Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta

Zen Peckinpah · 10-21-08, 10:58 AM

Script Review (spoilers)

Looks like Rogen is playing a different character here under the direction of Foot Fist Way writer/director Jody Hill, a "hard charging", deluded security guard at a mall at odds with the cops (led by Ray Liotta!) because he wants to go the distance as a lawman.

I LOVED TFFW, a hopefully sure-fire cult favorite which the masses should be required to see, so if this is the next step this could be not only a hit for him, but a new broadening for Rogen as well.

No stills or trailers as of yet, is set for release April 10th. Seth Rogen has a crew cut for the role and is clean shaven. From the sound of it, sounds like Super Troopers by way of Scorsese or Schrader.

The Bus · 10-21-08, 11:07 AM

So we've got two mall cop movies in 2009?

Matthew Chmiel · 10-21-08, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

So we've got two mall cop movies in 2009?

Yes.

One that is directed by the award-winner who brought us Next Friday, Dr. Dolittle 2, Daddy Day Care, Rebound and Are We There Yet? with a cast mostly lifted from a direct-to-video release.

The other directed by someone who only has one (good) film under their belt (that nobody saw) and a cast that is at least talented.

RyoHazuki · 10-21-08, 06:31 PM

Foot Fist Way is oddly enjoyable even though its not really that funny throughout a lot of the movie. Rogen sucks but at least it sounds like he's not playing Rogen.

Zen Peckinpah · 12-26-08, 12:27 AM

Pics (spoilerized for size):

Spoiler:

Test screening word has been divided between too bizarre to be funny and flat-out hilarious dark comedy. I'm leaning towards the latter, as some comparisons have evoked Bad Santa and a comedic take on Taxi Driver. Also, take notice for what has potential to be one of the most brilliant homages in recent memory:

Spoiler:

I want to see this movie NOW.

Matthew Chmiel · 12-26-08, 01:42 AM

Too bizarre to be funny and yet dark? Sounds a lot like Hill's last film The Foot Fist Way.

If that's the case, I'm all fucking in.

ruddiger_718 · 12-26-08, 11:10 AM

Jeez, don't these guys have one original bone in their body!?1?!?!11?

This is coming out in a few weeks.

It's going to be funnier than this, CRAP.

PAUL BLART!!!!!!!1!1!!

Spoiler:

chris_sc77 · 01-07-09, 04:45 PM

Sounds like my kinda movie:
Rated R For pervasive language, graphic nudity, drug use, sexual content and violence.

Dr Mabuse · 01-07-09, 05:05 PM

Is it 2 hours long though?

Remember that.

riotinmyskull · 01-07-09, 10:27 PM

please say anna faris will be wearing that low cut shirt the entire film.

Gunde · 01-08-09, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by riotinmyskull

please say anna faris will be wearing that low cut shirt the entire film.

Please say she won't

Suprmallet · 01-08-09, 12:51 PM

Please say she gets cut out of the movie.

nickdawgy · 01-08-09, 01:03 PM

Please say she's naked.

CharlieK · 02-06-09, 08:55 PM

New red band trailer.

This looks darker than I expected. The music in the trailer gives off kind of a twisted and ominous vibe to me. Looks interesting though. Good to see a clean cut Seth. He can look like a slob and also seems to pull of a pretty good meathead.

Matthew Chmiel · 02-07-09, 01:21 AM

I'm all in.

Zen Peckinpah · 02-07-09, 01:29 AM

That looks fucking fantastic, a possible minor masterpiece in the making. GREAT trailer, this looks to be a different side of both Seth Rogen and the comedy genre.

Even if the movie doesn't end up being as good, the trailer is one of the best I'll see this year.

Solid Snake PAC · 02-07-09, 01:43 AM

I'm fucking in..

BullGooseLoony · 02-07-09, 08:54 AM

It looks like the movie can't decide if it wants to be subtle or outlandish.

Listening to Rogen's narration intercut with him kissing a recently vomited Anna Faris really makes it look like two different movies.

Could be interesting, but if the movie's like the trailer, then the movie won't do well financially.

mdc3000 · 02-07-09, 09:17 AM

I really liked Foot Fist Way and that trailer is really interesting, so this is an easy MUST SEE for me. Can't wait.

riotinmyskull · 02-07-09, 09:25 AM

well damn. the comedic TAXI DRIVER and BAD SANTA comparisons seem to be dead on. fucking awesome.

Tarantino · 02-07-09, 01:54 PM

Eh...looks okay.

Is that Army from The Shield as Rogan's partner?

= J

Matthew Chmiel · 02-07-09, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarantino

Is that Army from The Shield as Rogan's partner?

Yup, Michael Peña.

Also nice to see Danny McBride will make an appearance.

