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Woefully underrated

posted 18 years ago by scrotexyakus
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This movie is really fantastic, with a great theme (the media's obsession with, and approval of, "marketable crime"), great acting (including Flea and Anthony Kiedis), great action, and a simulated sex scene that puts Cinemax to shame. Obviously, it wasn't in line for any Oscars, but in terms of entertainment value, it's hard to argue that you're wasting your time watching this movie. This movie is a good; it's fun; it's not perfect, but you know you like it, and not for camp or cult value. It's just a good flick.

[–] Thomas-Buhr 18 years ago

couldn't agree more my friend

[–] ashleychica2001 18 years ago

I third that! Critics have panned this movie, but I love this movie. It has everything and more.

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[–] frazic_thunder 17 years ago

yeah, this movie was great. MOST UNDERRATED MOVIE I'VE SEEN!

[–] nocturnus-x7 17 years ago

Just seen it on TV and I have to agree. It was simple but fun and enjoyable.

[–] PirateLordJackSparrow 17 years ago

yup great movie

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[–] Ichabod_Fletchman 17 years ago

Definitely entertaining.

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[–] hitman_1980 17 years ago

100% agreed!
It's really entertaining and it shouldn't have been bashed by any critics, since it wasn't made with an Oscar in mind and doesn't take itself too seriously. It's pure fun and should be given much, much more credit.

[–] ArmVanDam 17 years ago

I agree. This movie is just fun. It is not to be taken seriously. It had over the top accidents, sex while going 80-90 mph. A guy holding up a chick with a Butterfinger, The Red Hot Chili Peppers over the top attitude. With Henry Rollins as a freak as well. Great movie and very under rated.

[–] thebrotherhood-1 17 years ago

*Jumps on the agreeing bandwagon*

ME TOO! I just watched it earlier today and it was a blast, really, I wasn't in a mood to watch anything, but after the first 10 minutes I was hooked and enjoyed it every last second.

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[–] davidsmith666999 17 years ago

I watched it two days in a row.

Encore just shows the same movies over and over.

Thoroughly enjoyable, and Kristy Swanson is so *beep* hot.

[–] jamaltsr 17 years ago

I saw it on Encore last month and it DEFINITELY is underrated because of the way it pokes fun at and also questions the media's sensational way of hyping up and chasing the marketability of a crime.

I have to admit seeing it was eerie because of it's relevance to 1994 in a time capsule and seeing those cadavers made me think about how the movie showed you that the MTV generation from the mid-90's was uniquely entertaining and explicitly exploiting victims of violent crime.

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[–] Krazyzark 14 years ago

I've loved this movie for years. Of course, the main characters all have their funny moments (especially Sheen), but I always found the media bits to be hilarious. very Hard Copy type of crap. I also thought how odd it was that the cops didn't bother with anybody else in the middle of this chase. For example, when the news van speeds past all the cops to come in line with Sheen's vehicle, I'm surprised at least one of the MANY cop cars didn't try to pull the van over for speeding. Granted I'm looking at this in a serious light, which the movie is meant to be anything but, however I think this is also a detail of the "media blinded by greed" theme of the film.

[–] tcreech76 17 years ago

I've always loved this movie. Catching it right now on Encore.

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[–] jamaltsr 17 years ago

Looks like Charlie Sheen made an all-time masterpiece since he was actually one of the executive producers and had the one and only Henry Rollins and who else but Kristy Swanson in this fascinating and still too violent movie that was made for a specific type of California crowd at that 1994 moment if you know what I mean. Just look at two of the Red Hot Chili Peppers being in it. This movie in itself is why I really respect Charlie Sheen's acting career despite the Hollywood madame scandal along with Henry Rollins and his jack-of-all-trades abilities. They really pulled off a historic movie because it was a sign as to what would happen in real life 1994California.

[–] uvl 16 years ago

. . . and your intellect is woefully overrated.