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Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 07-08-2004, 09:31 PM:

Sweet Jesus Christ!

This turd ranks right up there with Cat in the Hat. Not only did I doze off no less than three times, I found very little humor in this film. All in all, I must say that this is a ZERO on any scale.

I have a special 12:01 showing for the local TV station tonight... Wooo Hooooo... lucky them...

Posted by Nate Lehrke (Member # 1460) on 07-08-2004, 09:47 PM:

I hated this one.
Well, I hated the the first 30 minutes and last 30 minutes. I left for the middle cause it was so bad.
Don't bother with it.

Posted by Robert L. Fischer (Member # 2424) on 07-09-2004, 01:39 AM:

Well, after the first twenty minutes of the movie or so, I was very disappointed. But just as I started losing interest, there was a turn-around -- I'll bet anyone who has seen it can guess what it was. (Hint: it happened on a bridge) Now, for the record, I'm not a big fan of the average low-brow comedy. It's not that I don't find them funny, but more that I find myself being ashamed for finding them funny. However, the more I got into the movie, the less I had that feeling. This movie really sets itself apart from comedy of the past 5 years with its absurdity. I guess the closest comparison would be Freddy Got Fingered -- both are deliberately bad movies with situations that rank from strange to downright bizarre. The cheap humor is there, but it tends not to weigh down the film too much. This movie is for fans of random events, nonsensical dialogue, and anything and everything that is preposterous. In other words, if you're a fan of Mel Brooks, you might find much to like in this movie. It's certainly not the overall crowd pleaser of a movie such as Old School, but it plays a lot less to convention than the average comedy. If you can make it through the beginning and don't mind watching something that makes so little sense that it's almost impossible to recollect, you'll get more than a few hearty laughs out of this film.

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 07-09-2004, 02:25 AM:

Funny funny movie. It's random, odd, weird, and just plain crazy but that is what makes it special. It was, at a point, unpredictable. The bridge scene is a great example. Also, the rumble scene from the trailer was probably one of the funniest moments I've ever seen in a film. Fans of Python, Brooks, or even the Marx Brothers will like this one.

AJG

Posted by Darryl Spicer (Member # 711) on 07-09-2004, 02:43 AM:

I went into this one with the attitude that Hey it could have it's moments. I got what I expected. Not really much story to it...about as lame as some of the news reports they did. Jokes wore thin after a while and if the film had been any longer it would have cried for mercy...or I would have. I didn't really like it and I didn't really hate it. I guess that means it gets ** stars out of four from me.

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 07-09-2004, 03:20 AM:

Brad just called me from the auditorium while he was print-checking/watching it and asked that we all say a little prayer that he "will be able to get thru this POS."

Knowing how he has NO taste for art or great comedy, I'm sure I will enjoy seeing it.

>>> Phil

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-09-2004, 03:38 AM:

Robert, Aaron and Daryl, you boys liked this super turd of a film? Are you seeing planes? Is your name Tattoo? Because I swear to God, you're living on Fantasy Island.

The government needs to put out some PSAs for this movie. People have GOT TO KNOW what they are in for!

Out of all the hundreds and hundreds of movies I have seen, this has got to be the worst one of all time! I'm not kidding or trying to be funny. This is the worst film ever.

Ever!

Posted by Wolff King Morrow (Member # 2226) on 07-09-2004, 07:40 AM:

Thank God I decided to go home and get some sleep instead of watching it! [Cool]

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 07-09-2004, 07:48 AM:

How was the extra scene at the end of the credits?

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 07-09-2004, 10:46 AM:

Richard....

Lame joke...

but I fell for it.

The outtakes were nothing short of stupid as well..

This movie, on reflection, was one of the worst films I think I've ever seen. Ranks right up there with Cat in the Hat, Knock-Off, Pootie Tang, and Freddie Got Fingered (as others mentioned).

Posted by Robert L. Fischer (Member # 2424) on 07-09-2004, 12:45 PM:

I even wrote that it is a deliberately bad movie. I figured there would be a backlash about it, and it's true that a lot of the jokes don't work, but the movie is just so damn goofy. I figured even people who hate it could find something to laugh about, but I guess not. My boss and I discussed that there would be a big backlash to this movie and that a lot of people would probably walk out before it's over, and I guess that's going to be true. I think it has cult following potential, but I doubt it'll have legs at the box office.

Oh yeah, as for the worst movie of the year, I'll take the dreadful Day After Tomorrow any day of the week.

