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Derrick Jones (O'Connell) is off to Lake Victoria to exploit some more finely-chested bimbos, employing local lad Jake (Steven R. McQueen) as his guide, the latter bringing along his sweet-as-apple-pie girlfriend, Kelly (Jessica Szohr). Jake is also supposed to be looking after his two younger siblings whilst their sheriff mum (Shue) tries to bring some law and order to all the student mayhem and mammary-flashing. But, hey, there are some oversized prehistoric piranhas afoot. And they want a foot. Or two.

THE VERDICT: A franchise that kicked off as B-movie entertainment 32 years ago, typically, back then schlock-meister Roger Corman let smart young things do the actual carrying - Joe Dante (who would go on to Gremlins and Small Soldiers) directing and John Sayles (Eight Men Out, Lone Star, The Secret Of Roan Inish) writing. Which resulted in a film far smarter than its surface splasherfest would suggest. A young James Cameron handled the 1981 sequel.

Here, the brothers Weinsteins –  in many ways the Roger Corman of their day – abandon any such hope, and head straight for the jugular. Or, to be more precise, the genitals. Despite a neat little cameo from Richard Dreyfuss (in full Jaws regalia), this is pure gonzo filmmaking. Like the Girls Gone Wild videos, you really have to be in the mood. And you might just hate yourself in the morning. 

Review By Paul Byrne

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• Currently 3/5 Stars.

User Reviews

• • Currently 5/5 Stars.

  Jennyburke102

  

  Piranha was one of the best movies I have seen in the cinema! Granted the story line Oscar worthy stuff, but it is such a great laugh and there is lots of nudity for the boys ;)! My lover Eli Roth was amazing as always and it was so funny! It just really is a great movie to go and see! All you have to do is switch your brain off and enjoy!

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  daverooney

  

  gas... but don't expect anything more than 3D boobies and tons of gore ;)

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  De5p

  

  A funny B-movie style film with a good cast and decent effects. worth a look but don't expect too much.

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  masonica

  

  The only thing that stopped this getting a fourth star wasn't the silly script, the hammy acting it was the lower than average production values. Once you're cool with that you will have a lot of fun as this film knows what it is and just revels in it's b-movie goodness.

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  gmiskelly

  

  Good trashy fun...ended very suddenly though

• • Currently 2/5 Stars.

  WildRose86

  

  My 200th review! And what a film it is! If you like terribel plot line, boobs, dodgy effects, boobs, crappy looking piranhas and boobs, then you're in for a treat. Leaughable moments cause they're so woeful including a dodgy whirlpool, an action man style scientist and some fantastic amount of bloody parts falling apart though most boobs are kept in place. Great if your a 12 year old male.

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  annapmurphy

  

  Exactly like I expected it to be. Very funny and left it wide open for number 2

• • Currently 5/5 Stars.

  themoviebuff

  

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  mart

  

  great to watch, its just a film for the 3d effects nothing else

• • Currently 2/5 Stars.

  peteclarke

  

• • Currently 1/5 Stars.

  pooker

  

  how do you ues the site cant find play button

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  Hadouken65

  

  So bad that it is B-movie GENIUS. Go See It!

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  luluk

  

  This is a really silly but very fun film. The gore is very impressive. The 3D was a bit dark in places, so I'm not sure I'd recommend it over the 2D version. The film is worth seeing just for Christopher Lloyd.

• • Currently 1/5 Stars.

  dawiseguy

  

  err...it is august! :)

• • Currently 2/5 Stars.

  Mr_Twist

  

  Uber meh tho i did chuckle a few times

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