This Low Budget Movie Altered My Brain Chemistry

Danny Gonzalez

31 May 202417:40

Summary

TLDRIn this video script, Greg revisits the low-budget film world of director Stuart Raffi, known for movies like 'Standing Ovation' and 'Croc'. 'Croc' tells the tale of a man-eating crocodile on a rampage, triggered by fishermen's disturbance. Amidst a backdrop of local disputes and tax evasion, the film features a zoo owner, Jack, who finds himself in the middle of a deadly conflict with a construction company and a killer crocodile. The script humorously critiques the film's plot, characters, and the director's filmography, highlighting the absurdity and the surprisingly positive reception of 'Croc' on YouTube, despite its flaws.

Takeaways

🎬 The video discusses two movies directed by Stuart Raffi: 'Standing Ovation' and 'Croc', highlighting their contrasting themes.
🐊 'Croc' is a low-budget film about a man-eating crocodile that goes on a murderous rampage, unlike 'Standing Ovation' which is about a singing and dancing competition.
💥 The crocodile in 'Croc' is awakened and provoked by two fishermen who use a bomb, leading to its violent behavior.
🏠 The movie's plot involves a conflict between the main character, Jack, who owns a zoo, and a construction company owner, Kong, who wants to build a road through the zoo.
🕵️‍♀️ An investigator from the Department of Animal Welfare, Evelyn, is sent to investigate Jack's zoo following a citizen's complaint, adding another layer of conflict.
👮‍♂️ Jack faces further trouble when he is investigated by the tax bureau for tax evasion, adding to his list of problems.
💃 The video humorously comments on the dancing extras in the movie, describing their moves as captivating and peculiar.
👨‍👧‍👦 Jack's nephew and friend Theo help him escape from the police after being accused of tax evasion, showing a moment of camaraderie.
🦈 The crocodile attacks are a central focus of the movie, with several characters being eaten, and the scenes are among the most rewatched on YouTube.
🇹🇭 The film is set in Thailand and features beautiful scenery, which is often commented on positively by viewers despite the movie's other shortcomings.
🔪 The climax of the movie involves hunting and killing the crocodile, with a somber ending that leaves the characters traumatized.

Q & A

What is the connection between the movies 'Standing Ovation' and 'Croc'?
-Both 'Standing Ovation' and 'Croc' are directed by Stuart Raffi, who is known for creating low-budget films.
What is the origin story of the crocodile in the movie 'Croc'?
-The crocodile goes on a murderous rampage because two fishermen wake it up with a bomb, causing it to attack and break their boat in half.
What is the main conflict in the movie 'Croc'?
-The main conflict revolves around a local business dispute between the main character Jack, who owns a zoo, and Kong, the owner of a construction company who wants to build a road through Jack's property.
Why does the Department of Animal Welfare send an investigator to Jack's zoo?
-The Department of Animal Welfare sends an investigator named Evelyn to Jack's zoo in response to a citizen's complaint, as part of Kong's attempts to force Jack out of his farm.
How does the crocodile in the movie 'Croc' behave towards humans?
-The crocodile in 'Croc' is portrayed as being sexually aggressive and vocal, and it goes on to brutally murder several people.
What is the role of the character Theo in the movie 'Croc'?
-Theo is a good friend of Jack's nephew and is involved in a subplot where he flirts with a girl at a bar and devises a plan to help Jack escape from the police.
Why does Jack's zoo become a target for investigation?
-Jack's zoo is targeted for investigation due to Kong's attempts to acquire the land for construction purposes, as well as actual issues with animal care and tax evasion.
What is the significance of the character Hawkins in the movie 'Croc'?
-Hawkins is a mysterious man who appears during the investigation of the crocodile attacks and eventually introduces himself, suggesting he might have a hunch about the situation.
How does the movie 'Croc' handle the aftermath of the crocodile attacks?
-The movie portrays a somber aftermath with characters appearing traumatized. The plotline involving the construction company ends anticlimactically with them being eaten by the crocodile.
What is the viewer's general opinion of the movie 'Croc' as seen in the YouTube comments?
-Despite the movie being described as boring with bad acting and pointless plot development, the YouTube comments are overwhelmingly positive, mainly praising the beautiful scenery in Thailand.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Director Stuart Raffi's Low-Budget Films

The paragraph introduces the video by referencing the director Stuart Raffi, known for creating low-budget films like 'Standing Ovation' and 'Croc'. The narrator humorously compares the two films, despite their different plots—one about a singing and dancing competition and the other about a man-eating crocodile. The video promises to explore 'Croc', a movie that leaves viewers questioning its cinematic legitimacy. The script also mentions the origin story of the crocodile in 'Croc', which involves two fishermen and a bomb, setting off a deadly chain of events.

05:01

🐊 Crocodile Attacks and Character Introductions

This paragraph delves into the plot of 'Croc', focusing on the character Jack, who owns a zoo in Thailand and is facing a business dispute with a construction company. The construction company's owner, Kong, tries various tactics to evict Jack, including sending an investigator from the Department of Animal Welfare. The video script humorously critiques the film's portrayal of the investigator's findings, which seem to contradict the idea that Jack is a responsible zoo owner. The paragraph also highlights the film's dance scene and the characters' plan to evade authorities, which involves starting a fire and diving into the ocean.

