Movies-they are almost universally loved around the world. Movies have the power to influence our emotions, make us laugh and cry, and even have the power to change the way we see the real world around us. Since the early 1900s, countless movies have become critically acclaimed box office successes, grossing millions of dollars in profits, winning Academy awards, even retaining popularity through history to become the “cult classics” we all know and love. However, occasionally, there are movies that are released that become described by public opinion as “so bad, they are good.”
“Birdemic: Shock and Terror,” is one of the previously described films. It is an American made, independently produced romantic horror film written, directed, and produced by James Nguyen. The movie surfaced to the general public late 2008 and was produced on a 10,000 dollar budget. Even watching the movie for the first time, it is clear the production team was not allotted a large amount of money. It has often been described as one of the worst films ever made, and I would like to explain why. Many of the unpleasant qualities of the movie lie in the technical details of …show more content…
Many of the actors were either previously unheard of or were placed in the first roles of their career. Much of the acting is generic and non-emotional. Even during the attack of the birds, they remain almost entirely expressionless and deadpan. Alan Bagh, who plays the main character, can be seen on several occasions reading his lines directly from his palm and has mastered the art of the aloof, dead eye stare. Whitney Moore, who plays Bagh’s love interest, has slightly more emotional acting and handles her material better than the other main
“Birdemic: Shock and Terror,” is one of the previously described films. It is an American made, independently produced romantic horror film written, directed, and produced by James Nguyen. The movie surfaced to the general public late 2008 and was produced on a 10,000 dollar budget. Even watching the movie for the first time, it is clear the production team was not allotted a large amount of money. It has often been described as one of the worst films ever made, and I would like to explain why. Many of the unpleasant qualities of the movie lie in the technical details of …show more content…
Many of the actors were either previously unheard of or were placed in the first roles of their career. Much of the acting is generic and non-emotional. Even during the attack of the birds, they remain almost entirely expressionless and deadpan. Alan Bagh, who plays the main character, can be seen on several occasions reading his lines directly from his palm and has mastered the art of the aloof, dead eye stare. Whitney Moore, who plays Bagh’s love interest, has slightly more emotional acting and handles her material better than the other main