The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I despise this film and I think I gave it 1 1/2 or 2 stars (out of 4). It tries to be important but fails on almost every level. One of, if not the, most overrated film of the 2000s.

was it the story that you despise most i'm guessing? "it tries to be important but fails on almost every level" wow jhiggy, let's not hold back now
i thought it was a very thought provoking film that worked on almost every level, especially the performances.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

was it the story that you despise most i'm guessing? "it tries to be important but fails on almost every level" wow jhiggy, let's not hold back now
i thought it was a very thought provoking film that worked on almost every level, especially the performances.

I can understand why you'd think it'd be the story (i.e.

[Show spoiler]abortion

that is bothersome to me, but I can assure you it's not. I watched the film completely separate from my beliefs on the matter, which are not particularly strong either way. My issue is the emotional connection. I found it troublesome that there's no reason explained for the choice she makes, which significantly reduces the emotional connection to her and her experience. I'd have to revisit my review of the film to see what else specifically bothered me. That being said, I am glad you enjoyed it though, especially to the extent that you did.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

IIRC

i don't know what this means

Originally Posted by Foggy

You mean Marlon Brando?

not knocking marcus, but i cannot stand when someone has a favorite movie or states how great it is but then doesn't know who played the most important characters in said film. my friends are like, "so what? it doesn't mean i like the film any less" and it really doesn't, it just drives me personally crazy

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

On a comedy scale I gave it a 4/5.

Betty White =

Betty White was great. although i felt she could have just been Betty White and been hilarious. i think at times they tried to push her into "wacky" land too much, but she was still funny in the film.

Originally Posted by Diesel

I thought it went uphill once Tyrese and Walker got back to the Customs building or wherever they were.

"I'll take the convertible, it might loosen your mousse"

yeah, after that things started to loosen up and they had fun.

Completely agreed. That said, in the case of this movie it works for me whereas I'm not the biggest romantic-comedy fan, in fact I'm more likely to not like one or not even see it then find one I enjoy. But in this case, the combination of Bullock and Reynolds makes the movie pretty stinking funny and enjoyable for me

I gave it a 4.25/5

agreed. i think Bullock did a phenomenal job, and while Reynolds was pretty typical Reynolds, he was also great - as always imo - and i think the movie would have been horrible if they had two other main leads not nearly as good as these two. they really made the movie what it was.

reynolds ability to make me laugh at simple lines of dialogue always astounds me: "thank you, i am now 100 years old"

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I can understand why you'd think it'd be the story (i.e.

[Show spoiler]abortion

that is bothersome to me, but I can assure you it's not. I watched the film completely separate from my beliefs on the matter, which are not particularly strong either way. My issue is the emotional connection. I found it troublesome that there's no reason explained for the choice she makes, which significantly reduces the emotional connection to her and her experience. I'd have to revisit my review of the film to see what else specifically bothered me. That being said, I am glad you enjoyed it though, especially to the extent that you did.

hmm, interesting that it wasn't the main story line. but kind of glad as well, because after the film ended i thought, "man. i wonder how many people will turn this off at the 45 minute mark once they know what is going on". but glad that you finished it and were able to set aside what you think of the topic. i myself also don't fall way on one far of the line of "agreeing" or "disagreeing", so i could also separate it.

ironically enough, your main issue was the one qualm that i had. but for me, it didn't effect it, but i do wish they would have covered why this was the choice. but maybe if they did then the audience would have sat and thought about ways around that instead of watching the film? although without telling us why, people were probably sitting, not focused on the film and wondering "why are they do this?" double edged sword i guess.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

yeah, after that things started to loosen up and they had fun.



agreed. i think Bullock did a phenomenal job, and while Reynolds was pretty typical Reynolds, he was also great - as always imo - and i think the movie would have been horrible if they had two other main leads not nearly as good as these two. they really made the movie what it was.

reynolds ability to make me laugh at simple lines of dialogue always astounds me: "thank you, i am now 100 years old"

Reynolds has some of the best comedic timing/skills that I've seen. The guy can make me laugh at almost anything. That line you mentioned was one of the funniest in the movie. In addition to his "singing"

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Reynolds has some of the best comedic timing/skills that I've seen. The guy can make me laugh at almost anything. That line you mentioned was one of the funniest in the movie. In addition to his "singing"

You guys are going to make me watch Van Wilder again sooner than I planned to.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Reynolds has some of the best comedic timing/skills that I've seen. The guy can make me laugh at almost anything. That line you mentioned was one of the funniest in the movie. In addition to his "singing"

I thought Sandra

[Show spoiler]Throwing the dog at the bird was pretty damn funny.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I thought Sandra

[Show spoiler]Throwing the dog at the bird was pretty damn funny.

