My Name Is Bruce

Name: My Name Is Bruce
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: October 31, 2008
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 36
Cast: Bruce Campbell

2008

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Image Entertainment | Release Date: October 31, 2008 | R

Starring: Bruce Campbell

Summary: Something evil is stirring in the small mining town of Gold Lick, and it’s not happy. Guan-di, the Chinese protector of the dead with a strange affinity for bean curd, has been awakened by reckless teenagers, and now his bloody crusade to wipe out the town’s entire population can only be stopped by one man -- Bruce Campbell, B-move star andSomething evil is stirring in the small mining town of Gold Lick, and it’s not happy. Guan-di, the Chinese protector of the dead with a strange affinity for bean curd, has been awakened by reckless teenagers, and now his bloody crusade to wipe out the town’s entire population can only be stopped by one man -- Bruce Campbell, B-move star and deadbeat ex-husband extraordinaire, who’s recruited to be their unwitting savior. Thinking the whole scenario’s a publicity prank, Bruce is distracted from his mission by a hot mom and fan boys aplenty -- but when our hero has to face off against a dark force more fearsome than a Hollywood agent, the laughs and screams start flying! (Dark Horse Entertainment)… Expand

Director: Bruce Campbell

Genre(s): Horror, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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Chris Kaltenbach

What's surprising is that the film has genuine laughs and smart-aleck asides that will keep even nonfans happy (although it helps if you at least like the genre). Read full review

Roger Ebert

If you don't already know who Bruce Campbell is, it will set you searching for other Bruce Campbell films on the theory that they can't all be like this. Start with "Evil Dead II," is my advice. Not to forget "Bubba Ho-Tep." In fact, start with them before My Name Is Bruce, which is low midrange in the Master's oeuvre. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

It's lame, corny, Ed Woodishly amateurish -- all of which is as lovable as the big lug himself. Read full review

Ty Burr

Perhaps because Campbell is a purist at heart, My Name Is Bruce is as awful as anything he has done - a broadly silly gore comedy in which no gag is too cartoonish to be indulged in at least once and preferably three times. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

While sporadically funny, the sophomoric My Name Is Bruce is no "Bubba Ho-Tep," the movie where Campbell unforgettably played Elvis Presley as a nursing home patient battling a mummy with the help of John F. Kennedy. But Campbell's fans can feel free to add a star or two. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

The only things missing from this unfunny Campbell love fest are a passable script, Sam Raimi's inventiveness, and a level of sophistication beyond nose-picking and ass grabs. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Willing as Campbell is to Shatner-ize himself, his movie will appeal only to true believers. Read full review

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ManuelB.

Feb 13, 2009

Though campy, its exactly everything that is to be expected of a bruce campbell flick.... he is genious!

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ChrisM.

Nov 8, 2008

The movie was hysterical. If you know Bruce Campbell and his career this movie is perfect for you. A lot of great meta humor that had the whole audience cracking up the entire time.

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JohnT.

Dec 8, 2008

A silly yet extremely fun movie, a definite must if you are a fan of Mr. Campbell.

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StormyWaters

Jun 23, 2014

Go into this movie knowing what it is, a cheap and cheesy B-movie starring and directed by Bruce Campbell. Not by any means a masterpiece, but it was never meant to be, but what it is an entertaining film. If you like the Evil Dead series and/or Bruce Campbell, then this movie is a mustGo into this movie knowing what it is, a cheap and cheesy B-movie starring and directed by Bruce Campbell. Not by any means a masterpiece, but it was never meant to be, but what it is an entertaining film. If you like the Evil Dead series and/or Bruce Campbell, then this movie is a must see as you can probably find something to like about (There are plenty of references in this film as a bonus).… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Jun 5, 2016

Bruce Campbell shows a willingness to make fun of himself and his career. The whole movie is a long string of self-parody and cheesiness mixed with bad jokes. Yes, it's stupid and a total B-movie, but for all of it's hammy nature it delivers exactly what any fan could want from BruceBruce Campbell shows a willingness to make fun of himself and his career. The whole movie is a long string of self-parody and cheesiness mixed with bad jokes. Yes, it's stupid and a total B-movie, but for all of it's hammy nature it delivers exactly what any fan could want from Bruce Campbell. That's Bruce Campbell being Bruce Campbell, or at least the popularized view of him.

Campbell doesn't just make fun of himself here. The movie serves as a way to mock B-horror flicks as a whole. It's got the crappy special effects, dorky writing, and goofy monster that could've been pulled from any straight-to-dvd crapfest. What sets it apart is the humor.

It's a very self-aware film. One where Campbell makes knowing references to his career and the genre of movies he's known for as a whole. Among that are a bunch of juvenile gags that do manage to elicit laughs thanks to the man himself.

Overall, this is definitely a movie all about Bruce Campbell. One built from the ground up to please fans and keep them laughing. It does a great job at that. It's low-quality schlock with dumb humor, but that's all it's really trying to be. Bruce Campbell didn't just make a love letter to himself, but one for his fans as well. Those fans are sure to be entertained even if it is far from the most intelligent thing out there. Those unfamiliar with Campbell are likely to be baffled with what is going on.

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DavidB.

Nov 6, 2008

Have to agree with the critics I'm afraid, and I'm a Bruce Cambell fan. I was so excited when I managed to get in to see it at Cannes, but came out gutted. Its just a string of fart gags and painfully bad acting. With a premise like that you'd have though there would be some Have to agree with the critics I'm afraid, and I'm a Bruce Cambell fan. I was so excited when I managed to get in to see it at Cannes, but came out gutted. Its just a string of fart gags and painfully bad acting. With a premise like that you'd have though there would be some clever in-jokes and side-swipes, but nope. There are plenty of references to old Campbell movies which will cause a chuckle or two but there's nothing clever on show here. A real disappointment.… Expand

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JayH.

Feb 2, 2009

Hopeless and inane, on a rare occasion it is funny, but the vast majority of the movie is crude and unfunny. What possesses people to make movies like this escape me.

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