Guatemalan Handshake (2006)

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Guatemalan Handshake is a quirky little film revolving around a power surge, a man/dog/car’s disappearance, and a demolition derby. There’s Don, who’s kind of a mix between Napoleon Dynamite and Bad Boy Bubby, Stool is like Napoleon's brother Chip, Turkeylegs reminded me of Vada from My Girl, and there's a few elements reminiscent of Juno.

Everyone's searching for something in this movie. Turkeylegs is in search of Don, and on a quest for life’s answers, Stool is in search of love (and some action), and finds every opportunity to take off his shirt, Sadie is in search of her father’s (The Guatemalan) acceptance, and the winning trophy at the demolition derby, grandpa is in search of his electric car, and the combination to the lock on his shed, and the old lady next door is in search of her dog.

If you like the off-beat humor of Napoleon Dynamite, Juno, Eagle vs. Shark, and Film Geek, then this is right up your alley. As with N.D. and Eagle vs. Shark, this film made me chuckle a little during the first viewing, but subsequent watches are sure to bring even more laughs as the others have, and still do today. If you haven’t seen Eagle vs. Shark or Film Geek, then make it a high priority, as they're little pieces of independent (and overlooked) cinema that are well worth the time.

ACTING --3.5-- HUMOR --3.5-- BLOOD/GORE --0-- NUDITY --0-- QUIRKINESS --4-- WORTH THE TIME --4--

OVERALL RATING --3.5--