I was pretty excited to see The Beastie Boys‘ 30 minute short film/music video Fight For Your Right – Revisited at Sundance this year. The cast includes (wait for it) Elijah Wood, Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, John C. Reilly, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, David Cross, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler, Jason Schwartzman, Adam Scott, Rainn Wilson, Steve Buscemi, Chloë Sevigny, Alicia Silverstone, Martin Starr, Ted Danson, Rashida Jones, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Ad-Rock, Mike D, and MCA.
During the screening, the disappointment immediately hit when I realized this is nothing but an over-indulgent, hyper-active piece of nonsense. The effect wears off quite soon in the 30-minute piece. You can read our full review and watch our video reaction, but unfortunately this was a vapid waste of time. The trailer, however, is not. You can see the style they are going for and get absolute all you need out of it. Check it out below.
If you are looking for a better Sundance short, check out Tim & Eric‘s The Terrys, which we posted a few days ago.
Fight For Your Right – Revisited will come with their new album Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2, out May 3rd.
Do you want to see the full thing? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.