The Official RAZZIE® Forum : FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE http://www.razzies.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The Official RAZZIE® Forum : Discussion & Add'l INFO on THE ROOMMATE : FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE Wed, 22 May 2013 18:52:14 +0000 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:56:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 360 www.razzies.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4800 The Official RAZZIE® Forum http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_images/RazzieLogo02.gif http://www.razzies.com/forum/ FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I liked the shower scene with... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45773#45773 Author: SuperTeenTopia
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 27 2011 at 1:56pm

I liked the shower scene with Aly. It's always nice when former Disney actresses go for the "I'm so sick of dressing like a nun for kiddie TV and movies, so now I'm going to take my clothes off as often as possible" route. Other than that, I couldn't care less for this movie!]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:56:57 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45773#45773 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I am 25 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45764#45764 Author: renkani
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 27 2011 at 6:13am

I am 25]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:13:14 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45764#45764 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Two more things:1)It's... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45508#45508 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 19 2011 at 7:25pm

Two more things: 
1)It's true about confusing the 2 actresses. When they first meet, it's in a dark room. And when they're together and it cuts away we see one and we think it's the other. But what nobody has pointed out is that STEPHEN and JASON also look alike. Coincidences?  

2)I've had a tuxedo cat since he was born. After the movie, I went to hug him and tell him how much I love him.If you've seen this movie, I'm sure you know why.
]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:25:25 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45508#45508 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I just saw it.I haven't seen... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45497#45497 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 19 2011 at 1:12pm

I just saw it.

I haven't seen SINGLE WHITE FEMALE(or FATAL ATTRACTION for that matter),but you know what?I didn't have to.The cliches are so obvious you know they're cliches even if it's the first time you see them.

Some of you have asked which is the worst horror movie of the year:this or THE RITE.That one had an actual interesting plot,but this one at least scared me sometimes.And by that I do mean cheap scares,but one or 2 scenes were actually suspenseful.Speaking of the plot,they stretch the premise as much as they can but it fails to become a full plot.It's so unnecessarily slow!

We get very weak performances from Kelly and Billy Zane.But the worst is Gigandet(the only talent he shows here is palying the drums).But I didn't find Meester bad at all,although at the climax she gets a little over the top.

I give this 3/10.

For your consideration:
Picture:For now,until I see more 1 star movies.
Actress:Kelly,not Meester(Ifound them both to be leads).
Supp. Actor:Gigandet,yes.Like I said,Zane wasn't that bad,and his role was too unforgetable for most people.
Director:Yes.It created the right atmosphere at times,but half the shots were so amateur.
Screenplay:Yes.Do I need to say why?
Couple/Ensemble:No.
Remake/Rip-Off:While not the worst movie of the year,any kind of rip-off deserves this award.
Worst Horror Movie:If this comes back,it should tie with THE RITE.
]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:12:39 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45497#45497 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : This movie is a shoe-in top contender... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45108#45108 Author: Michaels
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 13 2011 at 4:56pm

This movie is a shoe-in top contender for Worst Rip-Off. Leighton and Killy should also hold a conjoined nod for Worst Actress, because for the life of me, I could not tell one from the other!]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:56:07 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45108#45108 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Dude! Spoiler alert! Actually,... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45097#45097 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 13 2011 at 9:51am

Dude! Spoiler alert! Actually, spoilers alerts! 

Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

Danneel Harris and Leighton Meester make-out at one point
 

I saw the clip. It wasn't anything out of this world. Probably 'cuz I expected them to actually "make-out" instead of just kissing.
]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45097#45097 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Time to rip-open a new asshole.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45090#45090 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 4800
Posted: August 12 2011 at 9:08pm

Time to rip-open a new asshole. Also, after the review I'll throw my two-cents on the debate on who should be considered the leading actress.
 
The good:
 
There's a lot of hot women: Remember I try to have at least three in each category.
 
Danneel Harris and Leighton Meester make-out at one point: Again, I want to have at least three and this was a highlight for me.
 
