Nun of That (2008) Online

Another great flick from SFR and Richard Griffin and a grand cast of 10s!

A cult classic in the making for sure and no race, creed, ethnicity, religion or mob affiliation escapes ridicule in this stylistic Grindhouse/nunsploitation montage. More blood, pasta, habits, grenades, automatic weapons and young cloistered angst per inch of digital-celluloid then Tarantino could possibly imagine.

And the Jesus-meets-Busby-Berkley musical number is worth the price of admission by itself. I laughed, I cried, I choked on my rosary.

An absolute 9 out of 10. An open bar would have made it a 10.

I knew that this film looked bad but I was surprised to see the other reviews, all of them singing praises for 'Nun of That'. So, after reading these consistently stellar reviews I thought I'd better check it out. My conclusion upon doing so is that the other reviews must have been written by cast, crew and investors - this film is awful, awful, awful and I really cannot think of one good thing to say about it. It's not 'so bad it's good' - it's just plain bad! This film could have been written, acted and directed by high school students and as such has no aesthetic whatsoever.

Don't waste your time like these film-makers did.

I simply couldn't believe what I was seeing...that was my first impression. 'They' just don't make movies like this. From start to finish, the entire audience was belly-shaking with laughter...I'm serious, there was so much laughter that many of the back-to-back jokes were lost in the noise. And these jokes are ruthless to all, and clever as hell. Sure some might find it shocking...but that's clearly not the point of the film...it's just a badass idea: a group of supernatural vigilante nuns that take on the mob? The film is shot in standard Griffin style--very clean, well composed, with a 70's style Italian cinema look. Very pleasing on all accounts. Richard doesn't try to impress you with lenses and adapters...he rocks the old-school (ha ha) 720p with panache. The film looks good, and the lighting is superbly stylized.

The sound design and music is as usual very well put together. For a 'low budget' film, you'll find that all sound is at a professional level--ADR is good, foley is great, and custom-written music is paced and form-fit and exciting. A few times you'll notice what appear to be canned foley sound effects, but with the charm of the film, they hardly get in the way.

The acting was pretty much all-around impressive. Everybody nails their characters, and brings something interesting to the table--and pretty much every cast member seems to understand comedic timing. Even the 'extras' in this film have chops. For a micro budget film, I'm telling you, the performances were stellar. OK, so you'll occasionally find a bit of a rotten tomato...but hey, that's OK...these are rare.

I really recommend this film to everyone (unless you're easily offended and/or highly religious with no sense of humor). It's laugh-out-loud funny, and really comes together nicely in a well-paced action comedy you'll likely not forget. I honestly think this could become a NYC midnight showing cult extravaganza.

ps. Anyone that openly trashes this film (*cough* you know who you are) and has nothing positive to say, is clearly a jealous competitor or a bitter jerk. I may be bias, but there is nothing one star about this picture...that's obviously a skewed opinion from a sour source.

Cheers.

I have to say. I was quite impressed with the film! From the script, cinematography, acting, and editing, it was an overall success! Scorpio Film Releasing never ceases to amaze me. Laughter filled the theater! This movie had me laughing from beginning to end! I was blown away by the film. It is amazing to see an independent film of this scale. BRAVO!!!! to all involved in the film! This film is a curiosity and attention seeker. A movie about vigilante nuns fighting the mob? What more could you ask for! I have strong feelings this film is going to make it and it will become a huge success! Keep on making those crazy films SFR! I'll always buy a ticket!

By far the funniest low budget movie I've ever seen. It is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen period. I saw it at it's premiere in front of a packed house in Providence. The audience laughed from start to finish. I haven't spoken to anyone that did not enjoy it. Sarah Nicklin was fantastic as well as all the members of the cast. Well Directed and well shot. I've never seen and indie with this many principal performers.

Richard Griffin wrote and Directed a great comedy that is bound to be a cult classic. Also kudos to Brandon Aponte gives a great comedic performance.

Check it out.

Ruggedly cute director Richard Griffin is back again with his newest movie, Nun of That.

This movie had me sucking my fingertips after eating my popcorn. Frequent Griffin alum, Jason McCormick, stands out as Father Thomas with his impressive chin. While Brandon Aponte's visibly chiseled pectorals make me wish he'd carry me away in his strong arms with his dreamy piercing stare.

