- Well it was natural that when the partial cast list was announced that all of us would start speculating on the plot as well as how much of a “sequel†the film would really be. It sounds like Kevin’s given a lot of thought to that, and wisely wrote a movie that stands on its own for newcomers, but still contains enough slight references and in-jokes to make the film enjoyable on a different level for fans of the other ones. Here’s Kevin with the first of what we’re sure will be many posts regarding View Askew 5’s plot:
I wouldn’t call it the ‘Ultimate’ Jersey flick, either. I’d call it the last Jersey flick (or more appropriately, the last Jay and Bob flick).
I wouldn’t expect a classy picture, either. But then, I’ve read the script a few times.
When we finally announce it, it’ll make sense as the last one in what became a series. I looked back on the first four, and they all seemed to lead to this one. Yes, cats from the other flicks will be popping up. But the manner in which that happens isn’t meant to sequelize the previous flicks; those scenes chiefly move the plot along (there is a plot this time).
Anyone hoping for a flick in which all the Hicks cousins meet one another, and Rene’ to show up and meet Bartleby and Loki, and tons of Steve-Dave and Walt action are in for serious disappointment. Stuff like that’s reserved for the comics (indeed, I’m hatching an all Steve-Dave and Walt issue as we speak). VA5 won’t be the ultimate in-joke movie, as that would be box office suicide. It’s designed to be enjoyable to both the neophyte and the master of the trivial as well. Will you enjoy it a little more if you’ve seen the other flicks? Absolutely. Will you be clueless if you haven’t?Not at all. Will you laugh either way? Lord, I hope so.
At the end of the day, some will grouse when they find out what the flick is, and others will celebrate. Some will gather here and post their theories on why it’s not a good idea, and others will attack them for their inane opinions.
Just like with everything else we’ve done up to this point.
Hope this helps with the speculations.
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