This movie is ruined by its sequels
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mjz688 — 14 years ago(July 24, 2011 11:29 AM)
Just watched MTP last night for the first time in years and found unsurprisingly that I loved it as much as ever. I must admit, tho, that the knowledge that it was followed by two execrable sequels took some of the comedic sting out of the last couple minutes.
When Mr. & Mrs. Byrnes are settling into bed, all problems and misunderstandings seemingly resolved, and Mr. B suddenly blurts out: "I wonder what his parents are like," what had been a laugh-out-loud line now reads like nothing more than a set up for an already planned sequel. And the brilliant cut-to-black ending involving Greg's surveillance-camera karate routine has lost much of its punch, due to the inescapable knowledge that more and, sadly, less was in store for these cinematic characters. I still enjoy MTP, but I agree that it suffers from Traumatic Post-Sequel Syndrome.
And I don't think comparisons between MTP and the original Godfather and Star Wars films and their awful sequels are valid. I think the fact that those sequels came so many years after the originals makes it easier for devotees to mentally segregate the gold from the dross. Also, those films exist on a plane far above MTP, all but immune to the later, ill-advised depredations of their creators. -
mikediastavrone96 — 13 years ago(October 24, 2012 07:43 PM)
You gotta just look at it as a standalone film. Kinda like The Matrix. It was followed by two sequels that couldn't match the same success (even though I'm one of the few that really likes The Matrix Reloaded) but that doesn't taint the original for me.
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bucinaus — 13 years ago(March 16, 2013 02:41 PM)
This movie is a solid "10" forever no matter what. A lot of thought went into the writing,etc. I cannot remember sequel number 2 that much but I remember it being a different kind of comedy; more of an in-your-face type and not too much the viewer has to really "assume" about anything. I may try to stomach sequel #3 someday but I have a strong feeling I will turn it off before it finishes as I am older and don't care to waste as much time in my life anymore. Anyways, don't let other things/people ever ruin your good times or tastes about anything. Enjoy the original movie for exactly what it is.
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chivers677 — 12 years ago(November 05, 2013 05:02 PM)
Meet the Fockers has it's moments, but it's just ruined by the annoying character additions. Little Fockers on the other hand, has no redeeming qualities.
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06986 — 12 years ago(December 25, 2013 12:57 PM)
Meet the Fockers had some moments where it was a decent movie and funny but nowhere near as good as the original so I hardly ever watch "Meet the Fockers" but did enjoy seeing it once or twice. "Little Fockers" sequel was absolutely horrible, should never have been made and something I will never watch again, none of the magic like from the first one and a little from the second. I think the biggest problem was the director of the first two bailed on the third. They should have made Little Fockers a Christmas movie and focused totally on Christmas or maybe going on a vacation where nothing went right, then it might have been decent.
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TheFatDruidofNacyl — 11 years ago(June 25, 2014 02:15 AM)
In my opinion, the sequels are the same story but with added characters. Jack doesn't trust Greg. Greg tries to make Jack Happy but ends up making mistakes. Jack and Greg come to an agreement and Greg is now in the circle of trust.
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koffeenkreame41-1 — 10 years ago(June 28, 2015 10:00 PM)
In my opinion, the sequels are the same story but with added characters. Jack doesn't trust Greg. Greg tries to make Jack Happy but ends up making mistakes. Jack and Greg come to an agreement and Greg is now in the circle of trust.
This, pretty much. 1st is still my favorite but I really like 2 & 3.
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m-slovak79 — 11 years ago(January 23, 2015 03:24 PM)
i don't see how this movie would be ruined by the sequels. simply don't watch them as i don't since they are forgettable where as this movie is still memorable as i just finished re-watching it just now, which is probably the first time i re-watched it in at least 5+ years, and it held steady even though it takes a little while to hit it's stride. it's still one of the best comedies out there when is all said and done.
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EffOne — 11 years ago(January 24, 2015 04:55 PM)
Nah, Meet The Fockers was a good sequel. It introduced Greg's parents who were portrayed by Streisand and Hoffman superbly. It was also a good bit of fun to watch someone in the form of Greg's parents actually call Jack out on his unreasonable, obsessive and idiotic behaviour and have someone on Greg's side for a change.
Little Fockers, however well that's another story.
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