Pluskylang Great Film overall

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

mazec666 Back in 1993, University of Colorado film students Trey Parker and Matt Stone embarked on a project that would catapult them to the big time. A black comedy musical based on the infamous Alferd Packer, the only man ever convicted of cannibalism in the United States. By all means, the determination certainly paid off as this wasn't some tedious student film they were forced to make but it's a one-of-a-kind musical that must be seen to believe.Credited under the amusing pseudonym Juan Schwartz, Trey is a laugh riot in the title role because his expressions and deadpan delivery are oblivious to the events going on around him. His character traits would serve as the basis for Stan Marsh many years down the road. And speaking of "South Park," Matt's nerdy Humphrey is dressed exactly like Kyle Broflowski right down to the green hat and orange parka. And here's another useless trivia before the five trekkers enter the general store, Trey begins to sing the opening line of "It's a Shpadoinkle Day" in his Cartman voice. Okay that's enough of "South Park."In the vibrant role of Polly Pry, Trey's ex-girlfriend Toddy Walters is a naturally beautiful looking woman with an excellent singing voice. When watching the "This Side of Me" musical number, I couldn't help but think Toddy would've have been perfect to sing the theme from "Skyfall." She's got the exquisiteness and stage presence to headline a musical number and record an album without auto tune."Cannibal! The Musical" does have its faults cinematically. For example in Packer's ballerina dream sequence, close-ups of the body double can be seen in between shots. The sets have that "cheesy-as-hell" atmosphere but it does add to the corny artificially to the film. After all, it's supposed to pay homage to the classic Hollywood musicals that Trey watched growing up.If you're a "South Park" or "Team America" fan, watch it! If you're a fan of cheesy slasher films, watch it! And if you're a fan of cult musicals like "Rocky Horror," watch it!

MartinHafer This film was a college project by Trey Parker before he catapulted to fame for co-creating SOUTH PARK. Despite having a very low budget and some amateurish touches here and there, the film is amazingly funny and well made--so much so that it's really hard to imagine that a film student starred, directed, wrote and created the songs for this ultra-bizarre musical. Even if you think the film is just a sick joke, you've got to respect the ability of Parker to make this film with very little experience behind him.As for me, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. The songs were terrific, with lyrics that were just great and very, very catchy. Plus there were very liberal doses of humor throughout the film. Sadly, the more horrific and disgusting the humor, the more I seemed to enjoy myself. I particularly liked the one party member who wouldn't die, the important message to parents AFTER the film was already over and the fact that all the Indians were Japanese and spoke Japanese! I also am happy that I read through all the trivia BEFORE seeing the film so I knew to look out for odd little "Easter eggs"--such as the times that aliens popped briefly into the film in a way that many wouldn't even notice! Terribly clever, funny and cute--this has "cult film" written all over it. Interestingly, there is a play version of this film, though it has played mostly in smaller venues. It surely has "Broadway" written all over it and it's better than many of the popular shows there now! Maybe, just maybe, it will one day play there.By the way, since this is a Trey Parker film AND because it's about the joys of cannibalism, this is NOT a film for the kids (duh). Watch this one when the kids are asleep or at a sleepover--and don't let them know you watch funny crap like this!!! If you liked this sick film, try also watching the play "Batboy". It has a very similar style and sensibilities and is probably NOT a film for normal (a.k.a. "dull") people.

jrmayer-1 Gore, comedy, music, what more could some one ask for? Although this title from one of the South Park creators is more than a little low budget, it is still a good movie. Not meaning that it gives some great insight into Alfred Packer, but that it gives just what it promises, cannibalism and musicals. If you are not accustomed to the humor of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, then this movie may be lost on you, but if you like cheap laughs, then look no further.The trailer for the movie was made before the movie to try and get money for the actual feature. Luckily it was picked up by Troma (makers of the ever popular Toxic Avenger), and the end result is the first feature length movie from Trey Parker. I found the music to be just what I thought it would be, raunchy and unforgettable. The gore is exactly what I expected from a Troma movie, and I'm glad that this movie was shared with me so that I could share it with everyone that I know.

Superunknovvn "Alferd Packer: The Musical" is an early showcase for Trey Parker's various talents: acting, writing, directing, composing and singing. The man is virtually doing it all by himself and with low to no budget. As a movie made by a film student "Alferd Packer: The Musical" (or "Cannibal: The Musical" as the movie is commonly known) is breathtaking and it's almost scary that if it hadn't been for the Christmas Card incident nobody would have recognized Parker and his movie.From today's point of view, however, "Cannibal: The Musical" isn't among the funniest things Parker and Stone (who's in the movie, too, but wasn't involved as much as in later projects) have ever done. Much like "Orgazmo" and "BASEketball" the two comedy greats can't really convince in real life movies. The jokes are kinda slow and strewn in between and the whole thing just isn't as funny as "South Park" or "Team America".Still, one must not forget when this movie was made and how. For a student movie this is a great, no, gigantic achievement. The songs are every bit as hilarious as latter day material by Parker and - I'll say it again - they showcase some serious talent for writing melodies. So, yes, "Cannibal: The Musical", this strange mixture of Comedy, Musical, Western and Horror (just a wee bit) can be recommended to every fan of Parker and Stone.