What an extraordinary film – part autobiography, part "last man on earth." Who wouldn't want their last recorded video to be in part a tribute to their life? The premise that power & internet continue to function post-apocalypse makes for so many interesting possibilities film-wise. Perth was a great choice of location - it had never occurred to me Perth is the most isolated capital city in the world. And selecting a brush-cutter as weapon of choice was brilliant. The zombie hordes were plausibly carried out – clearly a nod to the 1948 film The Boy with Green Hair. Possibly also paying homage to Rhinoceros (1974) based on the Eugene Ionesco play. The only disappointment for me was the ending - could have been happy, could have been sad, could have been heroic, could have been tragic - but I guess the money simply ran out. Hard to believe the budget was only $10k. What could they do with more cash??
... View MoreThis movie was hilarious! I went to this movie solely to support the writer and had no idea what to expect. I was expecting a cheesy, low-budget zombie movie (yuck!), and instead spent the entire time laughing my head off.Great movie which was, refreshingly, different and really really bizarre. What a treat to watch a movie that was done locally and on a (very) small budget and still deliver high-quality entertainment. What a coup to gather so many extras together without big salaries! I'm expecting this to join the ranks of the cult classic. well done Bish.
... View MoreLow budget, low morals and definitely low-brow. I loved every minute, especially the minutes of confusion."I am Bish" tricks you into liking it despite and perhaps because of it's audacity and perfection in calling itself a movie. Director Bish is even likable as a character in a movie he makes. The film nods to Quentin Tarantino's own love of time shifting and self awareness in Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. For the MTV generation and beyond who have short attention spans due to growing up on Sesame Street, music videos and game consoles, the jumpy narrative jumping between scenes means you don't really get to relax. As would happen at the end of the world. Or watching a guy making a student film suddenly have to explain the end of the world. While making a student film.The support characters, of which there aren't too many, give great performances. Bish's love interest Sarah is perfect as the arty hot chick that's good looking yet awkward and lovable. Kinda like a real life version of The Fifth Element - being imperfect is her perfection. I thought it was a shame she wasn't in more of the film. Well, there's a lot I thought while watching (including: What am i watching? and 'I love this guy!'). At one point I was having too much fun to realise this was billed as a zombie film. LOL? I hurt my sides.At the turn of the decade, we now see movies made to look low budget that simply aren't. In world where low budget means a few million bucks, it's good to see something enjoyable and 'old school'.I am Bish washes over you and gives you that happy feeling when you see someone get away with pulling the finger in name of art. Duchamp would have been proud.World class Australian humour at it's very best.
... View MoreDave Bishop is a first time film maker from Perth Western Australia who made this brilliant amateur film.When people coin the word amateur they assume bad, this is definitely not the case. Dave Bishop who came second from "Project Greenlight Australia" for his screenplay "Case" has released a film that brings tears of laughter to an audience.When going in to watch the movie knowing whats it about, it reminds you not to take special effects, make up, sound and gore too seriously. Just sit back shut up and trust this film maker to give you a joy ride of laughter that will not disappoint. If you as an audience member going in expecting Hollywood quality, disappointment you will get. As a first time film maker Dave Bishop really delivers a film that shows us what a good time really is about.."I Am Bish" is a film about A post apocalyptic comedy with zombies set in the city of Perth Western Australia. The Character "Bish" ( Played by Dave Bishop ) shows us a very comedic way of what you would do if you were the last man on earth. Well we assume he is the last man on Earth ( Zombies excluded ) until we come across the Funny, Beautiful and talented female roles performed by Siobhan Dow-Hall and Tahnee Arlt.Without spoiling anymore of the film I conclude with saying "I Am Bish" is a film that I will always remember for it's charm, crude sense of humor and it's great story that leaves you laughing and wanting more from the film maker. WATCH IT!
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