(Spoiler Free) Movie Review: Lazer Team (2016)

Hello All,

So this review is a bit unusual for me. See, a while back I helped fund Rooster Teeth’s indiegogo campaign for them to make their first movie, the above mentioned Lazer Team. Since I am a backer I got access to an early digital screening of the film before its official premiere tomorrow. I’ve basically told I cannot spoil the movie in any way shape or form so I will try my best not to do that, so for the sake of this review, I will do a basic summary, basic pros and cons, and the final score. So, did I pick the right movie to back? Let’s find out together shall we?

Plot Summary - When the earth intercepts a signal warning of both great danger, and a gift it shall receive, they begin to train a champion of earth to take on the threat. However, when the gift of a suit of battle armor arrives, four idiots stumble across, and when they learn that they cannot simply walk away, they must come together as a team for the sake of mankind.

Pros - The cast is on point in terms of both their dramatic ability and comedic timing, as it also does help a bit being a fan of rooster teeth myself. The banter between the main four flows well, and the supporting cast does well to round out the group. Alan Ritchson as Adam the intended champion gets special mention here. As a comedy about 95% of the jokes work, the story moves along well for the most part, and it actually throws in a few surprises along the way. I will say for an entirely crowd based movie the effects and the look of the whole film are actually quite good. For non Rooster Teeth fans I can imagine that they would enjoy it, even if they might miss some of the little easter eggs hidden throughout the film.

Cons - Like I said a few of the jokes don’t work, rather they be a bit obvious or just not funny. It does take a little long in the beginning and then a few scenes after kind of feel rushed. There’s also one or two slightly obvious green screen moments.

Final Score - 9/10

Despite some minor hiccups that could be just first time movie making jitters, overall I say Lazer Team is actually pretty solid, and I’m glad I backed it. If you can see it near you I say do it, or wait until they start selling it on dvd or make it available to watch online.

I’ll probably do the finest hours on Thursday, then Kung Fu Panda 3 after that. Figure out which one I’m excited for more.

Until then, I’ll see you folks at the movies.