Kung Fury – 7/10 – Non stop action complete with original cinematography in special effects, and a synth-pop new wave score are the results of a Kickstarter campaign, nearly two years ago. Set In 1985, Kung Fury (Writer/Director, David Sandberg), the toughest martial artist cop in Miami, goes back in time to kill the worst criminal of all time : Kung Fuhrer Hitler. “Kung Fury” is really unlike any other self-aware amateur made film that i have ever seen. The look of the film has a atmospherically creative way of transporting us back to Miami in the 80’s, a time when the streets were at their most dangerous. Part video game (Think “Grand Theft Auto”), part VHS recording camera effects, complete a coloring shading that hasn’t been used this freshly since the “Sin City” films. It’s obvious that the whole film is done on green screen, but i was never reminded of such effects because the movie has a commanding presence to keep your attention on the sillyness transpiring between the overacting of each character. None of these things negatively impact the film because it’s one of those movies where the cheesier the better. You can tell that time was taken in a movie this artistically sound. For instance, a little known fact is that Sandberg could only afford one police uniform for the film, so he filmed the police precinct scene by shooting each extra separately and compositing them in the scene. It’s tough on a limited budget, but Sandberg effortlessly makes the most of a tight situation. The only problem i had with the presentation was in that of it’s run time (29 Minutes). Even for a short film, the audience will crave more out of the backstory of it’s main protagonist. We also never really get the main battle that results in the biggest payoff emotionally for the investment. I think the film could’ve expanded the film by about fifteen minutes, despite their minimal budget of $630,000. The writing certainly has it’s highspots with many of the best comedically timed dialogue reads that i have encountered this year. Sandberg has created a world where we feel like anything is possible, and instead of pointing out the obvious, we find ourselves enriched in such a violent crime underworld. The actors definitely had a lot of fun while making this movie, but carry out an aura of professionalism despite many of them being first time actors on a big stage. When i first heard of this campaign, i thought of the millions of films that never reach their goals. With “Kung Fury”, it’s nice to see a movie that hits it’s achievement and gives back to it’s pledgers with an entertaining featurette that never lets it’s foot off the gas pedal. The film is currently on the El Rey Network and Youtube, so there is absolutely no reason to not see this one. I recommend it for anyone who has a sense of humor who doesn’t always need millions of dollars in budget to see results. “Kung Fury” is the independent voice for film in 2015. It inspires the creativity in all of us without the financial backing to follow our dreams.