Preview: Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)

Synopsis:

A homeless vigilante blows away crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty pump-action shotgun.

• Poster: B

Review:

Design to resemble a classic schlock film of the 1970s, the poster has the kind of nostalgia that draws an audience. Some of the images are a bit laughable, but that adds to the aura of pulpiness.

• Trailer: C-

Review:

A design that seems quite different than a lot of what we're watching in trailers these days doesn't belie the fact that the film definitely comes off as a cheesey, self-effacing horror film. Whether this will be any more appealing than the Grindhouse-style films remains to be seen.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• May 6, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (May 1, 2011) Original