It makes me not want to see it based on how it comes off as this in the trailer. You know, typical indie style filmmaking and dialogue that is marketed as a comedy, but ultimately isn't very funny (more occasionally chuckle to oneself kind of thing) and is actually more of a drama.
shareI actually agree. I don't usually mind films with a dry wit but this looks like it missed the mark. It's going for the low fi urban indie. Lots of awkward moments and conversations. A "slice of life" drama.
I think I'll pass on it.
"I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness"
I remember a few years ago I was in Blockbuster looking for a film, and I found this one called "Michael Clayton", I usually like George Clooney, but the plot of this film from the sounds of it, and possibly even the way it was packaged and presented, didn't tickle my fancy, so I returned the case back to the shelf and continued looking for another film. I picked up a film called "Black Hawk Down", and after a brief scan over the cover, I suddenly remembered that I'm not a great fan of military action type films, so again, I returned it to the shelf, mainly because they seem a little samey to me and don't really have what I can only guess as their intended effect upon me as a viewer. I know that a close friend of mine had seen it and told me it was good, and it could very well have been, but I figured if I was going to pay money for a rental I should try and find something more along my wavelength. I continued my search. I took a look at a wide variety of films, from Planet Terror, through Taxidermia to Year of The Dog, and funnily enough I can't actually remember which film I ended up choosing. But I do remember that I briefly considered telling other people about this frustrating ordeal, but then it occurred to me that it was more than likely that not one single person would even begin care in the slightest.
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I saw it last night in San Antonio and actually had the same "typical indie" thoughts, and VERY low expectations but Susan Sarandon was the selling point for us, we had no idea of these writer/director brothers. We LOVE her.
As it turns out, I was pleasantly surprised. This was one of the most uniquely surprising films I have seen in YEARS. It was fun, touching, and by the end - moving to the point of genuine tears.
HIGHLY recommended, 9 star film.
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theotherone, that was one of the better things I've read on this site (or the internet in general, really).
Excellent film, by the way.
"Specificity?"
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theotherone, I'm sorry I posted on a site meant to discuss movies that the trailer for this film automatically turned me off from it. I'm also sorry that you decided you would take the time to write a funny little story mocking how no one cares about a comment like mine when you clearly cared enough to spend time mocking it. I'm also sorry that 8 times out of 10 films like this are almost all one in the same and forgettable, and the trailer didn't give me any reason to think otherwise.
shareYes, this site is meant to discuss movies. Ones that YOU HAVE SEEN. Criticizing a film that YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN just because "it looks bad" is about as pointless as it gets. Theotherone did a deft job of pointing out just how pointless your point was. Get over yourself.
Make me like you, you stupid Diet Coke!
I feel I can comment on a trailer, a comment which I made before the film was even released to the general public. Commenting on something that is suppose to entice us to see something before it is released, made before it is released, is a valid comment. Thanks, grl.
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You're right, I am a passive aggressive jerk sometimes, and I did dial it up a little there.
It's just the current trend of chastising quieter and slightly more minimalist films really winds me up (probably just because I actually like most of them), I don't know why people have such dissent-inducing problem with them. Oh no, the scenes sometimes linger outside of the "necessary dialogue" time frame, and sometimes plot lines don't make immediate sense or seem aimless, so what?. It's still a piece of art that some creative individuals have put together, it's not trying to be anything and it's not "missing" a "point", it just IS what it IS.
People are so easily irked by this they feel the need to apply the same frustration they felt the first time they saw a Gus Van Sant film to every slice of life film they come across and use the word "Indie" as a curse word. It's like saying "Ugh, last Tuesday was so meandering and pretentious, I stared into space for like five minutes and had a pointless conversation with James, next Tuesday is probably gonna be just as bad". Some writers just happen to see beauty and intrigue in that.
I can't imagine seeing a trailer like "That's My Boy" and going on the discussion board and being like "Yuck, just saw the trailer and it looks like another typical moronic sequence of cringe-worthy shenanigans in which Adam Sandler thinks making his voice all gravelly-sounding is still the funniest thing in the world. Don't think I'll be watching this film."
(And no, I'm not playing the whole "If you don't like indie films you obviously only like Adam Sandler films" card there, I was just over-stating my point while taking an opportunity to rip on "That's My Boy")
i thought the same thing going in, but it is most definitely not the stereotypical indy film.
while it is an indy, it doesn have that feel or the scenes where they just stare for minutes or the ambiguous ending or the ambiguous scenes...no it all ties together and it is funny at times and very, very emotional.
the only people who will be dissapointed are those who enjoy the weird indy movies where most people leave saying "what was that"
or where the screen just goes black and you have to be super intelligent to "get it"
its not one of those films.
but it is a great film. no doubt
first poster nailed it. Just saw the movie and you are exactly right. I really wanted to like the movie but found it a little too stereotypical for the genre.
shareI completely disagree. This is a fantastic film; it goes against type, keeps you interested, and has a true payoff. Far, far better than the trailers make it look (and I thought it looked pretty good). Too bad it's going mostly unseen.
I really don't see anything about it that you would call stereotypical. I suppose the set-up seems familiar, and you get the feeling that you know what to expect, but I believe that's done precisely to make the breaking of those film conventions that much more enjoyable, since by the 30-minute mark it becomes clear that the tone and plot direction are not what you imagined it would be at the outset. I found it refreshing and I think most people would love it if they just saw it and opened themselves up to something different from the norm ('cause the norm sucks right now).
"Specificity?"
Dramedy is what it is and so well acted and great plot too!
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Gaaaah I really wanted to like it! The best part of the movie was Susan allowing herself to be wanted and feel good again through her "not a lesbian" co-worker.
"Nobody likes you when you're 23".
I am confused about what a "stereotypical" indie movie is. I am kind of wondering what movies some of you are watching.
shareOne thing i have realised in recent years is NEVER pay any attention to the trailers, they're almost never a good indicator of the film itself. FTR i thought it was great, dont expect an out and out comedy though, it has its moments but yeah more drama than comedy.
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