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The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: Chris_ on July 02, 2008, 05:44:39 PM
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Has anyone else seen it yet? If not, you should. Do not be fooled by the BS reviews it has gotten (heck, it surprised me before I saw it that Ebert gave it a positive review).
There is no other living man in the world (RIP Don Adams) who could play Maxwell Smart as well as Steve Carrell did. He was a very over-the-top bumbling goofball, and I loved that (Steve's always good at that kind of role).
Anne Hathaway was a great choice for Agent 99, I thought. Her comedic chemistry with Steve was incredibly good. The romantic aspect of the movie could have been better, though.
I and some friends really enjoyed Alan Arkin as the chief. He had some hilarious moments of his own, which you all will have to just see for yourself. :lmao:
As for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson...there was no need for him in that movie. His character annoyed me more than anything. ::)
God, it's hard talking about this movie without revealing any details that would give the plot away.
I do have to say it does get slightly political. Some lame jokes ARE made about the movie president, based on President Bush and the over-used joke about him being "unable" to pronounce "nuclear" properly, as well as the view that he is totally incompetent. Plus there were some digs at Cheney.
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I do have to say it does get slightly political. Some lame jokes ARE made about the movie president, based on President Bush and the over-used joke about him being "unable" to pronounce "nuclear" properly, as well as the view that he is totally incompetent. Plus there were some digs at Cheney.
It's hard to say no to that kind of originality!
I'll see it when it's free. :)
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
There is only one Agent 86.
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I do have to say it does get slightly political. Some lame jokes ARE made about the movie president, based on President Bush and the over-used joke about him being "unable" to pronounce "nuclear" properly, as well as the view that he is totally incompetent. Plus there were some digs at Cheney.
It's hard to say no to that kind of originality!
I'll see it when it's free. :)
I wasn't expecting that political BS, to be honest. :(
Only upside was that the president jokes weren't a constant presence, unlike in other movies. However, there was one in particular that really pissed me off, but I'll keep quiet about that one, unless folks don't mind spoilers.
Probably a good idea to wait until it's free. There was also a sexual joke (of a visual kind) that I found very disgusting, given that there were young kids in the theatre. Now there are some parents who are going to have to explain to their kids what was happening. :whatever:
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
Oh, I agree. I watched the tv show in rerun format on Nick-At-Night when I was a kid, and still prefer it over the movie.
Thing is, with this movie, the characters have definitely been made NOT to imitate the originals (except for Maxwell Smart), but were given new life with a modern spin. They made sure to pay homage to the original (shoe phone scene was my favorite) in some aspects, and they had folks from the original show appear in the movie.
I just needed a good comedy to go see, and I was told Wall-E is NOT Pixar's finest hour, so I went with Get Smart. I thought it made a good summer popcorn flick to see, even if it was "sacrilege." None of the other movies have any appeal to me whatsoever...at least until The Dark Knight arrives in theatres.
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I confess. I was eleven when "Get Smart" came on TV. I was fifteen when it was canceled. I was never a big fan. I thought it was too silly. I was a hi-brow child.
I did like Barbara Feldon, though.
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
Oh, I agree. I watched the tv show in rerun format on Nick-At-Night when I was a kid, and still prefer it over the movie.
Thing is, with this movie, the characters have definitely been made NOT to imitate the originals (except for Maxwell Smart), but were given new life with a modern spin. They made sure to pay homage to the original (shoe phone scene was my favorite) in some aspects, and they had folks from the original show appear in the movie.
I just needed a good comedy to go see, and I was told Wall-E is NOT Pixar's finest hour, so I went with Get Smart. I thought it made a good summer popcorn flick to see, even if it was "sacrilege." None of the other movies have any appeal to me whatsoever...at least until The Dark Knight arrives in theatres.
Sorry, sweetie. Saying that is like saying all the characters in a Pink Panther movie were NOT made to imitate the original (except the Inspector).
But it was kind of you to share what you thought nonetheless.
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I confess. I was eleven when "Get Smart" came on TV. I was fifteen when it was canceled. I was never a big fan. I thought it was too silly. I was a hi-brow child.
I did like Barbara Feldon, though.
How did you grow up into a low-brow adult? ;)
And what was not to like?
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
Oh, I agree. I watched the tv show in rerun format on Nick-At-Night when I was a kid, and still prefer it over the movie.
Thing is, with this movie, the characters have definitely been made NOT to imitate the originals (except for Maxwell Smart), but were given new life with a modern spin. They made sure to pay homage to the original (shoe phone scene was my favorite) in some aspects, and they had folks from the original show appear in the movie.