Best Supporting Actress of the year: I'm, of course, talking about the kitten. Throughout the movie, the kitten meows on cue and shows better chops than all the other actors. Alas, she is not one for this world, as she ends up taking a ride in the washing machine that she never comes back from.
 
The bad:
 
Billy Zane: Why does Billy Zane still exist? He broke up with Kelly Brock. Kelly Brock! He should know that he's never gonna get something that hot. Idiot. Also, he makes out with Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester at one point. They may be hot, but not Kelly Brock hot. Idiot.
 
Christian E. Christenson: Mr. Redundant name is the director of this unwatchable mess. He could make a movie about washing clothes and it would be better than this. Especially, if Kelly Brock is in it. Billy Zane's an idiot.
 
Minka Kelly: Yes she is hot, but she's not very good. I've never watched Friday Night Lights, so I can't compare her acting to that. Even worse, she dating a Yankee. Damn Yankess!
 
The ugly:
 
Leighton Meester: Originally, I was going to list Minka and Leighton together in the bad, but then I remember that she made the Best Supporting Actress take her washing machine ride. They could have made up for it by having her have lesbian sex with Minka Kelly. But, that won't happen because...
 
It's rated PG-13: I've mentioned it once and I'll mention it again: unless you're making a supernatural horror movie you make your horror movie R! There's a lot of scenes that could have been improved with an R-rating. Amanda Michalka's shower, Leighton and Danneel's make-out, etc.
 
The script and the lack of originality: The script is hoary and full of cliches even without bringing up that it's a blatant rip-off of Single White Female. The only part that legitmately surprised was that Leighton's parents were still alive. I assumed that she killed them. Instead, she's on drugs that make her docile. For some reason, they don't check up on her using them. The only reason I can think of for why this goes on is that they contacted the health board and Leighton had rough R-rated sex with him or preforably her to pay them off to not tell her parents.
 
Well, there's what I dream about at night with a review of The Roommate thrown in. I mentioned that I would talk about the cluster-f*ck over who the lead actress was. IMO, it's Meester. She has the most screen-time, she's top-billed, and, as mentioned in my Just Go With It review, Minka Kelly had a small role in that P.O.S. Grade: D
 
Next-up: Big Mommas 3
]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:08:36 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=45090#45090 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : The college I go to screened this... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=41198#41198 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: 4800
Posted: April 29 2011 at 8:37pm

The college I go to screened this tonight. It's not quite as bad as I Am Number Four, but that's because this had more unintentional comedy. The scene with the cat in the dryer pissed a lot of people off. Mainly because she was the best actress in the movie.Big smile]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:37:08 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=41198#41198 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : R.T. gave this 4%,making it already... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=40636#40636 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: April 09 2011 at 5:52pm

R.T. gave this 4%,making it already one of the worst movies of this decade:"Devoid of chills,thrills,or even cheap titillation,the film isn't even bad enough to be good".

Peter Travers gave this 1/2 */****:"The film(the umpteenth uncredited remake of 1992's SINGLE WHITE FEMALE)sucks bad,real bad".
]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:52:24 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=40636#40636 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Burn, not really, Fatal Attraction... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39494#39494 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 16 2011 at 9:34am

Burn, not really, Fatal Attraction at least has some build up to that scene. This movie just shows how Meester puts the kitten in the dryer (or washing machine, i can't really remember) and then makes an imediant jumpcut to a conversation between Meester and that other girl about how "she was doing her laundry" and how "the kitten ran away".

I have to admit that it really was a very tame movie, I mean every real horrorfan (thank god i am not one of them) would get bored with this real quickly. There are off course some murder-scenes but they are either silly, like the final catfight, or very unoriginal, like a scene in which Meester dies her hair and dresses herself in the same way as her roommate so that she can pretend to be her and sneak into the bed of her roommate's ex-boyfriend and stab him, or both silly and unoriginal.

