Rubber

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Jordan, Amberly

I've been waiting for ages to see this one. Just ordered the Bluray from the U.K. because I couldn't wait for the Australian release.

It's a film about a psycho-kinetic killer rubber tire. He comes to life in the desert and discovers he has scanner-like powers to blow up peoples heads. Pretty neat huh? Also, his name is Robert.

So if you can't already tell it's completely absurdist and ridiculous. Add to that another 4th wall breaking element of actually having an audience of spectators in the desert, commenting on the film as it transpires. And some characters in the film realising they are actually in a film. And that the film is completely ridiculous. And they want to get out.

This is filled with some highly amusing moments. It's a most enjoyable watch. What lets it down is some very slow paced bits and not such a strong finish.

But it's great the way you read emotion and throughs into everything the tire does and then the film tells you you are silly for doing so because it's all fake.

A bizarre little film, it's a lot of fun, extremely silly and although not entirely successful still has enough going on to make it worth while.