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My Name Is Bruce

Bruce Campbell (Actor, Director), Ted Raimi (Actor) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars 834 ratings
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Genre Comedy
Format Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
Contributor Ellen Sandweiss, Jamie Peck, Tim Quill, Dan Hicks, Grace Thorsen, Taylor Sharpe, Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 24 minutes

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Something evil is stirring in the small mining town of Gold Lick, and it's not happy. Guan-di, the Chinese protector of the dead with a strange affinity for bean curd, has been awakened by reckless teenagers, and now his bloody crusade to wipe out the town's entire population can only be stopped by one man - Bruce Campbell (the guy who starred in all three Evil Dead movies and Bubba Ho-tep), B-move star and deadbeat ex-husband extraordinaire, who's recruited to be their unwitting savior. Thinking the whole scenario's a publicity prank, Bruce is distracted from his mission by a hot mom and fan boys aplenty-- but when our hero has to face off against a dark force more fearsome than a Hollywood agent, the laughs and screams start flying!

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Cult film and TV star Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice) lampoons his own B-movie legacy with My Name is Bruce, an agreeably goofy horror-comedy which pits him--well, a version of him, anyway--against a malevolent Asian spirit in order to save a die-hard fan. Campbell also directed Bruce, and brings a loose, kitchen-sink vibe to the proceedings, which has teenager and die-hard Bruce Campbell fan Jeff (Taylor Sharp) kidnap his idol in order to save his small town from an ancient Chinese demon. Unfortunately, the movie Bruce Campbell is a broken-down, booze-swilling reprobate who lacks even an ounce of the insouciant charm of his screen persona in Evil Dead 2 or the Hercules series, and proves woefully inadequate in dispelling the monster. But as films ranging from Cat Ballou and My Favorite Year to Galaxy Quest and Three Amigos! have proven, the unwavering belief of a fan can bring out the hero in even the worst heel, and Bruce rises to the occasion in the picture's final third. Obviously, Bruce is slated towards fans of Campbell's eccentric screen c.v., and aficionados will undoubtedly appreciate the endless slew of nods to his previous films, as well as cameos by many of his co-stars, including Ted Raimi in multiple roles (one of which is a Chinese gentleman that gives Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's a run for his money in the stereotype department). Campbell himself remains the movie's chief selling point; his knack for physical humor (read: self-abuse) and pulpy line readings have lost none of their charm, which does much to override some of the flick's flotilla of stale gags. Campbell's sense of humor is also given free reign on the commentary track, which he shares with producer Mike Richardson; the DVD, which comes with a 24-page comic book adaptation from Dark Horse, also includes an amusing making-of featurette, as well as a spoofy tell-all mockumentary on the "real" Bruce Campbell, and a trailer for the atrocious film-within-a-film, Cavealien 2. -- Paul Gaita

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ IMG3715DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Bruce Campbell
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 24 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 10, 2009
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Grace Thorsen, Ellen Sandweiss, Dan Hicks
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Image Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001KEGR5M
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 834 ratings

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Customers find this movie a pure B-movie fun, with lots of laughs and plenty of inside jokes from Campbell's books and movies. They consider it a must-have for Bruce Campbell fans, praising its classic style and brilliant performance, while also appreciating the good extras and great condition. The plot receives mixed reactions, with some enjoying the action sequences while others find it corny, and opinions on the actor's performance are divided between terrific and not the best acting.

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112 customers mention "Fun to watch"90 positive22 negative

Customers find the movie very funny, describing it as pure B-movie fun with lots of laughs and dry humor. One customer notes that the special features are even funnier than the movie itself.

"...From beginning, middle to end, My Name Is Bruce is always fun and entertaining and never once will you be bored at all...." Read more

"...Then this little treat is PERFECT for you. It's funny, over-the-top, references all (or at least 90%) of your BC favorites, has some Fake..." Read more

"...That being said...this movie is perfect...." Read more

"...He's back in top form in this movie with dry humor and plenty of action to keep you watching even through the end credits...." Read more

41 customers mention "Value for money"32 positive9 negative

Customers find the movie worth the price, particularly praising it as a must-have for Bruce Campbell fans.