Oh, and did i mention that the psycho chick is an artstudent, I was kind of ofended by that.
]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:34:46 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39494#39494 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Originally posted by VheidYou... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39468#39468 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 15 2011 at 7:59pm

Originally posted by Vheid

 You didn't see any skin and the cruelest scene in the movie is one were they put a kitten in the dryer (eventhought you don't see the kitten die, it's still implied).
I guess that's their version of the pet rabbit in the boiling water scene from a certain other movie about a person with an obsession disorder.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:59:23 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39468#39468 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Just saw it.I have to say... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39455#39455 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 15 2011 at 7:47am

Just saw it.

I have to say that it was very tame for a movie with this kind of premise. You didn't see any skin and the cruelest scene in the movie is one were they put a kitten in the dryer (eventhought you don't see the kitten die, it's still implied). The entire final act of the movie is just one long, messy and extremlly silly looking catfight.

Oh, and I also hope to see Cam Gigandet back on the nominationballot next year. He was really awfull in this movie.
]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:47:58 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39455#39455 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Burn, i didn't say it was... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39139#39139 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 05 2011 at 4:41pm

Burn, i didn't say it was going to make a lot of money, i said it was going to top the box office this weekend.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/05/box-office-update-roommate/]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:41:34 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39139#39139 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Originally posted by VheidIt's... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39138#39138 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 05 2011 at 4:20pm

Originally posted by Vheid

It's curently at 9% on RT but it's most likely also going to top the box office this weekend.
Not really, considering "Sorority Row" bombed at the box office. Or if it does make #1, it won't be anything higher than $20 or $30 million ... IF that.]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:20:08 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39138#39138 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : It's curently at 9% on RT... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39127#39127 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 05 2011 at 11:41am

It's curently at 9% on RT but it's most likely also going to top the box office this weekend.]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:41:16 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39127#39127 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : It's indeed not honest. But... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39060#39060 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 02 2011 at 8:15pm

It's indeed not honest. But isn't it also illegal, i mean the screenwriter of the original movie could (and should) sue them.

200th post]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:15:20 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39060#39060 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Originally posted by VheidThat's... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39053#39053 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 02 2011 at 6:10pm

Originally posted by Vheid

That's what i mean. Meester admited that it was like Single White Female, but the screenwriter of that film doesn't get a single credit for this. They're selling it as an original script, which i think is just wrong.
Yeah, they should just add the credit in the screenplay "Based on the movie Single White Female". At least that would be honest.]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:10:07 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39053#39053 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : That's what i mean. Meester... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39042#39042 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 02 2011 at 3:23pm

That's what i mean. Meester admited that it was like Single White Female, but the screenwriter of that film doesn't get a single credit for this. They're selling it as an original script, which i think is just wrong.]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:23:54 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39042#39042 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I saw last night E! News and they... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39032#39032 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 02 2011 at 12:20pm

I saw last night E! News and they interviewed Minka and Leighton and the latter admitted that this is lik SINGLE WHITE FEMALE and she didn't seem to care,nor to Ben Lyons.

Let's be honest:Of those who want to see this movie,how many want because you hope for a lesbian scene?
]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:20:18 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39032#39032 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Still, this movie is nothing more... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39027#39027 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 02 2011 at 8:58am

Still, this movie is nothing more than "Single White Female Goes To College". I know I said that movies need to be re-introduced to a new generation in order for it to be remember for decades to come, but re-inventing the movie isn't always the best way to go, because it will get watered down in the process.]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:58:03 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39027#39027 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I'm 20. http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39012#39012 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 01 2011 at 3:05pm

I'm 20.]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:05:55 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39012#39012 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : 21, Vits http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39011#39011 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 01 2011 at 3:03pm

21, Vits]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:03:28 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39011#39011 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : The first time I saw this trailer... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39008#39008 Author: Vits
Subject: 4800
Posted: February 01 2011 at 2:48pm

The first time I saw this trailer I actually laughed and got scared at the same time.I think I'll watch this.
Originally posted by MiguelAntilsu

