Piranha 3D

2010 "There's something in the water."
5.5| 1h28m| R| en| More Info
Released: 20 August 2010 Released
Producted By: Atmosphere Entertainment MM
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.piranha-3d.com
Synopsis

Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.

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hellholehorror It's a shame they didn't shoot in native 3D. The conversion introduces annoying artifacts but it's still worth watching in 3D to add to the insanity. Definitely the best piranha movie. Nude 3D swimming. It's an assault on the senses in a good way. The characters are vulgar and interesting, the pace fast and fun, the gore so ridiculous it was very entertaining.
lukejbarnett2002 Here it is!!! the big one. the best horror/comedy, disaster movie made since the '90s to now.The reasons why it's the best horror/comedy, disaster movie made since the '90s to now is: 1. it's fast paced(there's not a slow or dull moment in it). 2. it has an easy to digest and understand plot that you know within 10 minutes into the movie. 3. it knows and follows the simple formula of a classic horror disaster movie perfectly. also it never deviates into some kind of movie it's not. it stays true to the kind of movie it is. 4. it doesn't have any unneeded scenes, lines of dialogue, or subplots that also don't have impact in a movie like this. 5. it has the best and most realistic make-up and special effects work that really make the carnage realistic, hard hitting, disturbing, scary, and suspenseful. 6. the directing is perfect in how it puts you right there in the action. the camera work is set up to give you the most impact and give you a sense of realism and paranoia and claustrophobia when the piranhas start biting people and tearing their bodies apart. 7. the writing is good with the characters dialogue. it has clever, creative, and unexpected and surprising dialogue. the acting is good and perfect for the kind of movie this is.there's really nothing to say about what this movie is about. it's pretty self explanatory and obvious once the movie starts what this movie is about. it's about prehistoric killer piranhas that get created from an underwater earthquake.the film's unabashed fun is what really sets this film apart from all the other disaster horror movies since the beginning of the '90s to now. this film is a balls to wall, high energy, completely uninhibited blast. it has all the qualities that made '70s and '80s drive-in movies so much fun. i'm talking about high octane action, cool and fun characters, a lot of female nudity, and great thrilling and suspenseful action scenes.this film is such a glorious throwback and the best example of a film which is a no frills, '70s and '80s drive-in, b and exploitation movie tribute.the reason why it deserves 10 out of 10 stars on the rating scale is it's as good as it could have been and everything the filmmakers set out to accomplish they accomplished.
Uriah43 "Matt Boyd" (Richard Dreyfuss) is out fishing on Lake Victoria when an earthquake hits and opens up an underground lake directly under his boat. Not only does he become trapped by a sudden whirlpool but the fissure also allows thousands of prehistoric piranha to escape from their subterranean prison into Lake Victoria. And they are very hungry. To make matters even worse there is an annual holiday taking place at the lake during this same time and this special event typically hosts over 50,000 college students from all over. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie I will just say that it featured two good actors in Elisabeth Shue (as "Sheriff Julie Forester") and Ving Rhames ("Deputy Fallon") along with several attractive young actresses in Jessica Szohr ("Kelly"), Kelly Brook ("Danni") and Riley Steele ("Crystal"). Unfortunately, rather than concentrating solely on these fine people--and possibly giving both Elisabeth Shue and Ving Rhames roles befitting their abilities--the director (Alexandre Aja) chose to spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on some of the dorkiest men ever caught on camera. Likewise, the music chosen for the multitude of party scenes was equally bad as well. Additionally, one particular scene, which was supposed to be humorous, ended up being just plain silly and vulgar. As a result, although the director had the necessary ingredients for a pretty good movie, he obviously wasn't up to the task and this movie simply proves that point. Slightly below average.
SnoopyStyle It's spring break at Lake Victoria and kids have gathered for their annual drunken party. Deputy Fallon (Ving Rhames) and Sheriff Julie Forester (Elisabeth Shue) are trying to keep the peace. Kelly (Jessica Szohr) has come home from college and Jake Forester (Steven R. McQueen) is still pinning for her. Derrick Jones (Jerry O'Connell) hires him as a guide for his video shoot. He has to babysit his siblings and recent earthquakes have released a school of prehistoric piranhas. Julie takes out a group of scientists to investigate the tremors. Jake ditches the kids and Kelly comes along for the shoot.It's fun to have Richard Dreyfuss killed off in a fish horror movie right off the bat. It sets the right campy tone. It's sexploitation horror. It knows exactly what it is and doesn't try to be more. It's got blood, gore and hot bods. The acting isn't too silly even with Jerry O'Connell. There are some good actors in this functional horror.