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Might just be the worst movie I've ever seen. Ever.

posted 18 years ago by babr021
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I have lurked IMDB for years, but have never created a thread. Hell, I have never even posted in one. But I feel compelled. And don't tell me to post in the other thread that is already dealing with other peoples' dislike for the film, because this movie is just so bad I have to bring my opinion to everyone's attention.

Last night, I had just finished eating dinner at my uncle's. My friend lives very nearby him, so I decided to stop by before leaving home. It turns out both my friend and her mom were watching a movie that I, earlier in the day, told her would be very very bad. I'm not too big of a fan of a woman doing it with a guy who could very well be her dad.

I walked in about 30 minutes into the film--thank God for that--and watched the rest of the movie with them. The entire time I thought, "No, this will get better. It can't possibly be this melodramatic." Even when you go beyond the disastrous attempts at acting by Steve Martin, you still have to live with the endless scenes of the couple staring at each other for no apparent reason. The acting was just too bad to make those scenes meaningful. And even if you can get past THAT, the whole story is a joke as well. I think my friend's mom said it perfectly: "This movie really shows you how shallow Steve Martin is." And is he ever. I don't know if he thinks he has had some type of unique personal revelation in creating this novel/film, but it certainly isn't a subject that HASN'T been beaten to death over years and years. Go ahead and make a short story out of the plot, but not a God damn film. Give me a break.

I don't want to jump the gun too early, because I know there is a time bias that is factored into my dislike for the film. However, I will say this: There is not any other film that has made me feel this way before...obviously, in a bad way. There are some things you can't "un-see", and this is definitely one of them. I will re-evaluate my decision on whether or not this film is the worst movie I have ever seen in about five or six years from now, when I feel I will be impartial to the extent that my opinion may be accurate and fair.

[–] shortkid_2002 17 years ago

I missed the beginning of the movie too. I came in when they're both trying to call each other and then he comes over. I can't imagine why she would go after a guy like that. He screams loser. When he suggested the baggie I was like what the @!#$?, no he didn't. When she says do you just want to talk? And he leaves. He would not have come back into my place. That kind of disrespect-uh uh. I think not baby puppy. Ba bye now. Don't let the door smack ya in the ass on the way out.

I liked parts of the movie. I disliked parts of the movie. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it but I liked it more than I disliked it. Does that make sense?

I really disliked Jeremy. A lot. I was kinda hoping she would just end up single if she didn't hook up with Ray. I was rootin' for Ray the whole time. Well, right up to the part he cheated on her. I was sorely disappointed in him.

If Ray had actually tried to be in a relationship with her I think they could have ended up together. But he surely didn't give all of himself to her, and that was too bad. They could have been happy.

I did like the part where he told her he cheated on her, I thought that took tremendous courage on his part. The world would be a better place if everyone was that honest.

I didn't think it was that big of stretch on the age difference myself. When I was 18-21 I was dating way older guys--from over 30 to 40. They were just more mature than guys my own age. Why date a boy when you can date a man? Older guys are just plain sexier too. There's a comfort in knowing that older men (normally) know what they want and don't want. Confidence is sexy too.

I think Steve Martin played Ray Porter well. Normally I don't find him all that attractive cuz he's normally so goofy. (Sorry Steve.) But I can see the attraction in Ray Porter. Not so for the Jeremy actor guy...I just can't understand that one. And Claire Danes did pretty well as Maribelle or whatever her name is.

As far as the worst movie ever? Naw, I can think of plenty and this wouldn't be on that list. But this is mostly a chick flick. It would take a very emotionally secure man to enjoy this.

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[–] vitalness84 17 years ago

I only saw half of this movie because it was on Starz which I get for free but I wouldn't say it was the worst movie I've ever seen. There are way WORSE movies out there. I'd give this movie a 6/10...

I think when someone really hates a movie as much as you do it is because you heard it was 'good' and you had a decent expectation of the film. I just saw 300 and wasn't expecting much, but I honestly hated it. Like I really really thought it was awful. Not the worst movie I've ever seen... but pretty damn up there... Now that has had great rating on IMDB. Another movie I HATE that other people think is great, including top critics, is Lost in Translation. I thought it was racist and I can laugh at blatantly racist stuff but it was so subtle and not pointed out by anyone I knew that it pissed me off. I hate artsy movies that people say they love simply because it's 'different' and 'oh so not done before.' Overhyped crap! Like the movie because you really felt inside that you liked it! Not because you feel like you should like it because it's different and other people don't.... I really love the movie the man who wasn't there. Most people have never seen it or don't think it's that great but I liked it. But I hate bad indie films... like Lost in Translation.

I thought this movie has a better rating than I would give it but it made me think...and in the end I have to say I enjoy watching movies that make me think once in awhile. And while I agree that Steve Martin isn't the best actor ever he was convincing enough. I liked Jason's character...

anyway there are way worse movies out there imo but that's all I'm saying. Claire Danes was really good in this movie I thought.

[–] AtheistRevolution 17 years ago

I agree this movie was terrible. But Failure to Launch is the worst move ever.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

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[–] Mloca7 17 years ago

Dude, EVERYONE I KNOW AGREES WITH YOU!!

This film is pointless and I wated moments of my life watching it!

"I am McLovin"

[–] aperfectcircle_ant 17 years ago

This film tried way too hard to be 'quirky'. It was like Amelie but *beep*

[–] toohopeful 17 years ago

I have to disagree. I've just watched it and I thought it was great. A real human story that had me sucked in from start to finish. Completely underrated in my book.

I think those who call it "gross" completely miss the point and should stick to watching Ben Stiller films.

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[–] factual_fiction 17 years ago

I saw this in the theatre. I've rented it twice and just bought it and am watching it again as I type this. I think it's a wonderful film and it only gets better each time I see it.

[–] Tantalus2001 17 years ago

The opening title sequence is laughably unimaginative, panning shots across lipsticks and makeup - and this "film" goes downhill from there. Stilted acting, empty dialogue, no motivation for any attraction between characters. Soundtrack enters and exits for no reason, except perhaps in a futile effort to enliven the deadly dullness of the proceedings. The meeting between the Danes character and the stencil artist in the laundramat plays like an outtake from an acting school tryout. If the boring life of a boring retail clerk and her non-thoughts interest you, well, God help you. Almost everything that makes a film interesting is absent in this effort, almost as if the inept writer and director had never seen a movie before.

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