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Released in April, 2011, "Roadkill" is yet another creature-on-the-loose flick from Syfy. This time it's a giant bird-of-prey, the mythical Roc, preying upon a bunch of youths touring rural Ireland in an RV, picking 'em off one by one.
"Roadkill" combines elements of several films: "Jeepers Creepers 2" (flying creature attacking a bus full of youths) and countless other flying creature flicks like "Carny" and "Wyvern," as well as films like "Wrong Turn" and "Dying Breed" (malevolent hicks in remote areas). It also has a subplot about an old gypsy curse, which is reminiscent of "Drag Me to Hell." If you like these types of films "Roadkill" is as good or better.
What makes it "as good or better"? For one, it's filmed on location in mysterious rural areas of Ireland, which sets it apart from most Syfy flicks which are filmed in British Columbia, Romania or Bulgaria. Secondly, it has a likable cast with a good assortment of gorgeous women. Thirdly, the CGI creature is well done, unlike say the cartooney cat in "Saber Tooth." Fourthly, the material is taken seriously and never devolves into camp or goofiness. Fifthly, this is just a solidly made Grade-B creature feature. The filmmakers obviously took the time to make a quality product and this is seen in numerous scenes. For instance, the sparrow scene (you'll know what I mean when you see it), as well as the touching reflective sequences in-between bird attacks and the many atmospheric forest/moors images. I also like how the film touches on the human breaking point and insanity, which would certainly be a possibility (or probability) if this occurred in real life.
The main reason I'm writing this review is to offset the only other review posted as of this date; this "reviewer" gives the film the absolute lowest rating possible, not to mention inexplicably gives away the ending (?!). What a moron.
This reviewer refers to the youths as "stereotypical beautiful college kids" but, as far as the dudes go, I don't see any Brad Pitts, and as far as the ladies go, they're pretty hot, as noted above, but not unbelievably so. Also, aside from the token minority they seem like a realistic circle of friends.
This reviewer also rags on the film for the huge RV, but this is a pretty big group of youths so the RV HAS to be big enough to accommodate them. Besides, we see huge RVs all over rural areas of North America, why would it be any different in Ireland? It goes without saying, pay this review no mind. "Roadkill" is a solid low-budget flying creature flick well worthy of your time if you're into these types of films. It's at least as good as "Wyvern" and I like it better than "Jeepers Creepers 2."
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Added: 02/08/2011 11:08:32
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Horror
Actors: Kacey Barnfield , Stephen Rea , Eliza Bennett , Ned Dennehy , Kobna Holdbrook-Smith , Colin Maher , Diarmuid Noyes , Eve Macklin
Director: Johannes Roberts
Plot: A group of friends is on a scenic RV road trip through Ireland| but their cross-country adventure takes an unexpected turn when they accidentally run down an old gypsy woman. Before she dies| the woman curses them| summoning a giant bird of prey called a Simuroc to exterminate the young people| one by one. |
