Plot: What’s it about?
When you think of wishes and fantasies coming true, do you think of genies, magic lamps, maybe even a winning lottery ticket? Perhaps you think of something else, but I doubt you think of a growth on your neck. You see, Grant has an unusual growth on the back of his neck, which causes his whims to come to life. He wishes his wife was blond during sex, and poof, instant dye job. Whatever this guy thinks, he can make it happen. While many people would see this as a good think, Grant’s wife, Kari, doesn’t see things quite that way. Even if Grant just ponders something, it happens, which causes all sorts of troubles for the newlyweds. He makes cockroaches crawl all over his mother-in-law, and even makes the grass come to life to cut his mower happy neighbor down to size. All Kari wants is a simple thing, a normal and loving husband, but Grant is anything but normal. As people discover Grant and his magical growth, everyone seems to want a piece of the pie, be the U.S. government or even a television station manager. Can Kari save her husband from this spiral of humping tanks, giant caterpillars, and morbid comedians?
While I admit the concept seems a little far fetched, this movie is very entertaining, although quite bizarre. The events that transpire when Grant’s growth takes over vary from the minor to the extreme, and each level in between. What they share is the common thread of comedy and entertainment, providing you aren’t easily offended. There some sexual scenes, which depict both male and female nudity, and well as plenty of sexual innuendo. I feel the need to tell you that the main sex scene between Kari and Grant is one of the funniest sexual oriented scenes I have ever seen, it is hilarious. The movie is also filled with mature language, so those with sensitive ears need not pick this one up. Sure, this is one bizarre trip, but the road is paved with riotous fun and spills, which is what counts in a movie like this. There are some very funny secondary characters which help to flesh out the world in which Grant and Kari live. One guy in particular, whose lawn ornaments end up destroyed, is extremely funny. In addition to the sex and cursing, there is more than a little bloodshed and violence, with some very graphic segments. So, if you aren’t a fan of someone ripping themselves apart for a live studio audience, this ain’t your bag, baby.
One small detail I didn’t mention above, is that this feature is animated, which is good, because not even ILM could make this stuff happen in live action. This world of sex, profanity, and violence is created by animator and director Bill Plympton, who is nothing short of a legend in the field of animation. If you’ve ever seen those animation shorts where a guy in a suit ends up with all sorts of bad things happening to him, such as his eyes walking out of his head, his mouth opening up as a train tunnel, or his head just exploding into dust, you’ve seen this man’s work. Plympton has quite a history of making adult oriented animation, so he knows what he is doing here. While his animation is not as deep and detailed as some other animators, it has more than enough detail to bring across his message. The movement is very fluid, so it looks fantastic, but some may not like the simplicity employed by Plympton.
If you are a fan of animation or just like unusual cinema, this flick is a must see. Sure, there’s sex, violence, and all manner of adult stuff, but it’s all in the name of fun, so it’s ok. I do warn those with over sensitive tastes, this movie will most likely offend you, but for anyone with even a small sense of humor, this shouldn’t be too bad. As far as the disc itself, I recommend a rental for most viewers, as one watch should be enough for some people. If you love the flick though, the disc is a decent buy, with a widescreen transfer and a trailer included. Either way, you can rest assured you’ll be laughing the entire time this puppy is in your player.
Video: How does it look?
I Married A Strange Person is presented in a 1.66:1 widescreen transfer, which is not enhanced for widescreen televisions. The animation looks very good, as no flaws seem to crop up from the port onto digital media. The colors look like they should, no bleeding or oversaturation occurs. The contrast looks good as well, since this is animation shading serves as the shadows, of course. The only flaw I could find here is the abundance of flecks and nicks on the print, which were numerous.
Audio: How does it sound?
Even though the audio is presented in the mono format, you’ll enjoy a nice audio experience. The elements are all accounted for, nothing appears to be lost in the mix, although some of the effects would be been much more effective in a surround mix. Dialogue sounds even and clear, volume is consistent as well.
Supplements: What are the extras?
The disc includes the theatrical trailer, which is always welcome.