I just needed a good comedy to go see, and I was told Wall-E is NOT Pixar's finest hour, so I went with Get Smart. I thought it made a good summer popcorn flick to see, even if it was "sacrilege." None of the other movies have any appeal to me whatsoever...at least until The Dark Knight arrives in theatres.
Sorry, sweetie. Saying that is like saying all the characters in a Pink Panther movie were NOT made to imitate the original (except the Inspector).
But it was kind of you to share what you thought nonetheless.
:whatever: You're welcome.
Good grief. I tried to keep an open mind about this movie. It had its good moments and bad moments, just like all others.
No remake is ever better than the original. I'm not naive like some here seem to think, and I don't think this movie is better than the tv show.
As an example: How do you think I felt about the Herbie The Love Bug remakes? I grew up on those movies (I loved old tv shows and movies as a child), and thought the two remakes they did in recent years were absolutely horrible. But I watched them anyway, to give them a chance to prove themselves (though they did not). I provided my review, and you know what, it doesn't bother me that people are screaming bloody murder about it.
I just don't like being talked down to, because *I* chose to see it. None of the other movies currently in theatres don't appeal to me, and I won't insult those who choose to see Hancock or Wall-E, even though I feel those two movies are not worth seeing.
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I'm a fan of the original series so I have been wondering if this should be of any interest. Thanks for the review!
Does anyone else remember a sort of game show Don Adams hosted in the mid-1970's where he had a horrible perm and contestants vied to recreate famous scenes from movies?
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I confess. I was eleven when "Get Smart" came on TV. I was fifteen when it was canceled. I was never a big fan. I thought it was too silly. I was a hi-brow child.
I did like Barbara Feldon, though.
How did you grow up into a low-brow adult? ;)
I just got lucky I guess.
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There is and always will be only one Maxwell Smart Agent 86. Don Adams took that character to the grave.
I don't care how "good" it is, this movie is sacrilege - just like Steve Martin portraying Inspector Clouseau was.
I won't even watch it when it is "free."
Oh, I agree. I watched the tv show in rerun format on Nick-At-Night when I was a kid, and still prefer it over the movie.
Thing is, with this movie, the characters have definitely been made NOT to imitate the originals (except for Maxwell Smart), but were given new life with a modern spin. They made sure to pay homage to the original (shoe phone scene was my favorite) in some aspects, and they had folks from the original show appear in the movie.
I just needed a good comedy to go see, and I was told Wall-E is NOT Pixar's finest hour, so I went with Get Smart. I thought it made a good summer popcorn flick to see, even if it was "sacrilege." None of the other movies have any appeal to me whatsoever...at least until The Dark Knight arrives in theatres.
Sorry, sweetie. Saying that is like saying all the characters in a Pink Panther movie were NOT made to imitate the original (except the Inspector).
But it was kind of you to share what you thought nonetheless.
:whatever: You're welcome.
Good grief. I tried to keep an open mind about this movie. It had its good moments and bad moments, just like all others.
No remake is ever better than the original. I'm not naive like some here seem to think, and I don't think this movie is better than the tv show.
As an example: How do you think I felt about the Herbie The Love Bug remakes? I grew up on those movies (I loved old tv shows and movies as a child), and thought the two remakes they did in recent years were absolutely horrible. But I watched them anyway, to give them a chance to prove themselves (though they did not). I provided my review, and you know what, it doesn't bother me that people are screaming bloody murder about it.
I just don't like being talked down to, because *I* chose to see it. None of the other movies currently in theatres don't appeal to me, and I won't insult those who choose to see Hancock or Wall-E, even though I feel those two movies are not worth seeing.
I appreciate your review and I thank you for bringing it up. It's a good chance for lively conversation.
I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable. That was not my purpose or reason.
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I'm a fan of the original series so I have been wondering if this should be of any interest. Thanks for the review!
Does anyone else remember a sort of game show Don Adams hosted in the mid-1970's where he had a horrible perm and contestants vied to recreate famous scenes from movies?
Well, it has it's good moments, but I guess this is where I need to bring spoilers in, and some comments I left out of the original post.
They did, unfortunately, sex the movie up somewhat (since apparently ALL movies these days require that, even the remakes of old tv shows. This is where I have to scream "sacrilege" myself. )
Some of the moments made me laugh, like a dance-off scene. But there were others that did make me a little sick to my stomach. They were totally unnecessary scenes, and added nothing to the plot. I won't mention what they are, unless you would like me to. And let me prepare myself for having to post about that one scene. :puke:
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I'm a fan of the original series so I have been wondering if this should be of any interest. Thanks for the review!
Does anyone else remember a sort of game show Don Adams hosted in the mid-1970's where he had a horrible perm and contestants vied to recreate famous scenes from movies?
