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Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 03:58 PM

is it just me or does this movie look both offensive to Indians and retarded?

actionhank · 03-22-2008, 06:39 PM

It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian.

If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

foots · 03-22-2008, 06:58 PM

Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by actionhank

It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian.

If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

it doesn't offend me. I'm american. and I saw it when I went to go see Drillbit Taylor. what do you want me to do close my eyes and "LALALALALALALALALALA!"? I just think Hollywood is going into a stereotypical make fun of everyone mode right now.

Erman_94 · 03-22-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by foots

Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

ya, my guess is they mean "north america" and in india and most places around the world "america" is more recognized than canada

or they just said it to attract the larger U.S. audience

or...they are just dumb and made a mistake

actionhank · 03-22-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

it doesn't offend me. I'm american. and I saw it when I went to go see Drillbit Taylor. what do you want me to do close my eyes and "LALALALALALALALALALA!"? I just think Hollywood is going into a stereotypical make fun of everyone mode right now.

I meant the movie

Zipzap713 · 03-22-2008, 08:27 PM

It looks retarded. Just making fun of traditions and customs of India. Mike Myers' beard in that movie looks extremely fake.

Anyone notice the Playstation Logo at 1:13, 1:17, and 1:22? Probably the best part of the movie if you ask me

Gamma_Winstead · 03-22-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by actionhank

I meant the movie

oh ok. gotcha.

Sylin · 03-23-2008, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

is it just me or does this movie look both offensive to Indians and retarded?

Not to me. It looks funny as hell and I can't wait to see it. Of course, I also believe it's perfectly OK to make stereotypical jokes at the expense of various cultures, religions and social groups... because it's funny.

blackhawktraffic · 03-23-2008, 04:42 AM

Not anything worse than things I have seen in other movies, look at the Austin Powers movies.

GreenScar · 03-24-2008, 05:51 AM

I thought his accent sounded at times of Shrek and other moments like Austin Powers. His characters seem to be melding together.

Still looks funny.

Gamma_Winstead · 03-24-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

Not to me. It looks funny as hell and I can't wait to see it. Of course, I also believe it's perfectly OK to make stereotypical jokes at the expense of various cultures, religions and social groups... because it's funny.

I am also sick of the "Beat the sh*t out of midgets" jokes. and the whole feet thing is just dumb. but then again Justins character looks worth it. rental.

Variable · 03-24-2008, 09:45 PM

looks awful but I'll see it in hopes of a return to classic Meyers.

Hamburglar · 05-15-2008, 10:40 PM

Mike Myers is the man! I saw the trailer for it when I saw Iron Man and I tried hard not to laugh because it was so stupid funny, but I couldn't help myself.... I think this is the one... new trailer

crazybat_07 · 05-15-2008, 10:46 PM

Like other people have said, "looks retarded". It seems Mike Meyers only hits it with Shrek. Anyway, lame.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-15-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crazybat_07

It seems Mike Meyers only hits it with Shrek.

Wayne's World and Austin Powers were quite successful. This probably will be too.

johnarnold101 · 05-15-2008, 11:56 PM

I saw the preview before Iron Man and the whole crowd was cracking up.....including myself. There is only so much *****in and whining you can do about it, it's coming out even if you don't like it and it will probably make more money then Speed Racer.....that's not saying much though.

Gamma_Winstead · 05-16-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by johnarnold101

I saw the preview before Iron Man and the whole crowd was cracking up.....including myself. There is only so much *****in and whining you can do about it, it's coming out even if you don't like it and it will probably make more money then Speed Racer.....that's not saying much though.

the second trailer was MUCH better. It actually swayed me a little bit. I MIGHT see it!

MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 05-16-2008, 11:36 PM

It doesn't look offensive to me....It looks hilarious. Oh, and by the way, Jessica Alba is in it.

I'll see it for sure, hopefully it'll be released on blu.

fredbalsodn · 05-22-2008, 05:42 PM

Oh well i guess this is the only way you will see the leafsever winthe Stanley Cup but i bet leaf fans will want to see this just for that.

03-22-2008, 03:58 PM	#1
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fredbalsodn Active Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:217 DVD collection:62 MA collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Oh well i guess this is the only way you will see the leafsever winthe Stanley Cup but i bet leaf fans will want to see this just for that. Last edited by fredbalsodn; 05-22-2008 at 05:45 PM.

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03-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	It's retarded, but I don't think it's offensive, although I am not Indian. If it offends you, then don't watch it. Welcome to America.

03-22-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
foots Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Trading Score:17	Anyone else think it is odd that in the trailer it says that the guru is coming to America...... to help out the Toronto Maple Leafs..... am I missing something?

03-22-2008, 08:27 PM	#7
Zipzap713 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fair Oaks, CA People Converted To Blu: 3 PSN ID: Zipzap713 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1	It looks retarded. Just making fun of traditions and customs of India. Mike Myers' beard in that movie looks extremely fake. Anyone notice the Playstation Logo at 1:13, 1:17, and 1:22? Probably the best part of the movie if you ask me

03-23-2008, 04:42 AM	#10
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Not anything worse than things I have seen in other movies, look at the Austin Powers movies.

03-24-2008, 05:51 AM	#11
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I thought his accent sounded at times of Shrek and other moments like Austin Powers. His characters seem to be melding together. Still looks funny.

03-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#13
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	looks awful but I'll see it in hopes of a return to classic Meyers.

05-15-2008, 10:40 PM	#14
Hamburglar Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Maryland	Mike Myers is the man! I saw the trailer for it when I saw Iron Man and I tried hard not to laugh because it was so stupid funny, but I couldn't help myself.... I think this is the one... new trailer

05-15-2008, 10:46 PM	#15
crazybat_07 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008	Like other people have said, "looks retarded". It seems Mike Meyers only hits it with Shrek. Anyway, lame.

05-15-2008, 11:56 PM	#17
johnarnold101 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Boise, ID Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:13	I saw the preview before Iron Man and the whole crowd was cracking up.....including myself. There is only so much *****in and whining you can do about it, it's coming out even if you don't like it and it will probably make more money then Speed Racer.....that's not saying much though.

05-16-2008, 11:36 PM	#19
MyBlu-rayBrotherEd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Billings, MT Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:13	It doesn't look offensive to me....It looks hilarious. Oh, and by the way, Jessica Alba is in it. I'll see it for sure, hopefully it'll be released on blu.

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