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toef · 02-22-2009, 03:03 AM

I can't believe I just made a Chris Crocker referencing title, but I did, so oh well.

I was recently clicking around HighDefDigest, and came across their review for Crash, which they gave a 2/5, including a 1.5/5 for "The Movie Itself". That puts it on par with other hits like Starship Troopers 3, Scooby-Doo, and Prom Night, but behind such classics as Step Up 2, xXx, and Daddy Day Care.

Now, I don't think Crash is the greatest movie ever, or worthy of the Best Picture Oscar, but I get a bit annoyed by people's negative overreaction.

Was it too heavy-handed? Sure, I guess.

Was it the Best Picture of 2005? Probably not.

Was it a crappy movie? Not at all.

So what other movies out there do you think are commonly bashed, because it's apparently cool to dislike them?

Beast · 02-22-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

So what other movies out there do you think are commonly bashed, because it's apparently cool to dislike them?

Or maybe... *GASP* people have different tastes. And not everyone is going to like the same movies.

toef · 02-22-2009, 03:10 AM

Quick follow-up. I noticed the review for Crash was written by Peter M. Bracke. I'm not sure what his problem is, but maybe he just likes being a contrarian.

Some of his other ratings (all for "The Movie Itself"):

King Kong: 1.5 stars
Reservoir Dogs: 1 star

Wild Hogs: 2.5 stars
Blades of Glory: 3.5 stars

Red Hood · 02-22-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

Quick follow-up. I noticed the review for Crash was written by Peter M. Bracke. I'm not sure what his problem is, but maybe he just likes being a contrarian.

Some of his other ratings (all for "The Movie Itself"):

King Kong: 1.5 stars
Reservoir Dog: 1 star

Wild Hogs: 2.5 stars
Blades of Glory: 3.5 stars

lol @ those ratings. 3.5 for blades of glory?

toef · 02-22-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Or maybe... *GASP* people have different tastes. And not everyone is going to like the same movies.

Wow, thanks teacher. You have enlightened me as you seem to do to a lot of people in other threads.

I'm not saying everyone should say Crash is the greatest movie of all time, but seriously, a 3/10? Let's be honest, it's at least a 4.

Blu Angel · 02-22-2009, 03:26 AM

Alot of peolpe bash Michael Bay's films
I personally believe they are all great

jadedeath · 02-22-2009, 03:27 AM

He gave Wild Hogs a higher rating that Reservoir Dogs?

That pretty much invalidates anything he has to say and should spend his entire next paycheck on seeing an optometrist.

Logan

Sussudio · 02-22-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Angel

Alot of peolpe bash Michael Bay's films
I personally believe they are all great

he is a on and off guy for me. i really liked the rock and the island, the others i didn't care for. yes, that includes transformers

dadkins · 02-22-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

Wow, thanks teacher. You have enlightened me as you seem to do to a lot of people in other threads.

I'm not saying everyone should say Crash is the greatest movie of all time, but seriously, a 3/10? Let's be honest, it's at least a 4.

Ok, so because you liked it enough to say it's a 4, that means everyone should also?

That movie is in a genre that is outside my normal viewing.
For it to achieve any rating by me would be extrordinary - I have no plans to ever watch it.

With the knowledge that I will never watch it, what rating do you think it has a possibility to achieve from me.

andyman1970 · 02-22-2009, 03:46 AM

Brokeback Mountain. A lot of straight guys think it's cool to bash this movie even though they have never seen it because it's a love story between 2 men. There is only 2 scene's in the movie where Ledger and Gyllenhaal kiss and no sex what so ever. In fact I think most of the same guys could appreciate it if they would watch it just for the fact they get to see Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway topless.

