Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
Do you find grown-up people in banana costumes funny? Do you find grown-ups in dildo costumes funny? Congratulations! Then "The Plight of Clownana" is probably the perfect watch for you. I personally don't and that is why I could see nothing of quality in this 16-minute short film from over 10 years ago. Actor Jensen Ackles played a major role in the making of this movie as actor and producer. He is one of the core characters in one of my favorite shows of all time "Dark Angel", so I was genuinely disappointed to see him involved with this crappy project here. The writer and director, however, is Chris Dowling and it says a lot about his talent that this fairly unknown short film here is probably still his most known work to date. Or about the lack thereof. It does not deliver from a comedy perspective and certainly not from a dramatic perspective either. Don't be fooled by the IMDb rating and don't let nerds tell you otherwise. This film is bananas and not in a positive context. Highly not recommended.
petersl1
"The Plight of Clownana "is the funniest short film I've ever seen! It is very original and the voice over and music are both right on throughout! I mean, not only is there a clown/banana hybrid, but a "Dildo Man?" It is too funny to properly put into words. I was extremely impressed with this given that it's an independent, short film. I was giggling through every moment of this hilarity!!!! Since I've watched this, I've been sharing this film with many of my friends, who share the same opinion as me -- they laughed for the entire 16 minutes.I really hope to see more from the writer, director and producer.Thanks, Lindsay
myself_27
After my recently developed Jensen Ackles obsession I reviewed his IMDb profile and discovered this little treat.With its wonderfully convenient showing on the official website I didn't have to wait.This little ditty is exceedingly funny. It very independent film style but I think the uniqueness of it story line would appeal to everyone.Its definitely worth a look and as its not that long you should be able to get a quick laugh out of it. It certainly brightened up my very boring morning at work.In my opinion it would make a great skit scene at the begin of a movie (kind of like the ones on kid's movies) but would have to be at least PG-13.
aurelia-acc
It's such an original and funny short film, you really should see it ;) The main characters, Clownana and his "rival", are amazing and their choreographs, on well known musics and original ones, are both great and funny. You can forget Michael Jackson or Jennifer Garner in "13 going on 30" and welcome Clownana ! Some scenes are truly priceless as for example when Clownana's rival is joined by his little fellows, I laughed so hard that I had to wipe some tears . What I find very original is the fact that there's no dialog, it's just narration, a very well done one which makes it easier to understand for non native English speakers. Only one regret though: it's too short ! so you have to watch it again and again :)
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