Hybrid (1997)

Such a frustrating disappointment

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Before, I didn't know movies can be that trashy. I didn't know blonds with big tits can act - can I even call that acting? - that incredibly, insanely badly. How that woman got a part with actual lines is beyond me. Hell, she's lame at porn too.Tim Abell is in the movie, though. Man looks so ridiculously normal compared to others it's almost like he's at the wrong set. His face's rather sour through the sex scene, but shirt's off, so it's nice enough. He does appear very bored and unenthusiastic during the whole time, but it is understandable. Really. Nothing else to see. I did enjoy the rubber alien-thingy, a good laugh.

This movie ROCKS. The acting is superb. The sex scenes aren't gratuitous. The action truly grabs you by the balls or muff and quite frankly, i expect there to be some sort of sequel judging by the end credits. BRING ON HYBRID 2 (Higher Brid).Apparently this review needs at least ten sentances so here are some.You've done it all, you've broken every code And pulled the Rebel to the floor You spoilt the game, no matter what you say For only metal, what a bore Blue eyes, blue eyes, how come you tell so many liesCome up and see me, make me smile Or do what you want, running wildThere's nothing left, all gone and run away Maybe you'll tarry for a while It's just a test, a game for us to play Win or lose, it's hard to smile Resist, resist, it's from yourself you have to hideCome up and see me, to make me smile Or do what you want, running wildThere ain't no more, you've taken everything From my belief in Mother Earth How can you ignore my faith in everything Coz I know what Faith is and what it's worth Away, away, and don't say maybe you'll tryT'come up and see me, to make me smile Or do what you want, just running wildCome up and see me, make me smile Or do what you want, running wildCome up and see me, make me smile Or do what you want, running wild

The name "Hybrid" is certainly apt, since this film is indeed a mix of all that has come before, with not a single original thought in its head. But it deserves mention for actually being spoofed dead on in another film I watched, "Dr. Horror's House of Idiots". Yes, that's the title. Checking the original again, even the same names were used. No surprise here, as "Hybrid" star Brinke Stevens wrote the spoof :) She must have had fun getting even!Best thing in film is seeing what appears to be extra stock footage from "Damnation Alley" Dig that crazy truck!Even though "House of Idiots" is funny on purpose and "Hybrid" by accident, both films should be in a double-bill.

I really got more than I bargained for in "Hybrid," and I mean that in a positive AND negative way.On the plus side, this was an enjoyable altered-human-run-amok film. I categorize "Hybrid" with other bad monster movies, all of which are enjoyable in their lameness (except those rare few that are just plain bad). "Hybrid" actually makes an attempt at plot, and it succeeds somewhat. It's a little flaky, but it works. A lot of times the characters will reference events or something that happened in the history of the world they're on (I'm assuming it was Earth), and somehow I felt as if they just expected me to know what they were talking about. Minimal effort is expended on explaining too far into the history.Hardly any effort was put into the "creature," but I wouldn't say that's a bad thing. It most reminded me of Godzilla in the man-in-a-rubber-suit aspect. "Hybrid" also utilizes the "drool factor" to give warning of the creature's presence, an over-used device, but I'm not complaining.There is one reason I probably wouldn't recommend "Hybrid." Sandwiched between normal B-movie fun are two-and-a-half scenes of what could be classified as porn. Newer B-movies use nudity and sex in moderation, but "Hybrid" doesn't even attempt to moderate OR apply some sense of taste to it. This aspect of "Hybrid" completely ruined what is otherwise a decent film.Don't rent this one if kids will be watching it!!! Other than that, I would recommend "Hybrid" to anybody who can take monster movies with a grain of salt. Even with the intermittent porn, this movie really gave me a good laugh. "Hybrid" is great MST3K fodder, and is great to make fun of.