I hoped I would like it...in theory, the idea to grow the franchise for more ambiguous times seemed like an excellent idea(and there were times when the Reeve/Donner version could almost be too much like a Hugh Grant romcom character, looking at those movies now) But I don't think the actual movie worked, though I had a sad about it. I've never seen Tyler Perry in anything but comedies. MM, Idris Elba was Stringer from The Wire, which is awesome, and Charles from The Office, which was also awesome, but quite a lot less because The Office keeps running jokes running longer than they ought to.
Bye, now. Have good sex.
Kaylee ,'Jaynestown'
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erikaj - Feb 01, 2011 12:28:34 pm PST #13108 of 30000
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
le nubian - Feb 01, 2011 2:38:43 pm PST #13109 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
funniest Internet remark I've seen about the Elba/Perry thing:
That’s like replacing Meryl Streep with Tara Reid
Indeed.
Frankenbuddha - Feb 01, 2011 3:05:06 pm PST #13110 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I remember that I enjoyed Superman Returns when I saw it but right now I can't point to why and I know if I try to rewatch it (post Pilgrim & Chuck) it'll just be funny.
Points up to post from yesterday
Jessica - Feb 01, 2011 4:08:35 pm PST #13111 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
But me and two other people...I don't know who, but I know there aren't many...are going to stand over here in the "Actually, I liked Superman Returns" corner and frown disapprovingly.
Me, me! But, you know, I also loved Matrix Reloaded and Magnolia, so my opinions on these matters is clearly suspect.
Rayne - Feb 01, 2011 6:37:40 pm PST #13112 of 30000
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
I watched Penelope last night. What a charming movie!
Polter-Cow - Feb 01, 2011 6:42:29 pm PST #13113 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I enjoyed it too, Rayne! And a surprisingly good dramatic turn from Russell Brand.
DavidS - Feb 01, 2011 6:49:14 pm PST #13114 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
And a surprisingly good dramatic turn from Russell Brand.
I like Russell Brand. He was excellent in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and even better in Get Me To the Greek.
Also, his two books are very funny.
Laga - Feb 01, 2011 6:52:23 pm PST #13115 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Wait Russell Brand was in Penelope? I'll have to watch that again.
Polter-Cow - Feb 01, 2011 6:52:55 pm PST #13116 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think he was only in one or two scenes.
§ ita § - Feb 02, 2011 5:05:08 am PST #13117 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Whew! Thankfully Tyler Perry still has Madea going on. I'd hate to think she was going to get neglected.