"...of your BC favorites, has some Fake Shemps, and at about $20 is a good value as any American can find nowadays...." Read more

"...The video quality is worth the extra couple bucks. Can't speak about the audio quality as I normally use headphones but no complaints...." Read more

"One of the best Bruce Campbell films made. There's no need to rant and rave - if you enjoy his films, you must see this one...." Read more

"...The extras are so/so, but worth it for the film itself." Read more

11 customers mention "Bruce campbell style"11 positive0 negative

Customers love Bruce Campbell's style in this movie, describing it as a classic performance.

"...This is a great Bruce Campbell flick, if you are not a fan of Bruce many of the jokes and references will go right past you...." Read more

"This is pure, unadulterated, Bruce Campbell-style cheesiness, meant by the man with the chin to stroke his own ego, and provide those fans of his..." Read more

"Bruce Campbell strikes again with this low budget horror film. Instant cult classic...." Read more

"I love the Campbell I only gave it 4 stars because it could of been better but it was really awesome." Read more

8 customers mention "Performance"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise Bruce Campbell's brilliant performance in the movie.

"...Ok so maybe I didn't cry, but seriously his performance was amazing. Ted Raimi also stars and plays 3 different roles and he was amazing in all 3...." Read more

"...that enable him to make fun of himself in such an effective and entertaining manner...." Read more

"...most awesome movie ever made -- but for what it is, entertainment, it does well...." Read more

"...On the one hand, it works brilliantly - he's an extremely charismatic actor, is genuinely funny, and is even a bit courageous to spoof himself so..." Read more

4 customers mention "Extras"4 positive0 negative

Customers like the extras of the movie, with one mentioning it has a ton of special features.

"...The special features add to the fun. There are candid interviews with Bruce Campbell and a basic how-to to making your own movie...." Read more

"...There's also a ton of special features, as well as a mini-comic-book, which makes for a nice package...." Read more

"...Lots of inside jokes from his movies and books and some great extras that show everyone really enjoyed making this film...." Read more

"...You just get drawn in and can't help but watch it. The extras are really good, especially about the making of the movie." Read more

4 customers mention "Quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the movie's quality, noting that it arrives in great condition.

"...Lots of laughs with a better quality Aged Bruce. I guess an acting career in this genre is like a fine wine... better with age." Read more

"...Bought this used and is in great condition just as promised" Read more

"Brand new, perfect product. Super fast shipping! A pleasure doing business with!" Read more

"Perfect condition with HC English subtitles. Groovy" Read more

25 customers mention "Actor quality"17 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the acting in the movie, with some praising the performances while others find them lacking.

"...It is remarkable in the humorously unflattering portrayal of the film's protagonist and principle lead - which are the same person...." Read more

"...This is a B movie to the max, which is great since it has the best B movie actor of all time, Bruce Campbell, in it...." Read more

"...No, it doesn't have the strongest plot, nor the best acting, nor a very big budget, or even stunning visuals...but it doesn't need them...." Read more

"...And Bruce pulls off the reluctant hero perfectly, like always. The special features add to the fun...." Read more

18 customers mention "Plot"6 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's plot, with some enjoying the action sequences while others find it over-the-top silly and corny.

"...The only reason I didn't give this the full 5-stars is the ending was kinda lame, but besides that this movie was amazing...." Read more

"...It's full of the offbeat, slapstick humor, over the top action and, well, Bruce Campbell-y-ness we've come to expect from the man, and why we keep..." Read more

"...That being said...this movie is perfect. No, it doesn't have the strongest plot, nor the best acting, nor a very big budget, or even stunning..." Read more

"...It has some cartoonish violence (no explicit gore) and some language that might make it a better film to watch when the little ones aren't in the..." Read more

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  • Dave. K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hail to the B-movie King
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2009
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    MY NAME IS BRUCE

    **** ½ Out of 5

    Release Date- October 31st, 2008

    Running Time- 84-Minutes

    Rating- R

    Screenplay- Mark Verheiden

    Director- Bruce Campbell

    Starring- Bruce Campbell, Grace Thorsen, Taylor Sharpe, Ben L. McCain with Ellen Sandweiss and Ted Raimi

    To your average film fan being a B-movie actor may not sound like a big deal, but what some people fail to realize is that for every Brad Pitt you have a whole slew of B-actors and for every B-actor you have people who never go further than being an extra or simply starring in short films made by friends. And the same goes for writers and directors. Fact is Bruce Campbell has gone further in his career than most people do who get involved in film. But who knew back when the Evil Dead came out that it would make Bruce Campbell a cult Icon. Of all the cult actors or filmmakers none have reached the status of Bruce Campbell; he is by far the definition of cult Icon.

