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No Cusack is not a big problem.

posted 10 years ago by spidysense97-1
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In saying that, from the trailers alone, this one doesn't look like it will have the heart, wit, or even the surprisingly appealing story the first one had. If Cusack would rather produce this film than star in it, it must be considerably weak. If so, then it's a chance for Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke to shine in their own movie without a much stronger male lead/veteran actor like Cusack to carry the film. I'm not going to rush to see this movie, but if a friend asks, I won't say no.

"You asked me to find the son of a bitch, sir. I never thought the son of a bitch would be you."

[–] reservoir069 10 years ago

As good as the first one is, you should be wanting to run and see the sequel. So by saying your not going to rush out and see it means that Cusack IS a big problem.

[–] jimbrown257 10 years ago

In itself, John Cusack being filled in for by that other guy is not a big problem.

But the fact that Cusack did not want to return for the sequel could very well point to a big problem.

[–] jimbrown257 10 years ago

In itself, John Cusack being filled in for by that Smirnoff-commercial guy is not a big problem.

But the fact that Cusack did not want to return for the sequel could very well point to a big problem.

[–] Thunder_Dome 10 years ago

from the trailers alone, this one doesn't look like it will have the heart, wit, or even the surprisingly appealing story the first one had.

Judging by the trailers I love the interaction between Lou, Nick and Jacob so that's enough for me to be excited about it. It does suck that Cusack didn't come back but that was his (or the studios) choice so there's nothing we can do about it now. If it's good then we have two fun HTTM movies. If it's bad, does it really affect anyone's life? Just don't watch it again.