Escape to the Movies: Love & Other Drugs
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I'm starting to mistrust bob, every time a terrible movie comes out with an actress getting nude that he wants to bone, it gets a good review, last one was a movie with Jolie in and i watched it and it was as bad as this film looks.
Bob if you have a pent up need to fuck, thats fine! take a name badge and join the HUGE group, but don't sacrifice integrity.
It's like getting a movie review from myself when I was 13.... "Yeah the movie is pants but fast forward to the nudity, he he boobs" Jesus Christ!
How about from now on you review movies on their actual merits and i'll find my own porn.
Oh and how dare you link this piece of hollywood trash to the indie genius of Clerks, for shame
Bob if you have a pent up need to fuck, thats fine! take a name badge and join the HUGE group, but don't sacrifice integrity.
It's like getting a movie review from myself when I was 13.... "Yeah the movie is pants but fast forward to the nudity, he he boobs" Jesus Christ!
How about from now on you review movies on their actual merits and i'll find my own porn.
Oh and how dare you link this piece of hollywood trash to the indie genius of Clerks, for shame
I'm with you for that last bit there. I wear the hopeless romantic stamp too, and that's why I'll put up with some of the crap romance movies that come out. But hey you know what, maybe it's finally time for that change, the change that says "We're gonna start making movies with REAL PEOPLE" I hope that was part of the director's intent to push the envelope with the movies here...obliterate said:
I had a feeling that having Ed Zwick direct and co-write would churn out a better film than expected. Good for him (please make another epic, Senor Zwick). Still, I won't see this film in theaters mainly because they're just not my thing. I'm just gonna watch Back to the Future on BD.
You had me at Donkey Kong.
Now I'm definitely going to see this movie, when it comes out on DVD, so I'm not accused of going all Paul Reubens in a crowded theater.
Now I'm definitely going to see this movie, when it comes out on DVD, so I'm not accused of going all Paul Reubens in a crowded theater.
Yeah, it's kind of a tough call. 500 Days of Summer has romance and comedy in it, but it's so different from the usual rom com formula that it feels weird to call it that. I'd call it a "dramedy" if that term didn't make me want to punch my own face.Da Joz said:
I'm on the fence about this one too, myself. MovieBob's review came dangerously close to calling it "a run-of-the-mill romantic comedy, except people bone." If that's the core basis of its appeal, then I'm not sold. The cast does look good, though.
Eh... I probably won't go see this on my own, but if someone else wants to, I guess I'll let them drag me along.
Also, in response to Bob thanking us for him not working in retail anymore, I'm just gonna call it even, since he's the sole reason I went to see District 9 and Daybreakers.
Also, in response to Bob thanking us for him not working in retail anymore, I'm just gonna call it even, since he's the sole reason I went to see District 9 and Daybreakers.
sigh...
unfortunately bob, i can tell you right now that because these movies are made for "your mom", that is precisely why they are so successful and why teenage girls all over the country and world go gaga for these films
because they want to see their ideal man, their prince charming, doing nice things for them and not thinking about sex. Seriously, i ask any teenage girl which is better "Love and Other Drugs" or "Dear John", i can 100% guarantee that the girl will say "Dear John". They want to see us men as they fantasize us for once, and sex comedies like this aren't exactly like that.
unfortunately bob, i can tell you right now that because these movies are made for "your mom", that is precisely why they are so successful and why teenage girls all over the country and world go gaga for these films
because they want to see their ideal man, their prince charming, doing nice things for them and not thinking about sex. Seriously, i ask any teenage girl which is better "Love and Other Drugs" or "Dear John", i can 100% guarantee that the girl will say "Dear John". They want to see us men as they fantasize us for once, and sex comedies like this aren't exactly like that.
... So I'm the ONLY one who liked The Spirit?
Well, OT: Moviebob did nothing to convince me this film was good. He pointed out it's dozens of cons but batted them all away with a single pro. And at this point, the whole idea of them meeting in an embarassing sorta way that wasn't glamorous isn't even all that new. I really can't see it being balanced out.
Still, I'll... Probably go see it for Jake Gyllenhaal >_>
Nah, sex isn't exactly a motivation to go see a movie for me. It could be a factor, sure, but if a film has NOTHING else going for it.. I mean, there's other options. Clearly. >_>
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Well, OT: Moviebob did nothing to convince me this film was good. He pointed out it's dozens of cons but batted them all away with a single pro. And at this point, the whole idea of them meeting in an embarassing sorta way that wasn't glamorous isn't even all that new. I really can't see it being balanced out.
