Merged: The Movies Thread

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I just watched The Hangover and, while pretty funny, I am struggling to find why it is labeled as hilarious and why people are/were raving about it.

I agree... I think I'm the only one out of my friends/co-workers who felt the same way. I guess I'm not a huge fan of contrived situational comedy- I prefer dialogue (and witty humor when it's raunchy).

[GMScud]

I thought the Hangover was an absolute scream. My face hurt when I left the theater from laughing/smiling for two straight hours. If you don't have an uptight approach to the film and just go into it realizing it's going to be a raunchy off the cuff type of comedy, you'll love it.

Haven't seen Watchmen or Knowing yet. I think District 9 is going to be a really good one.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I thought the Hangover was an absolute scream. My face hurt when I left the theater from laughing/smiling for two straight hours. If you don't have an uptight approach to the film and just go into it realizing it's going to be a raunchy off the cuff type of comedy, you'll love it.

I completely agree. I LOVED The Hangover. I also think that there was a lot more subtle humor (mostly provided by Zack Galifiankis) that might have been a little buried by some of the raunchy stuff.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I completely agree. I LOVED The Hangover. I also think that there was a lot more subtle humor (mostly provided by Zack Galifiankis) that might have been a little buried by some of the raunchy stuff.

I really agree with that last sentence, which is exactly why I think it will be even funnier the second time around. I may see it again tomorrow.

[RedskinMike]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I really agree with that last sentence, which is exactly why I think it will be even funnier the second time around. I may see it again tomorrow.

thought it was ok the first time, much better the second time.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I thought the Hangover was an absolute scream. My face hurt when I left the theater from laughing/smiling for two straight hours. If you don't have an uptight approach to the film and just go into it realizing it's going to be a raunchy off the cuff type of comedy, you'll love it.

Haven't seen Watchmen or Knowing yet. I think District 9 is going to be a really good one.

I don't know, I have mixed feelings about that one. It looks good from the previews and at the same time looks like it could disappoint. I think I am going to wait for it on disk or something.

On another note I am going to see GI Joe this weekend. So far the reviews from the premier in the UK have been great. I will have to turn off my military bullshit meter to watch it and enjoy it for what it is (Fantasy). Seeing how I enjoyed the cartoon as a kid it shouldn't be that hard.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I thought the Hangover was an absolute scream. My face hurt when I left the theater from laughing/smiling for two straight hours. If you don't have an uptight approach to the film and just go into it realizing it's going to be a raunchy off the cuff type of comedy, you'll love it.

See that's the thing... I do like raunchy comedy- I think most Apatow movies are hilarious (Superbad, etc). I do have to say I was impressed with Hangover's story-telling (the whole mystery of the previous night was unique). Plus the film was one of those few comedies that actually finished with a strong third act, where most comedies usually fall flat. I just didn't find myself laughing all that hard throughout.

In terms of laugh-out-loud raunch, I actually just saw the unrated version of "Sex Drive"... really surprised at how much I was entertained.