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No, no, not Dean Martin. The man simply couldn't act.
Loved it. Thought it was hilarious.
But we simply cannot rob gen Z of ANOTHER horror prequel. You see, "Juror #2", a well-reviewed, intelligent film, directed by a 93 year-old legend, featuring a solid cast is taking up theatrical space.
When said generation reaches THEIR 90s, I wonder how they'll look back on their "film" history.
This would be so funny if it weren't so sad.
It's the old adage, "what came first, the chicken or the egg?"
The fact remains that the dumbing down of American taste has been in full force for decades. Of COURSE, WB would've gone for a full release if they thought the film would rake in a huge profit. But due the continual marketing to the simple-minded, who will pay outrageous prices for tickets and snacks, as long as the material they're viewing pierces their ears and numbs the senses, any film appealing to anyone over 35, requiring the use of gray matter won't get proper marketing or publicity.
Older people (40???!) have stopped going to the movie theaters for the reasons mentioned. Who's at fault? I guess everyone.
As for "movie executives", they're investment bankers, not movie makers. Jack Warner would never stop throwing up if he were alive and saw what "movies" are today. So sad.
Oh, and "Cry Macho" is a hell of a lot finer (and more interesting) than "Smile 2."
It IS disgraceful, but Eastwood himself said just a few years ago that movies "are dead." He's right. Every single movie theater is littered with endless horror movies, prequels, sequels, anime junk and Marvel crud. Everything aimed at 14 year-old boys. What was hinted at in the 20-teens has gotten even worse post-pandemic. Embarrassing, frankly. The last movie I went to was last year's "The Holdovers", which, while overrated, was at least a film aimed at adults. I'm sure it hasn't helped matters that Eastwood is a major right-winger in his 90s. Yes, total disrespect for a great, legendary artist at the the helm and such a shame for a talented cast.
Maybe if Spiderman had been juror 2, the film would've gotten a wider release.
No, he did NOT "clearly" want Marty himself. Angie was just like Marty's mother - jealous that he would be that much more lonesome with his friend finding a girlfriend.
Disagree. Liza was NEVER as beautiful as Judy in her prime.
I missed it in theaters (it played for about one week in ONE theater - obviously, a film aimed for mature adults just HAS to be replaced by ANOTHER prequel, sequel, animated, or Marvel installment, riiiight?), so I purchased the Criterion Blu Ray on a blind buy due to its raves. I put it on last night and was substantially disappointed.
READ: SPOILER ALERT
I found the film overwhelmingly dark and, frankly, confusing. Yes, Adam has great speculations on how his dead parents MIGHT'VE reacted to his homosexuality, but said parents don't get the benefit of any doubt whatsoever, as their dialogue with an adult son they never knew rings false as it's only (A) an illusion, brought on by drug use (B) a series of dreams (c) a fantasy. In other words, take your pick. But without a true sense of reality, I felt zero satisfaction in any of the scenes with Adam and his parents (a genuine shame considering the acting of all three). I also found the ending confusing (exactly WHEN did Harry die? Was their entire relationship a fantasy??). The '80s "music" didn't help either (same problem hurts the far superior "Call Me by Your Name ").
Yes, it was beautifully acted and I will give it a second viewing, which it deserves. But man, I'm not into ghost stories, especially when it isn't even clear we're dealing with ghosts. Worse, it wasn't even marketed as such.
Worst flaw: we really don't get to know who Harry is, therefore his death (whenever it happened), has no emotional impact.
It should STILL receive a high-def release in hard copy.
And, yes, true cinema fans are STILL purchasing Blu Ray (haven't you ever heard of 4K???).
I Love Lucy itself is finally getting a full-series release on November 5th.
Saw this online and enjoyed it.
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