Cecil Cicirello, co-host of Cognitive Dissonance and The No Rogan Experience, joins for a comedic review of the absurd film Devil's Knight. The hosts hilariously dissect its poor acting and outrageous costumes, celebrating cinematic failures that create laugh-out-loud moments. They riff on the bizarre character design and production flaws, with points about identical scars and chaotic sword fights. With playful banter over the film's increasable absurdity, they invite listeners to appreciate cinematic mishaps while enjoying their outrageous commentary.
The podcast humorously critiques the absurdity of 'Devil's Knight,' particularly the unconvincing performances and poor character accents throughout.
Celebrating their 500th episode, the hosts invite a special guest to enhance discussions on the film's failures and comedic moments.
The commentary highlights the film's lack of coherent plot progression, focusing on cringe-worthy exposition and bland character interactions.
Critics note the film's poorly executed fight scenes and low production quality, which turn expected suspense into unintentional humor.
Deep dives
The Hunt Begins
The podcast discusses the events of a movie where a renowned tracker attempts to locate a creature known as the Bone Devil. The tracker finds telling clues, such as a snapped tree and a severed hand, yet fails to effectively utilize them. There is a humorous expectation among the commentators that the character should be able to deduce the whereabouts of the monster easily. As the dialogue unfolds, they express their desire for the tracker to engage in outlandish behaviors like tasting the blood found at the scene, exaggerating the overall absurdity of the film’s script.
Milestone Episode Celebration
Celebrating their 500th episode, the hosts welcome a special guest, the co-host of multiple successful podcasts. They express excitement about breaking down the featured film, 'Devil’s Night,' starring Kevin Sorbo. The guest humorously likens the movie to the lesser-known ‘Season of the Witch,’ suggesting it lacks quality in writing, acting, and production. The commentary highlights the enjoyment derived from the film's failures, indicating it is a movie better experienced with friends.
Costuming Gone Wrong
The hosts critique the film’s costumes, emphasizing their poor quality and execution. They describe a variety of characters dressed in a mélange of inappropriate outfits for the setting, leading to laughter about the obvious lack of effort. The commentary moves to a specific focus on blood packs, noting their unconvincing presentation, especially during fights. The exaggerated observation that blood packs resemble large cysts further highlights the film's failure in practical effects.
Cringe-Inducing Accents
The performance of various accents throughout the movie evokes laughter and disbelief among the commentators. They note that the accents range from incredibly poor attempts at British and French accents to seemingly random, out-of-place southern twangs. Critiques are made on how some actors appear unaware of their comedic inconsistencies, making it an involuntary source of humor. This aspect leads to a series of jokes about the absurdity of their delivery and the overall lack of authenticity in character portrayals.
Hilarious Exposition
The narrative structure of the film often leans heavily on exposition, much to the amusement of the hosts. They highlight moments where characters introduce themselves and their roles unnecessarily, leading to cringe-worthy dialogue. As they critique the pacing and flow, they humorously wish for moments that are ludicrous but still engaging. The hosts express a desire for more plot elements or action as scenes tend to meander into bland exchanges rather than progress the story.
Cowardly Heroism
The concept of cowardly heroes features heavily in the discussion, prompting the hosts to muse on character decisions that defy logic. Various supposed heroes consistently flee at the first sight of danger, leading to a humorous critique of the film’s writing. They ponder the characterization choices, questioning why these characters would not simply run away when faced with a monster. This introspection hilariously underlines how the film fails at presenting traditional heroism in a fantasy setting.
Ridiculous Climactic Battles
As the fight scenes unfold, the hosts share their astonishment at the low production quality and overly dramatic conclusions. They note how crucial plot points become overshadowed by the absurd and poorly choreographed battles against the Bone Devil. The promise of grand climaxes become underwhelming as moments intended for suspense instead deliver hilarity. The repetition of fight scenes is highlighted while they joke about how their effectiveness diminishes with each encounter.
