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Old 03-19-2012, 12:46 AM   #11341 (permalink)
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Definitely on the darker side of the comedy spectrum. I personally enjoyed it and found Seth Rogen to be a very sympathetic anti-hero. Many others who detested the film think that he's horribly unlikable and despicable. I feel like, while exaggerated, the portrayal of Bipolar Disorder was fairly accurate. There were several scenes involving delusions which were scarily accurate.

There were certainly laughs to be had, but this film is pretty bleak. Many are all up-in-arms about a purported "rape scene," but that's not what I gathered was really going on at all.

Anyway, I'd give it about a 6.5 / 10.0. I certainly did care about the protagonist, was able to laugh at the hideousness and absurdity of the characters in the film, but the plot itself left something to be desired.
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Old 03-19-2012, 11:51 AM   #11342 (permalink)
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Definitely on the darker side of the comedy spectrum. I personally enjoyed it and found Seth Rogen to be a very sympathetic anti-hero. Many others who detested the film think that he's horribly unlikable and despicable. I feel like, while exaggerated, the portrayal of Bipolar Disorder was fairly accurate. There were several scenes involving delusions which were scarily accurate.

There were certainly laughs to be had, but this film is pretty bleak. Many are all up-in-arms about a purported "rape scene," but that's not what I gathered was really going on at all.

Anyway, I'd give it about a 6.5 / 10.0. I certainly did care about the protagonist, was able to laugh at the hideousness and absurdity of the characters in the film, but the plot itself left something to be desired.
Your image is broken but it sound like you're describing Observe and Report.

Here's what I watched over the weekend.




Both of these are Stanley Kubricks early work. Seafarers was a half hour long commercial but you can see some shots that are distinctly Kubrick. Killer's Kiss was also pretty average but you can see his art forming in some scenes.

I'm not rating them.



Great movie because of the amazing chemistry and badassery of Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The actual film got lull and a little silly at times (the ****ing montage when they go to Bolivia), but I enjoyed it a lot. I love Paul Newman.

8/10



Started watching movies I taped during TCM's month at the Oscars. I love Fred Astair. The man vomits charm and he's one of the best dancers ever. Great movie.

8/10



I'm starting to delve into Allen's work recently and I enjoyed this to a point. It was funny, but the rest of the script just lacked for some reason. It was also a tad creepy and ironic.

7.5/10



I've only watched half of it so far so I won't give a rating but it's a VERY VERY dry and quirky comedy. Jesse Eisenberg is annoying me.
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:09 AM   #11343 (permalink)
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I would love to hear somebody else's thoughts on this film. Is it a black comedy? Was Martin Scorsese on acid?
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I just saw John Carter a few days ago, it was fantastic in 3D. Won't go too far into the details to avoid spoiling, but it was good stuff.

Also saw 21 Jump Street the day after, which was funny in moments, not really good, quite predictable. It was okay I guess.
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I would love to hear somebody else's thoughts on this film. Is it a black comedy? Was Martin Scorsese on acid?
Isn't it about Nicholas Cage's career? Sorry, had to take the obvious joke.
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Isn't it about Nicholas Cage's career? Sorry, had to take the obvious joke.
I love Cage! This is the second night in a row I've watched one of his movies...
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I just saw John Carter a few days ago, it was fantastic in 3D. Won't go too far into the details to avoid spoiling, but it was good stuff.
it was alright

problem is, they never had the technology to bring it to life in the 20s/30s in the same way as they did Tarzan

and most of it seems like cliches now, cause the series has been plundered to hell by every hack since then
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I liked it but the pace was a bit slow. Funny movie and unexpected since it was John Carpenter.

6.5/10



The story was okay. Honestly, I could have written it better, but the acting was great. I've always thought Ashley Judd was a great actress and Michael Shannon has always been one of my favorites. They play psychotics VERY well.

7.5/10



Slow paced and just average. Fiennes was great as always and the "twist" was good but it was just too slow to peak my interest. I kept looking at the clock.

6/10
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i think i may be the only person on earth who did not find Spider to be slow
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i think i may be the only person on earth who did not find Spider to be slow
I watched it really late last night. Started it at 1:30. Perhaps it was my urge to finish it and go to sleep but I just wanted the thing to end. I don't get like that often.
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