tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post8099081648049560353..comments2024-03-28T13:49:34.067-06:00Comments on Finding The Wrong Words: ... FOR "THE BEST FILMS OF THE DECADE" - PART 2D.W. Lundberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03709428152190690075noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-2158932395337430672010-02-27T05:52:13.551-07:002010-02-27T05:52:13.551-07:00I realized that some things in my first comment mi...I realized that some things in my first comment might have been offensive and I apologize. I was only joking. But all joking aside, I would like to express my opinion about the movies on this list. As much as I liked Ocean's Eleven when I originally saw it, I can't remember laughing out loud throughout the entire film. And, for me, a good, memorable comedy should make you laugh. Sure it was clever and entertaining, and yes Brad and George had noticeable chemistry with their witty banter, but for me, it didn't leave a lasting impression. And unfortunately after seeing Ocean's Twelve, I lost a lot of respect for Steven Soderbergh, and therefore lost respect for Ocean's Eleven as well as for Ocean's Thirteen. In my opinion, Ocean's Twelve ruined the Ocean's trilogy. And now on to Juno. Again, I liked Juno at first, it was fresh and new, and Diablo Cody's dialogue was interesting. But after winning the Oscar and producing Jennifer's Body (which I saw reluctantly I might add) her once intelligent and unique dialogue now seemed forced and regurgitated, saying things like, "You give me such a wetty." and nicknaming her best friend "Monastat." Who does that? People (especially teenagers) don't talk like that. It's way too written. And I feel she only writes her characters the way she does because she has to stay fresh and hip because Juno was so original. She's fallen under the M. Night Shayamalan curse. Just because you are a success with your first movie, doesn't mean you have to follow that same formula for every subsequent movie! Now Dan in Real Life also did not make me laugh. I thought it was more of a drama. I don't have much to say about it other than it failed to keep my attention. Not because I don't appreciate dramas (or dramedies) but because it failed to keep me interested in the characters. Now, being a big Will Ferrell fan, I wanted to like Stranger Than Fiction, and for the most part, I did. But again, after the first twenty minutes, I lost interest in the story. I liked the premise and the characters, but I think it might have worked better as a short. Okay, so The Royal Tenenbaums I really liked! I think Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson nailed it with this one! I liked the dry humor, the quirky characters, and the story. And yes I did laugh out loud at this one; many, many times as a matter of fact. It is, in my opinion, a true comedy! Good pick, Darin!bambam1221https://www.blogger.com/profile/16756255841786004210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-78505672036845713462010-02-26T12:27:14.294-07:002010-02-26T12:27:14.294-07:00Hey Darin, I think I speak for everyone when I say...Hey Darin, I think I speak for everyone when I say that Jonny is the world's biggest dork! He thinks he's sooooooooooo funny, he makes himself pee his own pants. And I married this guy? All I can say is at least he's goodlooking.Ruth J. Craddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546104545428052815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-90832663250351949142010-02-26T02:44:03.421-07:002010-02-26T02:44:03.421-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.bambam1221https://www.blogger.com/profile/16756255841786004210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-28411962782796087852010-02-25T14:59:45.931-07:002010-02-25T14:59:45.931-07:00I have to admit, even though Juno was still too sm...I have to admit, even though Juno was still too smutty for my taste (they didn't have to flash back and have the sex scene) I did shed a few tears when the warmth and insight snuck up on me. It was refreshing to have a, true to life comedy!DavidandMariAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286352146596444683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-56434456750757674702010-02-21T11:56:18.050-07:002010-02-21T11:56:18.050-07:00This seals that we're related. The Royal Tenen...This seals that we're related. The Royal Tenenbaums is on my top 10 of ALL TIME. Owen Wilson was much better before he went all-out big screen.<br /><br />If we ever get a Waldo/Wilma reunion put together, I think a Tenenbaum viewing should definitely be on the agenda.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318473351223372435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005808875158331076.post-28299885595486958022010-02-21T06:52:39.137-07:002010-02-21T06:52:39.137-07:00Okay, now that my eyes are permanently stuck in th...Okay, now that my eyes are permanently stuck in the squinting position let me take a few minutes to massage them back to normalcy..............................................................ahhhhhhhh! that's better! Darin! please don't subject me and my precious eyes to that small text again!<br /><br />I appreciate your list, and the fact that you did not include the "expletive-heavy sex comedies" which attempt to glamorize the truely offensive to generate a response i.e. drug use, alcohol use and nudity. This list is on a much higher plane than those trashy flicks.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I have not seen all the titles on this list and need to make a trip or two the the red box, but I did see Oceans Eleven and Stranger Than Fiction. Your evaluation is as accurate as any I could hope to put into words. Like I mentioned before I am not as eloquent as you are, so I leave the eloquency to you. I am, admittedly, conservative when it comes to my movie watching, so again unfortunately, I will probably not see a few of the titles and will trust your evaluation. Though I may not prefer to watch them I am perfectly willing to accept your opinion and appreciate from afar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com