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Idle Hands (1999) 6.2
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Metascore: 31/100
Reviews: 196 user | 57 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com Lazy Anton's right hand becomes possessed with murderous intent. Director:Rodman Flender |
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Seventeen year old slacker Anton Tobias wakes up one Halloween morning to discover that both of his parents have been turned into two headless Halloween decorations. After speaking to his equally irresponsible friends, Mick and Pnub, he discovers that his right hand has a blood-thirsty mind of its own and is hell-bent on wreaking havoc whether he likes it or not. Written by Anonymous
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Rated R for horror violence and gore, pervasive teen drug use, language and sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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30 April 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El diablo metió la mano See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$1,807,181 (USA) (30 April 1999)Gross:
$4,002,955 (USA) (11 June 1999)Company Credits
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Mick: I thought you didn't like Curtis.
Pnub: I'm talkin' about that ass!
Mick: Well, at least he died happy.
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When Anton and his dog, Duke, are under the sheets, their heads are at about the same spot. But when it cuts just before Anton goes to get the phone, his dog's head is not under the covers. See more »Quotes
Pnub: [after finding Curtis and his date dead in his car] What a waste.Mick: I thought you didn't like Curtis.
Pnub: I'm talkin' about that ass!
Mick: Well, at least he died happy.
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Watching "Idle Hands" is like watching an R-rated rendition of "Beetlejuice." It has the same tone as the Tim Burton classic. Though it is basically a dark comedy--emphasize the word "dark" as much as you can--there are some moments of graphic violence that the casual moviegoer might not expect out of a comedy. But not all comedies are meant to be like Mel Brooks movies. Peter Berg explained it perfectly on the David Letterman show when he was talking about "Very Bad Things," which he wrote and directed. He said, "Just like how some people, like me, like our food spicy--some people also want their comedy spicy." Just like "Very Bad Things," "Idle Hands" is a grotesque, slightly off-putting comedy that won't be taken easily, but that's part of its appeal. It gives you that "dark comic rush." And there are moments where you can't help but laugh hysterically.
Seth Green and the other boy--I don't know his name--have some extremely funny moments. Most of the jokes have to do with scatological and drug-related elements, but they work perfectly. This is not for the prudish, not tailor-made for the sick and twisted (though they would probably take delight), but makes intelligent use of gruesome and coarse gags. I know that doesn't sound appealing on paper, but you'll see what I mean. See for yourself.
"Idle Hands" is not for all tastes, it's not sophisticated and I would call it a popcorn movie...but you'd probably throw up your popcorn if you were to watch this flick. As for eye candy (for the guys) we have the stunningly beautiful Jessica Alba, who never gets naked (Dammit!) but struts around in a revealing blue nightie with her beautiful cleavage on display. She's just one of those extremely cute babes that you just want to cuddle like a teddy bear.
Idle Hands may do the Devil's work, but it makes heavenly entertainment!
My score: 7 (out of 10)