    There's a lot of praise among Bruce Campbell fans for My Name Is Bruce and some might wonder is it really that good? The answer is without a doubt yes it really is that good. Sure there are some Bruce Campbell fanboys who will blindly praise anything he does and everyone in film or music or whatever has someone like that who just praises them no matter what. I'm as big of a fan of Bruce Campbell as you'll find, but that doesn't mean I have to like everything he has done; and let's be honest here over the past couple of years his films haven't been as good with the exception of Bubba Ho-Tep, but My Name Is Bruce again shows why Campbell has legion of fans.

    The screenplay by Mark Verheiden is excellent; My Name Is Bruce is a B-movie and Verheiden never tries to make it more than that. He knows what kind of movie he's writing and he writes one great screenplay. The movie is always funny in a silly way and that is what this movie is all about. I wasn't sure what to expect from the script, but it was very funny and smart, but always stays true to what it is.

    Besides starring and producing, Bruce Campbell also directs and while he's not exactly Sam Raimi, but in his own right Campbell proves to be just as talented behind the camera. The problem these days with cult cinema is filmmakers try too hard. A lot of those who grew up with cult movies of the 70s and 80s are now making their own films and the problem is can you really make a cult movie on purpose? Grindhouse by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez was excellent, and while they did make a cult flick, but at times that's the problem, but they got it right where most filmmakers failed.

    With My Name Is Bruce, Bruce Campbell sets out to make a B-movie and he gets it right 100%. The pacing of the movie is excellent with never once a dull moment. From beginning, middle to end, My Name Is Bruce is always fun and entertaining and never once will you be bored at all. Campbell sets out to make a cult flick and he delivers big time. Again he may not be Sam Raimi, but he clearly knows what he's doing and delivers one of the best cult movies of all time. I have no doubt in my mind My Name Is Bruce will be remembered by fans. The only reason I didn't give this the full 5-stars is the ending was kinda lame, but besides that this movie was amazing.

    Bruce Campbell plays an exaggerated version of himself and this is by far his best performance in years! My Name Is Bruce in my opinion is easily in his top 5 performances. Bruce really is an underrated actor and what I love about him is he's not afraid to ham it up and make a fool out of himself on camera and here Bruce was brilliant! Bottom line is this; no actor can deliver a one liner like Bruce can and here he has plenty of them. Actually this may be in his top 3 performances rather than top 5.

    Every year actors get snubbed on an Oscar nomination, but my question is what happened to Bruce's nomination? All kidding aside this was a brilliant performance. Bruce made me laugh and cry when he sees the error of his ways. Ok so maybe I didn't cry, but seriously his performance was amazing. Ted Raimi also stars and plays 3 different roles and he was amazing in all 3. I just love seeing Bruce and Ted together again in a movie. These two really work so well together.

    My Name Is Bruce is strictly for Bruce Campbell fans I suppose if you don't know who Bruce is you might get some enjoyment, but odds are not much. But if you are a fan of the cult Icon that is Bruce Campbell buy this movie right away!

    As for the Blu-ray; while the picture quality is solid at times you can notice the low budget, but I've read some negative reviews on the quality and I don't think it's fair. Granted this may not be the best Blu-ray out on the market, but it's still pretty good. I bought this here on Amazon and at the time it was only $1 more for the Blu-ray so it was more than worth it. The features are solid and are the same as the Blu-ray.
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  • Crabby Old Doug
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Chin Strikes Back
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2009
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    This (movie) is what you think it is. If you are a fan of Bruce Campbell. If you always stop as you're channel surfing whenever "Army of Darkness" is on. If you watch "Burn Notice" as much for BC as for everyone else in the cast - yes, incluing Gabrielle Anwar. If you miss "Brisco County, Jr." and have been thinking, "Damn, why don't I just go ahead and by the series on DVD, already?!". Then this little treat is PERFECT for you.

    It's funny, over-the-top, references all (or at least 90%) of your BC favorites, has some Fake Shemps, and at about $20 is a good value as any American can find nowadays.

    It's much better than "The Man with the Screaming Brain" - yes, I actually did see that in a theater (BC was there for a book signing...and maybe I was drunk...that's all I'm gonna say, so drop it).