That sounds hilarious, albeit

[Show spoiler]not so good for the dog.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

You guys are going to make me watch Van Wilder again sooner than I planned to.

I've never actually seen Van Wilder.

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I thought Sandra

[Show spoiler]Throwing the dog at the bird was pretty damn funny.

Yea, that was hilarious.

I also laughed pretty hard at Bullock singing,

[Show spoiler]"..the sweat drip down my balls!"

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

I thought Sandra

[Show spoiler]Throwing the dog at the bird was pretty damn funny.

yeah, i love how his grammie and mom are like

[Show spoiler]"oh, she's playing with the dog" as she's running around flailing it in the air

Originally Posted by Diesel

I've never actually seen Van Wilder.

get on that. but it is stupid, raunchy good fun. it might be a big dated now, but i haven't seen it in a long while
i remember Van Wilder was my first DVD, bought it "on sale" for $34.99

I also laughed pretty hard at Bullock singing,

[Show spoiler]"..the sweat drip down my balls!"

i love Reynolds' response:

[Show spoiler]

- "what are you doing?"

- "you're grammie wanted me to get in touch with nature" (or something like that)

- "...so you thought of... balls"

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

You guys are going to make me watch Van Wilder again sooner than I planned to.

that is certainly something to be disgruntled about!

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Curiosity piqued.

it's on netflix instant if you have 2 hours not devoted to other movie viewing goodness

[Diesel]

So Squid, are you going to see The Fountain 2?

[Show spoiler]Wolverine 2 - Starring Jackmant, Directed by Aronofsky, and apparently having the DP of The Fountain, Matthew Libatique

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

get on that. but it is stupid, raunchy good fun. it might be a big dated now, but i haven't seen it in a long while
i remember Van Wilder was my first DVD, bought it "on sale" for $34.99

I'll have to add it to the "Hey, I need to DVR that when I see it on the schedule!" list

i love Reynolds' response:

[Show spoiler]

- "what are you doing?"

- "you're grammie wanted me to get in touch with nature" (or something like that)

- "...so you thought of... balls"

I need to watch this again soon.

Are you sure you don't want to raise that 3/5?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Thats just make-up in both pics. And a special lense on the camera.

How tall is Bale?

6 foot

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Diesel

6 foot

No wonder Neeson was taller than him, he is a hair short to be Bruce Wayne. Still need to get Salvation.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Are you sure you don't want to raise that 3/5?

haha i was actually just thinking that. as a film and how it's made i would probably give it a 3/5, but out of enjoyment, maybe it would go up in score. although we could probably sit here and talk about almost anything and make us want to raise some scores

i was debating if i wanted to start a "Ryan Reynolds" shelf for his blus (although i think right now i own none, sad ) and this would have to be on it but not for the $26 amazon is asking

although i think i do have a "worst ryan reynolds movie", which would be Smokin' Aces. i remember i was really let down by that. but i might re-rent it and try it again now that i know what to expect.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Its at the top of the queue, and I am mailing one back today, so I'll have it Friday.

review????

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Thats just make-up in both pics. And a special lense on the camera.

holy crappola is that photoshopped?? I don't remember Bale being that big. He was big, but he's MASSIVE there.

[iam1bearcat]

surf murf, you know squid is always days behind. he can't be held reliable in any regard. and he thinks he's above us all?

surf, have you seen 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days? gah, i want someone to see it so i can discuss it with them. i feel so alone

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

: get on that. but it is stupid, raunchy good fun. it might be a big dated now, but i haven't seen it in a long while
i remember Van Wilder was my first DVD, bought it "on sale" for $34.99



:

That right there is funnier than ANY movie.