Tusk

Name: Tusk
Genre: Drama, Horror, Comedy
Released: September 19, 2014
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Genesis Rodriguez, Haley Joel Osment, Justin Long, Michael Parks

2014

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Tusk

Movie Details & Credits

A24 | Release Date: September 19, 2014

Starring: Genesis Rodriguez, Haley Joel Osment, Justin Long, Michael Parks

Summary: When his best friend and podcast co-host goes missing in the backwoods of Canada, a young guy joins forces with his friend's girlfriend to search for him.

Director: Kevin Smith

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 102 min

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93	#93 Most Discussed Movie of 2014
78	#78 Most Shared Movie of 2014

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Brad Wheeler

Oct 3, 2014

A parable that concerns the monstrous conduct of humans, Tusk is a salute to storytelling, a comic send-up of Canadiana – with awesome references to Degrassi and Duplessis – and a terrorizing vehicle for sharply conceived absurdity. Read full review

Chicago Sun-Times - Richard Roeper

Sep 18, 2014

This is not a movie you forget about as you’re heading for the exit. I’m not sure it’s a movie you’ll ever forget. Read full review

Arizona Republic - Bill Goodykoontz

Sep 18, 2014

It's ultimately Parks who carries Tusk, and carries it farther than it should have gone. Read full review

Film.com - Kate Erbland

Sep 17, 2014

Tusk is revolting, but that’s entirely the point of Kevin Smith’s admirably imaginative and utterly disgusting latest feature, a twisted fairy tale that trades on gross-out gags and visual shockers instead of actual story. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Thomas Lee

Sep 18, 2014

Crazy plot aside, Tusk offers some thought-chewing ideas on human duality, both good/evil and man/beast. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Mike D'Angelo

Sep 17, 2014

Like most self-conscious attempts at a “midnight movie,” Tusk lacks the conviction that would make it anything more than an outré curiosity; it’s essentially a filmed dare, combined with fan service. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - Stephen Whitty

Sep 18, 2014

Tusk is a step backward into an insular world. True, it will probably play well to gore fans, and that dedicated audience who already cheer everything Smith does. Read full review

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madmantwentyone

Sep 19, 2014

Ones and zeros? Give me a break. This movie was hilarious. It's a perfect send-up of all the torture porn/gore flicks that we've been inundated with. Perhaps this has gone over the heads of the reviewers here? "Now, we'll finally get the answer to the question that's been burning everOnes and zeros? Give me a break. This movie was hilarious. It's a perfect send-up of all the torture porn/gore flicks that we've been inundated with. Perhaps this has gone over the heads of the reviewers here? "Now, we'll finally get the answer to the question that's been burning ever since we crawled out of the surf: Is man actually a walrus at heart?" If you go into this movie looking for anything other than Clerks/Dogma satire and subversion, just stay home. It's more like an 8/10, but I'm attempting to balance two ridiculously pedantic reviews.… Expand

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TrevorDevendorf

Dec 19, 2014

This is one of the most unique films you'll come across, how it started is so cool on Smodcast #259 on June 25, 2013, and being a Kevin Smith fan since Clerks led me to this podcast that introduced Tusk's plot synopsis (in which of course was a rant/joke). And now it's on of my favouriteThis is one of the most unique films you'll come across, how it started is so cool on Smodcast #259 on June 25, 2013, and being a Kevin Smith fan since Clerks led me to this podcast that introduced Tusk's plot synopsis (in which of course was a rant/joke). And now it's on of my favourite Kevin Smith films to date after 2011's Red State also with Michael Parks, he is one of those actors that can entice you very easily by telling a story. Props to Kevin Smith and the Crew! Also Johnny Depp is amazing as always, i absolutely loved his character!… Expand

