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Not Another Not Another Movie
Directed byDavid Murphy
Written byDavid Leo Schultz
David Murphy
James Piper
Greg Wilson
Produced byZach Cole
David Murphy
James Piper
David Leo Schultz
Starring
CinematographyScott Peck
Edited byJeff Murphy
Music byJason Rabinowitz
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release date
  • September 1, 2011 (2011-09-01)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Not Another Not Another Movie is a 2011 American direct-to-video[1] comedy film starring David Leo Schultz, Vinnie Jones, Michael Madsen, Ellie Gerber and featuring Chevy Chase and Burt Reynolds.[2][3][4]

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Film critic Nathan Rabin heavily panned the film, comparing it to other movies of the parody genre (particularly those by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, whom he described as "comic terrorists who cavalierly destroy what others create for their own ugly self-interest") and calling Schultz "intensely non-charismatic", and concluding: "Worst of all, this overlong sketch of a movie lasts an interminable 99 minutes. If any film merits being a mere 70 minutes, it’s this abomination. Hell, it merits even less than that: It never should have been made in the first place, and now lingers as an enduring embarrassment in a rancid subgenre seemingly devoid of shame. Just how bad is it? It’s beyond dreadful. It’s sub-Seltzer-Friedberg, if that’s even possible."[1]

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Not Another Not Another Movie is a American direct-to-video directed by David Murphy that serves as a mockumentary-style of spoof movies within the film industry. The plot centers on the struggling Sunshine Studios, where the head executive Max Storm (played by ) abruptly quits, leading his ex-convict brother Lester () and a gangster associate () to take over and greenlight a low-budget project helmed by aspiring filmmaker Randy (David Leo Schultz) in a desperate bid to save the company from bankruptcy. The film features a supporting cast including , Ellie Gerber, James Piper, and Jennifer Sciole, with cameos and roles that poke fun at Hollywood tropes through absurd production mishaps and recycled gags from popular films like and Titanic. Released straight to DVD on , 2011, the movie runs for 99 minutes and is rated R for its crude humor, including offensive elements involving topics like and disabilities, which contribute to its reputation as a particularly inept entry in the parody genre. Critically, it was panned for weak writing, lack of originality, and subpar performances from its name actors, earning a 2.5/10 rating on from over 1,800 users and a 10% audience score on based on more than 250 reviews. Reviewers, such as those from , described it as "surreally incompetent" and beneath even the lowest standards of films by parody specialists , highlighting its failure to coherently mock the very conventions it employs. Despite the involvement of established stars, the production's low-budget aesthetic and dated jokes have cemented its status as a curiosity among fans of bad cinema rather than a successful .

Overview

Plot

Not Another Not Another Movie is structured as a 99-minute mockumentary that chronicles the desperate efforts at Sunshine Studios to produce a low-budget spoof film. The narrative begins with Max Storm (Chevy Chase), the incompetent head of the struggling studio, learning of its impending bankruptcy and abruptly quitting his position. In his absence, his ex-convict brother Lester (Michael Madsen) assumes control, enlisting the help of his gangster associate Nancy Longbottom (Vinnie Jones) to salvage the operation. Desperate for a hit, Lester and Nancy Longbottom decide to produce a parody film titled Not Another Not Another Movie, despite having no script, no budget, and no coherent plan. The bulk of the story unfolds through behind-the-scenes footage, mock interviews, and rapid-cut parody sketches that capture the ensuing chaos on set. Production assistant Randy (David Leo Schultz) is thrust into a directing role, leading to improvised scenes that spoof teen comedies, horror films, and various Hollywood tropes, often incorporating unscripted cameos from aging stars like Burt Reynolds as the washed-up director C.J. Waters. Mishaps abound, including equipment failures, actor outbursts, and blurred boundaries between the mockumentary crew and the fictional production, highlighting the studio's dysfunction and the absurdity of the parody genre. The meta-narrative builds to a climactic of the completed spoof film, which turns into a fiasco that underscores the studio's desperation and exposes the clichés inherent in low-budget . Through this disastrous event, the satirizes the filmmaking process itself, with the 99-minute runtime emphasizing frenetic and segments that intercut the "making-of" with snippets of the parody content.

