Iffy for 14+
Crude, dumb spoof isn't worth your time or money.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this crude parody is from the same directing team responsible for Date Movie, Epic Movie, and Meet the Spartans. Like all of those movies, this one features a seemingly endless list of celebrity impersonations and reenactments of scenes from other popular films. Expect strong language ("s--t," "a--hole," etc.) and comedic violence. There are a couple of scenes of women in bikinis or lingerie, a shot of Beowulf's naked behind, and tons of sex-based jokes and references. As for commercialism, the entire film could be regarded as an ad for all of the movies and celebrities it references.
- Families can talk about whether this film is really a parody of disaster movies. What characteristics of that genre is it making fun of? What other things does the movie mock? Why do you think the filmmakers included so many pop-culture references? Are the celebrity impersonators and sight-gags from other movies funny? Do you think anyone will find any of it funny decades from now, when half of the references will have been forgotten? Does any of it go too far? Are there better examples of spoofs?
What to watch for
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Violence: Gun play and comedic violence (like fake-looking body parts landing everywhere), Dr. Phil and others being shot, a delusional woman eating glass, a woman being crushed to death, and other disaster-movie stereotypes.
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Sex: Many references to heterosexual and homosexual acts; a couple of female characters are shown wearing lingerie; Beowulf's naked rear is visible; Flavor Flav and a little person are in bed with a woman; the princess, who has a pimp, says she'll "do anything" if the price is right.
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Language: The usual suspects: "s--t," "d--k," "bitch," "ass," "a--hole," "p---y."
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Consumerism: Starting with the framing device cribbed from Cloverfield, the entire movie is strung together by overt references to popular films, musicians, and TV shows, including Juno, No Country for Old Men, Wanted, Enchanted, Kung Fu Panda, Hancock, Jumper, Night at the Museum, High School Musical, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Get Smart, Indiana Jones, Hellboy II, Amy Winehouse, Flavor Flav, Dr. Phil, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers, and many, many more. Actual products include Mac, Pinkberry, Calvin Klein, Ambien, Facebook, MTV, Head On, and others.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Adults drink at a party, where teens try to steal booze; references to various drugs.
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Bad is not good enough by Bobby Teenager
Calling this movie a disaster is to good for it. It is the worst movie I have ever seen. The only reason i stayed was because i had already paid for it. If you are planning to see the move don't go. I am telling you this so that you do not go through the same pain i went though. If you have a friend or a family member that has seen this movie and said it was good then that friend is no friend of yours and that family member should be disowned. I can not possibly express my distain for this movie enough. If you do see this move and like it then find the nearest asylum and admit your self in; you are a miscreant. This is the worst parody movie ever. This movie should be used as a torture device, it would be amazing. Do not see this movie at all costs.
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Disaster Movie by hunttbunch
Thought it was just that a "disaster". Didn't like the movie at all and wish someone could refund my money! Language was strong and it was rated PG13?? I don't want my 13 year old using this language! Save your money! - Don't waste it on this movie!! My kids, ages 10 and 15 agree too!
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Disaster movie by dula1
i must say that i was highly disapointed the movie was a disaster they gave it a good name.
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Ladies, have you man read this if you don't want to go to this movie. by Christine_Irene
I got dragged to Disaster Movie with my husband and son. There was only one funny part in the whole movie. The girl who played Juno was dead on.
Now, men, if you want to see at least 15 minutes of jokes about men on men, if you like to see super heroes adulterated. If you liked Broke Back Mountain, then I might recommend seeing this movie. It was filled with men in dresses, cross-dressing, trans-sexual innuendos. Let?s not forget the crass jokes.
In one scene, the princess character bent low, spread her legs wide, and took a sourdough bread from between her legs and referred to it as a yeast infection.
Like the Energizer bunny, this movie went on and on and on. It seemed to have no end. This movie was as stale as the sourdough bread it used. It lacked originality and freshness.
when I saw so many people walking out of the theater, I just wished I could too.
Disaster Movie is a disaster. I want my money Back!
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booooooo! by johnandpeg
Total waste of an afternoon.. Going to the dentist is funnier.. STAY HOME AND CUT YOUR TOE NAILS....
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Disaster Movie by binnie57
Unfortunately not like the other spoof movies. This was horrible. Walked out on it.
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I just wasted my life watching that movie!! by awesomepaperwad
I was so excited about watching Disaster Movie. I wanted to see reviews first, and I saw SEVERAL horrible reviews. I ignored them and read the good ones (which took forever to find). I watched it and I really do believe I did become a whole lot stupider for watching that movie!!
DO NOT WATCH DISASTER MOVIE!!
I repeat,
DO NOT WATCH DISASTER MOVIE!!
IT REALLY IS A DISASTER MOVIE!!
only twelve year olds will think it's actually funny.
the whole theater was packed with twelve year olds.
Watch something better!!
Watch something with GOOD reviews!!
Just listen to me and others who rated this movie an Oh,No!
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Disaster Movie by treblemaker77
Aptly named.
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This movie was crazy by aa1intelligence
I watched this movie with my girlfriend, we were the only ones in that particular theater so we were worried to begin with. The movie jumped around so much and was ridiculous. If you don't have ADHD, chances are that you will not like it. If you are, then chances are you will like it. I have to say the movie was funny with the jokes, and the best part was Alvin and the heavy metal chipmunks, that turned into little Cujos. That was only funny because I have a friend that they reminded me of.
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It Sucks! by Mz_Michele
I went to go see Disaster Movie for my brothers birthday August 30, 2008. We walked in the theater and it was only a hand full of people first of all, and the parts of the movie where the audience is supposed to laugh at was silence. I mean, this movie is so bad, it's not even worth a free bootleg copy. The best part of the movie was when it was over, and we could leave. The theater should have gave us are money back, or at least warned us that the movie sucked! So if you are reading this to see if you should go she this move, don't. I saw some people asleep, not falling out their seat laughing.