Kung Fu Kenobi's Big Adventure (1999) User Reviews

Weird but o so fun!

[Boba_Fett1138 · 8/10 · 4 December 2004]

"Kung Fu Kenobi's Big Adventure" is an extremely weird movie but fun at the same time. It makes it irresistible and hilarious to watch.

The editing of this movie is extremely weird and it makes the story almost impossible to follow. The scene's never really flow well into each other. But still the movie is extremely fun and maybe the reason for that is because of the weirdness level the movie has.

Again Evan Mather's music choice is spot on. It fit's the movie extremely well and really adds to the fun.

But seriously, what was with the homosexual theme throughout the movie? That was just plain weird and might very well be offensive to some people.

Still I liked it...a lot!

8/10

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Mather triumphs again

[The Extra In The Background · 25 November 2001]

Before the review, a brief plot summary: What if Luke had been defeated by Bib Fortuna when he visited Jabba's palace to rescue Han Solo, and used as the gold bikini love slave? This film shows that Ben "Obi Wan" Kenobi, kung fu master, would set off to rescue him, all though he must leave his lover, Lobot. Along the way, he meets flatuent green Jedi master Yoda, finds himself sneaking into Jabba's palace by tunnelling underground, and using Bantha Beans to destroy the giant slug.

Evan Mather first expirimented with using Kenner Action Figures for Internet movies with "Kung Fu Kenobi" in 1997. Since then, he has made full-length films like "Quentin Tarintino's Star Wars" and "Godzilla Versus Disco Lando", but decided to pay homage to his original work by making another story about Obi Wan, potrayed as a martial artist. This time, however, he made it much more insane and warped then his previous films. Fortunatley, Mather's crazy comedy actually works, with a Monty Python feel to it. You can imagine Terry Gilliam doing something like this.

Mather uses clips from the SW films for the character's voices. However, this time he cleverly pays homage to "Pulp Fiction" by using Jules' voice for Mace Windu, in the film-within-a-film "Gettin' Medevial". Lines like "I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger..." "Anger leads to hate!" provide laughs throughout, and it's just fun to watch, all though it may be confusing on first viewing. It should also be noted the soundtrack is good and really suits the scenes it's applied to: for example, "Momma Miss America" as Luke heads up to Jabba's palace, "Mission: Impossible" as Kenobi battles his way through his tunnel, "Across 10th Street" for a kung fu fighting scene, and "Heartlight" when Obi Wan and Lobot re-unite (complete with a shot of them flying across the moon!)

Absolutely bizzare but fun to watch.

Great Comedic Timing, Love Watching this Film

[independentgeorge-1 · 9/10 · 3 May 2006]

Most people comment on the obvious homages to pop culture such as the Mace Windu "Pulp Fiction" scene but what I loved most about this film was the subtle humor whether it was deliberate or not. From the crazy punching and kicking sound effects to the samples from the Star Wars movies and to the weird blaster sounds from the Snowtrooper it just works from beginning to end. Bib Fortuna pimp slaps Luke Skywalker and all he has to say is "De Wanno Wannga"? Classic. Ben Kenobi wakes up to find Lobot in bed with him, sits up abruptly and senses "a great disturbance in the force"(after dreaming of a crazy droid ballet set to Pee Wee Herman music).

I was rolling from beginning to end. Greedo and co. getting down to some samba/jazz fusion, change the channels and two Imperial officers are taking turns slapping each other. Sandpeople waiting in line to kiss a newly revived Han Solo.

This is one of the funniest things I have ever seen on film. If anyone thinks its crude or unpolished I submit that the crazy movements, abrupt sampling and zany story are signs of a great comedic mind and one heck of a talented, creative individual.

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Liked it!

[JediRaptoR · 10/10 · 6 November 1999]

Kung Fu Kenobi's Big Adventure is a hilarious short. Evan Mather has a very creative and amazing talent. I get a kick out of this action (figure) movie every time I've seen it. This comedy is a must see. Mather certainly put a lot of effort into this, definitely a one-of-a-kind film. Reminds me of scrambled eggs.

Nifty!

[Cynful45 · 24 October 1999]

Evan Mather is very inventive and witty with all of his "Star Wars Cinema" films. However, I like Kung-Fu Kenobi's Big Adventure the best because not only is it well-rounded but it is also chock-full of throwbacks to famous directors. The music is great too- lot's of disco and Paul McCartney's "Momma Miss America" in the beginning is great.

So sit back and enjoy Mather's warped sense of humor and don't take it too seriously. It's all in good fun, and is done well at that.

Not bad..Not bad

[QKnown · 22 January 2001]

Besides the (supposedly) homosexual theme that was present throughout the feature, regarding Kenobi & Lobot, this would be the type of film I would make when I was 6 years old...And that's not supposed to be an insult. I liked what I saw in KFKBA, the music, especially "HEART LIGHT" for some reason, and the sub-plots (notably Mace Windu AKA Sam Jackson) were cool. A fine feature from a...Cool kinda guy!