the movie disney wants you to forget| mark & russell's wild ride

Summary

In this humorous and critical review, the creator dives into the 2015 Disney movie 'Mark and Russell's Wild Ride,' pointing out its numerous flaws despite its $18 million budget. The review highlights poor audio, bad dialogue, awkward editing, and questionable character development. The reviewer also discusses how the film's relationships, particularly between the main characters, are poorly handled and rife with strange, queer-coded moments. Ultimately, the video emphasizes the wasted potential of the movie, urging viewers to strive for better in their creative pursuits.

Takeaways

• 📺 The script is a review of the Disney movie 'Mark and Russell's Wild Ride' released in 2015.
• 🗓️ The movie was released during the 'dump months' from November through January, which is often a sign of a film's poor quality due to marketing strategies.
• 🎬 The reviewer criticizes the movie's production quality, citing audio issues, editing errors, and poor dialogue within the first 20 minutes.
• 💰 Despite having an $18 million budget, the movie suffers from technical flaws and is considered a waste of resources.
• 👥 The characters are poorly developed, with the main character Mark being relatable but shallow, and his best friend Russell being a stereotypical nerdy sidekick.
• 🚗 The plot revolves around Mark's attempts to get his driver's license and take his crush, Ashley, to a pool party.
• 🔍 The reviewer points out several instances of 'queer coding' in the movie, suggesting subtextual representation of LGBTQ+ themes.
• 🎨 The film's color scheme and lighting are criticized for being inconsistent and sometimes inappropriate for the scenes.
• 👩‍💼 The reviewer expresses frustration with the lack of depth in the female characters and the awkward handling of romantic relationships.
• 🤔 The movie's message seems to be about the importance of friendship over romantic relationships, but it is not strongly conveyed.
• 📝 The script is filled with awkward and unnatural dialogue, which detracts from the overall quality of the film.

Q & A

What is the title of the movie being reviewed in the script?

The movie being reviewed is titled 'Mark and Russell's Wild Ride'.

When was 'Mark and Russell's Wild Ride' released?

It was released on November 23rd, 2015.

Why does the reviewer associate the release timing of the movie with its quality?

The reviewer associates the release timing with its quality because releasing movies from November through January is often a sign of poor quality due to marketing budget and consumer times, known as 'dump months'.

What is the main character Mark's age in the movie?

Mark, the main character, is 16 years old.

Why does Mark need to get his driver's license in the movie?

Mark needs to get his driver's license because his crush, Ashley, asks him to take her to Del Monaco's pool party.

What is the reviewer's opinion on the audio quality of the movie?

The reviewer criticizes the audio quality, noting issues with balance and the presence of soft buzz, indicating a lack of proper audio equipment use despite the movie's budget.

What are some of the editing issues the reviewer points out in the movie?

The reviewer points out issues such as incorrect lighting, random zoom-ins, and scenes with no lighting, deviating from the typical Dr. Seuss-like color scheme.

What is the reviewer's stance on the acting in the movie?

The reviewer does not criticize the acting, stating that the actors did the best with what they had, but were let down by a rushed script and poor direction.

What does the reviewer think about the character development and relationships in the movie?

The reviewer finds the character development and relationships lacking, with characters being stereotypical and relationships poorly handled, particularly the romantic subplot.

What is the reviewer's view on the movie's handling of the theme of romance?

The reviewer finds the movie's handling of romance to be awkward and not endearing, with characters lacking depth and their interactions feeling forced.

What message does the reviewer believe the movie conveys about romantic relationships?

The reviewer interprets the movie's message as suggesting that one does not need a romantic relationship to be happy, although they wish the movie had emphasized this more strongly.

How does the reviewer feel about the potential impact of the movie on young filmmakers?

The reviewer is concerned that the movie, despite its shortcomings, might discourage young filmmakers by suggesting that success can come without effort or quality.

What is the reviewer's final advice to the audience?

The reviewer advises the audience to keep striving for better, regardless of the existence of poorly made movies with high budgets and decent casts.