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Thursday, June 25, 2015

FISHING NAKED (2015)

David Ottertale (Bronson Pelletier) and his buddy Rodney (Evan Williams) are a pair of free-spirited buddies living in a small mountain community who excel at scaring city tourists off prime fishing locations with a Bigfoot hoax (Rodney usually in the suit).  Their days are spent mostly fishing and hanging out, and at night David brings the fish home to his grandma Louise (Elaine Miles), who has a heart condition and who - it's hinted at - is also slowly being romanced by the town sheriff, Art (Steve Reevis).  The arrival of two townie girls, camping in the woods, sparks the boys' hormones ... but also results in the Bigfoot hoax being taken to the next level, and the next, until the FBI is brought in and Louise finally reveals a real alien being is involved.  Fishing Naked could have been a better film in more skilled directorial hands, but is still a likable comedy, thanks largely to Pelletier's scene-stealing boyish charms and the deadpan delivery of Elaine Miles.  A typical low-budget stoner comedy, elevated by the beautiful Colorado scenery and Miles's and Pelletier's chemistry on-screen. (not rated)  C+

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