10:02

🏊‍♂️ Teen Encounters with the Deadly Croc

The script describes a dramatic scene where two teenagers are attacked by the crocodile while making out in the ocean. It satirically comments on the girl's casual reaction to the attack, riding away slowly. The paragraph also discusses the aftermath of the incident, where the police and Jack's zoo are implicated. The mysterious man introduced earlier is revealed to be Croc Hawkins, who joins Jack and Evelyn in hunting the crocodile. The paragraph ends with the deaths of the construction company's villains, who are devoured by the crocodile, bringing an anticlimactic end to their plotline.

15:03

🍻 The Hunt for the Croc and an Unsatisfying Conclusion

In this paragraph, the group's hunt for the crocodile culminates in its capture and death, which the narrator finds unsatisfying due to the lack of closure regarding the crocodile's rampage. The video script humorously speculates about the characters' relationships and the nature of the people present at the scene. It also comments on the overwhelmingly positive YouTube comments about the film's scenery, rather than its plot or acting. The paragraph concludes with a somber ending where the characters are traumatized, and a surprising revelation about Croc's missing leg, which was not taken by the crocodile but lost in a forklift accident in the Navy.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Croc

The term 'Croc' refers to the short form of 'crocodile' and is also the title of the movie being discussed in the video. It is a central concept as the movie revolves around a man-eating crocodile that goes on a murderous rampage. The script mentions 'Croc' multiple times, emphasizing its role as the antagonist in the film.

💡Standing Ovation

‘Standing Ovation’ is another movie directed by Stuart Raffi, the same director as 'Croc'. It is brought up in the script to draw a parallel between the two films, despite their different themes—one being about a singing and dancing competition and the other about a violent crocodile. This keyword helps to establish the director's filmography and style.

💡Stuart Raffi

Stuart Raffi is the director of both 'Croc' and 'Standing Ovation'. The script mentions him to highlight his role in creating low-budget films that provoke questions about their cinematic quality. His name is a key concept as it connects different parts of the video's discussion on film direction and production.

💡Man-eating crocodile

The 'man-eating crocodile' is a significant element in the movie 'Croc'. It is the main antagonist that causes the action and horror in the film. The script describes scenes where the crocodile brutally murders people, making it a central theme in the video's critique and discussion.

💡Jack's Farm

'Jack's Farm' is the location central to the conflict in the movie 'Croc'. It is owned by the main character, Jack, and is in the way of a road that a construction company wants to build. The script uses 'Jack's Farm' to set up the local business dispute that forms part of the movie's subplot.

💡Kong

Kong is the owner of the construction company in 'Croc' who wants to build a road through Jack's Farm. He is portrayed as a villain trying to evict Jack using various tactics. The script mentions Kong as part of the conflict that drives the narrative of the film.

💡Department of Animal Welfare

The 'Department of Animal Welfare' is mentioned in the script as an entity that Kong tries to use against Jack by sending an investigator to check on the conditions of the animals at Jack's Farm. This concept is part of the subplot that adds tension and complexity to the story.

💡Tax evasion

'Tax evasion' is a legal issue that Jack faces in the movie 'Croc'. The script describes a scene where Jack is investigated by the tax bureau, adding another layer of conflict and showing the various problems Jack has to deal with.

💡Rocket Money

'Rocket Money' is the sponsor of the video, as mentioned in the script. It is a financial tool that helps users manage their subscriptions and budgeting. The script promotes Rocket Money as a way to cancel unwanted subscriptions and save money, which is a separate theme from the movie discussion.

💡Paramount Plus

'Paramount Plus' is a streaming service that the script mentions as having a poor user experience. It is used as an example in the script to discuss the frustrations with modern streaming services, contrasting with the main theme of the video, which is the critique of the movie 'Croc'.

💡Croc Hawkins

'Croc Hawkins' is a name given to the man-eating crocodile in the movie 'Croc'. The script humorously introduces this name, adding a layer of satire to the film's title and the character of the crocodile. It is used to highlight the absurdity in the film's narrative.

Highlights

Introduction of the movie 'Croc' and its connection to 'Standing Ovation' through the director Stuart Raffi.

Origin story of the Croc being disturbed by fishermen with a bomb, leading to its murderous rampage.

The movie's plot involving a local business dispute between Jack and the construction company owner Kong.

Introduction of Evelyn from the Department of Animal Welfare who investigates Jack's zoo.

Jack's zoo animals are implied to be mistreated, casting doubt on his character.

A child narrowly avoids being eaten by the Croc, showcasing the film's suspense.

Jack's nephew and friend Theo's plan to help Jack escape from the tax bureau.

The tax evasion subplot and Jack's narrow escape from the authorities.

Sponsor segment on Rocket Money and its features for managing subscriptions and budgeting.

The aftermath of the teens' encounter with the Croc and the community's reaction.

Kong's crew's plan to frame Jack's zoo crocodiles for the teens' deaths.

The mysterious man's introduction and his potential involvement in the Croc's story.

The deaths of the villains by the Croc, providing a quick resolution to the conflict.

The final confrontation and killing of the Croc, leaving the characters traumatized.

Revelation of Croc Hawkins' backstory and the irony of his missing leg.

Contrasting viewer comments on YouTube praising the scenery versus the actual movie.

Conclusion and reflection on the movie's ending and overall reception.