Tremors 5: Bloodlines (Review)
United States/2015
Format Viewed For Review: Netflix Instant
Netflix Streaming: Yes
Amazon Prime: No
"Despite the generic story
and inconsistent pacing, the film is entertaining."
Monster
hunter Burt Gummer (Michael Gross) and his new cameraman Travis Welker
(Jamie Kennedy) head to Africa to hunt down creatures known as
"Ass-blasters," as well as many more...
For those who took a
hiatus from the franchise, Tremors 5: Bloodlines starts off with a faux
promotional video from Burt Gummer's program. And, fortunately, this
introduction is quick and efficient, catching us up to speed within
minutes. The rest of the plot is fairly basic stuff. Burt and Travis
head to Africa when they're commissioned by Erick Van Wyk of the South
African Wildlife Ministry to capture an "Ass-blaster." So, the pair
arrive and begin the hunt. To their utter surprise, the creatures have
evolved with the change in territory – that includes changes in form and
method of attack. There's a twist here and there, but that's
practically the entire plot for you. The twists in the film can also be seen from a mile away. The ending is cliché but decent.
Tremors
5: Bloodlines is a decent creature feature. Despite the generic story
and inconsistent pacing, the film is entertaining. It offers plenty of
thrills and some very humorous moments, blending to create some creature
feature fun. If you love watching these creatures explode and leave
goops of orange blood behind, then there's plenty of that in here for
you. As for the humor, though, it was a bit hit-and-miss. Sometimes I
chuckled, sometimes I stayed with a steady face. I wish it were a bit
more consistent. And, like I said, the pacing suffers from a similar
issue. There are moments where Bloodlines is all about the fun, then
there are those very slow and uneventful moments. Those moments really
felt like a vacuum, sucking up all the fun from before and after.
I
haven't watched Tremors in a long time, but it was great to see Michael
Gross reprising his role. He's very fun in this film. Jamie Kennedy
plays B-Rad from Malibu's Most Wanted. I mean, really, I don't know if
he's even acting anymore, his performance and his articulation are oddly
familiar. Although some of his lines were stale, Kennedy delivered a
decent performance. The film is shot well and the music choice fits the
mood of the film. Director Don Michael Paul crafts a decent creature
feature. He directs with confidence, creating a stylish and fun movie.
Maybe it was the writing or maybe it's on Paul's shoulders, but some of
the scenes really could have been erased or edited without affecting the story
or entertainment.
Overall, I liked Tremors 5: Bloodlines. It's a
fun and exciting creature feature. The story is generic, the humor can
miss often, and the pacing is inconsistent, but I had fun. Really, I
enjoyed a bulk of the film, despite the flaws. If you enjoy the Tremors
series or creature features in general, I think you'll enjoy Bloodlines.
It's at least worth a cheap rental.
Score: 6/10
Parental Guide: Strong violence and blood.
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