Buffy the Vampire Slayer Summary
MPAA Rating: PG13
Director: Fran Rubel Kuzui
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Rating:
The idea of fusing teen sex-comedy and horror genres into a boffo box-office bonanza seems like classic braindead Hollywood-think... but somehow, beyond all reason, the makers of this film manage to pull it off. Much of the credit goes to director Fran_Rubel_Kuzui (Tokyo_Pop) who chooses wisely to let the jokes and action rip by so quickly that viewers won't have time to realize there's practically nothing going on. Also excellent is Kristy_Swanson as the bubble-headed cheerleader who learns from a Van Helsing-ish stranger (Donald_Sutherland) that she's, like, the reincarnation of this pure female warrior and stuff, destined to rid the world -- or at least the Valley -- of vampires. No sooner is the Buffster being schooled in the ways of vampire butt-kicking (much to the consternation of meek pretty-boy beau Luke_Perry) than the lead vampire (Rutger_Hauer) and his leering cronies show up -- and leading up the pack is none other than Pee-Wee Herman himself, Paul_Reubens. Fans of this film's popular TV offspring will appreciate the fang-sharp humor but may be surprised to find little evidence of the spooky atmosphere that permeates the series -- though there are some inspired moments, particularly the ridiculous death-by-ruler scene. Cavett Binion, Rovi
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