What a let down. - Page 14

lobeck · 12-05-2002, 04:53 PM

Rusell Crowe was better in ABM, Kylie, but I'm thinking they gave him the award the year before (for "Gladiator") because he hadn't gotten it the year before that (when Kevin Spacey won for "American Beauty")...

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KylieGrant · 12-05-2002, 04:54 PM

Lobeck

So complicated! They should just go by what happens that year, IMO.

Memory fails me, what movie was Crowe in that was up for an Oscar the year before Gladiator?

Wayner · 12-05-2002, 04:57 PM

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Memory fails me, what movie was Crowe in that was up for an Oscar the year before Gladiator?

I believe that was "The Insider" - excellent performance!

But we're hijacking the thread.

On topic - Unbreakable. I enjoyed it, but after The Sixth Sense, I expected much more.

KylieGrant · 12-05-2002, 05:00 PM

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was disappointing, though I've never been that into the franchise.

Thanks W, The Insider, also a great movie!

firegirl · 12-05-2002, 05:02 PM

Meet Joe Black

if it wasn't for getting a good dose of Brad Pitt looking amazing for a long time.. the movie is just well what the heck ???

lobeck · 12-05-2002, 05:04 PM

I agree, Firegirl..."Meet Joe Black" was excruciating!

Wayner · 12-05-2002, 05:20 PM

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Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was disappointing, though I've never been that into the franchise.

Oh, man. You better hope Paulie doesn't see this - he's going to be very, very disappointed in you, KG.

However, I tend to agree. Here is my quick summary of the film:

Padmé: Anakin, we can never be together. Do I look good in this shear white outfit?

Padmé: Anakin, we can never be together. What do you think of this little black leather number? It's so tight it makes me look like I actually have breasts you know.

The thing that stood out to me the most in the film is that they must have amazing suitcase technology in the Star Wars universe, because not only could Padmé fit all her clothes into her little carry-on bag, but it was actually narrower than some of her headdresses!

Paulie · 12-05-2002, 05:26 PM

It's OK for Kylie to not like Episode II.

I enjoyed it. Not 100% of it, but enough that I was satisfied. I love all things Star Wars, though.

As for the Academy Awards, nothing should ever be read into who wins what from year to year. Most of the time, people win because they should have won for some other performance years ago, but some other schmo who was "due" won that year instead. It's unfortunate that it's considered the pinnacle of movie awards because it's so political and short-sighted.

**fluff** · 12-05-2002, 07:25 PM

I agree with you about Unbreakable Wayner.
I was very disappointed.

I actually think the premise for the story is good but the movie was a total snooze for me.

Modesty · 12-05-2002, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by Wayner
The thing that stood out to me the most in the film is that they must have amazing suitcase technology in the Star Wars universe, because not only could Padmé fit all her clothes into her little carry-on bag, but it was actually narrower than some of her headdresses!

You know Wayner, that doesn't bother me a bit!

Considering everything else in this movie series being completely unrealistic, I find that to be a minor detail.

Gotta love Star Wars!

And yes, Unbreakable, and Meet Joe Black - what letdowns! (I had a Brad Pitt urge so I rented MJB altough I knew it was going to be bad, I just didn't realise how bad it would be...).

12-05-2002, 05:26 PM	#138
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 38 Posts: 11,787	It's OK for Kylie to not like Episode II. I enjoyed it. Not 100% of it, but enough that I was satisfied. I love all things Star Wars, though. As for the Academy Awards, nothing should ever be read into who wins what from year to year. Most of the time, people win because they should have won for some other performance years ago, but some other schmo who was "due" won that year instead. It's unfortunate that it's considered the pinnacle of movie awards because it's so political and short-sighted. __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

12-05-2002, 07:25 PM	#139
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,530	I agree with you about Unbreakable Wayner. I was very disappointed. I actually think the premise for the story is good but the movie was a total snooze for me. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

12-05-2002, 04:53 PM	#131
lobeck Oh no you di'int! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 44 Posts: 14,154	Rusell Crowe was better in ABM, Kylie, but I'm thinking they gave him the award the year before (for "Gladiator") because he hadn't gotten it the year before that (when Kevin Spacey won for "American Beauty")...

12-05-2002, 04:54 PM	#132
KylieGrant Ken's cookie! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Age: 26 Posts: 2,353	Lobeck So complicated! They should just go by what happens that year, IMO. Memory fails me, what movie was Crowe in that was up for an Oscar the year before Gladiator?

12-05-2002, 05:00 PM	#134
KylieGrant Ken's cookie! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Age: 26 Posts: 2,353	Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was disappointing, though I've never been that into the franchise. Thanks W, The Insider, also a great movie!

12-05-2002, 05:02 PM	#135
firegirl FORT Fogey Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Waiting to watch the red carpet Age: 42 Posts: 3,007	Meet Joe Black if it wasn't for getting a good dose of Brad Pitt looking amazing for a long time.. the movie is just well what the heck ???

12-05-2002, 05:04 PM	#136
lobeck Oh no you di'int! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 44 Posts: 14,154	I agree, Firegirl..."Meet Joe Black" was excruciating!