Blu Angel · 02-22-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

he is a on and off guy for me. i really liked the rock and the island, the others i didn't care for. yes, that includes transformers

Thats what im saying exactly... how some dislike Transformers.. I laughed more in that movie than any Will Ferral, Adam Sandler, or Judd Apatow films
Plus Explosions, action, and Megan Fox..its a excellent film, but of course
thats only my opinion..
We all got our opinions..
I would rate it a 5/5, where you may rate it a 2/5
People just think differently
The Island was another favorite of mine too

STARSCREAM · 02-22-2009, 03:54 AM

I thought this was gonna be a thread about all the remakes of old movies lately.

thedarkangel1975 · 02-22-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Angel

Thats what im saying exactly... how some dislike Transformers.. I laughed more in that movie than any Will Ferral, Adam Sandler, or Judd Apatow films
Plus Explosions, action, and Megan Fox..its a excellent film, but of course
thats only my opinion..
We all got our opinions..
I would rate it a 5/5, where you may rate it a 2/5
People just think differently
The Island was another favorite of mine too

I never laughed during a Will Ferrell movie.

I liked Wild Hogs, it was fun.

Blu Angel · 02-22-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Brokeback Mountain. A lot of straight guys think it's cool to bash this movie even though they have never seen it because it's a love story between 2 men. There is only 2 scene's in the movie where Ledger and Gyllenhaal kiss and no sex what so ever. In fact I think most of the same guys could appreciate it if they would watch it just for the fact they get to see Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway topless.

I never watched because of the two men love story, until Heath passed..
I then wanted to check it out..
It thought it was a great movie..good story
But i get laughed at now for watching it by people havent and will probably never cause of it's premise

Blu Angel · 02-22-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

I never laughed during a Will Ferrell movie.

I liked Wild Hogs, it was fun.

I only laughed at Talladega Nights..

It was just stupid funny..

Beast · 02-22-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

Brokeback Mountain. A lot of straight guys think it's cool to bash this movie even though they have never seen it because it's a love story between 2 men. There is only 2 scene's in the movie where Ledger and Gyllenhaal kiss and no sex what so ever. In fact I think most of the same guys could appreciate it if they would watch it just for the fact they get to see Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway topless.

Unless your copy is missing a scene, there is a sex scene. Their first time together in the tent.

PH3AR · 02-22-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Angel

Alot of peolpe bash Michael Bay's films
I personally believe they are all great

+1 He Makes Great movies!

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-22-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Unless your copy is missing a scene, there is a sex scene. Their first time together in the tent.

:::Vomits with a cold shiver::: I wouldn't think hollywood would show that type of stuff.

Sussudio · 02-22-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

:::Vomits with a cold shiver::: I wouldn't think hollywood would show that type of stuff.

well let's not exaggerate this to the extreme or anything. yes there is a sex scene, no you don't see anything, no it doesn't last that long. that's that.

Beast · 02-22-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

:::Vomits with a cold shiver::: I wouldn't think hollywood would show that type of stuff.

Well, that wasn't homophobic or anything.

Like Sussudio said, they don't show anything and it's not nearly as gratuitous as most straight sex scenes.

02-22-2009, 03:03 AM	#1
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Leave [insert Movie Title] Alone!!! I can't believe I just made a Chris Crocker referencing title, but I did, so oh well. I was recently clicking around HighDefDigest, and came across their review for Crash, which they gave a 2/5, including a 1.5/5 for "The Movie Itself". That puts it on par with other hits like Starship Troopers 3, Scooby-Doo, and Prom Night, but behind such classics as Step Up 2, xXx, and Daddy Day Care. Now, I don't think Crash is the greatest movie ever, or worthy of the Best Picture Oscar, but I get a bit annoyed by people's negative overreaction. Was it too heavy-handed? Sure, I guess. Was it the Best Picture of 2005? Probably not. Was it a crappy movie? Not at all. So what other movies out there do you think are commonly bashed, because it's apparently cool to dislike them?

02-22-2009, 03:10 AM	#3
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Quick follow-up. I noticed the review for Crash was written by Peter M. Bracke. I'm not sure what his problem is, but maybe he just likes being a contrarian. Some of his other ratings (all for "The Movie Itself"): King Kong: 1.5 stars Reservoir Dogs: 1 star Wild Hogs: 2.5 stars Blades of Glory: 3.5 stars Last edited by toef; 02-22-2009 at 03:15 AM.

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