Posted by Darryl Spicer (Member # 711) on 07-09-2004, 01:08 PM:

Brad, I hate to say this but I have seen worse films than this one. ENVY comes to mind. I didn't even laugh to that one. I just went into it on the level of it could be another ENVY film and found it better than that. I am not recomending the film to anyone. It was just a middle of the road movie that's why the two stars.

Posted by Steve Scott (Member # 630) on 07-09-2004, 02:01 PM:

Yes, this is a technically horrible movie, but it's got that outwardly "I don't care what over the top means" attitude that makes you laugh til you cry.

Why was Kelly Bundy having sex with Robert Goulet? [Smile]

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 07-09-2004, 08:43 PM:

Brad,

I'm a litttle confused...are you saying you did NOT like this movie? [Wink]

Steve

Posted by Tim Arista (Member # 2511) on 07-10-2004, 12:57 AM:

Yeah, this gets my vote for the most unfunny comedy of the year. Oh wait, none of the comedies this year have been funny. Seriously, the funniest one in the film was the dog. I think that's pretty bad when a dog is funnier than all of the actual comedians in it.

Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 07-10-2004, 01:08 AM:

This movie was really good. By good I mean terrible, but it is so terribly horrible that it is hilarious.

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 07-10-2004, 01:33 AM:

I agree with you Chris. So bad and silly it is just downright funny. Steven Carrell is stupendous too!

AJG

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 07-10-2004, 05:49 PM:

I liked it alot, but thats just me. [thumbsup]

Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 07-10-2004, 07:51 PM:

well you have good taste Jeremy, at least in movies. [Razz]

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 07-10-2004, 08:11 PM:

[thumbsdown]

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-11-2004, 12:02 AM:

First let me say that I have been a big fan of Steve Carrell ever since he was on the Daily Show. I've always liked Will Farrel, but Steve Carrell was awesome in this move. It was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Right up there with Cat in the Hat and Freddie Got Fingered. I could not stop laughing.

Posted by Dean Kollet (Member # 1789) on 07-11-2004, 12:27 AM:

I thought the movie was pretty bad...but it had it's moments. Thank God for employee screenings, no money lost...only time. This movie made me laugh, but there were some parts where I felt like 'uncomfortable' to watch it was that bad.

Will Ferrell did a good job, and so did the rest of the cast...especially Burt Reynolds [thumbsup]

Posted by Robert L. Fischer (Member # 2424) on 07-11-2004, 12:34 AM:

I think the extra scene at the end of the credits was hilarious. Maybe it's just me, but I think that overt self-awareness and observation makes for good comedy. My favorite outake was by far Steve Carrell's assessment of his golf tournament.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-11-2004, 12:52 AM:

quote: Ken Lackner
It was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Right up there with Cat in the Hat and Freddie Got Fingered. I could not stop laughing.

Ok, I think Ken just blew everyone's cover with this comment. Everyone here has gotten together via email and is playing a prank on me. This has GOT TO BE THE TRUTH!!! There is simply no other reasonable explanation! [Eek!]

Hardy har.

Posted by Jack Ondracek (Member # 1466) on 07-11-2004, 01:15 AM:

If nothing else, the Drive-Ins of America will save this cinematic masterpiece. Our audience loved it.

... but then, for that matter, they're roaring their heads off out here for "White Chicks"

(how do you spell a fart sound, anyway???) [Razz]

quote: Robert L. Fischer
I think the extra scene at the end of the credits was hilarious

What?.... that resurrected outtake with Burt & Sally???

Posted by Mike Olpin (Member # 1115) on 07-11-2004, 04:49 AM:

Jack, Pbbbbttttttttttttt is usually how i would spell it. [Big Grin]

Anyhow, unlike many, I didnt downright hate this movie. But - I was glad i didn't pay to see it either. I really liked the sceene where Ferrel trys to explain the history of San Diego. And Jack Black's cameo was pretty funny too.

You stay classy, San Diego! [thumbsup]

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 07-11-2004, 06:37 AM:

That`s what we have all been waiting for - spelling tips from Mr Olpin!

Surprisingly, I really liked this movie. I never thought Ferrell was funny, even though he had some good moments in Old School. I only went into the auditorium because I had made some adjustments. But I ended up staying for the whole movie and actually laughed several times. The theater was nearly sold out, and most of the paying customers laughed a lot too.