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mrafrotastic00

Jun 2, 2018

Tusk: This isn't Smith's best, but it is definitely on the right track. Starring: Michael Lewis. Justin Long. Haley Joel Osment. Directed by Kevin Smith. By Blake Patterson. 80/100. Fans of Kevin Smith, like myself, probably watched or recoiled from his horror comedy, "Tusk." "Tusk" isTusk: This isn't Smith's best, but it is definitely on the right track. Starring: Michael Lewis. Justin Long. Haley Joel Osment. Directed by Kevin Smith. By Blake Patterson. 80/100. Fans of Kevin Smith, like myself, probably watched or recoiled from his horror comedy, "Tusk." "Tusk" is the strangest film of the century, and that's a compliment to Smith. Smith created a film that is fantastic at being eerie; it's more peculiar than Tim Burton's adaptation of "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." The motion picture follows an egotistical podcaster, Justin Long achieves a different kind of role, that travels to Canada, and gets in contact with a bombastic senior citizen, the late Michael Parks is creepily hilarious, that is hiding morbidly bizarre secrets. People might know this film as the story about the guy that is transformed into a walrus; the sight of it will make viewers gasp. This movie steals elements from "Misery," "Frankenstein," and other films. For the humor, the jokes are hits and misses, but the hits benefit some audience members. By the way, I should mention that a famous actor portrays an unsophisticated detective named Guy Lapointe; the actor's initials are "JD." In conclusion, Kevin Smith's talent isn't gone.… Expand

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Coedy

Jan 25, 2015

The movie is ridiculous in all aspects but it's not meant to be taken seriously. The actors all put on good performances and even in the most sinister and sickly situations, they still manage to bring humor out of it. The movie manages to pull jokes throughout but they're far between, andThe movie is ridiculous in all aspects but it's not meant to be taken seriously. The actors all put on good performances and even in the most sinister and sickly situations, they still manage to bring humor out of it. The movie manages to pull jokes throughout but they're far between, and most of it is in the first half. All-around, just a silly movie that brings some laughs and evokes some gags.

If you're a fan of Kevin Smith, or silly horrors, I guess I would suggest this film for a rent. Otherwise, I think its worth passing up.… Expand

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intuitivejohn

Sep 24, 2014

Odd...disturbing...so so acting...had to force myself to stay.

I saw this movie listed...and gave it second look because 1) Kevin Smith directed and I generally really enjoy his stuff and 2) I saw one of those preview shows on tv and watching the actors talk about...got me moreOdd...disturbing...so so acting...had to force myself to stay.

I saw this movie listed...and gave it second look because 1) Kevin Smith directed and I generally really enjoy his stuff and 2) I saw one of those preview shows on tv and watching the actors talk about...got me more interested.

Overall, I couldn't recommend this movie to anyone. The acting is wooden. Even the lead who played in Kill Bill was dull. Script was flowery...words I could see would be killer if delivered the right way..but was just boring to me. I wouldn't call it a horror movie...because my reaction was not "scared"...but disturbed. And not by the message or story...but the images. I got physically ill at some points.

Still I stuck it out...wanted to see how it ended up. Second half did pick up my interest. And in my seat.

So I"m not panning it...or saying he did a bad job. Any film is a massive undertaking...and the other reviewers saw some things I didn't.

So it 1) Made an impression...but not a good one. And 2) If you like Smith, might be worth seeing.

But overall I wish I never went to it. Only because the final scenes burned images into my brain I hope go away. That part worked.

Thanks Kevin!… Expand

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DuckNation

Jan 18, 2015

You know i honestly didn't expect this film to amongst the worst films of 2014 with the likes of Transformers: Age of Extinction and I, Frankenstein. Seriously though WHAT THE F**K!!!! was was Kevin Smith thinking when he was making this film its neither scary or funny and all it does isYou know i honestly didn't expect this film to amongst the worst films of 2014 with the likes of Transformers: Age of Extinction and I, Frankenstein. Seriously though WHAT THE F**K!!!! was was Kevin Smith thinking when he was making this film its neither scary or funny and all it does is leave you with your hand over your face the whole time. Everything about this film pissed me off from how its **** story begins (in the bathroom of a Canadian bar) to its horrible f**king ending. I seriously cant say much more about this film i don't even care to explain its story because it doesn't matter no one should ever watch this movie simple as that. The fact that this is even getting a sequel is a f**king disgrace i just hope Clerks 3 isn't this bad.

Overall i give it a 3.0… Expand

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bobbymb

Jan 25, 2018

Ez a film borzalmas és szomorú, hogy elkészült. Kb. 3500 filmet láttam eddig, de ezt kár volt megnéznem. Ha végignézed a filmet, akkor csak egy kérdésed van: "MIÉRT?"

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