Tank Girl

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Tank Girl is available in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hoopla right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 577 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Lori Petty is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on MGM Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Tank Girl is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Tank Girl from the crowd. After a comet disrupts the rain cycle of Earth, the planet has become a desolate, barren desert by the year 2033. With resources scarce, Kesslee, head of the powerful and evil Water & Power Corporation, the de facto government, has taken control of the water supply. Unwilling to cower under Kesslee's tyrannical rule, a pair of outlaws known as Tank Girl and Jet Girl rise up, joining the mysterious rebel Rippers to destroy the corrupt system. Lori Petty and Naomi Watts lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1995. What keeps Tank Girl from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Tank Girl respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Lori Petty anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.