I think this is indeed our first candidate for next year's Razzie for Worst Prequel, Remake, Ripoff, or Sequel!
You mean the second.The first is the one you've called the rip-off of THE EXORSIST.
Originally posted by Vheid

Burn, i read somewere that Leighton Meester was originally cast as the lead in this film. But something happened (don't know what) and she ended up getting the crazy chick-part.
From the moment I saw the trailer to the moment I saw the photo in the forum,I can't tell those 2 apart!
Originally posted by Vheid

Clearly they are aiming for a younger audience. From around my age or younger that have presumably never seen or heard of this film before.
May I ask how old are you?
Originally posted by GTAHater767

I was born at the end of 1990, but I've been told I look like I was born in 1996 about thrice, and one person said 1998.
Me too!
Originally posted by GTAHater767

f you want a real scary looking character who'd be more believable as a murderer, give them frizzly thin grey hair, teeth the color of yellow and beige combined, wrinkles all over their face, large hands and furry arms, and very poorly-maintained fingernails. However, this might make it TOO obvious.
Yep.

That actually brings another point.I think this isn't a rip-off of the "Girl stalking girl" genre,but rather any "Psycho with non-psycho look" movie.
]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:48:53 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=39008#39008 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I find 14% a bit low, i... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38964#38964 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 31 2011 at 9:29am

I find 14% a bit low, i am thinking more of somewere in the 20's...
]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:29:19 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38964#38964 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I would probably be no better... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38957#38957 Author: GTAHater767
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 9:19pm

I would probably be no better as the villain of this film. I was born at the end of 1990, but I've been told I look like I was born in 1996 about thrice, and one person said 1998. With my recent haircut, they may not say I look quite that young anymore, but I look too young to be believable as a murderer. If you want a real scary looking character who'd be more believable as a murderer, give them frizzly thin grey hair, teeth the color of yellow and beige combined, wrinkles all over their face, large hands and furry arms, and very poorly-maintained fingernails. However, this might make it TOO obvious.
 
As for this film, I still remember Sorority Row back in September 2009. It got a forum here, but was nowhere near the worst film of that year. Now they're trying it again with a literal roommate from Hell. All in all, I'd say this film is probably going to get 14% at Rotten Tomatoes.
 
(600th post! Roppyaku-ban!)
]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:19:20 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38957#38957 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Oh that's what you meant.... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38956#38956 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 9:01pm

Oh that's what you meant. Clearly they are aiming for a younger audience. From around my age or younger that have presumably never seen or heard of this film before.]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:01:26 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38956#38956 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I don't, it's just... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38954#38954 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 8:51pm

I don't, it's just that remaking thriller movies that originally starred grown adults with teenagers or 20-somethings just doesn't work for me. Yes, people in their teens and 20s can be murders, too, but in terms of movies, it just doesn't come across as scary because, as I said, they are too cute-looking to be taken seriously as villains.]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:51:27 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38954#38954 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Burn, i read somewere that Leighton... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38950#38950 Author: Vheid
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 7:57pm

Burn, i read somewere that Leighton Meester was originally cast as the lead in this film. But something happened (don't know what) and she ended up getting the crazy chick-part.

You could call it smart casting because you would never see it coming that someone with her face was a crazy murderous killer (unless you saw the trailer and other promotional material before seeing the film, but off course that would be very unlikely.) ]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:57:27 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38950#38950 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : Yeah, and it's hard to have... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38942#38942 Author: BurnHollywoodBurn
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 7:24pm

Yeah, and it's hard to have your lead villain come off as being evil when she has such a baby face on her.]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:24:46 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38942#38942 FORUM DISCUSSION of THE ROOMMATE : I'm inclined to agree with... http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38940#38940 Author: MiguelAntilsu
Subject: 4800
Posted: January 30 2011 at 7:03pm

I'm inclined to agree with you, Vheid.  I think this is indeed our first candidate for next year's Razzie for Worst Prequel, Remake, Ripoff, or Sequel!  
]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:03:31 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4800&PID=38940#38940