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This movie Bombed

posted 16 years ago by Sawyer1625
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I don't get it

POS movies like Pretty Woman and Hope Floats were big hits.Only The Lonely was flawed but made me laugh more and was much better compared to alot of other romanic comedies.

[–] reneriva 16 years ago

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[–] The-Last-Prydonian 15 years ago

I don't get it either, it wasn't a great movie but was still a decent with some charming, poignant and funny moments. I loved the chemistry between Candy and O'Hara as well as Candy and Belushi who were priceless in their scenes together. Also Anthony Quinn was charming as the greek gardener.

[–] Howlin Wolf 15 years ago

No wonder you didn't laugh at Pretty Woman though, because it wasn't a comedy, just a straight-up romance.

"I've been turned down more times than the beds at the Holiday Inn; I still try"

[–] ceasarsean 10 years ago

I think releasing it in May was a bad move. Just look at the atmosphere and everything. It seemed more like a fall or winter release.

[–] james_age 10 years ago

Absolutely agree. This should have been released around Thanksgiving time.

[–] v_ramcharan 10 years ago

I didn't know that the movie bombed.
Likely because it respects the sensibilities of its audience, has an intelligent and honest screenplay, explores the complexity of human relationships, and isn't a mindless crowd-please.

[–] daughterofolaf 10 years ago

Don't even get me started on how awful Hope Floats is. I cringe at the thought of that film.

I wonder if this one didn't do as well because it wasn't goofy like most of Candy's other movies and that is what people were accustomed to? Not sure, but that's the only thing I can think of offhand.

Dick, I am VERY disappointed.