[Soulbane]

Originally Posted by Aas Gutú Adéli

IMO Apatow movies always look worse in previews than they are.
40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Superbad looked worse in preview form.
He uses long form humor, which doesn't turn into 30 second clips well.

In 40 Year Old Virgin, it was hilarious when Carrell talked about potato salad for 6 minutes straight, in Knocked Up when Seth and Rudd were riffing off each other during the double date kept getting funnier the longer it went.

It also reminds me of the promotion of Hot Fuzz. Every preview had to show Nick Frost failing to jump over the fence, but that was the only instance of that form of humor in the movie (pretty much).

Hot Fuzz was TOTALLY different by way of the preview. I was expecting blatanst British humor as seen in "Shaun of the Dead" but it was a lot more rough and dry, but great in hot Fuzz. However, that sort of thing could turn people off.

[magicman531]

Originally Posted by Soulbane

Actually no, I'm an English Major, with a focus on English Literature, German Literature, Composition and Rhetoric. I just happen to appreciate film in a similar sense. When I have time between classes or in a writing mood I write these reviews out. I just write, it's a great hobby and positive use of time for me.

I love and enjoy writing, if you guys would like shorter reviews, say so, these reviews are for you guys. So feedback and criticism is always appreciated, more so than compliments.

Let me know.

The shorter ones I'm talking about don't really give the outline and plot at all. Just a quick opinion like, "Fantastically done. Reily is a comedic genius." A little longer, but close to that.

[Soulbane]

Originally Posted by magicman531

The shorter ones I'm talking about don't really give the outline and plot at all. Just a quick opinion like, "Fantastically done. Reily is a comedic genius." A little longer, but close to that.

Sure I could do that.

How about, Give an introduction, have the first section of the review be done as a short "at-a-glance" review, and if others are interested in the details, I could do the in depth review later on.

Sounds good to me.

[Aas Gutú Adéli]

Originally Posted by Soulbane

Hot Fuzz was TOTALLY different by way of the preview. I was expecting blatant British humor as seen in "Shaun of the Dead" but it was a lot more rough and dry, but great in Hot Fuzz. However, that sort of thing could turn people off.

While I visited a friend in Dallas, I got to see an advance screener of Hot Fuzz where Dolph Lundgren introduced the movie. After the movie Pegg, Frost and Wright came out and did a Q&A. They were hilarious and provided background, prep and behind the scenes stories. It was awesome.

[Soulbane]

Originally Posted by Aas Gutú Adéli

While I visited a friend in Dallas, I got to see an advance screener of Hot Fuzz where Dolph Lundgren introduced the movie. After the movie Pegg, Frost and Wright came out and did a Q&A. They were hilarious and provided background, prep and behind the scenes stories. It was awesome.

Nice, never had any opportunities like that in film.

[Ring Shark98]

Saw this finally this weekend. I must say, it was pretty entertaining. I laughed out loud at quite a few points, and overall, believe it or not, it actually turned out to be a pretty feel-good movie at the end!!

[JSN]

i got dragged to that movie expecting the worst but ended up liking it. it's dumber than shit but effing funny.

[audiorage]

think i'll downl... pick this movie up from blockbuster next time i go.

lol seriously i was wondering if i should see this movie or not.