Bruce Campbell, Dani Kelly, Ted Raimi

B Movie Legend Bruce Campbell is mistaken for his character Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy and forced to fight a real monster in a small town in Oregon.

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R, 1 hr. 24 min.

Directed by: Bruce Campbell

Release Date: September 30, 2007

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DVD Release Date: February 10, 2009

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  • October 1, 2009
    This should have been a great film. Unfortunately Bruce totally misses the mark. When spoofing your own films its important the film is a) Better than the ones your spoofing b) Funny c) Original. This film was none of the above. I still love Bruce Campbell, just a little less tha...( read more)n I did before :o(
  • August 24, 2009
    2.5 stars simply because it's Bruce Campbell trying hard to make fun of his failed career, although he kind of fails at that too. The first 5 minutes had me real excited, but then it quickly turned into humor fit for people that liked Alien Apocalypse.
  • May 19, 2009
    The shame of this film is that if someone unfamiliar with The Chin were to watch it, they'd have no idea why Bruce is so adored by his fanbase. In fact, they might even be turned off from ever wanting to find out. Silly and low budget, and sure, a fun idea, but Bruce deserves b...( read more)etter self-parody than this.
  • April 25, 2009
    Bad jokes, monster fighting and darkly lit scenes. It cannot touch the excellent "Evil Dead" films.
  • April 14, 2009
    A thoroughly silly/self-indulgent low-budget film made for people who revel in thoroughly silly low-budget films. Fanboys rejoice. Filmistas beware. I'm neither, so I had fun.
  • October 29, 2009
    MY NAME IS BRUCE is exactly what Bruce Campbell fans would expect it to be, but with perhaps a bit more vulgar language included. Having read the Dark Horse comic book that was created to parallel it, I wasn't expecting much--the humor in the film relies completely on the deliver...( read more)y of its hero the one and only Bruce Campbell, which is something that simply doesn't translate to the printed word. The plot is simple: teenagers accidentally raise the Chinese god of war (and bean curd) Guan Di and one of them (a devout fan of Campbell's) decides to enlist him to battle the monstrous killing machine. When Campbell isn't interested, the teenager kidnaps him. Campbell thinks its all part of an elaborate birthday present from his agent, sort of a chance to live out his screen persona in a role playing game, and decides to play along. He quickly learns that this Monster is all too real and he runs for his life leaving the town in the lurch and his teenaged fan disillusioned. Campbell makes his directorial debut in this flick which was written by Mark Verheiden of Dark Horse Comics and he does it with surprising panache. He is not the least bit reticent about portraying the fictional Bruce Campbell as a washed up 3rd rate actor who's an alcholic, womanizing, creep with little respect for himself or anyone else for that matter. Will the fictional Campbell find his courage and redeem himself? Gotta rent it and see for yourself! The special features on the DVD are even better than the film itself and are totally enjoyable. This is a must for every Bruce Campbell fan. As for the rest of you, why aren't you Bruce Campbell fans?
  • October 9, 2009
    I have a parrot named Bruce. Seriously. I loved this movie with my whole heart and was quoting it days after I watched it. Bruce Campbell is amazing, and I'm going to end up adding this one to my movie collection.
  • October 1, 2009
    if you love bruce, this is a must have.
    campy, cheesy and alotta B-movie greatness to go along with it
  • September 18, 2009
    I missed the beginning of this but I lmfaod all the way through it. Gotta get me some more Campbell movies!
  • September 8, 2009
    I'd heard bad things, and having read the comic I was willing to believe them but this is a very enjoyable movie. Doesn't take itself too seriously and Bruce does his usual great job. Might just be one for the fans, and Ted Raimi's rediculously stereotyped characters are a bit ...( read more)much, but if you love a bit of chin and a bit of Troma you should love this

Critic Reviews


December 5, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

My Name is Bruce is spasmodically funny, but Campbell's counterpoint of cowardice and cockiness remains irresistible. full review

November 28, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Low midrange in the Master's oeuvre. full review

November 7, 2008
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Preening and fleeing like a grunge-flick Bob Hope, Campbell's the whole show, but a little of his meta-referential shtick goes a long way. full review

October 26, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

One-note insider navel-gazing with no aspirations except to excite its adoring base. full review

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Comments


  • lovecyn4ever
    March 26, 2009
    Did i needed to be reminded by Bruce Campbell how many bad movies he got to be in? The answer is "NO".Perhaps some Bruce Campbell fans think he's the greatest actor & nothing can't go wrong.Just found this movie silly & not funny.Nothing against Bruce,he was great on Evil Dead,but is been a long time...
  • douhaveagrudge464
    June 5, 2008
    poster reminds me of serverance
  • theohiostateguy
    March 13, 2008
    Saw the movie at the East Lansing Film Festival. It's funny......you Bruce fans will love it.
  • itbegins2005
    March 2, 2008
    JUST RELEASE THE DAMN MOVIE ALREADY!
  • TheDemonHunter
    January 17, 2008
    I hear it's gonna be a mid 2008 straight-to-DVD release with limited independent cinema releases but Bruce is back with a fistful of one-liners :)
  • sarahzombie
    August 31, 2007
    Bruce Campbell is pretty much my hero.
  • mewanta
    August 23, 2007
    I hear the release date is Sept ... I hope that is right . Been wainting for this movie and am sure it will be lots of FUN and Laughter !

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