Movie Review: GregPike.ca – A Parody of The Social Network
It is not often that a movie is so offensively bad that it causes actual physical illness, yet this is the exact reaction one can expect from GregPike.ca. The central idea of the movie revolves around the current fad that is the internet (or ‘the web’ as it’s known to younger people).
The film follows the exploits of a young internet page-maker, Greg Pike, and the obstacles he faces in his attempt to build the city’s most expansive web site for the gifted procrastinator. The worst part is this Greg Pike actually thinks people give a damn about his website.
The audience is meant to really get behind the protagonist but the actor does such a terrible job of playing Greg Pike that one can’t help but dislike the guy.
It’s clear the actor playing Greg Pike has no real sense of the role he’s playing. This is a role that would have been much better served by someone such as Topher Grace or Michael Cera (or that other kid that plays the roles Michael Cera isn’t able to fit in….Jessie something-or-other).
I can honestly say I would not be friends with this type of person in real life.
The rest of the cast does their best with what they are given, but one bright spot shines above the rest. The work of Mark Webber in this film is inspirational. Playing the cocky JT character, Webber really steals the movie. I’d really like to see this guy in some type of action or even buddy-cop film… perhaps with some form of facial hair?
I won’t go so far as to say GregPike.ca has destroyed my faith in movies but from now on, I’ll stick to the book version.
Yes. That’s how bad it is. I’m joining a book club.
-3 out of 10
PS: If you haven’t seen the trailer, don’t. But just in case you feel so inclined, here it is:
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IddNu4Yr4Zg
Andy Porter
