In the 19th century, we follow Jean Kayak (Ryland Brickson Cole Tews), the owner of Jean Kayak’s Acme Applejack. Jean enjoys life to the fullest and spends most of his days getting drunk and serving the finest drink to the community. However, pesky beavers often disrupt Jean’s business, causing trouble. After a significant beaver attack, Jean loses everything, including his business, and finds himself all alone in the snow.
Faced with the challenge of surviving the cold and finding food, Jean tries hunting rabbits, birds, and fish but eventually decides that seeking revenge on the beavers would be equally satisfying. However, he discovers that hunting hundreds of beavers in the snow is not easy, and he must learn what it takes to become the ultimate fur trapper. Jean’s journey will be challenging, dangerous, and filled with much ridiculousness.
Hundreds of Beavers is a hilarious comedy with plenty of random and witty humour. The film was directed by Mike Cheslik and written by both Mike Cheslik and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, who also plays the lead role. The comedy in this movie is a potent mixture of slapstick, silliness, and spoofiness. Right from the opening scene, viewers are transported to another time and world where anything can happen and nothing is predictable. The humour is incredibly creative, intelligent, and consistently clever, leaving the audience in awe and impressed with the concepts and ideas presented. Even when the gags are repeated, they are enjoyable because they are just that funny. All the movie’s animals are actors wearing suits, which I assume helps with the budget and enhances the outrageous comedy. No comedy film can compare to Hundreds of Beavers.
The visuals are a crucial part of the film. It is presented in black and white with an added grain effect to give it an old, outdated look, similar to a Charlie Chaplin-type feature film. The film also uses animation and cartoon imagery heavily. The film’s score from Chris Ryan is catchy and memorable, and even simple sound effects like a whistle are fantastic and unforgettable. Surprisingly, the film has almost no dialogue, and full credit goes to the lead actor’s high level of expressions and body language, which carry the entire movie. The consistent change in scenes and tricky situations that Jean finds himself in also keep the film highly engaging.
Overall, Hundreds of Beavers is an outstanding movie that offers a lot of entertainment and joyous fun! The film is full of eccentric and unpredictable moments, with a story that begins modestly but escalates into a massive conflict and confrontation. It also boasts catchy musical numbers and memorable jokes. Visually, it’s impressive and an incredibly imaginative and stunning movie. Hunt this film down and catch it!
20th April 2024
Written by Peter Walkden
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