The Comebacks DVD
The “spoof” movie has taken quite a hit with the complete lack of quality in recent years. Anyone who has seen Date Movie, Epic Movie or the newest Scary Movie sequels knows what I mean. These movies are beyond stupid and have absolutely no place in cinema. Can there ever be a decent spoof again? The sports movie satire The Comebacks (recently released on DVD) puts that question to the test. While it doesn’t come close to the greats such as (the original) Scary Movie or The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad, it does however have some (and by some I mean the lowest meaning of the word) intellect behind it unlike the movies I mentioned earlier.
The Comebacks tells the story (yes, there’s a story) of coach Lambeau Fields played by David Koechner (who’s had great roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and the awesome film Thank You for Smoking). Fields is the worst coach in sports and has a significant role in some of sports all time low points. But that doesn’t deter him as he tries coaching everything he can but can’t seem to succeed at anything. He gets one last chance to prove he can be a winner when he gets the head coaching job at a small time college. But like in any sports movie, it won’t come easy.
While there is no aesthetic value, the number of movies spoofed in The Comebacks is quite impressive. It ranges from classics like Field of Dreams to teen movies such as Stick It and has many, many in between. The film does such a variety of spin-offs that it stretches itself thin a few times which may make the viewer confused and at times uncomfortable. This movie won’t have you laughing till you cry, but it will give you some chuckles. It will also make your eyes roll at some of the absurdity and at taking the joke too far sometimes. You don’t have to be a sports movie buff to laugh at the film. Most of the jokes are very obvious and of a sexual nature. While it won’t be a favorite film of yours, it’s worth a risk for a rent if you’re in a silly mood. Plus it features maybe the greatest, sexiest bra I’ve ever seen. Women take note.
–Andy Gates
the comebacks, movies, comedy, spoof, david koechner
