JugbandFrog
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I was sad to read that it sucked. I read an article with a full on Photo Essay about the source material and it was amazing. I was wondering what that world would come to life as. Disappointing news.
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JugbandFrog
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I have not heard good things about Engines, but Alita sounds like a good time?
TxFrog1999
The Man Behind The Curtain
Same here regarding Engines, but it’s on my list. Alita does look like it has great potential.
Wife is taking me to see Will Ferrell as Holmes later today. Hoping for a good laugh, but keeping my expectations low.
Pharm Frog
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When articles are being written about a movie being most notable for the number of people walking out, it’s probably best to keep expectations low.
TxFrog1999
The Man Behind The Curtain
Well... that was something. Certainly don't think it deserved a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it wasn't one of Ferrell's better efforts by far. There was a lot he could have done to spoof Holmes, but it ended up a wasted effort, devoid of originality, that came across as a madlibs-style script. There were a few moments but they were overshadowed by gags that overstayed their welcome and several current events jokes that landed flat.
Wait to see Holmes and Watson until it gets to cable TV.
Eight
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this looks like a mash up of ricky bobby and step brothers in england and all improv
HFrog1999
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Chongo94
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Heard that’s exactly what it is. I thought the trailers looked stupid and decided to pass and seems like with all the reports of people walking out I’m not missing a thing.
Will Ferrell needs to take a vacation for a while and rediscover his humor. Last movie of his I truly enjoyed was Talledega Nights I believe.
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QuilterFrawg
CDR USN (Ret)
Not even then.
Moose Stuff
Active Member
Saw the preview once and told the wife “that looks scheissing awful”. Good to know my instincts are occasionally correct.
TxFrog1999
The Man Behind The Curtain
I was being nice
talor
Active Member
Please report your findings
BrewingFrog
Was I supposed to type something here?
Events conspired, and we didn't make it. We were both a little peeved that all we had to choose from was a mid-afternoon showing and no other options.
I imagine it will be released soon on a disc or something.
OK I don’t think I enjoyed into the Spider Verse as much as TxFrog1999 did but I did have fun. It is certainly imaginative and worth every cent of my matinee ticket
Chongo94
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Just finished Bird Box and I’m not sure what to think. I’m not sure I liked it as much as everyone else it seems.
It’s a grind at parts. Towards the end I was just ready for it to be over, especially in the forest, damn they drew that out. I didn’t dislike it I guess, but there was just something that I can’t put my finger on that was meh for me. Wasn’t great by any means so I don’t understand all the massive press it received.
It’s a grind at parts. Towards the end I was just ready for it to be over, especially in the forest, damn they drew that out. I didn’t dislike it I guess, but there was just something that I can’t put my finger on that was meh for me. Wasn’t great by any means so I don’t understand all the massive press it received.
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netty2424
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Watched a documentary called Operation Odessa.
It’s about 3 guys involved in dealings with the cartels as they negotiated a submarine deal with the Russians after the Soviet Union collapsed and everything was for sale, including Russian helicopters, subs, etc.
Fascinating.
It’s about 3 guys involved in dealings with the cartels as they negotiated a submarine deal with the Russians after the Soviet Union collapsed and everything was for sale, including Russian helicopters, subs, etc.
Fascinating.
Chongo94
Active Member
I watched that! Russia post-communism ‘90s was apparently just off the chains!
Good documentary.
