RiffTrax Shorts Season 20 Episode 3 Boy of India: Rama and His Elephant
- September 20, 2011
- 12 min
In RiffTrax Shorts season 20 episode 3, we are introduced to Boy of India: Rama and His Elephant. This short film, produced in the 1950s, tells the story of Rama, a young Indian boy who befriends an elephant.
The film begins with Rama living in poverty with his mother. One day, he comes across an injured elephant and helps him to safety. As a reward, the elephant becomes Rama's friend and protector.
The rest of the film follows Rama and his elephant as they go on adventures together. Rama's mother is worried about her son spending so much time with the elephant, but Rama insists that the elephant is his best friend and will always keep him safe.
Throughout the film, we see Rama and his elephant embark on various escapades, including stopping a group of thieves from stealing from the local market and rescuing a group of children from a burning building.
As with all RiffTrax episodes, the team provides hilarious commentary throughout the film. They poke fun at the acting, the storyline, and the dated special effects. Their jokes are clever and quick-witted, making for an entertaining viewing experience.
One of the highlights of this episode is the team's commentary on the portrayal of Indian culture in the film. They make note of the stereotypical representation of Indian people and poke fun at the fact that the entire cast is made up of white actors in brownface.
Overall, RiffTrax Shorts season 20 episode 3 is a fun and entertaining episode that will leave you laughing from start to finish. The team's commentary adds an extra layer of humor to an already cheesy and ridiculous film. Whether you're a fan of RiffTrax or are just looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely worth checking out.