    Want some artsy film? Look elsewhere. Want a movie about two cowboys in love? Or some long-lost lovers reunited after being separated during a war? Well. I think the Lifetime Channel is playing your song, Nancy Boy.

    So, while the world around us is rapidly going to Hell in a handbasket and the Feds are blowin' through your grandkid's incomes like a bunch of drunken sailors, set yourself down, grab a beer (or 20) and lose yourself in BC's world.

    Buy this movie - watch this movie - be proud that you own this movie.
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  • Jesse Holt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2009
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    First off, I must say that I have NEVER given a 5-star review for anything on this site...I feel that 5 stars is perfect and that perfection is nearly impossible to achieve. That being said...this movie is perfect. No, it doesn't have the strongest plot, nor the best acting, nor a very big budget, or even stunning visuals...but it doesn't need them. This is a Bruce Campbell movie made BY Bruce for the fans of his work. This may be one of the corniest movies you will ever see, but for fans of Bruce (the greatest actor of his generation....or pretty much any generation for that matter) this movie is solid gold genius. The film has something for every Campbell fan from the casual viewer to the fan who has memorized the B.C. books and owns at least 3 different versions of Army of Darkness. If you are the former, get this movie...it's great. If you are the latter, then you shouldn't be reading this because you pre-ordered this puppy months ago!!! With this film Bruce proved once again that he is the king of "B" movies...Hail to the king, baby!!!
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  • Reeses
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce back in top form
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2009
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    Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, Bubba-Ho-Tep And now My Name is Bruce. He's back in top form in this movie with dry humor and plenty of action to keep you watching even through the end credits. Bruce proves if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself. He wrote and directed this gem with a style that only he can achieve, with the help from friend Sam Raimi. Bruce makes plenty of jokes about himself and his movies in every way possible. I only hope he continues to write and direct and act in his films because only Bruce knows Bruce. Other directors and writers of his other films from Alien Apocalypse to Sundown to The man with the screaming brain, don't really get Bruce. I already have watched my copy of this movie twice and enjoyed it more the second time than the first. Why?, because you hear more of the jokes the second time and the title song, Guan-Di becomes stuck in your head. So do yourself a favor, rent it, buy it or borrow it, you will have fun.
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  • B L Bencic
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2017
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    The format was a European disc... Cannot be played in Canada.
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  • Dammers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce hats drauf!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2009
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    Inzwischen nenne ich die DVD mein Eigen -ein Blindkauf- und was soll ich sagen, es hat sich gelohnt.
    Bruce Campbell dürfte ja jeder schonmal gesehen haben. Nun hat er sich selber in Szene gesetzt mit seinem Buddy und Nexus Con Gast Ted Raimi (in gleich drei Rollen). Bruce spielt, wie man sich schon denken kann, sich selbst. Angewidert von seinem neuesten B-Film (oder doch eher C-Film) Cavealien 2 gibt er sich eines Nachts die Kannte und wird glatt von einem seiner größten Fans entführt. In dessen Heimatstadt hat man nämlich versehentlich einen chinesischen Dämon-Hoschi zum Leben erweckt und wer könnte dem besser den garaus machen als Bruce "The chin" Campbell? Leider rafft der gute Bruce am anfang noch nicht das die Situation kein Promotion Gag ist (Galaxy Quest läßt grüßen) und tritt so zunächst von einem Fettnäpchen ins andere bis er sich, ganz wie in Army of Darkness, eines besseren besinnt.

    Sehr spaßiger und kurzweiliger (81 Min) Bruce Campbell Trash mit hohem Unterhaltungswert, nicht nur für Bruce Campbell Fans. Campbell Fans und Kenner seiner Filme dürften aber doppelten Spaß an diversen Anspielung auf seine Filme und diversen Darstellern aus seinen Filmen haben.

    Guter Film und gute DVD Umsetzung, interessante Extras, FSK-Logo freies Cover, Top Bild-Qualität. Kaufen, ansehen, Spaß haben.
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  • MrOblivion
    5.0 out of 5 stars bien
    Reviewed in France on May 7, 2023
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    bien,rien a signaler,un super film
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  • Don
    5.0 out of 5 stars Is it good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2023
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    Liked the film Bruce Campbell good at comedy
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  • Willem Van der Bom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie !!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2020
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    My favorite movie, Bruce is superb !!
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