Hundreds of Beavers is the movie you never knew you needed but now can’t live without! It’s one of those films that is so bonkers it’s brilliant with its unique style and slapstick comedy it will have you laughing loudly.
A boozy fur trapper loses his way (and possibly his mind) in the snowy wilderness, only to face the ultimate nemesis: an army of beavers. Yes, you heard that right—beavers. Hundreds of them. And they are not here to discuss forestry management. Our hero, if you can call him that, has to outsmart these buck-toothed battalions while trying to preserve his dignity, what little he has left after several scenes that involve more slapstick falls than a circus clown’s greatest hits.
I remember first seeing the trailer for Hundreds of Beaver and was glued to it, so I couldn’t wait to check out the film. I was sent a screener to check out but sadly due to time constraints, I was only able to get a quick review up on my Letterboxd account. But now I’ve had some extra time and have got hold of the Blu-ray release it’s been easier to sit down and bring you my full review of Hundreds of Beavers.
Director Mike Cheslik somehow manages to turn a snow-covered forest into the backdrop for what can only be described as an extended Looney Tunes episode on steroids. The physical comedy is relentless, with the beavers pulling off stunts that would make Wile E. Coyote green with envy. Every scene is packed with enough gags to fill a lumber yard, and the sound effects alone could fuel a thousand TikTok videos.
If there’s a deeper message in Hundreds of Beavers, it’s probably something profound about man versus nature, or perhaps the perils of underestimating small, furry animals. But let’s be honest, this movie is best enjoyed as a spectacle of absurdity. Forget plot, forget character development—this is a film where the most significant tension revolves around whether a man can outrun a flood of surprisingly aerodynamic beavers.
The visual style of Hundreds of Beavers is something that harkens back to the old style of Hollywood movies with the film in black and white and almost no talking from start to finish, the sound as I mentioned earlier is packed with effects and unlike the screener I had, the Blu-ray comes with not only a 2.0 mix but also a glorious 5.1 mix that sounds great with sound effects and the superb music from Chris Ryan that all adds to the joy of watching the film.
The cast is brilliant and I enjoyed Ryland Brickson Cole Tews‘s role as Jean Kayak, his facial expressions alone built up a great character, Olivia Graves was lovely to watch as The Furrier and Doug Mancheski was funny as her father who was trying to make a living and keep his daughter safe from possible suitors.
The cinematography from Quinn Hester works brilliantly and gives Hundreds of Beavers its distinctive style. Director Mike Cheslik has brought us a bizarre and funny movie, but the stars of this movie have to be the Hundreds of Bevers!
A Hilarious Tale of Furry Foes and Woodland Woes
Movie title: Hundreds of Beavers
Movie description: In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
Date published: August 9, 2024
Country: UK
Duration: 1h 48m
Director(s): Mike Cheslik
Actor(s): Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves, Doug Mancheski
Genre: Slapstick, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Summary
Hundreds of Beavers is a must-watch for anyone with a wicked sense of humour.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
