing. I will be honest, there were moments where i was bored and wanted to change the disc.
If you're in the mood for something different go for this then.
-Mr. What?- ( * * )
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