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Honest opinions

posted 10 years ago by fahimi1996-768-946964
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Hey guys, I was considering seeing this film tonight, but seeing some of the scathing reviews it has gotten has made me second guess my decision. So I just wanted to ask anyone on here who's seen it for their honest opinions. Keep in mind that I am solely going to this film for cheap, ridiculous laughs and am aware that most films of this nature typically are terrible films overall despite being undeniably laughable and funny. Essentially, what I'm asking is whether it's "so bad it's good" (Freddy Got Fingered being a good example) or whether it's just "bad" in general (A Million Ways to Die in the West is a good example). Thank you.

[–] RustyShacklefordd 10 years ago

I'm going to see it tonight, although I did have a friend who saw it last night.

They told me that as a huge fan of the first film it was alright. They said it was very sloppy and terribly edified. They said a lot of the jokes didn't work, but the ones that did actually were really funny and made them laugh really hard. He pretty much told me that if you were a fan of the first one it's worth checking out, but go in with low expectations.

[–] qwave54 10 years ago

I enjoyed it. It wasn't nearly as bad as the reviews said. I still feel the first one was better, as it played on 80's nostalgia where as this one doesn't. It probably got a little thin in some parts, but the ending really ramped it up nicely.

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[–] bigcon8 10 years ago

I agree the later middle/ end of the movie was far better than the beginning....its def not as good as the 1st one .. going back in the past compared to the future is just funnier in general....so its worth checking out but don't expect it to be better than the first

[–] wisdombb 10 years ago

Needed a tad more direction throughout, but had some good rediculously funny jokes. Notice the game show worked cause it had a narrative it followed.

[–] Craven80 10 years ago

go into it inebriated with low expectation and it turns out to be pretty hilarious, although, obviously stupid.

[–] Evolution-X 10 years ago

I thought it was okay. I thought that the first movie was hilarious, but some elements seem a little forced. I thought that the credits sequence was the best part.

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[–] swansonben 10 years ago

the first one was better. this was ok. i got the dvd for the first but wouldnt get the 2nd

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[–] Htos_Drol 10 years ago

It was actually pretty good, as far as sequels go. There were a lot of references to the first film, so I was happy I re-watched that before seeing part 2.

Overall, it was juvenile and fun. A good diversion on a Sunday afternoon.

[–] phoenix_risen 10 years ago

I wrote a review and gave it 7 out of 10. It won't be up for 2-3 days, so here is a shortened version:

It's a continuation of the original story. Imagine there were no credits at the end of the first movie, and this followed. It helps when seeing sequels that follow an original so closely.

Cusack's absence was likely due to budget cuts, not because the movie was horrible.

Most people's complaints on here are based on truth (i.e. crass humor), but I think they're complaining because they missed the point (the characters being that way was the point of the plot).

It's not as good as the first one because the tone is a bit different with Cusack's absence, but I'm glad I saw it.

[–] Rigel1337 10 years ago

I watched a Sunday matinee showing.

I laughed a lot, was surprised at how polished Christian Slater was as the game show host. I thought they might have gone in more of a The Running Man direction with it.

The game show wasn't like the Rehabilitation from Idiocracy, was very different, somewhat uncomfortable. I laughed a lot and went to Wendys hamburgers afterwards thinking about eats a bunch of waffles.

The characters referenced Terminator a bunch of times. It seemed underneath the action were parts of Back to the Future.

My brother in law likes Rob Cordroy. Craig Robinson is very strong and funny in this. Eventually the couples get it right and seem to fix what's important. 😊 👍

[–] Htos_Drol 10 years ago

The Running Man direction

Funny you should mention 'The Running Man'. That's exactly what I thought of when I saw Slater's performance as the game show host.

[–] phoenix_risen 10 years ago

I forgot to mention Christian Slater! Though I made a similar reference about Jacob not actually going full "Lex Luthor" despite having a shaved head and being the heir to a business empire.

[–] snagswolf 10 years ago

Loved the first one, which I would give an 8. I'd give this one a 5. Had some funny moments, but overall it was lacking.