Piranha 3DD Review

                          The great thing about the first Piranha was that it knew what it was. It was a stupid 3D film that was actually more of a comedy than it was a horror film. Now-the killer fish return for a sequel that lives up to the charm and fun of the first. Going into this film-you have to remember that this film is Piranha 3DD. Citizen Kane it ain't. It's a fun time to view in the theater, and although I do not approve of underage drinking-the teens this movie is aimed at might want to guzzle down a few cold ones before stepping anywhere near the theater.

                       The film stars Danielle Panabaker-a horror film kind of girl as Maddy. You may know Panabaker from such other horror films as The Crazies and Friday The 13TH Remakes. Maddy is the appalled stepdaughter of Chet (David Koechner-who can improve any movie just by being on the set.) Chet owns a water park called Big Wet, which he has essentially turned into a strip club. As opening day gets closer and closer, however, those piranhas want a chomp at more horny, teenage flesh. 

                                 The film may even be better than the first one in that this one is even wackier than the first one. People may argue me on this claiming that it is tamer than the first, but then they will see the scene with Ving Rhames at the end and automatically change their minds. The 3D is used well here, mostly due to the fact that a cheesy movie like this is what 3D is meant for. Too many serious movies nowadays try to use 3D and it does not work because..well..it's a serious film. That doesn't happen here. That is to say it works. The film also features a hilarious performance by Koechner, and all too short cameos by Christopher Lloyd, Gary Busey, and David Hasselholf. Also, when a ginger boy does not recognize Hasselholf from anything, and he becomes so desperate to be recognized he says "Spongebob?..." I was rolling in the aisles. Now..what more could you ask for from a movie about killer fish? 

(4 and 1/2 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated R for sequences of strong bloody horror violence and gore, graphic nudity, sexual content, language, and some drug use)