Nobody Can Cool (2015)

That was an excellent one.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

A bickering couple goes on a weekend retreat to a cabin in the woods but finds several criminals hiding out there. They are soon drawn into the criminals' web of violence.First off, the pacing in this movie is pretty slow. It probably takes a good thirty minutes before anything really relevant to the plot occurs. During this time an attempt is made to do some character/atmosphere building but it largely fails. None of the characters really ever come off as likable and they never really seem like they are in danger either.Even after the initial setup the pacing never really recovers. The characters all go through the motions that numerous other movies have, only without a good script or even good actors to bring the story to life.If horror fans are looking here for a cheap, fun thrill you can look else where. Besides being more of a thriller there is nothing here for you. There are no real scares or scary scenes, no sex, and the only violence comes in the form of some amusing CGI gunshots.Other then to turn on for some background noise I don't think I could recommend it to anyone.

I bought this movie after reading the Jezebel articles about it and the directors. This in one hella good movie. I watch and support a lot of Indie movies and this one is truly special and original as an Indie and as a genre movie. It's exciting to see something well executed and new at the same time. Something that I wish more filmmakers would try to do instead of copying what's already been done many times over. This movie does a remarkable job of mixing gripping scenes with humor creating an unusual fun experience. I did read the reviews before I purchased this film. It was interesting to read all the praise for Nick Prinicipe's job as the villain and the reviews are 100% accurate. He plays a mix of evil and funny and is a joy to watch. But I was surprised at the lack of recognition for the 2 female actresses. First, Catherine Annett, who plays Susan, delivers a subtle and strong performance as a someone who is at the end of her rope trying to survive a night of madness. She has determination, smarts and is willing to fight when necessary. There is a surreal escape scene with Annet that has so much tension and innovative, and the direction and her performance make it feel like a dream. Likewise, Nikki Bohm, who plays the female villain creates a pregnant badass and is totally fun to watch. She's like a mustache twirling evil sexy monster. This is one of the most unique portrayals of a pregnant woman on film. I agree with the review I read that this is a powerful debut movie. I want to see what the directors Dpyx do next.

I saw this at Rock and Shock. It was really good!! I would see it again I think I missed some of the plot because a guy made a lot of noise taking his kids out of the theater. I don't know why anyone brings little kids to horror movies. Anyways, this was awesome. It didn't look cheap at all. We thought it was a short and didn't realize that it was a full length movie. After 20 minutes we looked at each other and were like we're staying. It starts off with really cool credits and was surprised at how many different camera stuff they did. What made it amazing is that this film had a good story and cool characters and the violence and gore is so sudden and fast. The guy who played the bad guy I found out was Chromeskull but here he was scary and funny. His girlfriend was mean and cool and weird. The main actress was believable too and she didn't make stupid choices like so many horror movies. This wasn't really a horror movie but it was real suspenseful so I guess it fits in anyway and it has some gore and it is way intense.

Although it starts in familiar territory--2 opposing couples forced to spend the night together in the boonies with no phone-- it quickly switches gears turning unpredictable, ratcheting up the tension. Nobody Can Cool strays from "tried and true" plot conventions to make a taut original outsider thriller.You won't say, "I've seen this before", and that's exactly part of its charm. The other part is the immersive experience created through the quality of the production and the performances. The actors inject distinctive personalities into each character that make them fun to watch. You care about them and become invested in their stories. I don't want to describe the characters because it is better to get to know them as the film unfolds. I don't want to ruin it, but they do bad things and are in a jam. Sometimes it is pretty funny.The directors deftly weave the couples' interpersonal conflicts (many allowing for the humor) with a suspenseful smart crime plot that gradually unfolds throughout the movie. The shots are varied and confident with some visually arresting angles that add to a forbidding aura. The sound design adds a complementary background to the plot enhancing the tension and suspense. It's one of the few microbudget films I've seen with a multi-layered plot, complex characters and impressive production design, color, and cinematography to create a distinctive style. Too many films cherry pick what they decide to do well. You get good gore, but no story and cookie cutter characters. It's always a pleasure when a film cares about its plot, characters, and visual appeal at the same time. Nobody Can Cool is that kind of film. It's an original that should be sought out and given some real attention. I rated it ten stars because it impressively succeeds at a high degree of difficulty on no budget, and it's a remarkably well-crafted first feature. Full of chills, thrills, a tight plot that works, it grabs you early on and takes you on a colorful race to the end.