The Official RAZZIE® Forum : Movies in General... http://www.razzies.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The Official RAZZIE® Forum : Movies in General... : Last 10 Posts Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:46 +0000 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 30 www.razzies.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=1 The Official RAZZIE® Forum http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_images/RazzieLogo02.gif http://www.razzies.com/forum/ Movies in General... : Reviews/Comments on OLDER MOVIES http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5208&PID=54533#54533 Author: Vits
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Posted: May 19 2013 at 12:45pm

I just re-watched PULP FICTION, and gave it a 9/10.

The guys who were interviewed in ROOM 237 (the documentary about theories on THE SHINING) are nothing compared to the people who analyze this movie. Just because bad things happen whenever VINCENT goes to the bathroom, doesn't mean there's something behind it! As for what's in MARCELLUS' briefcase, it can't be his soul because PUMPKIN/RINGO doesn't even know him. And if it were the ear that was cut off in RESERVOIR DOGS, his reaction would've been a lot different. On the other hand, the diamonds from that movie sounds more plausibe. Thoughts?
]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:12 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5208&PID=54533#54533 Movies in General... : Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!) http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54476#54476 Author: moviecritic1994
Subject: Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!)
Posted: May 14 2013 at 12:56pm

Head Razz - I was about the same age your son was when my mom read the Harry Potter book to me (I believe I was 7) . I also really love how the movies stayed true to the novels. 

Twilight has nothing on Harry Potter!     


]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:23 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54476#54476 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54467#54467 Author: Vits
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Posted: May 14 2013 at 9:14am

Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

The film was tailored to star Prince, so it counts as a vehicle.

Sorry, I thought you were talking about HOWARD THE DUCK.
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

The Tom Jones version actually made a list of worst Rock records, argueing that his baritone is wrong for a lustful song. Here's the link: http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/steveparker/slipped_discs.htm (it's number 29).

That list blows! The lyrics to AMERICAN PIE and MOON SHADOW are supposed to sound ilogical. That's what poetry is about.
]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:14:16 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54467#54467 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54459#54459 Author: SchumacherH8ter
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Posted: May 14 2013 at 7:16am

Thanks jesse.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 07:16:11 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54459#54459 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54456#54456 Author: jesse685
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Posted: May 14 2013 at 4:46am

SchumacherH8ter: It's good to see your reviews again.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 04:46:01 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54456#54456 Movies in General... : Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!) http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54448#54448 Author: moviecritic1994
Subject: Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!)
Posted: May 13 2013 at 9:44pm

VITS, I am really loving your list, especially your animated one. :) ]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:44:02 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54448#54448 Movies in General... : Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!) http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54447#54447 Author: moviecritic1994
Subject: Recommended CLASSICS (Both Old & NEW!)
Posted: May 13 2013 at 9:43pm

HeadRazz: That Star Is Born story sounds amazing! My favorite movie going experience was seeing the very first Harry Potter film. I remember it was like 10:30 and all of my family was there. It was a special moment because, well, my family is the type to always fight about SOMETHING. So I was glad we came together to watch a really fantastic and well put together film. 

RESPONSE from Head RAZZberry: The first Harry Potter movie is another one of my all-time favorite movie-going experiences, because I had read the novel to my then 6-year-old son, and I spent most of the film dividing my attention between the movie itself and the look of amazed wonderment on my child's face as the film unfolded. 

I consider the Potter franchise the best of the recent series films, largely due to their inherent respect for the novels on which they're based...


]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:43:05 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6174&PID=54447#54447 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54445#54445 Author: SchumacherH8ter
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Posted: May 13 2013 at 8:31pm

1.) The film was tailored to star Prince, so it counts as a vehicle.

2.) The Tom Jones version actually made a list of worst Rock records, argueing that his baritone is wrong for a lustful song. Here's the link: http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/steveparker/slipped_discs.htm (it's number 29).

3.) It's somewhere in between those two kinds. Either way, you don't want your daughter seen with one.

4.) The anachronisms were probably on purpose, but they're handled so bad, that it's annoying.

5.) Fellini and Abbott And Costello seem like an odd combination. That's probably why the tone is off.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:31:06 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54445#54445 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54443#54443 Author: Vits
Subject: Forum member reviews
Posted: May 13 2013 at 7:32pm

Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

An pretencious, egomaniacal star vehicle!
Is that the right term? I mean, isn't that used for actors rather than characters?
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

The soundtrack for the film is filled with boring and unmemorable songs. The only exception is Kiss, which went on to be a Billboard Number 1 hit.
And a lot of people prefer (myself included) the Tom Jones version, so the joke's on him.
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

Prince and Thomas have a half-assed romance in the film. Her father opposes it and we're supposed to infer that it's because he's racist and uncool. But, remember, he's playing a pimp. If your daughter wanted to marry a pimp, you'd act the same way.
Depends. Is he a "I'm gonna slap this bitch if she doesn't shut her mouth" pimp? Or just a "Play that '70s soul song when I'm walking" pimp?
LOL
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

There's a lot of weird anachronisms. At one point, someone holds up a boombox. Computers and answering machines are brought up. Sam Cooke is referenced, despite being less than 10 when this movie takes place.
That sounds like it was on purpose. Are you sure they weren't like the ones Wes Anderson or Jared Hess use?
Originally posted by SchumacherH8ter

Prince said he was inspired Fellini's 8 1/2 when he made this film
Yes, and also by Abbott & Costello. What a perfect mix!
LOL
]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 19:32:02 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54443#54443 Movies in General... : Forum member reviews http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54441#54441 Author: SchumacherH8ter
Subject: Forum member reviews
Posted: May 13 2013 at 6:36pm

It's time for my first review in half a year. And it's of two of the worst films ever. Two films that tied for Worst Picture here back in '86. They are Howard The Duck and Under The Cherry Moon. You know you're in for a rough review when the better film features duck breasts!! Both of the reviews will be 9 worst things. We'll start with Howard.