The history of San Diego is misleading though - colloquial German for whale vagina is "Walfotze" (pronounced "vahlfotse", with a long a like in father). Try that on your German teacher if you have one within reach.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 07-11-2004, 11:20 AM:

I think it's funny how everyone stays through all of the bloopers and gets their asses out of there as soon as the song list comes on. when 30 seconds later the extra scene shows up.

Posted by William T. Parr (Member # 677) on 07-11-2004, 12:00 PM:

quote: Jeremy Fuentes
I liked it alot, but thats just me.

Note to self...... Smack Jeremy the next time I am in Corpus... [Wink]

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 07-11-2004, 12:59 PM:

Todd, if you were a man, I'd punch you right in the mouth!-Ron Burgundy. [Big Grin]

Posted by Mike Olpin (Member # 1115) on 07-11-2004, 01:33 PM:

quote: Michael Schaffer
The history of San Diego is misleading though

Yes, and that's what makes it so freakin' hilarious.

Also the Pandas. Local news here in San Diego is always all over it when something is going to give birth at the Zoo or Sea World.

Posted by Robert L. Fischer (Member # 2424) on 07-11-2004, 04:39 PM:

quote: Jack Ondracek
What?.... that resurrected outtake with Burt & Sally???

No, the scene after the credits. "Some day, we will look back on this with great fondness."

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 07-11-2004, 10:46 PM:

I liked the movie but the highlight was the Smokey 2 outtake, great stuff. What's the story on that, is the director a big fan?

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 07-13-2004, 10:44 PM:

We saw this at the Big Horn Cinema in Cody, Wyoming on Day 3 of its release and the print was SCRATCHED ALL TO HELL. [thumbsdown]

The movie had some laughs. The bear-pit ending was stupid and went on too long. I too wonder why they put the Smokey clip in there. Why not a Pixar clip, at least then there'd be "something" in the movie worth watching.

Posted by Stephanie M. Brosche (Member # 1982) on 07-15-2004, 12:16 AM:

I'm a big Will F. fan, so I was really looking forward to seeing this even though (based on the previews) I didn't expect greatness, just to be amused. I've never wanted 2 hours of my life back so desperatly. I may have actually chuckled to myself twice. What a let down! I've watched crappy teeny-bopper films that had me giggling more than this did. [thumbsdown]

Posted by Robert L. Fischer (Member # 2424) on 07-15-2004, 01:46 AM:

You'd all shut your whorish mouths if you knew what was best for you. [Big Grin]

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 07-15-2004, 06:58 AM:

quote: Robert L. Fischer
You'd all shut your whorish mouths if you knew what was best for you.

Hey, if you wanna throw down and fistacuffs, Ive got Jack Johnson and Tom O'leary right here! [Wink]

Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 07-15-2004, 12:31 PM:

Better watch out Jeremy, Robert will punch you right in the ovaries.

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 07-15-2004, 02:05 PM:

Chris, youre just a women with a small brain. A brain 1/3 the size of us. Its science. [Big Grin]

Posted by Jennifer Pan (Member # 2035) on 07-21-2004, 12:47 AM:

It has its moments but its really really not worth the money to go see it... or even the time... avoid it unless you absolutely love the actors.

Posted by Eric Hooper (Member # 1730) on 07-25-2004, 01:37 PM:

I think I'm with Robert on this one. I have paid to see this movie twice in 4 days!! This is IMO one of the funniest, well written, clever comedies EVER. Will Farrell is hilarious! It's definietely a man's movie comedy. The first theatre I saw it at was all guys, no women in the audience. We were all cracking up. From when he's weightlifting to impress the girl, to the anchor fight in the alley. I could not stop laughing through the whole movie. Very well done. 5 of 5 stars.

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 07-25-2004, 09:19 PM:

Cinemark 17 Springfield OR. Show got off to a rough start - image was shifted several feet off the screen and way out of focus. They fixed it quickly and things were OK after that.

This is without a doubt one of the stupidest movies I've ever seen. Maybe THE stupidest. Having said that, I laughed and enjoyed it. The rest of the audience seemed to be enjoying it too. Christina Applegate was very good - hope her career isn't tainted by appearing in this. [Wink]

Posted by Dennis M Dow Jr (Member # 1970) on 08-07-2004, 08:03 PM:

the movie had its moments but I agree Steve Carrel was hilarious and the newsteam rumble was a lil over the top but funny none the less

Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 12-13-2004, 01:09 AM:

I have three classifications for comedy:

Funny. I laugh.
Not funny. I don't laugh
UN-funny. It would have to get funnier before it would be "not funny". (i.e.: Negative comedy value.)

"Anchorman" = UN-Funny.