Still, I'll... Probably go see it for Jake Gyllenhaal >_>
Nah, sex isn't exactly a motivation to go see a movie for me. It could be a factor, sure, but if a film has NOTHING else going for it.. I mean, there's other options. Clearly. >_>
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You mean this [http://tuttletree.com/assets/content/dante_hicks.jpg] picture? You do know that's not him right, but Dante Hicks from Clerks. Don't mean to sound smug, just not sure if you knew or were kidding. I wouldn't have realized if I didn't watch that movie several dozen times.MB202 said:
STOP WITH THE FUCKING JOKES.
Not everyone needs sex in a movie to make it fun for them. I freely admit to being a fan of a lot of romantic comedies (though not all) and a large part of the reason for me personally is that they take away the sex aspect.
I am fully aware that there is an animalistic lust involved in a lot of relationships, I am aware that people in adult relationships will generally have sex, I am aware that having sex is perfectly naturual, usually fun and depending on the person a perfect representation of the physical love you hold for one another.
What I also am is a romantic, an old fashioned guy who would like to believe that sometimes you can be kind and chivalrous to a woman without wanting to get into her pants. And a lot of romantic comedies play directly to that aspect of my likes and interests. I am the sort of guy who has done the 'resolving difficult relationship issues by yelling at someone across a crowded room' (it's about as fun as it sounds) I have stood outside someone's window at 2:30 am and recited poetry to them (It worked) and I am the guy who thinks all of the crazy stuff guys do in romcoms is actually a sign of a not inconsiderable amount of love and bravery because let's face it, if you're prepared to look like that much of an idiot, then you probably feel something pretty deeply towards the person you're yelling it to.
So stop making jokes about sex, and please don't imply that the only thing that would make a romantic comedy is good is the inclusion of sex. Either that, or go back to reviewing action and sci-fi and things that you like and know something about. I wouldn't pretend to know anything about sports games, so if asked for my opinion I don't give a response, I don't pretend to know anything about cinematography, so when asked about films I reserve my comments to the story and characters. It feels like you don't know anything about romantic comedies, so don't try to talk about them until you do.
Not everyone needs sex in a movie to make it fun for them. I freely admit to being a fan of a lot of romantic comedies (though not all) and a large part of the reason for me personally is that they take away the sex aspect.
I am fully aware that there is an animalistic lust involved in a lot of relationships, I am aware that people in adult relationships will generally have sex, I am aware that having sex is perfectly naturual, usually fun and depending on the person a perfect representation of the physical love you hold for one another.
What I also am is a romantic, an old fashioned guy who would like to believe that sometimes you can be kind and chivalrous to a woman without wanting to get into her pants. And a lot of romantic comedies play directly to that aspect of my likes and interests. I am the sort of guy who has done the 'resolving difficult relationship issues by yelling at someone across a crowded room' (it's about as fun as it sounds) I have stood outside someone's window at 2:30 am and recited poetry to them (It worked) and I am the guy who thinks all of the crazy stuff guys do in romcoms is actually a sign of a not inconsiderable amount of love and bravery because let's face it, if you're prepared to look like that much of an idiot, then you probably feel something pretty deeply towards the person you're yelling it to.
So stop making jokes about sex, and please don't imply that the only thing that would make a romantic comedy is good is the inclusion of sex. Either that, or go back to reviewing action and sci-fi and things that you like and know something about. I wouldn't pretend to know anything about sports games, so if asked for my opinion I don't give a response, I don't pretend to know anything about cinematography, so when asked about films I reserve my comments to the story and characters. It feels like you don't know anything about romantic comedies, so don't try to talk about them until you do.
Now if I only had a girl that would like to watch it with me... I guess I'll have to ask one out XD
Thanks fro the review, Bob. I liked the sparke part XD
Well, sex is part of life so it has to be shomewhere, and it's a important part of relationship. Good sex isn't just a part of good relationship - good sex should be natural outcome of good relationship and mostly because of that love aspect...
Thanks fro the review, Bob. I liked the sparke part XD
Well, sex is part of life so it has to be shomewhere, and it's a important part of relationship. Good sex isn't just a part of good relationship - good sex should be natural outcome of good relationship and mostly because of that love aspect...