OneEightNine Media You know what? This is legitimately a funny film, in an offbeat kind of way. The movie is really ahead of its time. I found out about it because it has a little cult following. I was told to go into it knowing nothing and avoid the trailer at any cost because it spoils the best jokes. Not that you have to worry about running into a trailer for a 10 year old film.

maxco102 One day, I was lucky to find derrick comedy when scrolling through youtube on a boring Sunday afternoon, as I recall. This troupe led the way for many others, since it was the first youtube "channel" with scripted comedy videos. Some of there videos, such as "Bro Rape" and "Jazz Man" are literally hysterical and will have you rolling on the floor spurting with laughter. I don't know why this movie was so underrated, maybe it was due to there limited release in theaters and how it was billed as an "independent" comedy. Nonetheless, the movie is truly hysterical, due to how the dialogue remains sharp and witty through the one and a half hour venture. Also, how oblivious the three main characters toward everything and how situations get progressively worse for them, makes the movie a worthwhile and fun time. If you are at least 14/15 or older or derrick comedy fans, you really don't want to miss out on this great and funny film. If you enjoy the film, which you did :), I will recommend Donald Glover's stand-up show "Weirdo" because his stand up performance had a similar feel to this film. I hope to see more from donald glover and have high expectations for the "Atlanta" series, premiering on FX. You'll have a great time with this very funny film for the great parody and excellent comedic dialogue.

popcorninhell There's a mystery afoot and only one team of crack private detectives can solve it. Comprised of Jason: the master of disguise, Duncan: the boy genius and Charlie: the strongest boy in the world, the Mystery Team are ready to solve any crime big or small. All while contending with the reality of no longer being ten.During childhood, Jason, Duncan and Charlie spent their summer days solving crimes around the neighborhood mostly ranging from the nabbing of baseball cards to stealing a taste of windowsill pie. Now on the verge of graduating high school, the plucky trio's antics have become stale and out of place with a world that's leaving them behind. Things change however when they are hired by a bereaved little girl to solve the murder of her parents.All three leads (Donald Glover, D.C. Pierson and Dominic Dierkes) deserve praise for their energetic portrayals and innate sense of comic timing. D.C. Pierson makes the character Duncan an amiable mix of Mandark from "Dexter's Lab" and "Napoleon Dynamite" while Dominic Dierkes's Charlie channels a young Steve Carell from "Ron Burgundy." Donald Glover however manages to steal the show and most of its running time filling the screen with aw-schucks bravado. Though he may sometimes be a nuisance, Glover's staunch determination pulls the ensemble together and sets the movie slightly above its one joke premise.The jokes come at the screen in rapid fire precession, delivered with a breezy staccato that can go toe-to-toe with some of the best SNL skits. Its funny that the idea of a satirical take on Encyclopedia Brown hasn't occurred to anyone before. Anyone who has read kiddie mystery novels knows this kind of naivety is ripe for parody.Director Dan Eckman, manages to balance the humor very well though theirs much to be said about his pedestrian camera-work. Its when the movie gets a little more serious as the mystery comes to its predictable climax, the directors freshman colors start to show. One particular scene near the end the movie seems to veer off base in more than one way and goes on a tangent on maturity and friendship. What follows is a textbook example of character development that could have been beneficial if not treated as trite filler. Eckerman however is a first time director so one can hope his next project will give him the opportunity to unleash the imagination that seems a little constrained here.Ultimately "Mystery Team" may not be downright hilarious to some, but it does have a goofy tone and caustic subversiveness that I personally enjoy. The jokes come fast and loose, the acting is well done and the movie works on most levels while running a spriteful 94 minutes. Check it out if you can.http://theyservepopcorninhell.blogspot.com/

Movie_Muse_Reviews We haven't seen a good kid detective since "Harriet the Spy." No, the "Spy Kids" franchise doesn't count — I'm talking old school. Donald Glover, D.C. Pierson and Dominic Dierkes put their own grown-up spin on the genre best exemplified by "Encyclopedia Brown" with their comedy "Mystery Team," a coming-of-age story infused with mystery and plenty of slapstick.Jason (Glover), Duncan (Pierson) and Charlie (Dierkes) are three high school seniors who never grew out of being kid detectives, thus spending time tracking down first graders for schoolyard bullying or neighborhood high jinks instead of chasing after girls. They don't swear, they're oblivious to sexual references and their street smarts are non-existent. When a young girl comes to their booth and pays them a dime to find out who killed her parents, they suddenly realize they have an opportunity to prove that they're still relevant to the community that used to adore them.After ruling out all possible sixth grade suspects, the Mystery Team eventually finds itself a promising lead thanks to the town hobo. Soon, of course, they find themselves in way over their heads. Pushed to the limit, the case not only tests their courage, but also their friendship.From a humor perspective, there's a lot going on. Between each character's idiosyncrasies, the team's collective childish ignorance and some R-rated slapstick, "Mystery Team" has its own comedic style distilled from these various styles. Some of its wickedly funny while other jokes (such as Charlie's bone-headed nature) become redundant. From a talent perspective, Glover leads the way. Jason is supposed to be a master of disguise. All of his disguises are completely ridiculous and horribly misconstrued. For example, when the team's suspects head to a "gentleman's club," they attempt to get in wearing top hats, sporting monocles and speaking with accents. Glover not only has fun going over the top with his disguises, but he works in some awkward humor and some sarcasm as well. He should evolve into a mainstream comedic force in the not-too-distant future.At times, "Mystery Team" is hard to take seriously. The child-like ignorance brings about some funny moments, but to presume that these guys are completely oblivious to this point in their lives seems odd. There comes a point where the humor of the main characters should not trump how believable and relatable they are as people. Except for a couple scenes involving Jason's folks, their parents aren't involved. Considering real parents would not have condoned such childish behavior at their age, it would've been nice for them to be a bit more involved. However, the script does handle the more dramatic coming-of-age elements rather well and you'll like the characters regardless."Mystery Team" has a good time playing with its clever concept and as such it's a joy to watch. Despite being rather light-hearted and silly, it's easy enough to enjoy, not unlike a good razor-thin kid detective book.~Steven CVisit my site at http://moviemusereviews.com