The dashingly handsome Robert Buco plays Officer Cappicolla, just like the tasty cured meat product of the same name, I prefer the hot version of both. I'm guilty, put the cuffs on me and take me away Officer Cappicolla.

As an added surprise, Troma legend Lloyd Kaufman appears as the Pope which is a must see for any of his fans.

Run, don't walk, to this. Make sure to butter your popcorn first.

I just saw this movie and while it's low budget, so much so that all the gunshots were added in later; it's very well made. It goes on just long enough, with an ending that BEGS for a sequel. And I laughed so hard my eyes were in tears all throughout.

The guys who made this movie, watch out for them. They'll only get better. This movie doesn't really drag, either.

And the dance number early in the film blew me away. It's pretty brief, and I wish there had been more. Yes, a B (or even C) movie with a dance number. A tremendous amount of nun jokes and good dialog. Loved the lead nun and her sisters, too. This movie is nun-thing but fun.

Short-tempered Sister Kelly Wrath (a fabulously feisty performance by Sarah Nicklin) gets gunned down in an alley. She's subsequently chosen by God to join the vigilante squad The Order of the Black Habit, who are a group of crime fighting nuns on a mission to eradicate the mob. Director Richard Griffin, who also co-wrote the brash and irreverent script with Ted Marr, really makes the most out of the gloriously outrageous premise: We've got often hysterically profane dialogue (Sister Wrath swears like a truck driver), excessive bloody violence, lesbianism, broadly drawn stereotypical characters, wild bone-crunching fights, ninja rabbis, Gandhi popping up as a benign martial arts instructor (!), and even an incredible musical number featuring a rapping Jesus and a break dancing nun. Moreover, the lively cast has a field day with the off the wall material, with especially praiseworthy work from Alexandra Cipollo as the sweet and flirtatious Sister Pride, Shanette Wilson as the bawdy Sister Lust, Ruth Sullivan as the antagonistic Sister Gluttony, Rich Tretheway as fearsome mobster Momma Rizzo, Brandon Luis Aponte as the ruthless Richie Corbucci, and, in a truly stand-out turn, David Lavallee Jr. as vicious Jewish hit-man Viper Goldstein. Moreover, Michael Reed does sterling duty as a hip Christ and a supremely suave Satan, Deborah Rochon has a snappy bit as a fed-up Mother Superior, and Lloyd Kaufman makes a priceless cameo appearance as the pope. Jacob Larimore's vibrant cinematography provides a neat stylish look. Both the cool soundtrack and the funky throbbing score by Tony Milano and Daniel Hildreth hits the get-down groovy spot. A total riot.

I had the pleasure of seeing Richard Griffin's new film "Nun of That" this past weekend and I am happy to say that it is one of the best comedies I have seen in a long time!

The story is fresh, the dialog is witty, the acting is top notch, the cinematography is fantastic and the action sequences are thrilling. A special round of applause goes to Sarah Nicklin as the ass-kickin' Sister Wrath and Michael Reed as Jesus & Satan (wouldn't know it was the same guy)...not to mention, Rich Tretheway as Mama Rizzo! Honestly, there are too many talented actors to list.

This film had the audience busting out in laughter and is destined to be a huge success!

This film is awesome... It is drop-dead hilarious.

I loved the short and I love this one more.

It's seriously non-stop laughter and there's something for everyone from clever jokes to physical humor.

The look of the film is awesome too - straight out of the grind-house style of the 1970s. And major kudos to the actors. Not only are the completely believable with their characters, but they are able to pull off the jokes without being campy or cheesy about it.

This is by far my favorite Richard Griffin film and I cannot wait for it to come out on DVD. If you haven't seen it you must - I would bet that this becomes a cult hit. It's way too good not to.

Laughed my butt off. this effort by director Richard Griffin has an excellent sense of irony and irreverent humor combined with excellent comic pacing. I recommend seeing it more than once since you will very likely be laughing thru half the jokes the first time around. It's the story of an order of vigilante nuns (The Black Habit) with a special penchant for dealing justice out to evil mobsters. There's some soft-core nudity (always nice) and every conceivable variation of nun jokes and religious humor in general.

The violence is over the top bloody without being a gorefest.

Normally I'm not one for musical numbers, but this has some real rib ticklers. Where else are you going to laugh when Jesus does a song and dance with a bevy of leather-clad nuns providing backup?

