WoW Moviewatch: 12 o'Clock to Northrend
Mushanga's entry to the BlizzCon 2009 machinima contest was this satirical piece called The 12 o'Clock to Northrend. It's a pretty wide and varied spoof of dozens of movies and films. It almost certainly has something to amuse anybody.
This is actually a director's cut of the video, running a little longer than the BlizzCon three minute limit. I enjoyed the Titanic references, of course, but my absolute favorite is at the end. It seems only fitting to me that Leeroy Jenkins would find his final match in Northrend, in the mountains. Be sure to watch all the way through the credits.
The movie felt a little disjointed to me, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I suspect it's because of the film's high density of one-liners and sight gags, which can be very difficult to string together narratively. But since each joke felt worth it, I'm not sure there's much help for it. Overall, this was a pretty funny movie, and I enjoyed it.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
kadield Sep 18th 2009 12:10PM
The very last second of the video was the best.
"Worsts corpse run EVER!"
Awesome video!
kadield Sep 18th 2009 12:11PM
*worst*
WTB edit button
Superthrust Sep 18th 2009 2:38PM
Anyone know what goggles those are that the human is wearing in the credits? Been looking for ever...
(The ones Mushanga is wearing...)
Mr42 Sep 19th 2009 12:15PM
@"Worsts corpse run EVER!"
I just can't place it, would you mind helping me out?
otherwise, pretty funny movie to watch for the time it takes
lehtinen Sep 18th 2009 12:14PM
The last 4 seconds made me giggle. Other than that meh.
UltraBox Sep 18th 2009 12:14PM
Now Titanic, you were a good move an all, and I'll probably watch you again, but this movie was the best spoof ever!
Otome Sep 18th 2009 12:26PM
That 'thunk' noise it made during the Thorim part made me laugh for whatever reason, then the corpse run bit was win.
But on a serious note, let us hold a moment of silence for those 42 Mages who's Blink bugged and cost them 10% durability.
Frank Sep 18th 2009 12:37PM
/remove hat
/bow head
Saraceni Sep 18th 2009 1:09PM
This video is remarkable for how it missed the mark. Simply change the title to "Midnight Boat to Northrend," practice those Gladys Knight vocals, and find pure win (see 30 Rock).
Zrob Sep 19th 2009 3:19AM
I think the title was actually a spoof on 3:10 to Yuma.
richardson_g Sep 18th 2009 1:09PM
Awesome Video lol
nonentity Sep 18th 2009 1:53PM
Yeah, awesome, I haven't laughed at a machinima that much in a while. :D Really funny.
ladygamertn Sep 18th 2009 1:58PM
Indeed, the last few seconds made me LOL! I also loved the hearthstone interrupt!
Cute!
Angrycelt Sep 18th 2009 4:47PM
Yep, that's where it got me too.
Bubblehearthing was funny, the interrupt actually made me laugh.
dabias Sep 18th 2009 3:36PM
Odd groups go left, even groups go right. 1337% win
Abbadon Sep 18th 2009 5:08PM
Ah, forget it...
LOL
Charlie Sep 18th 2009 6:08PM
The looks on their faces were pretty funny.
supa_stu_101 Sep 18th 2009 6:37PM
omfg, the bubble and hearth part almost made me cry with laughter, epescially when it got interupted lmao, awesome video!!! :D
Mushanga Sep 19th 2009 12:56PM
Thanks for the mention. I'm glad you all liked it ! :D
Oh and, @Superthrust: the goggles those characters are wearing are called "Speedy Racer Goggles". Now you mention it though, according to Wowhead those goggles are unobtainable now :S