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Tank Girl (1995)

Rate: 2
Viewed: 1/15

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1/15: Tank Girl is based on an eponymous British comic strip.

I had never heard of the title and failed to comprehend how it would have gotten anyone's attention anywhere in the United States. Then, Hollywood decided to make the movie with a budget of $25 million, but it grossed *drum roll* $4 million. See what happens when there's no popularity to begin with?

Anyway, the film...gosh, where do I start? Lori Petty tries to be badass and awesome only that she's not. In the post-apocalyptic world, where water is gold, her character looks too good, and so does everybody else. Everybody involved should've watched The Road Warrior a few times to understand the meaning of the genre before making a fool out of themselves.

There's no story. It's all about girl power in the worst way possible. The novelty wears off quickly because there's too much in-my-face extravaganza. Surrounding the characters are pretty, kitchy, and random stuff that will not be found at any five-and-dime store. Is that what most of the budget was spent on? Yeah, I thought so.

All in all, Tank Girl tries to be cool, hip, and fun, but it's been a phony ride.