Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 368

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-17-2008, 09:44 AM

I kind of liked that about it. I don't often think he's as funny as he seems to think he is. I liked that he was too distracted by his character's plight to be canned - and by the time the end rolled around, his circumstances were naturally funny and he was funny in them.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-17-2008, 09:52 AM

Hmm. We were going to see Pinapple Express this afternoon. Now I'm wondering if we should see Tropic Thunder instead. Or maybe do a double feature...

Tom · 08-17-2008, 10:37 AM

We did the double feature yesterday. Definitely fun. I'd recommend seeing Tropic Thunder second if you do. Though who knows, as you do have some issues with the Tropic Thunder crew.

blueerica · 08-17-2008, 10:45 AM

I'd recommend Tropic Thunder over Pineapple Express, though if you've basically got the whole day open, I'd do a double feature.

Issues with the Tropic Thunder crew? Guess I don't read the boards as much as I once did...

At any rate, I don't think I've laughed that hard out loud at the movies without being totally high (and I'm sure I was annoying as **** that night... but let's not go there). Only trouble with the awesome lines is that the guys who kind of talked in that 'commentary kind of way' (you know, when people say awwwweeesommmmme at a good scene...) would repeat the best quips.

Normally, there comes a point where I've gotta shut them up or I start to get really pissed, but I was having so much fun I decided against it. For those who might find it amusing...

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BarTopDancer · 08-17-2008, 01:22 PM

I forget how much I love The Usual Suspects until I watch it.

I think it may be one of my favorite movies.

CoasterMatt · 08-17-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm gonna watch one of my favorite movies in a bit - Midnight Run
I don't remember this movie doing well, or much at all at the box office, but I can't help but laugh every time I watch it.
One of the best buddy pictures ever.

Tom · 08-18-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I'm gonna watch one of my favorite movies in a bit - Midnight Run
I don't remember this movie doing well, or much at all at the box office...

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Actually, I think Midnight Run was a considerable hit back in the day.

I did quick research: Midnight Run made $38 million domestic in 1988, which was a solid but not spectacular take. It was the 29th highest grossing film of that year. By comparison, the 29th highest grossing films of each of the past three years were Meet the Robinsons, Nacho Libre and Constantine.

Sohrshah · 08-24-2008, 10:40 AM

wow, Tom, A for effort! This is why I love reading what all you intelligent folks have to say- you actually educate my ig'nant arse.

Thanks!

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I did quick research: Midnight Run made $38 million domestic in 1988, which was a solid but not spectacular take. It was the 29th highest grossing film of that year. By comparison, the 29th highest grossing films of each of the past three years were Meet the Robinsons, Nacho Libre and Constantine.

flippyshark · 08-17-2008, 02:17 PM

Actually, I think Midnight Run was a considerable hit back in the day. I sure enjoyed the heck out of it, but it's in the category of movies I'm afraid to revisit in case they don't hold up. (This is a long list.)

Not Afraid · 08-17-2008, 05:13 PM

I think I actually found a film I want to see in the Theater. Can you believe it's a woody Allen film? What is the world coming to?

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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I kind of liked that about it. I don't often think he's as funny as he seems to think he is. I liked that he was too distracted by his character's plight to be canned - and by the time the end rolled around, his circumstances were naturally funny and he was funny in them.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hmm. We were going to see Pinapple Express this afternoon. Now I'm wondering if we should see Tropic Thunder instead. Or maybe do a double feature... __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-17-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
Tom Valued member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 541	We did the double feature yesterday. Definitely fun. I'd recommend seeing Tropic Thunder second if you do. Though who knows, as you do have some issues with the Tropic Thunder crew.
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08-17-2008, 10:45 AM	#4
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I'd recommend Tropic Thunder over Pineapple Express, though if you've basically got the whole day open, I'd do a double feature. Issues with the Tropic Thunder crew? Guess I don't read the boards as much as I once did... At any rate, I don't think I've laughed that hard out loud at the movies without being totally high (and I'm sure I was annoying as ** that night... but let's not go there). Only trouble with the awesome lines is that the guys who kind of talked in that 'commentary kind of way' (you know, when people say awwwweeesommmmme at a good scene...) would repeat the best quips. Normally, there comes a point where I've gotta shut them up or I start to get really pissed, but I was having so much fun I decided against it. For those who might find it amusing... Spoiler:** All I wanted to do was turn around, look him in the eye, and say "You never go full retard..." But, again, I didn't want a scene considering I was having so much fun. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I'm gonna watch one of my favorite movies in a bit - Midnight Run I don't remember this movie doing well, or much at all at the box office, but I can't help but laugh every time I watch it. One of the best buddy pictures ever. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Actually, I think Midnight Run was a considerable hit back in the day. I sure enjoyed the heck out of it, but it's in the category of movies I'm afraid to revisit in case they don't hold up. (This is a long list.)
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08-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I think I actually found a film I want to see in the Theater. Can you believe it's a woody Allen film? What is the world coming to?
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