There is a
difference between a good film and a fun film, and it is possible to be one
without the other (explaining the success of movies like Sharknado). I expected the direct-to-home fifth installment of Tremors to be fun, with no anticipation
of quality filmmaking. Perhaps it helped that I went into Tremors 5: Bloodline with such low expectations, but I was
pleasantly surprised at equal balance of quality and campy fun.
Burt Gummer
(Michael Gross) has been the only character to appear in all of the films in
the franchise, and he returns to battle the giant worms and their subsequent
added variations, this time discovered in South Africa
The plot is
minimal and that is the best approach for this material; the less time spent
in-between scenes with the monsters the better. All that truly matters is that
the creatures want to eat the humans and they are attracted to vibrations in
the ground. The simplicity of this concept was what made the original film so
great, and even with the added bells and whistles of the added creatures and
sub-plots, Tremors 5 retains the same
spirit.
The campiness of
the film comes in part from the performances, which are just goofy enough to
add brevity without coming off as amateurish. There is some sub-par acting in
the minor roles, but most of the performers are at least adequate. This paired
with surprisingly convincing special effects for the creatures makes Tremors 5 feel like much more than your
average direct-to-video sequel.
The Blu-ray
combo pack release comes with a DVD and a Digital HD copy of the film. Bonus
features include a handful of deleted and extended scenes, along with outtake
footage. Aside from the extra footage, there is also a behind-the-scenes
featurette.
Entertainment Value:
6.5/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 6/10
Historical
Significance: 4/10
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