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06-15-2009, 07:43 PM | #31 |
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That was on purpose. Wayans demanded those changes before he would agree to be in the film, something about "upkeep of his cinematic reputation". Apparently, he's worked for years to build his reputation, maturing from film to film, and didn't want to destroy what he had worked so hard for.
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06-15-2009, 09:06 PM | #32 |
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06-15-2009, 09:49 PM | #33 |
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It seems like whatever that reviewer saw may not have been the final film, since it was a while ago and test screenings are meant to be tools for building the film in editing, of course you can't edit a film into a diamond if you only have mud to work with. Hopefully reactions gave them a chance to polish it up some.
I didn't get to read the review before it was pulled, but it's possible that is was pulled since they considered it an unfair reaction to an early version. We all know that if it was all praise, they'd find it fair enough to leave up though. I think the time to be most concerned is if they don't screen the film for the press in the week before release. That is a sad, sad fate, and means the studio knows they have a turf on their hands and want to get as many unsuspecting victims into the theaters before word passes on. I just hope for a few "Hey, Cool, G.I.Joe!!" moments that break through my critical, jaded adult a-hole shell and make my inner kid smile. |
06-15-2009, 10:18 PM | #34 |
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I love lord Zedd! Can't wait to see it!! lol
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06-15-2009, 10:26 PM | #35 |
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That was on purpose. Wayans demanded those changes before he would agree to be in the film, something about "upkeep of his cinematic reputation". Apparently, he's worked for years to build his reputation, maturing from film to film, and didn't want to destroy what he had worked so hard for.
he's worked for years to become a professional moron?...* you are joking...right?... *please don't anyone throw his one serious role in my face |
06-15-2009, 10:35 PM | #36 |
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Just be glad they didn't make storm shadow look like a Maitre D.
oh.... wait.
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06-16-2009, 11:50 PM | #37 |
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It doesn’t look like this movie will be as bad as some have made it out to be, but it’s not going to be the next Star Wars franchise either.
Some quotes I found interesting: Test Screening Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | /Film Quote:
The movie has extremely cartoonish and, at times, theatrically silly aspects; for example, over-the-top characters, endless one liners, and visually farfetched technology and set pieces. However, it tries fiercely to ground itself in reality and in society’s current global climate. It’s with that grounding that the movie actually redeems itself quite a bit–but not too much. The G.I. Joes–as an organization–veer off from the hyper Americana reputation that it’s known for; G.I. Joe is a top secret branch of NATO that recruits members from all over the world. Within that aspect, a handful of somewhat interesting ideas are produced that could interpret somewhat interesting commentaries of our world as a global community… The only thing I got out of it was a debate with the person I went to the screening with about the state of government and the world; but not exactly tied with the movie. Really though, it’s not worth the brain stretch as essentially the movie’s purpose is to sell toys (and I’m guessing it will as many characters have different costumes throughout the film, along with various vehicles).
As far as the story goes, there’s not much to be told. G.I. Joe clings to dear live on a MacGuffin of a suitcase containing warheads filled with self-replicating, destructive nano-bots, which continuously shifts ownership between the G.I. Joes and the soon to be Cobra Command. And that’s the story, “who’s got the nano-bot warheads?” Quote:
Anyways, even though the CG was incomplete in my screening, the action is pretty great. The chase scene with Tatum and Wayans in the Iron Man suits is particularly well done. But rest assured as I’ve noticed a fear online that those suits play a big role; they don’t, they’re used in that scene and that scene only. Basically the biggest drain on this picture is the acting; even Dennis Quaid is cringe-worthy. But the worst has to be Sienna Miller—do not be surprised if anyone (or everyone) in the cast get’s Razzie noms. But with Miller’s character, she wears sunglasses half the movie, delivers normal lines as if they’re one liners, and just cheeses everything up. Snake Eyes may be the best part of the movie (not because he doesn’t have any lines, that’s only a coincidence) as whenever he’s onscreen, he’s doing something interesting.
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All in all, it’ll be interesting to see how this movie reacts with audiences because it is a high quality production but the talent involved doesn’t match up, and the “toys” aren’t exactly believable.
There were laughs (some at jokes, some at sight gags, and of course at the expense of Snake Eye’s silence), a few cringes from older audience members (like I said before, the one-liners don’t stop), and a general engagement (but not really any type of energy or excited in the air). When the picture ended, there wasn’t really any chatter about the movie. We were given surveys questioning the film in great detail but most people just flew through them and left. It was a so-so experience from the audience perspective. There wasn’t much excitement from the audience afterward.”
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06-17-2009, 10:06 AM | #38 |
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That was on purpose. Wayans demanded those changes before he would agree to be in the film, something about "upkeep of his cinematic reputation". Apparently, he's worked for years to build his reputation, maturing from film to film, and didn't want to destroy what he had worked so hard for.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005541/#actor OK let's see. 2004 - White Chicks 2006 - Little Man 2007 - Norbit Yeah, he's really worked hard to establish himself as a legitimate actor with credibility that doesn't play up to black stereotypes for comedy. |
06-17-2009, 10:12 AM | #39 |
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06-17-2009, 10:18 AM | #40 |
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Two people i know saw it. Both say it sucks major donkey rump. One said even though the test screening was free they wanted money back.
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