Your Highness Review

This looks funny... not!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

When I heard about this film I thought it could be amusing. James Franco has a unique wit about him that can make almost anyone laugh... well maybe snicker. Zooey Deschanel has yet to disappoint me in any of her films and Natalie Portman I can say the same for. When you have these two bright bombshells in one film you can't help but hope for a decent film. When you add Danny McBride into the mix... things tend to go down the toilet. When has this guy ever been funny?

STORY

As you guessed it this film is a spoof on fairytale movies. It begins with a brave knight saving a princess from being raped from an ugly deprived warlock. Every 100 years these warlocks have a chance to fulfill a prophecy that will give them great power. All they got to do is bang a virgin when the moons align. Seems easy enough right. Not quite.




Geek Hotness

 James Franco was able to save the lucky virgin and return her to his castle. He asks his father right away if he can marry her. His father is delighted and proud but his brother played by Danny Mcbride can care less. There is a sibling rivalry between the two because Danny is jealous of his big brother. One day his brother will be king and have all the riches and women he desires while Danny will...well... just be around.

Pothead

The warlock named Leezer played by, Justin Theroux, returns to the castle to reclaim his virgin. This sets up a quest that both brothers must take. Danny is reluctant because he believes that he will die. At least the man is honest. The brother and his knights drag Danny and his companion along unwillingly. This proves to be a good move because his companion was able to find out that one of Franco's knights is a trader. Once confronted it is revealed that his entire camp has turned against them and is now working for the Warlock. Things aren't looking too good for the Brothers Grim.



Mommy!

They manage to escape but the warlock's minions are hot on their trail. They end up being captured by an evil ruler who looks like an overweight baby. He puts them in a duel for their lives but is saved by a vixen named Isabel, played by Natalie Portman. Instantly Danny is attracted to her and tries to work his magic. The only magic that worked was hers. She was able to steal a very important tool for their quest to fulfill her own destiny. Luckily they bump into her again and is able to regain what they lost. James Franco however wasn't so lucky and gets captured by the Warlock's men.

Retarded

Isabel decides to help Danny and his companion finish the quest that his brother sort out. Together they were able to stop the prophecy, free the virgin, kill the Warlock, chop off a penis, and save Franco from torture. Danny was also able to find his purpose and be happy for his brother. The happiest person I would have to say was Danny overall. Who wouldn't be happy if they were about to tap this...

Boner

ACTING

For a movie with all these good actors I have to say that the acting here was not impressive. The lines delivered here was not funny at all. They had a few moments where I chuckled but that was rare. The chemistry here was none existent. I know it's a comedy but come on. I couldn't care about either of these characters and there were too many awkward moments where I felt I should have laughed or face palmed. Very disappointed to say the least.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The special effects were decent for this type of film. Nothing looked cheesy and they did not over due the effects. I liked the beginning with the cartoon montage of Danny and his companion escaping a band of midgets. It was amusing for the most part. I just wished it kept that tempo for the rest of the film.



WRITING AND DIRECTING

The writing here is terrible. The story did not seem to flow right and it felt like it was missing a few things. 90 percent of the jokes and antics are not funny at all. I wanted to face palm over a hundred times watching this garbage. Danny Mcbride isn't a funny guy and it shows big time here. The directing however was decent. David Gordon Green, saved this film with his bright colors and action sequences. At least someone knew what the hell they were doing.

I still want the throne

 THE END

Garbage! Complete garbage. Don't see it... Don't even buy it. Wait till Netflix. You'll thank me when you'll see it!

STORY 2 out of 10
ACTING 3 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 5 out of 10
WRITING 3 out of 10
DIRECTING 6 out of 10

OVERALL 4 (Skip it if you wish)