Ah, Collateral makes me crazy. Sounds like a good concept, I like watching Mann's movies (he has the best soundtracks), and I really dislike the two stars.
I already know what I'm gonna call her. Got a name all picked out...
Mal ,'Out Of Gas'
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bon bon - Jul 20, 2004 11:25:41 am PDT #1012 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 20, 2004 11:26:01 am PDT #1013 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I've been seeing ads for Collateral but have heard not a word. I tend to like Michael Mann, just for how he puts a movie together; but he can also go way over the top with a large cast all of whom need to die. (I mean, the cast is usually good people, but the characters are too many and too baroque.) So it's a tossup, but I think I'll probably see it.
The premise is basically a two-character study, with supporting cast, so this may not be an issue.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 20, 2004 11:27:11 am PDT #1014 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Anybody else flash back to the Bart Conner masterpiece GYMkata?
I feel I must defend Bart's honor by pointing out that it was his longtime rival Kurt Thomas who starred in this piece of limburger. Conner's foray into acting was a bit part in RAD playing a stuck-up pro cyclist who sneered at the protagonist. Not a public embarrassment the way Thomas' effort was, though I think it convinced Bart to stick to gymnastics.
Jesse - Jul 20, 2004 11:27:27 am PDT #1015 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
And it looks like most of the supporting cast will be dying, as Cruise's plan is to kill them.
Nutty - Jul 20, 2004 11:27:49 am PDT #1016 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
This bodes ill, since like our bon bon, I happen to loathe both of those actors.
DXMachina - Jul 20, 2004 11:28:15 am PDT #1017 of 10001
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
I saw a trailer for it, and all I could think was "What's with his *hair*? Is he *trying* to look like Richard Gere?"
t smacks forehead *That's* who he reminded me of.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 20, 2004 11:29:21 am PDT #1018 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I saw a trailer for it, and all I could think was "What's with his *hair*? Is he *trying* to look like Richard Gere?"
Maybe the $100 million lawsuit market hasn't been as profitable as he'd like, and he's expanding into gerbil rumors.
Jessica - Jul 20, 2004 11:31:59 am PDT #1019 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm actually excited for Collateral -- I think Tom Cruise can be eminently watchable as long as he doesn't try to grin, laugh, or cry, and this character doesn't seem like he'll be doing any of those things.
bon bon - Jul 20, 2004 11:34:48 am PDT #1020 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I can deal with Jerry Maguire Tom Cruise, and I've oft stated my love for Eyes Wide Shut. Can't deal so much with "intense" TC. He couldn't kill a fly without having two lawyers and Pat Kingsley involved.
Vonnie K - Jul 20, 2004 11:37:47 am PDT #1021 of 10001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
The preview for Collateral makes it look like there'd be plenty of opportunity for Cruise to grin or laugh maniacally. Since he's supposed to play a psychopath, the scary teeth at least would be in character.