Themes and style

Not Another Not Another Movie serves as a sharp critique of the spoof movie genre, particularly targeting the formulaic and low-effort productions popularized by filmmakers like . The film exposes the industry's reliance on recycled clichés, contemptuous humor, and superficial celebrity cameos to generate quick profits, portraying these elements as symptoms of a cynical Hollywood desperate for relevance. Through its narrative of a failing studio's chaotic attempt to produce a blockbuster without a script or , it underscores self-sabotaging decisions driven by financial desperation, such as hiring unqualified talent and embracing absurdity over quality. Stylistically, the movie adopts a format reminiscent of films like Best in Show and , employing handheld camera work, confessional interviews, and improvised dialogue to capture the pandemonium of low-budget filmmaking. This approach blends episodic sketches that spoof various genres, including action thrillers like and historical epics like , with direct jabs at spoof conventions seen in series such as . The result is a chaotic visual and tonal style marked by rapid editing, non-sequitur gags, and , deliberately evoking a "no script, no money" premise to heighten the satire. The film's meta-narrative is uniquely self-referential, structured as a movie-within-a-movie where characters openly acknowledge and mock their own clichéd tropes, turning the production process itself into the punchline. Originally announced in as a of "behind-the-scenes hackery" in the , it features moments like a character's admission that "the whole movie is just stupid," emphasizing the absurdity of the parody industry's self-perpetuating cycle. This layered commentary distinguishes it from straightforward spoofs, inviting viewers to laugh at the genre's inherent ridiculousness while highlighting its creative bankruptcy.

Production

Development

The project for Not Another Not Another Movie was announced on November 9, 2008, as an independent comedy written and directed by first-time filmmaker David Murphy, aiming to spoof the burgeoning genre of low-quality films that had flooded the market in the mid-2000s. The conception stemmed from Murphy's intent to critique the formulaic and often critically derided spoofs produced by filmmakers like , such as (2007), by adopting a meta-narrative that satirizes the behind-the-scenes chaos of creating such movies. This approach emphasized a self-referential structure where the film-within-a-film lacks a coherent script or clear direction, reflecting broader industry frustrations with the subgenre's reliance on cheap gags and celebrity cameos over substantive humor. The screenplay was developed collaboratively by , David Leo , James Piper, and , with no fully formed initial script to align with the project's thematic focus on improvisational . Production was overseen by Zach Cole, , Piper, and under an independent banner, targeting a low-budget release to minimize financial risk while maximizing satirical bite. Pre-production efforts centered on securing rights for pop culture references and lining up cameos from actors willing to lampoon their own careers, a process complicated by the need to navigate legal clearances for the film's layered parodies without a major studio backer. Development unfolded rapidly from late 2008 into early 2009, with already underway by the announcement and wrapping soon after.

Casting and crew

The principal cast of Not Another Not Another Movie included David Leo Schultz as Randy, a naive unexpectedly tasked with directing a low-budget spoof . Vinnie Jones played Nancy Longbottom, the bumbling gangster enforcer sent to oversee the production. portrayed Lester Storm, the ex-convict and reluctant new head of the failing studio. starred as Max Storm, the jaded studio executive on the verge of quitting. appeared in a cameo as C.J. Waters, a faded Hollywood actor roped into the chaotic project. Gerber provided in a supporting role as , one of the studio's quirky staff members. Supporting roles featured an ensemble including James Piper as Wes, a crew member entangled in the studio's mismanagement, and Jennifer Sciole as Amanda, another key staffer amid the . The film incorporated cameo appearances by aging celebrities such as playing himself and as a self-parodying figure, underscoring the narrative's of industry has-beens desperate for work. Key crew members included director and co-writer David Murphy, who helmed the project and contributed to the script's satirical edge. Cinematographer Scott Peck captured the film's mockumentary-style visuals. Editor Jeff Murphy handled assembly. Composer Jason Rabinowitz (credited as Cheapshot) provided the score. Producers were Zach Cole, David Murphy, James Piper, and David Leo Schultz, managing the independent venture. The casting of established yet career-faded veterans like Chase, Reynolds, and Madsen directly reflected the film's meta-satire on how spoof movies exploit aging Hollywood icons for quick, inexpensive appeal. This approach aligned with the independent production's strategy of using industry connections to attach name talent at reduced rates, enabling a modest budget to punch above its weight in star power.

Filming

Principal photography for Not Another Not Another Movie commenced in October 2008 and was primarily conducted in , , aligning with the film's low-budget production constraints. A key filming location included 729 E. Temple St in , where scenes simulating the chaotic studio environment were captured using available urban and interior spaces to evoke a dysfunctional production setup. The overall production schedule spanned from October 1, 2008, to February 1, 2009, reflecting a compressed timeline typical for independent features, with principal shooting wrapped by late 2008 to facilitate prompt . Scott Peck employed techniques to enhance the realism, capturing improvised dialogue and behind-the-scenes parody elements that mirrored the narrative's "no script" theme. This approach resulted in a 99-minute final cut completed shortly after wrapping, readying the film for its 2011 .

