“Out Cold,” directed by the Malloy brothers, is definitely a guy flick, complete with a large-breasted Swedish chick, guys snowboarding down a huge mountain to compete for the prestigious title of King of the Mountain and absolutely no plot.
But the film bears a striking resemblance to “Casablanca” in its attempt at a plot. Despite the obvious plot rip-off, the jokes are hilarious.
The Malloys have managed to cram every guy fantasy into this film — a Swedish woman riding a mechanical bull and slapping his back — as well as every misadventure they can think of, including getting your you-know-what caught in the jet of a hot tub.
But the snowboarding is magnificent. With the amazing backdrop of Alaska’s Bull Mountain, these guys do astounding snowboard tricks and the soundtrack is a must-have.
Despite the lack of any real plot, the movie’s sick humor can be amusing. These snowboarders find themselves in so many misadventures that the audience doesn’t care that the film lacks any point. Every guy will appreciate “Out Cold.”