With all of the fuss about Terry Cahill coming to town, there was no doubt it was time to brush up on a Canadian cult classic and rent Fubar.
What surprised me most of all, was the number of sayings in the film that have stood strong against the tests of time, and are still “just givin’er.”
Terry and Deaner are headbangers. Someone decided it would be a good idea to document them to explain what exactly headbangers are, but the explanation doesn’t ring clear by the time you’re finished the movie.
It’s actually a mockumentary, and I’m sure there are some characters in Golden the directors could have filmed as well. However they would up with Terry and Dean, we might never know.
The movie is filmed in Alberta, giving it that genuine “at home” feel we can all relate to. It follows the two headbangers through their shenanigans, and covers a lot about their lives. Dean is the star, and Terry just sort of fumbles around in the background and smashes stuff.
Forget anything about environmental activism, this movie goes against any example you might want to instill on your children. Smoking, drinking, sex, and good ol’ rock and roll rule this film. The two best friends are unruly and without a care in the world.
We follow a snippet of their lives, and watch the struggles the two of them go through. They even convince their director to get in on some trouble, which doesn’t end well for him after a hefty amount of heckling.
Without giving too much away, if you haven’t seen this movie, you should. Combining the glory of mockumentaries like This is Spinal Tap with Canadian culture as deep as Strange Brew, this 2012 movie became an instant classic. Before last week, I had only watched it once or twice, but it stuck.
If you had the honour of meeting Terry on Friday night, but just didn’t get it, go rent Fubar, and get in the know. If you love it, you can even get your hands on a copy of the second one, and watch as the pair go to make cash in the most Canadian way at the oil patch.
I’ll give Fubar 10 out of 10 popcorns for its depth in characters, everlasting memories, and Canadian culture perfectly portrayed.
Warning: Fubar may motivate you to start shotgunning Pilsner.
