![]() ![]() One of the greatest film rediscoveries of the century, MIAMI CONNECTION does for 80s action what THE ROOM did for 2000's melodrama. It’s so bizarre and truly must be seen to be believed.35th ANNIVERSARY SCREENINGS! When a kick-arse rock band whose members also happen to be martial arts masters decide to take on Miami's seedy underbelly, all bets are off as bullets and blood meet feet and fist in a non-stop all-action extravaganza that has to be seen to be believed. After Jim receives the letter, his friends lift him up and carry him away on their shoulders in a slow-motion montage like he just won a heavyweight championship. But the reaction is so over-the-top that it borders on surreal. I would be excited if I had a long, lost dad and I heard from him. But several days later, a letter from his dad shows up and a spontaneous celebration breaks out. We see Jim recite a lengthy, exposition-laden monologue (through tears) about not being able to find his father. This was clearly meant to add a human-interest element to the narrative. See Also: ‘Nail Gun Massacre’ Demonstrates How Not to Make a Film Īlso noteworthy is the subplot regarding Jim’s (Maurice Smith) absentee dad. ![]() Even with the more lenient laws on marrying kin in the southern US, I suspect it’s still probably illegal to wed a sibling. Like, back off of your sister, man, and quit acting like she’s your girlfriend. Whatever the cause of Jeff’s deep-seated jealousy, it’s a little hilarious. And Jeff has no reason to be jealous of John. Jane merely introduces the two men and then Jeff punches John in the face. There’s no real escalation or buildup to the right hook. When Jane introduces Jeff to her boyfriend, John (Vincent Hirsch), Jeff punches John in the face. The best of the bunch may be Jane’s (Kathy Collier) relationship with her dangerous brother, Jeff (William Ergle), who is involved with a rough crowd. In addition to really bad music, the film also features a number of peculiar subplots that serve absolutely no narrative purpose. Although, singing about Tae kwon do, friendship, and good triumphing over evil likely won’t score them a record deal anytime soon. But in spite of that, it’s hard to deny that the messaging contained within their dopey tracks is kind of charming. Anyone that has ever heard music before will be able to tell the band desperately needs a new lyricist. One of the film’s best/worst elements is Dragon Sound, a band made up of the core group of friends at the center of the story. And that is no small feat because Miami Connection gets an awful lot wrong. Kim display a zest for filmmaking that works to cancel out everything wrong with the film. Somehow, directors Woo-sang Park and Y.K. It is clear that this misguided effort is a labor of love. Miami Connection is so bad that it circles back around to being supremely entertaining, largely on the basis of its unironic sincerity. ![]() On this installment of So Bad it’s Great, I am looking back on Miami Connection. The titles featured here will be overly earnest, unintentionally silly, and undeniably fun. Strap in and enjoy the ride! ![]() This recurring segment will champion films that may not be good in the conventional sense but still had their heart in the right place. ![]()
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