My Name Is Bruce (2007)

Best movie ever!

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Its only saving grace is that its star Bruce Campbell is as charismatic as ever, the only difference being here he plays an exaggerated version of himself in a role which lampoons both his own persona and his illustrious 'B-movie' career. But 'My Name Is Bruce (2017)' honestly isn't clever enough to be anything other than one of the low-rent flicks it is trying so hard to satirise. The core of the feature is aiming to be similar to that of the 'Evil Dead' franchise, though there's nothing near the genuine scares or the slapstick brilliance that those films provide. If that series had actually finished back in the early nineties, as it had appeared, then perhaps this below-par version would've been enough to fill that deadite-shaped hole in the fans' lives. As it is though - with the fantastic 'Ash Vs. Evil Dead (2015)' television series up and rolling - you can get your fill of this stuff elsewhere and, trust me, it's usually much better. 5/10

Mistaken for his character Ash from the 'Evil Dead' trilogy, Bruce Campbell is forced to fight a real monster in a small Oregon town. Despite Campbell's charm this 84 minutes straight to dvd spoof is boring, with little good jokes in it and some horrible perfomances. The Evil Dead Series alongside Ash v.s Evil Dead are brilliant and full of great fun and charm alongside horror and science fiction but this movie? Not so much.. (4/10)

'My Name is Bruce' is one of those films that was definitely made for a niche audience – namely fans of Bruce Campbell. Now, if your reaction to that statement is 'Who?' then you're probably not going to get that much out of this film. Unless you really love horror/slasher films, then there's probably just about enough here to keep you entertained. But then, if you're really that much of a fan of the genre, you should definitely be aware of Bruce Campbell by now! But, for those of you who don't know, Bruce 'the chin' Campbell is primarily-known for his B-movie films and the 'Evil Dead' franchise in particular. He normally plays a cocky, slightly stupid hero who triumphs partly by luck and audience-love, rather than skill or virtue. In short, he's a bit of a clutz.However, as the title suggests, his name – also – in the film, is 'Bruce.' And that's because he's effectively playing himself. Or at least the version of himself that has become his trademark over the years – namely the annoying, smart-a*se we see on screen. He's an alcoholic, womanising, foul-mouthed idiot (who just so happens to be a B-movie star). However, despite his on screen persona, he has built up a loyal following of fans – all of which he treats like absolute dirt (I'm pleased to say that in real life Bruce is a great bloke and loves his fans!). So, when a town comes under attack from a particularly angry Chinese demonic bean god (yes, seriously) then one starry-eyed young lad who's seen all Bruce's films decides that his idol is the only person who can save the locals. How wrong he is.What you have is a pretty normal horror film – a largely cheap-looking monster runs amok in a small American town, slashing up anyone who isn't really a main character. You've seen it all before and you've even seen Bruce Campbell in these types of films. However, what sets this one apart is Bruce himself. Naturally, whether the film succeeds or fails rests on his shoulders (or chin!) and, I'm pleased to say it does. The jokes are based around on the clichés you'd expect from not only the horror genre, but the types of films he's starred in. He seems well up for running himself down and playing a particularly unlikeable version of himself in order to get the laughs. And fair play to him. He shows us what most celebrities are probably like in real life.The special effects aren't that special. There's not that much gore. And the sets look like… well, sets (but that's probably to highlight just how much of a cheap B-movie you're watching – or at least that's what I tell myself). So, overall, you have a pretty average horror movie. Therefore, you're only going to truly enjoy it if you're a fan of Bruce himself. I've only just got round to reviewing this and I haven't seen it for a few years. Since I last watched it I've also invested my time into Bruce's current project – the TV series 'Ash vs The Evil Dead.' I can't help but notice how some of the early episodes actually recycle a few jokes and situations, but that's really for a review of the TV series (which I also recommend you watch if you like your horror gory and cheeky!).So, as I first said, what you have here is a film with a real niche audience. It's not horrific or original enough to be remembered due to the content of its genre alone, only for Bruce Campbell's input. Without him it would be nothing. However, luckily it does have him, so it's awesome (like most things he's in). Enjoy a nicely self-knowing so-bad-it's-good little horror flick (and then watch Ash vs The Evil Dead!).

Try to swallow this. Adapted from a comic book by Dark Horse Comics, this R rated film sees B-List Movie actor Bruce Campbell being mistaken for a real-like monster hunter and forced to fight a real Chinese monster, Guan-Di in a small town in Oregon. Directed by Bruce Campbell, the movie is freaky deaky. It's not that good of a movie, but it was fun enough to watch. You really have to turn off your brain to get through the movie. There are tons of extreme meta-humor parody, here and most of it kinda works. Some of the in-jokes are slightly clever while others are just too blunt and insult the audience's intelligence. The film was made, cheaply to capitalize on that low budget meta-humor. The exteriors for the town of "Goldlick" were actually shot on Bruce Campbell's property where a back lot was built with the exteriors of all of the buildings. The interior shots were all done on a sound stage. The monster demon looks pretty fake looking, with a lots of unrealistic-looking gore to add to the over the top violence. Still, the plot written by Mark Verheiden & Bruce Campbell, was pretty interesting. It's rare to see actors played highly fictionalized version of themselves. For the most part, Bruce Campbell as Bruce Campbell was very entertaining with all with wits. So, kinda hail to the king, baby! The only thing, I didn't like about his character is how much, he lacks depth and act so mean-spirited. The bad thing about the story is that characters are written, in unsophisticated unlikeable ways that it's hard to get through the film. Most of the characters in the film, are jerks. I really didn't like any of the supporting cast, due to this. Women are written, so shallow-like, that it's a bit degrading. I feel bad, for the women in this film like Grace Thorsen. The Chinese Stereotypes are so offensive, that it's hard to get through. Seeing director Sam Raimi's younger brother, Ted Raimi act Asian was pretty insulting. It's worse than his other role in the film, as a Italian painter. I have to say, Guan-Di was a pretty cool villain. After all, you don't see, many Chinese ghosts haunting an America location. The whole bean curd gimmick was pretty OK for the most part. One thing, I love about the dialogue is all the mentions and references to Bruce Campbell's other films, such as 2002's Bubba Hotep, 1988's Maniac Cop & others. That was pretty much, the highlight of the film. Although Sam Raimi, with whom Bruce frequently collaborates, is not involved with this production, much of the film is in the vein of the Evil Dead series (1982-1992). I just wish, they mention more of his TV show, works like being a recurring characters in both the Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys series (1995-1999). Another good thing about the film is the song, 'The Legend of Guandi', by the McCain Brothers. It's a pretty catchy tune. The DVD extras are somewhat worth, buying the movie for. It was so funny to watch. The hour long Making-of documentary is one big inside joke with a lot of fake-history, awkward moments, and fake trailers for movies that will never, come out like Cave-alien 2. They even went so far, to make a behind the scenes documentary of the making of Cave-alien 2. It was so surreal. The DVD has also tons of Easter Eggs special features that you will have to check out. Lots of them, feature content that isn't worth watching, but it was still fun to find them. Supposedly, there's a sequel, as of this writing, on its way. It is in-titled, 'My Name is Still Bruce: Bruce vs. Frankenstein'. It might be OK, might not. So heads up on that. Overall: if you're a Bruce Campbell fan, you're going to see this movie regardless of what you read here; however, I'll save you the time and say it did has that pure id gonzo that keeps the spirit of 1980s grindhouse film mostly alive. If you like, those films, maybe you will love this. If not, the tiresome old jokes will kill you. In my opinion, it was watchable, but this film could have been better.