That Darn Punk (2001)
The straight-to-video feature That Darn Punk was produced by a new film division of the Kung Fu record label, and its soundtrack features a number of punk-pop bands, some of whom are, naturally, signed to the label. Several songs were recorded especially for the film by bands like Nerf Herder, No Motiv, and the Vandals, while much of the material recorded by the label's own roster is exclusive to the soundtrack or at least previously unissued. Plus, there are a few cuts licensed from bands like Pennywise, Rancid, and Lagwagon.
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The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
This movie is freakin terrible. And when I see terrible, i mean the worst thing I have ever seen. I'm a huge Vandals fan and a big punk rock fan, but this movie is crap. I had seen the Vandals a few times before I picked up this movie and Warren was hilarious, not here. I was so mad when I watched this after I picked it up. All i heard was how awesome it is and how well it was shot. WRONG. Escalante is the worst actor I have ever seen. If you want to be entertained by the Vandals go to one of their shows, they're way more exciting and actually funny. Their freakin Christmas DVD was better than this pile of junk. I'm sure their next "movie" isn't going to be much better.
A great band they are, hands down, filmmakers and great actors they are not. Plagued with wooden, disgustingly bad performances by pretty much everyone in the film, you don't watch to see what happens next, you watch because you feel so sorry and embarrassed for the "actors" that you feel you owe it to them. The movie itself seems like they planned on making a twelve hours film, then decided to cut it down to less than two, there are many jumps and plot holes (Whats with the aliens?). To give an opptumistic side, the Vandals are one of my favorite bands, and seeing them on the screen is almost worth sitting through this horrible tripe. The ending does hold a surprise, in true punk fashion, but thats about it for the goods. Only for the true punk or Vandals fan, and even for us it doesnt make for multiple viewings.
while the film begins like a high school play, it and the actors seem to improve steadily. It's weird enough and real enough to give a vague David Lynchian feeling, most of all it's just fun, and if "Punk" represents a departure from the mainstream, then "that darn punk" is a true punk achievement.
If you're into punk music and independent, low-budget films with originality, the movie 'That Darn Punk' has all the elements. As odd and quirky as some of the characters are, there are really people like them walking around who have not yet been committed to the local asylum. I've met them. Some of the acting could be better, but the main character, played by Joe Escalante of The Vandals, is very believable. The movie has a message and some good twists. It's entertaining with a great soundtrack and destined to be a cult classic.