Miami Connection

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Leith

This one's the real deal. So many so-bad-they're-good films seem to come out now, people trying to cash in on the grind-house resurgence. This, however, is a lost gem, a community made film that is actually from the period and has real authenticity. Self-released to a handful of screens in Florida and then never to see the light of day again, until someone from the Alamo Drafthouse team picked up a print on e-bay and decided to see how a midnight crowd would react to it.

It's a very bad film, but easy to see why a crowd would get so much enjoyment out of it. With a plot beyond ridiculous, hilarious "acting" and some fine examples of poor cinematic grammar there's plenty to keep you amused. But the best thing is that everyone involved seems so sincere and there is a surprising amount of heart that come through all the clunkiness.

And there's some rockin' songs too.

For you lovers of this kind of cinematic punishment, you're in for a real treat with this one. Best watched with rowdy friends for maximum enjoyment.