Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009)

Very well executed

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Bad special effects, rubbish sets, ridiculous story line, poor, unconvincing acting - including a has been pop star - why do they keep churning these stupid, trashy movies out?? For suckers like me to keep watching!! Some of these Mega movies are funny because they are so stupid but this one can't even achieve that. Avoid

Released in 2009, "Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus" chronicles events after an illegal military experiment accidentally unleashes two prehistoric creatures frozen in mid-combat: A Megalodon shark and an equally colossal octopus. The beasts start wreaking havoc on the world, attacking ships, oil drills, and even airplanes at 28,000 feet. A marine biologist (Deborah "Debbie" Gibson) teams up with her former professor (Sean Lawlor) and a Japanese man (Vic Chao) and they, in turn, hook up with the military (lead man played by Lorenzo Lamas) to provoke a fatal battle between the shark and octopusConsidering the cheesy title and the fact that this is a The Asylum movie, you basically know what you're going to get – A Grade C creature feature with cartoony non-special effects. Whether it's entertaining or not depends on (1.) how compelling the story is and (2.) the quality of the cast. While the story is only mildly compelling and sometimes downright dull, the likable cast makes up for it. There's a palpable warmth to the relationships of the four protagonists (despite some gruffness here and there); and the way two of 'em hook-up romantically is almost touching, not to mention you can tell they all had a good time making the flick. There are also a couple of laugh-out-loud moments, which shows that the filmmakers regarded the material in a tongue-in cheek way, as in "Yes, we know this is schlock, but we're going to have a good time and hope the viewer does too." There are also numerous cool visuals (of the sea, mountains, beaches, etc.) plus an intense stand-off in the last act, which is pretty effective. Lastly, Debbie is still cute and a pleasure to behold. But none of these positives can redeem the movie from what it is – a mildly amusing low-budget giant monster flick with weak effects. Nevertheless, it's worth seeing IF the positives trip your trigger. The film runs 88 minutes and was shot in the Greater Los Angeles area of Southern California.GRADE: C-

This movie was a 5. I gave it a ridiculous 10 to offset someone's ridiculous 1.I can't imagine what sort of person watches a movie like this and gives it a "1" plus writes a review saying how bad it is. Were they expecting Shawshank? This movie is for a certain type of sci-fi nerd (such as myself) to pass a little time and have some fun in the process. I think if you are the B-movie sci-fi nerd type you realize this is far from the worst thing ever made and you will enjoy while others sling mud at it and criticize it like it was made to compete with Transformers or something. Truth is, I bet you take all the people out there that gave it a "1" and put a camera in their hand and give them some money and see what they could do, they would realize quickly what their skillset is.No doubt if you were drunk or high this would be much better and if you have a buddy or significant other to enjoy it with it would be even more enjoyable. I don't do either of the first 2 and my wife was at work when I watched this, but still I enjoyed it for what it was.It is for a certain demographic of folks to enjoy and no doubt a small demographic, but we are out there.My point is, it saddens me to think there are people out there who rare this a "1" because they think it was "crap". The truth is they just didn't have realistic expectations and or were stupid enough to really think this was supposed to be a theatrical masterpiece. Are there people this dumb?

From the prestigious film studio "The Asylum," comes an awe-inspiring and breathtaking film titled "Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus." The movies revolves around two prehistoric sea monsters that are now back in action after many years of being frozen in combat. Although that might sound a bit far-fetched on paper, the movie does a phenomenal job making it believable thanks to the great attention to detail given by legendary director Ace Hannah. The performances here are lively and energetic, and are displayed with great charisma. Vic Chao gives the performance of his life, and the chemistry between him and Deborah Gibson really make the movie work. There is a controversial sex scene between the two, but in my eyes, the sex scene really serves to advance the plot in an artsy yet non- pretentious manner. Not to mention the always great Lorenzo Lamas, who adds an extra dimension to his supporting role that I could not envision any other actor pulling off. Despite its limited budget, the movie's visual effects are outstanding. The visual effects are sharp and the cinematography really helps show it off. The highlight of this movie visually is the scene involving a confrontation between a plane and mega shark. Really powerful stuff. The movie doesn't come without its flaws, though. The movie has a somewhat slow pace, and focuses too much in building the foundation for the relationship between Emma and Dr. Seiji Shimada. Not to mention the scenes involving lab work are bogged down with scientific jargon that may be a bit much for most viewers. If you are willing to look past these flaws, a great and true masterpiece lies underneath "Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus." I recommend you check it out.