Get ready to skip the leftovers because this Thanksgiving, we've got a cinematic feast that'll leave you craving seconds! Ever wondered when was the last time a Thanksgiving-themed movie hit the screens? Me neither, until "Thanksgiving" graced us with its presence.
The opening scene deserves a standing ovation-or maybe just a comfortable chair since it's the longest 10 minutes in cinematic history. Amidst characters hinting at a horror flick, the anticipation builds, and before you know it, you're knee-deep in satirical comedy centered around the madness of Black Friday. It is outrageously hilarious, even when people start losing skin or playing a dangerous game of glass piercings or human stampede-talk about retail therapy gone wrong.
Now, onto the main course-there's a killer on the loose, and they're on a rampage of vengeance. No spoilers, but let's just say the killings are gruesomely creative, and the survival skills of the characters are as questionable as their decision-making. It's a comedic slaughter-fest that'll have you questioning your laughter ethics.
The film doesn't shy away from over-the-top gore, but if you approach it with an open mind, forgetting any notions of supernatural powers, you'll find it surprisingly enjoyable. In a year starving for decent horror flicks, "Thanksgiving" serves up a dish that's both easy to follow and oddly satisfying. I'm carving out a solid 3.5 stars out of five, landing a respectable seven out of 10 and a grade of C+. So, if you're hungry for laughs and gore this holiday season, "Thanksgiving" is the movie to sink your teeth into.
The opening scene deserves a standing ovation-or maybe just a comfortable chair since it's the longest 10 minutes in cinematic history. Amidst characters hinting at a horror flick, the anticipation builds, and before you know it, you're knee-deep in satirical comedy centered around the madness of Black Friday. It is outrageously hilarious, even when people start losing skin or playing a dangerous game of glass piercings or human stampede-talk about retail therapy gone wrong.
Now, onto the main course-there's a killer on the loose, and they're on a rampage of vengeance. No spoilers, but let's just say the killings are gruesomely creative, and the survival skills of the characters are as questionable as their decision-making. It's a comedic slaughter-fest that'll have you questioning your laughter ethics.
The film doesn't shy away from over-the-top gore, but if you approach it with an open mind, forgetting any notions of supernatural powers, you'll find it surprisingly enjoyable. In a year starving for decent horror flicks, "Thanksgiving" serves up a dish that's both easy to follow and oddly satisfying. I'm carving out a solid 3.5 stars out of five, landing a respectable seven out of 10 and a grade of C+. So, if you're hungry for laughs and gore this holiday season, "Thanksgiving" is the movie to sink your teeth into.