This was one of the oddest films I've ever seen. It was very, very slight. It was almost cartoonish. If nothing else, it was an alternative universe.
Maynard runs the general store in a nondescript small town. He's kind, dull, boring. His wife is having an affair with the police chief -- but it's the type of affair where people dress up in animal outfits. Don't ask. They call themselves, "Furries."
Maynard's wife says he's boring and dull. He finds (inexplicably) an old gorilla suit in the back of his store and decides to "terrorize" the town. When people see him they think he's "Bigfoot." He's so obviously not, and the gorilla suit looks like it was purchased from a five-and-dime. This "story" starts to get attention and soon a "Bigfoot" expert is on the scene, hoping to cash in on the "sightings." In fact, the thought that "Bigfoot" is roaming the town turns "Pottersville" into a huge tourist attraction and starts bringing in money hand over fist.
This is the story engine. The rest of the story is not really worth conveying. There were a few laughs, the actors did their jobs (some better than others), but the music was the real star of the movie. Without it, this would have been a real third-rate experience.
If you are at home with absolutely nothing to do, this might give you a few kicks for 85 minutes. But honestly, you can find something better to do with your time.
Maynard runs the general store in a nondescript small town. He's kind, dull, boring. His wife is having an affair with the police chief -- but it's the type of affair where people dress up in animal outfits. Don't ask. They call themselves, "Furries."
Maynard's wife says he's boring and dull. He finds (inexplicably) an old gorilla suit in the back of his store and decides to "terrorize" the town. When people see him they think he's "Bigfoot." He's so obviously not, and the gorilla suit looks like it was purchased from a five-and-dime. This "story" starts to get attention and soon a "Bigfoot" expert is on the scene, hoping to cash in on the "sightings." In fact, the thought that "Bigfoot" is roaming the town turns "Pottersville" into a huge tourist attraction and starts bringing in money hand over fist.
This is the story engine. The rest of the story is not really worth conveying. There were a few laughs, the actors did their jobs (some better than others), but the music was the real star of the movie. Without it, this would have been a real third-rate experience.
If you are at home with absolutely nothing to do, this might give you a few kicks for 85 minutes. But honestly, you can find something better to do with your time.