This is the funniest movie ever
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macleod_conner — 17 years ago(November 17, 2008 08:44 AM)
People can find humor in anything. I know I can. Call it dark or whatever -to dismiss us all as "ignorant" as if all we see in it is humor, is just so ignorant.
"Unusual ignorant youth"haha that statement says so much about your personality -what an ignorant thing to write.
True, however, sometimes people find things funny simply because they don't know any better, they lack the proper context and/or knowledge, now it wasn't clear from your initial post if that was the case although it seemed like it and given most of today's youth it was a likely scenario.
Also, I said "usual", not "unusual", big difference. Talk to any younger people today and you'll quickly see that the average is far more ignorant of world events than prior generations, which isn't surprising when so many are raised on MTV and video games rather than books and more educational mediums.
Anyway, no offense intended, I just find it ironic when a film is chastised for being a product of its times.
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ryanshock2 — 17 years ago(November 17, 2008 10:37 AM)
Ahh, you assumed I was a young kind that didn't know any better! In all seriousness, I'm really not offended -but thanks. My original message wasn't chastising the film (although I can see how you would think that) -anything can have a deeper, broader meaning -symbolic or what not. That is of course, if one is willing to look that deep into it.
Most of all my favorite films were either made in the 70's or 80's by the way.
I agree with you when you say most kids are raised by their television sets. It's interesting to see what television and the media does to people. Sad at the same time. Brainwashing. Fear and Consumption.
Believe it or not haha, I took my television out of my living room and replaced the space with 2 book shelves. I love to read. TV is hypnotic, I can't stand it.
Seems like we have 2 things in common -we both like the ambulance, and we both are into books.
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macleod_conner — 17 years ago(November 18, 2008 03:22 PM)
Well that changes the situation a great deal, I see what you mean:)
Most of my favorite films are from the 80s so I get a little defensive when I see people mock films from that time. Technically this film is from 1990 but it was filmed in 1989 and it does have the trademark 80s style. Granted there are many silly fashions from that era, don't get me wrong, but I just get annoyed when young people don't get the cultural norms of that period and judge it accordingly.
I hear what you're saying regarding TV, it probably would be best to do the same thing you have, but I guess I'm just too big of a fan of films and TV to get rid of it. I still make time for books though, it's just important to maintain a balance between the two mediums, moderation is always key.
Nice chatting with you as well:)
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toph1980 — 15 years ago(August 30, 2010 07:52 PM)
Ok, so it is a thriller/horror flick? Must be 15 years since I watched it, and I remember it as a thriller with Roberts constantly on the run but, it is listed as a action/comedy/horror/romance/thriller. lol?
Avatar. Most expensive kiddie cartoon ever.
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JackedMan — 11 years ago(March 14, 2015 01:07 AM)
Don't mean to bump this thread, but having watched Maniac Cop last night and its special features (which mentioned this film) I saw your comments and agree with you completely; some douche-nozzles take things way too seriously and yet defend their point-of-view that somehow tries to vindicate themselves from causing offence!
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intexor — 14 years ago(January 11, 2012 11:59 AM)
It is a pretty funny action/comedy. I blame my local channel that aired this movie though for labeling it as an action/thriller, so I went in expecting a rather serious movie. So it was quite the bizarre movie experience, but all in all pretty amusing.
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muckydog2 — 11 years ago(April 03, 2015 03:51 PM)
One of my all time favourite movies.
Agree it is hysterical, but also a great thriller. The script is beautifully written and full of brilliant humor. There is a certain allowable amount of cheese that has grown with the vintage, just enough to add flavour. And both women and Red Buttons were outstanding (for different reasons) 5.6??? Its an 8.00 for me. The coppers were brilliant too.
There is a good copy on line you can stream - just do a search.
