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I like briney but this was just not 'IN THE ZONE'


My mum even fell asleep while watching it... And she is a VERY active person 8)

*Leanne shivering in terror*
Roxy: *sighing* Let me guess u looked in the mirror again?

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I personally don't think the movie is as bad as people are making it out to be. It's definitly not one of my favorite movies but if Britney hadn't been in the movie it wouldn't have gotten as much criticism as it did.

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Crossroads isn't a musical. I'd like Britney to do a role that is the complete opposite of her. Something that no one would expect from Britney. I think it's that role that will give her the credibilty that she wants.

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if britney were to do a role the complete opposite of herself and she was good, then she would prove the doubters wrong, however i doubt she could. and if she were to do a horror movie she would need to die as no one would expect that.

this movie was possibly the biggest piece of unbelievable, over-the-top, self-indulgent crap i have ever seen.

i think you're right that it wouldnt have gotten as much bad press if it didnt have britney in, however, it wouldn't have made it to the box office if it didn't, and would've died a quick death and fallen into obscurity.... hopefully like britney will very soon.

it was a weak story as the main character had no character, ironic as the main actress had no character either. the movie was written for her specifically, if the inspiration is garbage, your going to get trash. whereas 8 mile was written for a charasmatic guy (you cant say Em aint got character), so hence there was a good story, and as it didn't strech his acting skills we ended up with a good movie.

Viva La Revolution

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* mile was *beep* EWWW YOU GOTTA BE JOKING!!

BRIT's MOVIE WAS TONS BETTER THAN EMINEM!!!

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I agree with you, but what kind of role do you mean? I mean, she's been a lot of things... Just look at her albums. From innocent to what she is now. A mother of two. Now I'm not knocking Britney, I personally love her. I'm just asking what type of role you find the opposite of her.

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I wanna get "In The Zone"!

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I vaguely remember watching this film about 9 years ago. From memory, one of the big problems with it was that it was too heavy on the adult themes to be good fit with Britney's pre-teen and early teen fans of the time. I'm quite sure they would have rather have seen a musical featuring Britney singing now and then. On the other hand the movie wasn't gritty or sexy enough to appeal much to young adults or non-Britney fans. So in effect it kind of falls into 'No Mans Land'. It is neither PG or M rated material and hence is simply Not in 'Any Zone'.

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Who is Briney? ;)

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