Actually, the way they handled that was pretty classic. Because he's trying to pretend like he doesn't notice or care, Vaughn's character never gets a very good look, so neither does the audience.
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- Merry
It seems like most people are upset that they didn't get another Wedding Crashers. The TV ads kind of made it look that way, so I understand the frustration. This is a genuine comedic drama with a lot more to offer.
__________________ You smoke too much, Pip.
- Merry
i, for one, will only go to see a movie if it appears mind-numbing and predictable, or if it looks like something i have seen before. i only like what i know.
(after seeing the trailer i did write this off, now it seems worth a look)
Good review Lexi. I think a lot of people who are criticizing it are jaded that it's not what they thought it should be. I'm glad a few people out there are taking it for what it really is.
__________________ You smoke too much, Pip.
- Merry
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wow, a majority of critics are actually complaining that it wasn't some dumbass romantic comedy movie. critics! the people who aren't supposed to base their opinions purely on genre. the people who are supposed to be informed and provide a level-headed, well-thought-out opinion. they are actually complaining that the movie attempts to achieve some substance and isn't star driven. that's should be the public's job.
there has been a lot of genre talk around the boards recently, what defines a movie in a genre, how does a movie break through genre, etc.
and, not that i have seen this movie, but clearly is getting unfair reviews by people who are blinded by genre, proving once again, even critics, only like simple things they have seen before. whenever something takes a chance (again making assumptions), they are quick to dismiss it.
from what i've read other places as well as Lexi's review, it seems to me that credit should at least be given to the movie because it tries to do something different.
I think a lot of the critics are also blinded to looking for the nuances in the performance. Most of the fights in the storyline are about petty things on the surface with deeper things running underneath (kind of like, you know, real relationships). The actors do a great job of showing the depth but a lot of critics seem to be missing the forest for the trees.
__________________ You smoke too much, Pip.
- Merry
Saw it last night didnt think it was that great.. It tried to be funny, wasn't for most part, few scenes were.. Its about guy and lady relationship. All he seems to do is play video games while shes talking to him..Though there are some other scenes/ character jokes are shown throughout in the movie but its ok. Would give a 2.0 / 5
wow, a majority of critics are actually complaining that it wasn't some dumbass romantic comedy movie.
It's not that the movie isn't a romantic comedy. There are two main problems with the film as I see it. (1) These two characters don't belong together. They break up 20 minutes into the film (no spolier there) and we breathe a sigh of relief for Aniston. Thank goodness she's free of that selfish borderline sociopath. (2) There's not an ounce of truth in the film. Did they have to make the "battle of the sexes" such a cliche? Is the best they could do "he likes video games, she likes the ballet"? It's 2006, how about an intelligent film about relationships?
The most believable part of the film is the desire to hold on to a gem of an apartment. The Break-Up says more about real estate than relationships.
Thank goodness she's free of that selfish borderline sociopath.
I don't see him as a selfish borderline sociopath, at least no more so than most people in this world. A lot of people sympathize with Aniston's character but I see problems on both sides.
Consider him: yeah, he's a stereotypical male who wants to come home from work, relax for a while and avoid doing household work the second he gets in. However, there's another side to him too. Despite his tendency to push people away emotionally, he has a lot invested in Aniston's character. They both own the place, but it is totally HER condo. HER stuff is everywhere and all he really gets is the video game station. All he's wanted was a pool table. One thing in the house that he can enjoy. But she won't allow him that one little thing and for a long time it seems he let it slide. He works hard to help keep his brothers' company afloat and still earn enough to keep up his end of the mortgage while her job probably allows her to pay her half without blinking. However, she doesn't seem to have any appreciation for that. There's nothing sociopathical about the relationship. It suffers from two of the most common problems in relationships: selfishness (on both parts) and lack of communication (on both parts).
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(2) There's not an ounce of truth in the film. Did they have to make the "battle of the sexes" such a cliche?
Are you kidding? Sure, they may have taken their revenge tactics a little overboard, but the kinds of fights they had remind me so much of fights couples I know had before they got divorced/seperated. It may run the risk of being too normal of circumstances for a movie, but I don't think that makes it cliche.
__________________ You smoke too much, Pip.
- Merry
Last edited by Deus Ex Machina; 06-06-2006 at 11:55 AM.
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