Oooh, I just thought of an entire series that I hate from a filmmaker I love:
all of the "Ocean's 11" remakes.
The next time you decide to stab me in the back... have the guts to do it to my face.
Mal ,'Ariel'
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javachik - Jul 14, 2010 2:11:21 pm PDT #9860 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
megan walker - Jul 14, 2010 2:15:28 pm PDT #9861 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
It's like I don't even know you anymore!
Amy - Jul 14, 2010 2:17:49 pm PDT #9862 of 30000
Because books.
I've never even seen the original Ocean's Eleven. And the remake is one of my favorite movies ever.
megan walker - Jul 14, 2010 2:18:35 pm PDT #9863 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
The original is probably the most misogynistic film I've ever seen, although the final scene is way better than the remake.
javachik - Jul 14, 2010 2:18:45 pm PDT #9864 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I thought the first remake was boring, and every time Julia Roberts came onscreen and was supposed to be the object of Clooney's soul mate affection, I rolled my eyes.
javachik - Jul 14, 2010 2:19:21 pm PDT #9865 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I never saw any of the originals. I am not generally a fan of the Rat Pack.
Aims - Jul 14, 2010 2:25:08 pm PDT #9866 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
My three favorite romcoms are: Notting Hill, Love, Actually, and The American President.
I am nothing if not completely predictable.
Amy - Jul 14, 2010 2:27:45 pm PDT #9867 of 30000
Because books.
Aw, I love Love, Actually. I don't generally think of it as a rom-com, but whatever it is, I love it.
Steph L. - Jul 14, 2010 2:28:35 pm PDT #9868 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Also, any movie with Meg Ryan except Code of Honor? and Restoration.
Oh, but! Top Gun!
I've never even seen the original Ocean's Eleven. And the remake is one of my favorite movies ever.
I *love* the remake, but not its sequels. Feh.
megan walker - Jul 14, 2010 2:28:38 pm PDT #9869 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
I really like Love, Actually although in my mind it's not a romantic comedy because it's not focused on one couple (which may not make sense to anyone's brain but mine).
ETA: x-post with Amy!