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TV Review: Sci-Fi Channel Original - Komodo vs. Cobra

Written by Matt Paprocki
Published May 25, 2006

Most Sci-Fi Channel disasters fall into the unbearable category. They're not funny, serious, or entertaining. Then something like Komodo vs. Cobra rolls along and you can only imagine being on the set as the actors spout off some of the most unimaginative dialogue ever put on film. This is a hysterically funny movie, whether intentional or not, and has every reason to become a classic for fans of horrible cinema.

Written and directed by Jim Wynorski, the same guy responsible for the long running Bare Wench flicks and a previous laugh-fest Curse of the Komodo, in this newer epic piece of low-budget filmmaking, we're never told if this is the Komodo from Curse or if this is the one from the aptly titled Komodo. The snake is apparently a newcomer since Boa had his hands full in Boa vs. Python, or he's having digestive trouble after munching on Dean Cain in his self-titled picture.

If you can make any sense of that, you're officially a nerd. Welcome to the crowd.

Komodo vs. Cobra has it all. The cheap dialogue provides us with all the details we need in a knock-off creature flick. The army general responsible for genetic testing, characters spouting off nothing even resembling science, an island being blown up to cover up the military mistakes, and a group of insanely stupid special ops type guys who are eaten just as quickly as they're dispatched. Credit has to be given to Wynorski for inventing a gun with unlimited ammunition that the actors can fire at will without stopping to reload.

These people are shooting at the typical CG monsters, the slightly altered beasts in the title. The climatic showdown doesn't quite take on a King Kong vs. Godzilla scale: okay, it's not even close. A few bites, a tail swap, and some napalm finishes this one in a draw. The special effects are expected: awful. The film wastes no time in showing off these abominations as we're treated to a chase in the opening minutes. You can only stare in awe as the Komodo can apparently glide over the grass without even touching a blade and the cobra rises from the water, not even causing a ripple.

The combination of supremely funny dialogue and special effects that are right about on par for a Sci-Fi flick (that's not a compliment) make this a rare one that can be enjoyable to the right audience. Seriously, the movie is called Komodo vs. Cobra. Is there anything else you need to know?

Matt Paprocki is the reviews editor for Digital Press, a video game website with an appreciation for the retro side of the industry. The deep game collection which spans nearly 30 systems and 2,000 games line his walls for research purposes. Matt strives to bring credibility to video game journalism, and take it in a new direction to aid the industry in becoming respected with all forms entertainment media.
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TV Review: Sci-Fi Channel Original - Komodo vs. Cobra
Published: May 25, 2006
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Action, Video: Adventure, Video: SF, Video: Television
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#1 — May 25, 2006 @ 21:15PM — Foywonder [URL]

You actually found some entertainment value in this worthless piece of crap but thought ABOMINABLE was too boring? For shame!

#2 — May 25, 2006 @ 23:39PM — Matt Paprocki [URL]

To say I was stunned when I started reading reviews of Abominable would be an understatment. Some even go as far as calling it a genre classic. I just don't see it. And don't get me wrong. Komodo vs Cobra is an absolutely terrible movie. I never said it was a good one, I said it's so unbelievably bad that it's one of the rare "so bad it's good" movies. I never laughed aside from the guys face being bitten off when watching Abominable, nor was I scared.

I nearly died everytime one of the creatures went through the same phony animation sequence each time it ate someone in K vs. C.

And I now need to try and get through AI Assault, which apparently uses the same sets from K vs C. Joy.

#3 — May 26, 2006 @ 08:55AM — Foywonder

CURSE OF THE KOMODO
A.I. ASSAULT
KOMODO VS. COBRA

Wynorski has basically remade the same movie three times. Same plot elements, same sets, same just about everything. KvsC is easily the worst of the lot to the point of being downright insulting. I didn't just hate it; I loathed it. Wynorski's next one is something called BONE EATER. I swear if he remakes the same damn movie again I just might...

And I stand by ABOMINABLE. Hardly a great movie but a fun b-movie with some great moments. Don't believe me; try sitting through SASQUATCH HUNTERS or CLAWED: THE LEGEND OF SASQUATCH.

#4 — December 13, 2007 @ 08:59AM — Jay [URL]

The two things that stand out in this movie are Gloria-Ann Gilbert's tee shirt. Seriously, this is one movie that is soooooooooooo bad it is good.

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