what a stinker
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bazdalikalo — 16 years ago(September 07, 2009 10:32 AM)
I wonder what did you who think that it stinks expected from this film???
Obviously did not get it right.
I mean Jack Nicholson, Michael Pfeiffer and James Spader in a werewolf movie, that alone makes it worth to watch and plus it is very clever satirical movie that only has a little bit of horror intertwined.
And rating 5.9 is hilarious, I guess if some attractive but mediocre actors
like Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp had played leading role it would probably be 7 or 8 as it deserves! -
kwally32 — 16 years ago(October 31, 2009 07:58 AM)
I haven't read through the other posts yet, but I can't be the only one who thought that James Spader as a werewolf looked just like the Lucky Charms leprechaun. I agree with you on this one.this film is definetly good for some laughs, but that's it. The shots of an overweight, middle aged man leaping high in the air just had me on the floor laughing. And speaking of leaping-whenever one of the "werewolves" leapt at something, you could almost see the harness jerking them airborne.I thought Michelle Pfeiffer looked beautiful and that was all. I really wish they had ended the movie with the scene where she informed the cops that she could smell the liquor on their breaths-that would have let the audience know that she is now a werewolf, omitted the cheesy final scene, and redeemed some of the sheer ridiculousness of the crappy special effects.
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soapyuk — 15 years ago(July 18, 2010 05:04 PM)
Agree this film was pure comedy,the Spader leap with the sheers LOL.The double film loop of jack jumping up to the barn bars LOL ppl saying this beats john landis's American werewolf must be in the "why has Chuck Norris never won a Oscar" category.Good cast terrible last second half ever,i and a room full of ppl were laughing like crazy.
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pinmv — 15 years ago(August 04, 2010 09:02 PM)
I love 5 things about this movie
1 - scenery, I want to go everywhere they showed (except the city)
2 - really engaging and cool music
3 - Jack - awesome work with a not so hot script
4 - Michelle - ditto
5 - James - just WOW, I love how his speech changed as he wolferized too cool -
Electric-Eyes — 15 years ago(September 14, 2010 02:24 PM)
I like this movie. I found it quite atmospheric (mainly because of that wonderful score) and it took rather an original approach to the whole werewolf myth. In particular, I love the actors in this movie. Nicholson was nicely understated and very convincing as the loser who gains a new lust for life following his encounter with a wolf, Pfeiffer is a beautiful and sympathetic presence, and Spader is just awesome as the duplicitous Stewart.
I only disliked the ridiculous final fight between Nicholson and Spader, and some of the special effects were also rather ropey, but in general, I found it to be a pretty good film and quite underrated.
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enigmaticreature — 14 years ago(March 31, 2012 02:19 AM)
just watched this for the first time, and I must say I was impressed. A more complex and deeper stranded story than I foresaw. I didnt see it coming with Pfieffer being one too, as well Plummer which it does suggest. Defintely not a film for gore or effects laden fans but the story, drama and acting was pretty spot on. Pfieffer actually looks amazing in it.
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JaysonT — 13 years ago(August 21, 2012 09:14 PM)
The people who detest this film are sadly people who think Twilight is brilliant and Kristen Stewart a Goddess. These idiots have no grasp on intelligent filmmaking, which "Wolf" is a prime example of. The hero isn't your typical 20 year-old ripped Ken doll, but rather a middle-aged, overweight NORMAL person, who finds a love interest in Michelle Pfeiffer- a REAL woman who is an example of a REAL beauty. I ignore the buffoons who try to tell me crap like Twilight is quality.
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moonstruck4 — 13 years ago(October 07, 2012 08:25 PM)
Agreed. Chemistry. The transformation is the film. The growling and biting well kinda gross. Some great lines though and Spader is so wonderfully creepy.
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cliff_niblr031 — 13 years ago(February 08, 2013 07:39 PM)
"what a stinker"
THANK YOU!
I thought I was the only one who thought the talents of Jack, James and Michelle were completed wasted on this very generic, paint-by-numbers, formulaic clap trap.
James was such a scene stealer in this film and Jack is great as always. But not even they can work miracles in trying to resurrect any semblance of life into this overly long and boring story. And how do you make a werewolf film boring?! That takes skill right there.
I tried watching this film on several occassions when they would play it late on cable or on TNT or whatever channel I happen to be flipping through. I just can't watch this film in one sitting. I have to keep changing the channel because it is just so dull and exhausting to watch. -
psychocosmic-1 — 13 years ago(February 27, 2013 02:55 AM)
Exhausting?
Then I think you need to exercise your mind a bit! Most films done are more exhausting than WOLF. Maybe you only watch one or two types of films in your life. Maybe you grew up with Big Budget block busters. Maybe you dont care a bout characterisations or romance in a film. Maybe you watch movies on a tiny laptop with lousy sound performance. Maybe you have a pre destined mind set and know beforehand what you are going to think about the film your going to watch. Try to empty your head from any info you have heard from other people or any feelings you had from earlier watching of this film!
Then, maybe
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cliff_niblr031 — 13 years ago(March 10, 2013 07:17 PM)
@ psychocosmic - Fitting name by the way, but you didn't provide any reasons WHY you think this crap of a film is any good. No. All you did was go on some hyperbolic rant on why someone would criticize your beloved turd of a film.
You offer nothing in the way of actually defending your claims. Instead, you decided to go raving like a psycho (see what I did there?).
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jmillerdp — 12 years ago(November 20, 2013 02:19 AM)
I'm on the side of thinking it was a fun, enjoyable movie. Good performances are key here! I especially liked Spader's performance. Reminds you of how good he can be.
But, to help those who didn't like it, here are some sample ha-ha comments you could use:
"Howl-ingly bad!" (get it?)
"This movie is a real dog!"
"This movie just rolled over and played dead!" (are these helping?)
"'W-O-L-F' is a D-O-G!"
"What a howl-er!"
"This movie didn't wag my tail!"
"This movie isn't worthy of getting my table scraps!"
Thank you, and good night!
"I. Drink. Your. Milkshake! [slurp!] I DRINK IT UP!" - Daniel Plainview - "There Will Be Blood" -
chris12345678 — 11 years ago(January 13, 2015 06:55 AM)
Good summary overall but from what I'm getting the main idea of the film is to show the powerlessness of New Yorkers against crime and ruthless machinations at workplace. New York is all about financial industry and the director's message is: "Only a werewolf has a chance against these odds." It's really nearly comical, I still chuckle at some of the scenes after all these years.