What's really tasty is the cast. Sarah Nicklin simmers with sexual attitude, Brand Aponte is perfect as the angry mob avenger and the rest of the cast CAN ACTUALLY ACT! Incredible in a low budget film, I know, but it's true. This is one of the big redeeming factors here where most low budget efforts fall flat.

Don't get my wrong, I'm a big fan of badly acted low budget features. But in those instances the bad acting is the reason I laugh. I have a very MST3000 sense of humor. But not so here. Mr. Griffin has managed to corral some real talent and it makes all the difference. One laughs at the jokes, not at the acting. With him, not at him.

So do yourself a favor and pick this one up. Unless you're devoutly religious, you'll have a great time. And even if you are and have a sense of humor, you could still find yourself in stitches.

Nun of That is one of those Movies that make Indie Film Makers think "Damn! Why didn't I think of that?"

Nuns in a 70's Style Kung Fu Revenge Grindhouse Exploitation Film with comedy tossed in. In the wrong hands this would NOT work but Scorpio Films Releasing executed it heavenly.

It starts Sara Nicklin, who plays Sister Kelly Wrath. Cult fans of 70's Exploitation films would think Pam Grier worthy performance. I could see Sister Wrath kicking ass right next to Foxy Brown. And she basically does with Shanette Wilson as Sister Lust. I won't give any spoilers away but Sister Lust lives up to her name. Ruth Sullivan and Alexandra Cipolla round out the gang of Vigilante Nuns as Sister Gluttony and Sister Pride. Stellar Performances, Great Comedic timing and of course more ass kicking action.

And that's just the Vigilante Nuns! The rest of the cast is beyond spectacular, they're down right groovy. I don't want to ruin it, you must see this movie!

A non-stop hilarious tale packed with awesome, ass-kicking characters! A look into the secret world of NUNS behaving badly. Ever wanted to know what Heaven REALLY looks like?

Highly original, refreshing, and great splatter effects. I laughed so hard I cried. Mama's character is especially enjoyable - as well as Jesus, who also, curiously, doubles as the Devil!

Best movie I've seen in a long time (and, not just saying that because I was lucky enough to be a part of it) - I have not laughed so hard in a movie theater for a number of years. Props to the whole SFR cast and crew!!

My cheeks hurt from laughing so much..

It really delivers the comedy more so than the top comedies released nationally that lose attention and get boring with a story.

This movie has not a dull moment and can surprise you with some very good acting.

Keeps things moving and keeps you entertained.

I had an opportunity to see it in the theatre with a full audience reacting as they should with outloud laughter and applause.

You really get to know the characters and enjoy the story and comedy as it moves forward. And there's surprises along the way with the straight up blood and violence. thumbs up 5 times! www.bodevoice.com Marc Bode

*Spoiler/plot- Nun of That, 2009. A new nun wants to become a hero and fighter for the Lord's goodness and does just that. She uses any violence or sexual matters to achieve her good goals.

*Special Stars- Sara Nicllin, Alexandra Ciploa, Michael Reed, Lloyd Kaufman.

*Theme- Religion can be funny when mocked.

*Trivia/location/goofs- Philipines, A soft porn send-up of organized religion.

*Emotion- An unfunny ridiculous comedy badly made and cliqued jokes about organized religion. Even the ultra violent and porn scenes of this film are hard to watch.

For low budget, this is a really good all-around independent film. It's strength is the high quality of acting combined with great cinematography and a very funny script. The comedic aspect of the script is much akin to a road-side sobriety test. While the jokes are directed toward many religions, the film does a good job of walking the fine line between what some may consider light humor and others find offensive.

In addition, the humor reminds me of a David Zucker film where the jokes often come at you at a relentless pace, but they are not over-the-top ridiculous or slap-stick. This endeavor proves that SFR can diversify and turn out high quality projects beyond independent horror films.

Wow, this movie rocked! When I was at the theater watching it, I was not alone in loving it. The whole place was laughing and enjoying this wonderful comedy. The acting was spot on, and I did not see any "bad acting moments" that can some times plague indie films. The pacing was great, I never once felt it drag or lose my interest. And some of the leads of this movie were so good, so funny, that I know this movie is going to pick up a lot of buzz! Richard Griffin is an amazing director, that just gets better and better with every film. Go see it when you can!!

I will be buying this when it comes out on DVD to share with all my friends who did not get a chance to see it in the theater!