Release

Distribution

Not Another Not Another Movie was released on September 1, 2011, in the United States, with no theatrical distribution, focusing instead on home media formats such as DVD and digital video-on-demand (VOD). The film was distributed primarily by for VOD in the United States, emphasizing accessibility through independent channels rather than major studio releases. The distribution strategy extended to various digital platforms, including availability on (added in subsequent years following its initial release), , and for purchase or rental. Internationally, the film saw limited rollout, with Mongrel Media handling distribution in and select regions, contributing to its niche presence outside the U.S. market. Commercial performance data for the film remains scarce due to its status and independent nature, resulting in low overall visibility that has since fostered a modest among fans of comedies. Its 99-minute runtime was well-suited for DVD and Blu-ray formats, aiding home entertainment consumption without broad theatrical metrics. The film received an MPAA rating of for pervasive language and crude sexual humor. Edited versions for streaming platforms, such as those on , were rated TV-14 to broaden accessibility while toning down explicit content.

Marketing and promotion

The promotional campaign for Not Another Not Another Movie launched with announcements in late , positioning the film as a meta-critique of the spoof genre and an independent jab at the style of films by . Coverage in emphasized the project's satirical angle on the "idiots" behind low-effort parodies, while noting production was nearing completion and the film was being repped for presales at the . Trailers released starting in 2010 and continuing into 2011 highlighted the theme of a "spoof about idiots making spoofs," prominently featuring and to leverage nostalgia for their comedy legacies from films like and . A retrospective trailer was uploaded to on July 29, 2024, further teasing the film's behind-the-scenes of Hollywood excess. The campaign's strategies included leveraging cameos for posters and advertisements, alongside the "We hate spoof movies so much we did a about the idiots who make them" to underscore its self-aware premise. Promotion relied on online efforts, such as an official page for updates and teasers, as the skipped major festivals in favor of digital buzz targeting enthusiasts. With a modest of $1.1 million, the adopted grassroots tactics focused on niche audiences rather than wide-reaching ads or theatrical premieres, aligning with its release model.

Reception

Critical reception

Not Another Not Another Movie received predominantly negative reviews from critics, reflecting its status as a direct-to-video release with limited theatrical exposure. On , no Tomatometer score is available as of November 2025, though the audience score stands at 10% based on over 250 ratings. Nathan Rabin, writing for in January 2013, lambasted the film as "the surreally incompetent Not Another Not Another Movie is beneath contempt," describing it as an "abomination" that fails to rise above the low standards of films by , labeling it "sub-Seltzer-Friedberg, if that's even possible." Critics commonly accused the movie of relying on tired, unfunny clichés and squandering the talents of veteran actors such as and in underdeveloped roles. The film's attempt to mock the genre was seen as particularly ineffective, with reviewers noting its inability to transcend the very tropes it satirizes. A rare positive note came from Movie Mavericks in an October 2011 review, which highlighted the format's confessional style—reminiscent of —as delivering solid laughs for niche audiences fond of meta films about filmmaking. Despite such occasional praise for its self-aware concept, the overall critical consensus emphasized execution flaws over any innovative potential.

Audience response

Audience response to Not Another Not Another Movie has been predominantly negative, with users frequently criticizing its execution despite acknowledging the intriguing premise of satirizing the spoof genre. On , the film holds an average rating of 2.5 out of 10 from approximately 1,800 user votes as of November 2025, with many reviews labeling it "unfunny" and a "waste of time," pointing to shoddy writing, plagiarized jokes, and underutilized cameos from like and . Some users, however, appreciate the meta-humor and style, giving it credit for the concept alone, with one review noting it earns points "for some improvised bits" but ultimately falls short as a . Similarly, on , the movie averages 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 277 user logs, where commenters often highlight its cringe-worthy elements and amateurish production, describing it as "painfully unfunny" while comparing it unfavorably to successful mockumentaries like . A niche subset of enthusiasts finds appeal in its audacious takedown of films like and , logging it as a for fans of lowbrow meta-comedy, though such positive takes are rare. Online discussions in film forums reflect this divide, with early anticipation for its jabs at spoof tropes giving way to post-release disappointment, often deeming it "worse than the movies it mocks." The film has garnered minor cult interest among low-budget comedy aficionados, aided by its availability on free streaming services like Tubi, which has facilitated rediscovery and a small but dedicated viewership in recent years. It primarily appeals to demographics tolerant of raunchy, ironic humor but alienates mainstream audiences seeking polished entertainment, evidenced by the lack of fan campaigns or widespread retrospective praise.

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