I don't get out to see a lot of movies--the time/money issue means we normally wait until DVD.
How does it rank against Dude, Where's My Car or Bill & Ted?
It's a much smarter movie than either of those. While it does have the sort of goofy sweet weirdness that hallmarks the genre, it does in fact transcend said genre. It is hard to explain just how happy the movie made me, with its cheerful exploration of sterotypes and race relations.
If there is justice in this world, the handsome and talented leads (John Cho and Kal Penn) will go onto blockbuster careers where race ain't an issue.
Unfortunately I think such careers would have to occur in Fantasyland.
Here's my thing: race is going to be an issue. It just doesn't have to be THE issue.
Still waiting for people to see, and comment on,
Garden State.
I think Buffistas will generally like it.
Unfortunately I think such careers would have to occur in Fantasyland.
I know, which is tragic and wrong.
race is going to be an issue. It just doesn't have to be THE issue.
I think what I mean is mostly that I want a world where they don't end up constantly as Korean Guy #3 or That Indian Dude, because they both have the talent and charisma to be The Lead.
It was a surprise in Penn though. I'd previously seen him only in Van Wilder, where his performance was by turns crassly raunchy and so stereotyped that he fell just short of singing the Hindi version of "Mammy." Who knew he had talent?
because they both have the talent and charisma to be The Lead.
Tell it to Seth Green!
Oh wait, he actually is the lead in his new movie.
Ahem:
I remember that post. It's one of the reasons I went to the movie opening weekend here.
I meant someone other than you. :^P
Quisp:
I'd forgotten your "modern day Graduate" comment, Jess. I like that!
