Devolved is a 2010 satirical comedy that was directed by John Cregan. The action of the film centers on the group of schoolchildren who go for a whale watching excursion and get marooned on an isolated island off the Mexican coast. When faced with the harsh realities of life, the teenagers splinter: one faction seeking adulthood and the other horizon their high school days.
Cast:
- Gary Entin como Flynn
- Lindsey Shaw como Peggy
- Robert Adamson como The Rog
- Chris Kattan como Coach Papillion
Critical Reception:
The reviews of the film were not very encouraging. The director of the movie John Cregan said the Los Angeles Times observes that, While John Cregan the director, “ticks all the boxes about character, situation and theme” the movie “never gets it’s comic rhythm” hence “the first film feature length has seen better days”.
Availability:
Devolved is still available for rental or purchase on platforms such as Google Play Movies, YouTube and the Microsoft Store.
Personal Insights:
Devolved makes a satirical comment on biological and cultural aspects of teenage roles in society with references to the enticing plot of a classic tale: Lord of the flies. Attempting to combine humour with social critique is not going to work for everyone. Nevertheless, the audience that enjoys indie comedies involving adolescent issues may not be disappointed.