The show was called "Screen Test". It lasted about six month back in 1975-76.
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
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I'm a fan of the original series so I have been wondering if this should be of any interest. Thanks for the review!
Does anyone else remember a sort of game show Don Adams hosted in the mid-1970's where he had a horrible perm and contestants vied to recreate famous scenes from movies?
Well, it has it's good moments, but I guess this is where I need to bring spoilers in, and some comments I left out of the original post.
They did, unfortunately, sex the movie up somewhat (since apparently ALL movies these days require that, even the remakes of old tv shows. This is where I have to scream "sacrilege" myself. )
Some of the moments made me laugh, like a dance-off scene. But there were others that did make me a little sick to my stomach. They were totally unnecessary scenes, and added nothing to the plot. I won't mention what they are, unless you would like me to. And let me prepare myself for having to post about that one scene. :puke:
They did the same thing in the Pink Panther relaunch, which I more or less liked even though it seemed totally unnecessary. Cut two scenes from that movie and it would be pretty decent.
Since there has never been a real good movie version of Get Smart I have kind of high hopes for this one, just like I did for The Naked Bomb. Even Don Adams starring in that didn't help it. Also I have been racking my brain for the last really good parody of a genre and the only one that really comes to mind is the original Get Smart.
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
Yep, Schade. That's why I thank God for the channels that still play the old shows(and I thank my parents for raising me to enjoy REAL tv shows, even if they were just reruns when I watched them.)
But these days, since I don't have a tv in Savannah (it's back home, and too big to bring here), it's been rather nice not watching anything at all. :) I try to find old gems on YouTube when I have time, though.
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I'm a fan of the original series so I have been wondering if this should be of any interest. Thanks for the review!
Does anyone else remember a sort of game show Don Adams hosted in the mid-1970's where he had a horrible perm and contestants vied to recreate famous scenes from movies?
Well, it has it's good moments, but I guess this is where I need to bring spoilers in, and some comments I left out of the original post.
They did, unfortunately, sex the movie up somewhat (since apparently ALL movies these days require that, even the remakes of old tv shows. This is where I have to scream "sacrilege" myself. )
Some of the moments made me laugh, like a dance-off scene. But there were others that did make me a little sick to my stomach. They were totally unnecessary scenes, and added nothing to the plot. I won't mention what they are, unless you would like me to. And let me prepare myself for having to post about that one scene. :puke:
They did the same thing in the Pink Panther relaunch, which I more or less liked even though it seemed totally unnecessary. Cut two scenes from that movie and it would be pretty decent.
Since there has never been a real good movie version of Get Smart I have kind of high hopes for this one, just like I did for The Naked Bomb. Even Don Adams starring in that didn't help it. Also I have been racking my brain for the last really good parody of a genre and the only one that really comes to mind is the original Get Smart.
Well, if you enjoy Steve Carrell's antics, then I think you will like this movie. :)
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
Reality always seems like a dream-like concept on this planet, IMO. I'm sure there must be some reality somewhere but I am not sure how I would recognized it if I should ever stumble across it. Probably it would be like in The Matrix when Neo wakes up.
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
Reality always seems like a dream-like concept on this planet, IMO. I'm sure there must be some reality somewhere but I am not sure how I would recognized it if I should ever stumble across it. Probably it would be like in The Matrix when Neo wakes up.
lol.... I need to see The Matrix. Isn't that terrible that I have not seen the movie yet?
Reality is what you make out of life and what you receive back from it. I can't think of a single thing I would like to do less than watch someone else's reality. *snooze* :-)
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
Yep, Schade. That's why I thank God for the channels that still play the old shows(and I thank my parents for raising me to enjoy REAL tv shows, even if they were just reruns when I watched them.)
But these days, since I don't have a tv in Savannah (it's back home, and too big to bring here), it's been rather nice not watching anything at all. :) I try to find old gems on YouTube when I have time, though.
I honestly don't watch a lot of tv. But I am inspired to rent an old series from netflix for nostalgia night. ;)
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
Reality always seems like a dream-like concept on this planet, IMO. I'm sure there must be some reality somewhere but I am not sure how I would recognized it if I should ever stumble across it. Probably it would be like in The Matrix when Neo wakes up.
lol.... I need to see The Matrix. Isn't that terrible that I have not seen the movie yet?
Reality is what you make out of life and what you receive back from it. I can't think of a single thing I would like to do less than watch someone else's reality. *snooze* :-)
I like to think that "reality" is what one can get away with.
But for the life of me i don't see what the characters in a reality show are getting away with. Except Lost, I kind of like that one.