KillerCannibal · 02-07-09, 02:23 PM

Looks awesome. I'm an unapologetic Rogen fanboy. I love watching the man on film, so this is a no-brainer for me. If the film plays out anything like the trailer, this'll be one of my top comedies of the year much like last year's Pineapple Express.

LickTheABCs · 02-07-09, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen Peckinpah

Also, take notice for what has potential to be one of the most brilliant homages in recent memory:

Spoiler:

Although after TFFW I refused to see anything else by anyone who helped in anyway to create that, I might have to see this for that and that alone.

Zen Peckinpah · 02-07-09, 04:19 PM

What's the song in the second half of the trailer (right after the "I've got a brown dick!" line)?

10-21-08, 10:58 AM	#1
Zen Peckinpah DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,683	Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta Script Review (spoilers) Looks like Rogen is playing a different character here under the direction of Foot Fist Way writer/director Jody Hill, a "hard charging", deluded security guard at a mall at odds with the cops (led by Ray Liotta!) because he wants to go the distance as a lawman. I LOVED TFFW, a hopefully sure-fire cult favorite which the masses should be required to see, so if this is the next step this could be not only a hit for him, but a new broadening for Rogen as well. No stills or trailers as of yet, is set for release April 10th. Seth Rogen has a crew cut for the role and is clean shaven. From the sound of it, sounds like Super Troopers by way of Scorsese or Schrader. __________________ "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said suck my dick. I don't give a fuck, whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say? I said, 'Yes.' He said, 'do you get paid?' I said, 'Yes.' He said well tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up! The Jello puddin'-eating motherfucker!"

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12-26-08, 12:27 AM	#5
Zen Peckinpah DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,683	Pics (spoilerized for size): Spoiler: Test screening word has been divided between too bizarre to be funny and flat-out hilarious dark comedy. I'm leaning towards the latter, as some comparisons have evoked Bad Santa and a comedic take on Taxi Driver. Also, take notice for what has potential to be one of the most brilliant homages in recent memory: Spoiler: The film apparently has a scene where Rogen fights off a battalion of policemen with his flashlight which pays tribute to the one-take hammer brawl in Oldboy. I want to see this movie NOW. __________________ "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said suck my dick. I don't give a fuck, whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say? I said, 'Yes.' He said, 'do you get paid?' I said, 'Yes.' He said well tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up! The Jello puddin'-eating motherfucker!"

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Matthew Chmiel DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,840	Too bizarre to be funny and yet dark? Sounds a lot like Hill's last film The Foot Fist Way. If that's the case, I'm all fucking in. __________________ Now on Twitter! PlayStation Network / Xbox 360 Gamertag: CupboardOfLove

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Zen Peckinpah DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,683	Re: Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta That looks fucking fantastic, a possible minor masterpiece in the making. GREAT trailer, this looks to be a different side of both Seth Rogen and the comedy genre. Even if the movie doesn't end up being as good, the trailer is one of the best I'll see this year. __________________ "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said suck my dick. I don't give a fuck, whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say? I said, 'Yes.' He said, 'do you get paid?' I said, 'Yes.' He said well tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up! The Jello puddin'-eating motherfucker!"

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BullGooseLoony DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,244	Re: Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta It looks like the movie can't decide if it wants to be subtle or outlandish. Listening to Rogen's narration intercut with him kissing a recently vomited Anna Faris really makes it look like two different movies. Could be interesting, but if the movie's like the trailer, then the movie won't do well financially.

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mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 8,191	Re: Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta I really liked Foot Fist Way and that trailer is really interesting, so this is an easy MUST SEE for me. Can't wait. __________________ Rank 'Em As You See Them 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2009 2008 2007 Follow me on TWITTER

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KillerCannibal DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,515	Re: Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta Looks awesome. I'm an unapologetic Rogen fanboy. I love watching the man on film, so this is a no-brainer for me. If the film plays out anything like the trailer, this'll be one of my top comedies of the year much like last year's Pineapple Express. __________________ Top 10 most-wanted BD titles:Blue Velvet/Once Upon A Time in the West/Jaws/Boogie Nights/Prince of Darkness/Videodrome/Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ('74)/Beyond the Valley of the Dolls/Phantasm/Death Wish October Horror Movie Challenge 2009

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Zen Peckinpah DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,683	Re: Observe and Report (Hill, 2009): Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta What's the song in the second half of the trailer (right after the "I've got a brown dick!" line)? __________________ "The next time the motherfucker call, tell him I said suck my dick. I don't give a fuck, whatever the fuck make the people laugh, say that shit. Do the people laugh when you say what you say? I said, 'Yes.' He said, 'do you get paid?' I said, 'Yes.' He said well tell Bill I said have a Coke and a smile and shut the fuck up! The Jello puddin'-eating motherfucker!"