9.) Dark Overlord: Now, I will say this, Dark Overlord has a cool design. Seriously look at it.
Suposedly, Clive Barker (the guy who came up with Hellraiser) sat through the whole film just to see the design. However, that cool design only shows up in the last part of the film, where he gets quickly defeated by Howard. For most of the film, Dark Overlord is trapped in the terrorfying form of...

8.) Jeffrey Jones: Yes, for almost all of the film, Dark Overlord is Principle Rooney. Not very scary. And I'm going to end this section early before a make a disgusting joke about him being a pedophile.

7.) Tim Robbins: The first time I saw this was not long after I watched his Oscar-winning role in Mystic River. The contrast is shocking and kind of funny. Robbins plays an unfunny scientist who's obviously based on Thomas Dolby who's most well-known for one hit wonder She Blinded Me Science. Also, he wrote the music for this film with George Clinton*. Because of this film, Green Lantern isn't the worst comic book movie in Tim Robbins' resume.

6.) Lea Thompson: Thompson plays a New Wave musician named Beverly Switzler. She seems to have an attraction to Howard, even though he's an alien duck. She had less creepy chemistry with Marty McFly. Apparantly, '90s alt-rock singer Tori Amos auditioned for the role. Back then, she was the lead singer of synthpop band called Y Kant Tori Read.

5.) The special effects: Other than Dark Overlord's true form, the special effects are awful. Howard looks more like a midget in a duck suit than an alien duck.

4.) Howard himself: Howard is one of the most annoying movie characters of all time. He rivals Jar Jar Binks at times. His annoying voice, supplied by Chip Zien, is grating.

3.) Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz: Huyck and Katz are the husband and wife time responsible for this mess. This movie killed their careers, there's only two movies on their resumes after this. A made-for-TV movie and Radioland Murders, which was written in the '70s. There's two specifically awful things about their script are the two worst things.

2.) The disturbing sexuality: As mentioned in the section about Lea Thompson, there's bestiality undertones in this film. In the original comic, Howard and Beverly are dating as well, but the comic was an edgy comic deliberately made for adults. The movie is a summer blockbuster wannabe made for (presumably) children. This makes it standout horrifyingly. Also, as mentioned in the intro, there's duck breasts.

1.) All those f*cking duck puns: During the first few minutes of the film, we're assaulted by insultingly dumb duck puns. Howard reads Rolling Egg and Playduck. Get it? It's like Rolling Stone and Playboy, except with duck puns!

What could be worse than a misguided attempt to turn an edgy adult comic into a crowdpleasing summer blockbuster? An pretencious, egomaniacal star vehicle! Before I rip into the movie, I should note that the cinematography (by Scorsese pro Michael Ballhaus) and production design (by Richard Sylbert, who also did Chinatown and Dick Tracy) are beautiful.

9.) Prince's behind the scenes meddling: Prince had complete control over the production and the film could be less awful if he didn't. For example, Mary Lambert was the original director for this film. She, also, directed Pet Semetary, which was an actual movie. Prince got her fired and replaced her with himself. I should mention that this was his directorial debut.

8.) The soundtrack: The soundtrack for the film is filled with boring and unmemorable songs. The only exception is Kiss, which went on to be a Billboard Number 1 hit.

7.) The script: In an avergae bad movie, this script would be near the top of the list of bad things. But, since this isn't an average bad movie, it's stuck at the bottom.

6.) Kristin Scott Thomas: The future star of The English Patient badmouthed this movie back in 2005. "When I left drama school I was more afraid of not working than not working at all than the actual material being offered. And if you look at my very first film, you'll understand exactly what I mean." Yes, I know exactly what you mean.

5.) The romance: Prince and Thomas have a half-assed romance in the film. Her father opposes it and we're supposed to infer that it's because he's racist and uncool. But, remember, he's playing a pimp. If your daughter wanted to marry a pimp, you'd act the same way. I know I would.

4.) The anachronisms: There's a lot of weird anachronisms. At one point, someone holds up a boombox. Computers and answering machines are brought up. Sam Cooke is referenced, despite being less than 10 when this movie takes place.

3.) Prince, the actor: Prince's performance in Purple Rain was a decent enough first performance. His performance here is just awful. He deserved his Razzie many times over. Also deserving of his Razzie many times over is...

2.) Jerome Benton: Benton plays Tricky, Prince's sidenick. He's more annoying than Jar Jar Binks and Howard The Duck combined.

1.) Prince, the director: Prince said he was inspired Fellini's 8 1/2 when he made this film. Fellini died a couple years after this movie was made, and I'd like to think that his corpse could have made a better film than this.

It's good to be back. Grades: F for Howard The Duck and Rotten Asshole for Under The Cherry Moon

Next-up: The 9 worst things about The Oogieloves!!!

*Fun fact: I think I saw George Clinton at an airport one time. I'm not 100% sure it was him and this isn't really relevant, but when you're faced with a movie this awful, reminding yourselves of better things is recommended.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 18:36:31 +0000 http://www.razzies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5501&PID=54441#54441