See The Truman Show too if you haven't. Sort of like The Matrix only with Jim Carey instead of that guy who plays Neo. Bill. Or Ted.
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By complex means and through no fault of my own, I saw Get Smart twice this week. :p
ACC is right. Steve Carrell was great and fwiw, I was a fan of the TV show.
This is a great summer movie and I would give it both my thumbs up. To think of it as a Pink Panther remake does the move a great injustice. By all means judge it for yourselves but I thought it was great.
Get Smart is a great movie. (I even liked "The Rock" in his role)
:-) :-) :-)
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Plus there were some digs at Cheney.
there were? I must have missed that... overall, a solid B. fun movie and totally kid friendly.
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Plus there were some digs at Cheney.
there were? I must have missed that... overall, a solid B. fun movie and totally kid friendly.
Well, they were much more subtle than the jabs at Bush. They were commenting about the movie Vice-President in ways that I assumed were insults towards the real VP, but I could just be imagining things. :p They didn't bother me much, but it was just something I noticed. A group of friends and I are going to see it again tomorrow after my doctor's appointment in the morning, so I'll try to catch the comments again and post them here.
As for being kid-friendly, I agree, except for that one part that made me just about choke on my popcorn.
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
Well said, Jty. A lot of people my age have never seen the tv show, so the movie is definitely a good way to pique interest in the original, even if the remake is terrible. I'm planning to purchase the Get Smart dvd box set. That is, if I can find the right lithium battery for my portable dvd player first to get it running again. :thatsright:
As for seeing the movie in 5 years, maybe not. It might end up on Hulu.com, where you can watch it free, with commercials. :-) That's what I'm hoping, the cheapskate that I am. :lmao:
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
Well said, Jty. A lot of people my age have never seen the tv show, so the movie is definitely a good way to pique interest in the original, even if the remake is terrible. I'm planning to purchase the Get Smart dvd box set. That is, if I can find the right lithium battery for my portable dvd player first to get it running again. :thatsright:
As for seeing the movie in 5 years, maybe not. It might end up on Hulu.com, where you can watch it free, with commercials. :-) That's what I'm hoping, the cheapskate that I am. :lmao:
Oooh...well anymore I wait long enough I do get to see them for free one way or the other. lol
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
what is the bolded part up there in reference to?
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Thanks for the review ACC. I loved Get Smart as a kiddo. They just don't make series like that anymore. Now we have reality shows served up multiple different ways, I just don't 'get' them at all.
we never have watched any of them... they are all big cry fests, although we did watch The Biggest Loser this spring and it was a phenominal show... we learned a lot from that one. But eating bugs and hanging around in a bikini or singing badly on purpose? nah...
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
Hey, I acknowledged her for doing that.
Even if it is sacrilege
*grumble* *grumble* *Steve whats-his-face* *grumble* *Only one 86* *grumble**grumble**grumble*
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
what is the bolded part up there in reference to?
Just the need sometimes to find something to bicker about, no matter how trivial.
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
Hey, I acknowledged her for doing that.
Even if it is sacrilege
*grumble* *grumble* *Steve whats-his-face* *grumble* *Only one 86* *grumble**grumble**grumble*
I've got my eye on you. :tongue: :-)
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I love Steve Carrell. That said, I'll see this like I see most movies, after it is on DVD when I have time probably in 5 years. :thatsright:
Inserting a quick mod note in, it's just a movie folks. ACC was kind enough to post a review of it as she has many others. The beauty of a remake even when it sucks is that it opens the older shows to a whole new audience. Even bad remakes can spark interest in generations to check out the originals and some originals are really worth the look-see and some new interest.
what is the bolded part up there in reference to?
Just the need sometimes to find something to bicker about, no matter how trivial.
ah, i see ..
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
Well, if they start the Review forum I suggested we can look forward to regular reviews from you.
I stopped going to movies over 10 years ago. The movie theater experience had already gone downhill by then -- people talking on their cell phones, kids talking, running around, kicking seats, etc.
From what I hear it hasn't gotten any better.
My equipment for my home theater is pretty good, so I don't think I am missing anything. And these days they release DVDs very promptly after the theater run.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
That's what happens when you watch the same movie back to back. :rofl:
Wall-E looks like fun. :)
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
do a review on The Dark Knight please... i want to see that one, but i can wait til the DVD comes..
if we see wall-e this weekend, i'll post a review of it as well..
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
Well, if they start the Review forum I suggested we can look forward to regular reviews from you.
I stopped going to movies over 10 years ago. The movie theater experience had already gone downhill by then -- people talking on their cell phones, kids talking, running around, kicking seats, etc.
From what I hear it hasn't gotten any better.
