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Author Topic: Elf Pravin Ratnam Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 844 From: Atlanta, GA,USA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 11-15-2003 09:16 PM                     Just saw it at AMC Mansell - Atlanta. No obvious faults in the projection. I guess that's a compliment considering the many mixed expreiences I have had here in recent months. Too many damn kids at the 5:10 show. The theater is located in soccer mom land - the north Atlantan suburbs. A bunch of dim female teens speaking California Valley speak southern style went in and out a couple of times. One lady brought her grandkids and the 4 year old boy would not shut up. And way too many kids going in and out to get popcorn or go to the restroom. Anyway, the movie itself was a mixed bag. The first half all the way until Will Ferrel gets his blood test was good. Then it went downhill. While not terrible, the watchable second half,was no better than the sappy second halves of Sandler's sappier movies like Mr Deeds. And when that kid comes to break up the meeting at the end, I was getting a bit annoyed. Same old crap in every movie. I like Will Ferrel , but the script should have been fleshed out better. It's amazing how many family movies become huge blockbusters by virtue of just being decent. This movie is going to make $100M in little time considering the second week had a lot of packed houses too. I think parents are just too lazy to check out alternatives. And what is up with all the christmas releases way too early in the season? First Half: B+. Second Half: C-  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-19-2003 11:50 AM                       quote: Will Ferrell is hilarious Quite the opposite of his normal, unfunny self. Hey, it's a Christmas show!  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Cope Master Film Handler Posts: 256 From: Overland Park, KS, United States Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-25-2003 10:41 PM                     Will Ferrell is great in this film. Too bad its only in the 1st and last reels that make this movie worth watching. It just sort of wandered in the middle. ** out of 4 stars.  |  IP: Logged Andy Muirhead Master Film Handler Posts: 323 From: Galashiels, Scotland Registered: Dec 2000 posted 11-28-2003 07:57 PM                     quote: Too many damn kids at the 5:10 show I know, it's a disgrace for such an adult orientated movie. Have only managed to catch half of this so far, but looks great, did great business over the preview weekend. Is Will Ferrel a big name in the states? I'm only familiar with him from 'Old School'  |  IP: Logged Dennis Udovich Film Handler Posts: 71 From: Sheboygan, WI, USA Registered: Dec 2001 posted 11-28-2003 11:43 PM                        Personally I don't care for Will Ferrel or any SNL gang. You couldn't pay me to go see this. BUT business just keeps coming. Had to keep it in my 3rd and 4th largest auditoriums. Sold out most of the day. It is doing more business than "Cat" or "Haunted Mansion."  |  IP: Logged Michael Brown Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1522 From: Bradford, England Registered: May 2001 posted 12-06-2003 06:19 PM                     You can’t disagree that Zooey Deschanel isn't gorgeous though. She sings in the shower. This movie is gold.  |  IP: Logged

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