Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve

Dr Mabuse · 08-05-10, 08:43 PM

I caught this film this week. I had never heard of it and it's really funny stuff. A jet black comedy that runs like a racehorse to the end. I really enjoyed it.

I read in the 'highly recommended' review here on DVDTalk that this film was a victim of some kind of studio nonsense and was not given a release, and quietly went straight to video. I guess that's why I had not heard of it. I've yet to see a less than positive review of it.

I would recommend checking it out.

Supermallet · 08-05-10, 09:37 PM

This is worth it just to hear Simon Pegg do a Canadian accent.

But seriously, it's actually a really funny movie that should have far more exposure.

MrSmearkase · 08-05-10, 10:23 PM

/\ Agreed, it's a fun little movie.

FYI - I've often seen it at Big Lots for $3, in case anybody is interested in a blind buy

JumpCutz · 08-05-10, 10:32 PM

Based on the positive buzz I'll definitely pick it up for $3... though I loathe David Schwimmer.

McLovin · 08-06-10, 05:18 AM

Anything with Simon Pegg in it is worth seeing at least once. Not so much David Schwimmer though.

Daytripper · 08-06-10, 07:18 AM

I rented this a while back just because of Simon Pegg and I loved it.

tylergfoster · 08-06-10, 09:38 AM

I remember thinking it was okay, but I wish the US DVD didn't suck. It has like 40 minutes of the dullest most boring interviews imaginable, whereas the UK DVD has a Andrea/Pegg/Schwimmer/Eve commentary if I remember correctly. One of these days (especially now that it should be mega-cheap), I'll import.

toddly6666 · 08-06-10, 11:18 AM

It looks entertaining. I had no idea Pegg could do such a good American accent. And I'll see anything with Alice Eve now!

Matthew Chmiel · 08-06-10, 11:47 AM

I actually saw it a few years ago when it came to DVD here in the states as my friend, who now lives in Paris, would always rent non-mainstream, independent, and foreign titles from Blockbuster (he had a Netflix account too) and invite us over.

I knew it would be a dark comedy, but I didn't expect how dark the final product would be and I think that's the reason why I initially liked it so much after my first viewing. Haven't seen it since, but I would definitely recommend it to others who haven't seen it. $3 at Big Lots isn't bad, considering my friend probably paid more to rent it from Blockbuster.

Dr Mabuse · 08-06-10, 12:04 PM

I really liked it. It gets the ball rolling and just kicks out the jams on a mad descent in to the blackest of black comedy.

Wild plot twists left and right and it just keeps steamrolling ahead without a pause.

Supermallet · 08-06-10, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

It looks entertaining. I had no idea Pegg could do such a good American accent. And I'll see anything with Alice Eve now!

Canadian accent.

08-05-10, 08:43 PM	#1
Dr Mabuse DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 75 clicks above the Do Lung bridge... Posts: 18,852	Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve I caught this film this week. I had never heard of it and it's really funny stuff. A jet black comedy that runs like a racehorse to the end. I really enjoyed it. I read in the 'highly recommended' review here on DVDTalk that this film was a victim of some kind of studio nonsense and was not given a release, and quietly went straight to video. I guess that's why I had not heard of it. I've yet to see a less than positive review of it. I would recommend checking it out. __________________ "A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

08-05-10, 09:37 PM	#2
Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,736	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve This is worth it just to hear Simon Pegg do a Canadian accent. But seriously, it's actually a really funny movie that should have far more exposure. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

08-05-10, 10:23 PM	#3
MrSmearkase DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 4,667	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve /\ Agreed, it's a fun little movie. FYI - I've often seen it at Big Lots for $3, in case anybody is interested in a blind buy __________________ 2013 DVD Spending Tab 2013 Rank 'Em As You See 'Em "Jor-El is just an immortal douche blessed with an awesome voice." - RocShemp

08-05-10, 10:32 PM	#4
JumpCutz DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: south of heaven Posts: 11,109	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve Based on the positive buzz I'll definitely pick it up for $3... though I loathe David Schwimmer.

08-06-10, 05:18 AM	#5
McLovin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lovin, CA Posts: 68	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve Anything with Simon Pegg in it is worth seeing at least once. Not so much David Schwimmer though.

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Daytripper DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,303	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve I rented this a while back just because of Simon Pegg and I loved it.

08-06-10, 09:38 AM	#7
tylergfoster DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The member formerly known as droidguy1119 Posts: 6,500	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve I remember thinking it was okay, but I wish the US DVD didn't suck. It has like 40 minutes of the dullest most boring interviews imaginable, whereas the UK DVD has a Andrea/Pegg/Schwimmer/Eve commentary if I remember correctly. One of these days (especially now that it should be mega-cheap), I'll import. __________________ DVDTalk Reviews \| facebook \| Blu-Rays (up-to-date) \| DVDs (coming soon) \| Letterboxd \| e-mail me \| Twitter

08-06-10, 11:18 AM	#8
toddly6666 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,265	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve It looks entertaining. I had no idea Pegg could do such a good American accent. And I'll see anything with Alice Eve now! __________________ www.couchpotatofarm.com

08-06-10, 11:47 AM	#9
Matthew Chmiel DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,974	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve I actually saw it a few years ago when it came to DVD here in the states as my friend, who now lives in Paris, would always rent non-mainstream, independent, and foreign titles from Blockbuster (he had a Netflix account too) and invite us over. I knew it would be a dark comedy, but I didn't expect how dark the final product would be and I think that's the reason why I initially liked it so much after my first viewing. Haven't seen it since, but I would definitely recommend it to others who haven't seen it. $3 at Big Lots isn't bad, considering my friend probably paid more to rent it from Blockbuster. __________________ Google+ / Instagram / Letterboxd / Spotify / Twitter Find me on PlayStation Network / Xbox Live / Steam: cupboardoflove

08-06-10, 12:04 PM	#10
Dr Mabuse DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 75 clicks above the Do Lung bridge... Posts: 18,852	Re: Big Nothing (Jean-Baptiste Andrea, 2006) Simon Pegg, David Schwimmer, Alice Eve I really liked it. It gets the ball rolling and just kicks out the jams on a mad descent in to the blackest of black comedy. Wild plot twists left and right and it just keeps steamrolling ahead without a pause. __________________ "A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience." - Oliver Wendell Holmes