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by **Kelly Tindall** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:23 am

His leap onto Gary Cole is fabulous. He looks like a gigantic Jewish kitten.

by **AgentHelix** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:26 am

If I were going to cut anything, it'd easily be the cold opening. It felt so weird and out of place compared to the rest of the movie, and it honestly just wasn't all that funny. It would have worked in a McKay movie, but this one is based on such a different kind of comedy that the obvious farce just looks dumb in comparison.

by **HellboyOne** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:22 am

AgentHelix wrote:If I were going to cut anything, it'd easily be the cold opening. It felt so weird and out of place compared to the rest of the movie, and it honestly just wasn't all that funny. It would have worked in a McKay movie, but this one is based on such a different kind of comedy that the obvious farce just looks dumb in comparison.

Shut up.

I liked the idea of that opening. It just wasn't executed quite well.

by **faroukbaaaaa** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:45 am

it looks shit... same old american bollocks... I did like Ricks comment

I liked the idea of that opening. It just wasn't executed quite well.

same with me and Indianna Jones... i quite liked the 'idea' of the
film they just didn't make it well.... Wise words Rick

I'm off out for my dinner now... I quite like the idea of a decent meal but....

by **philly** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:36 pm

faroukbaaaaa wrote:it looks shit... same old american bollocks...

It's like a 3-D movie but instead of glasses you need to be a little baked before you can fully appreicate the film.

Just an observation from my experience of seeing the movie surrounded by Stoner's!

by **lizzel** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:00 am

drugmassacre wrote:Next thing you know you'll be in college, listening to Godspeed You Black Emporer, and sucking like a hundred cocks and then you'll be a lesbian!*

hee hee hee

*paraphrased

shit, hahahaha :shock:

by **Lester Toil** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:47 pm

AgentHelix wrote:If I were going to cut anything, it'd easily be the cold opening. It felt so weird and out of place compared to the rest of the movie, and it honestly just wasn't all that funny. It would have worked in a McKay movie, but this one is based on such a different kind of comedy that the obvious farce just looks dumb in comparison.

It would have worked if they used a really, really, really funny comedian for the part of the stoned soldier instead of Bill Hader who just ain't that funny.

I laughed much during the movie but my all-around feeling is that it was a weak, unoriginal comedy.

Seth Rogan's gonna do for losers what Kevin Smith did for fat guys in short pants.

by **Lester Toil** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:53 pm

Wow! That stoner dude was the son of The Green Goblin??? That's one versatile mofo I tell's ya.

by **Elliotanimated** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:40 pm

Well I'm dragging this old thing up because I finally saw it last week and thought it was just about the biggest piece of shit I've seen since I can't remember when.
And I was looking forward to it too.

by **Lester Toil** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:03 pm

Elliotanimated wrote:Well I'm dragging this old thing up because I finally saw it last week and thought it was just about the biggest piece of shit I've seen since I can't remember when.
And I was looking forward to it too.

That's what happens when someone's expectations are too high. A funny little movie suddenly becomes the biggest piece of shit on the planet. When "Blair Witch Project" came out, the first batch of theater goers (such as myself) were honestly chilled by it. The second wave of viewers panned it like it was "Show Girls" because expectations were through the roof. Point being, any smallish movie that gets attention better live up to the hype, cuz if it doesn't, it suddenly becomes a piece of shit movie. Personally, I didn't think Pineapple was that great either, but I acknowledge it had some truly funny stuff here and there. Most of it was too numbskullish for me. Still worth my bargain matinee.six dollars.

by **drugmassacre** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:15 pm

i saw Blair Witch Project opening day and I stand by the fact that it is one of, if not the, worst movies ever made

by **Elliotanimated** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:58 am

My expectations weren't that high really.

This whole Apatow/Rogen (and related friends and unrelated friends doing the same king of thing) thing is fascinating to me.
I like all the people involved.
I like what they're trying to do.
But with the exception of Sarah Marshall I thought the movies were all shit.

You know when you go see a film, that even if you didn't like it you can understand whyy others might?
I had that experience with Pineapple Express except I couldn't quite work out what it was people were enjoying.
I thought it was shit from beginning to end, and when it was finished I couldn't believe I sat through the whole thing.

Is it a parody, is it a farce, what the fuck is it other than shit?
Anyway.
Lots of folks seem to love it so what the fuck do I know?

by **Lester Toil** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:52 am

I thought it was pretty weak, at least for Seth. Way too much moronic slapstick and imbecilic jokes.

But I agree with you. One man's "Funny little movie" could be another's "Piece o shit". I personally didn't see the brilliance in the last Dark Knight movie OR Heath's performance. I could be wrong but I think any good actor would have done a phenomenal job. It's just with that kind of character you can't go wrong (unless you're a 230lb Jack Nicholson). Like Leo DiCaprio playing someone mentally challenged. Damn-near any good actor will look Oscar-worthy.

by **Lester Toil** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:54 am

drugmassacre wrote:i saw Blair Witch Project opening day and I stand by the fact that it is one of, if not the, worst movies ever made

I still can't stand near the corners of a room, Drugs.

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