My equipment for my home theater is pretty good, so I don't think I am missing anything. And these days they release DVDs very promptly after the theater run.
I typically only see movies in the summer time, as that is when the best movies are released. So no regular reviews from me, except around this time.
My movie theatre experience hasn't been too bad, to be honest. I tend to wait at least a week or two before seeing the new releases. Plus, it helps that the Regal theatre I go to is relatively small, and doesn't get too busy during the week, so that's when I go. Only thing that still gets me are ticket and concession prices. However, y'all know me well enough to know I only buy drinks, and sneak the food in. I snuck a philly cheese steak sub in today. :-)
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
do a review on The Dark Knight please... i want to see that one, but i can wait til the DVD comes..
if we see wall-e this weekend, i'll post a review of it as well..
I probably will. I should probably get on Fandango tonight and buy a ticket early.
The trailer looks absolutely intense (the one I saw in the theatre today), and I am curious to see how Heath Ledger did playing The Joker. Based on the trailer alone, this might just be his best role.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
That happens sometimes. I really liked Mystery Men when I saw it in the theater and then when I watched it again on DVD it seemed speeded up, but still I liked it overall just didn't seem as good as the first time. Some movies should only be seen once and others get better with repeated viewings.
I remember seeing Top Secret many times, including when it was first run, and every time I saw it I caught new gags.
Or, like Blade Runner is so rich in visual and audio texture that it can almost become a different movie every time. It's no wonder there are like 20 different directors cuts of it.
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I saw this movie yesterday with my 2 girls and we totally cracked up.
I especially liked the scene where he needs to 'squeeze the lemon'. :lmao:
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I saw this movie yesterday with my 2 girls and we totally cracked up.
I especially liked the scene where he needs to 'squeeze the lemon'. :lmao:
Now THAT scene was one of my favorites, as well. :lmao:
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
That happens sometimes. I really liked Mystery Men when I saw it in the theater and then when I watched it again on DVD it seemed speeded up, but still I liked it overall just didn't seem as good as the first time. Some movies should only be seen once and others get better with repeated viewings.
I remember seeing Top Secret many times, including when it was first run, and every time I saw it I caught new gags.
Or, like Blade Runner is so rich in visual and audio texture that it can almost become a different movie every time. It's no wonder there are like 20 different directors cuts of it.
Agreed, Top Secret is on my rewatch many times list, along with League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and, of course, idiocracy. I haven't seen MM in a long time, maybe I'll get it from Netflix. I remember liking it.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
I just saw the movie with my husband, son (19), daughter (14) and her friend. I didn't even notice the blatant sex jokes but maybe I wasn't paying attention. We all thought it was pretty funny. My kids who have never seen "Get Smart" loved it and my husband and I who have seen the old "Get Smart" thought it was a pretty good remake (as far as remakes go). It was entertaining and there was a good snipe at Hollywood. In one scene the bad guy is talking about nuking Los Angeles. His accomplice says, "Too bad about all the dead movie stars." The bad guy then says, "Yes. What will we do without their razor-sharp political advice." :rotf:
It made us laugh and it wasn't boring so I would say it was worth seeing, if you are bored and have nothing to do.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
That's what happens when you watch the same movie back to back. :rofl:
Wall-E looks like fun. :)
It was a fun movie. I drug my 19 year old son with us and even he enjoyed it.
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Well, having seen the movie a second time, I realize it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was. I guess I was still reeling from the excitement of seeing the movie the first time, that it clouded my judgment. :( The tv show WILL always be better, and I've gone ahead and ordered the tv show dvd box set. :hyper:
My friends hated it (thought the blatant sex jokes were over the top...yes, there are 20-somethings out there who think that way, and that subtle is always better), and stated we should have gone to see Wall-E instead. Well, they're free to go, but I will be waiting for the dvd. The Dark Knight is next on my list of movies to see, and possibly Madagascar 2.
I just saw the movie with my husband, son (19), daughter (14) and her friend. I didn't even notice the blatant sex jokes but maybe I wasn't paying attention. We all thought it was pretty funny. My kids who have never seen "Get Smart" loved it and my husband and I who have seen the old "Get Smart" thought it was a pretty good remake (as far as remakes go). It was entertaining and there was a good snipe at Hollywood. In one scene the bad guy is talking about nuking Los Angeles. His accomplice says, "Too bad about all the dead movie stars." The bad guy then says, "Yes. What will we do without their razor-sharp political advice." :rotf:
It made us laugh and it wasn't boring so I would say it was worth seeing, if you are bored and have nothing to do.
Oh yeah, that anti-Hollywood line was excellent. :lmao: :cheersmate: