Knocked Up — The Review Thread
07-07-07 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SonOfAStu
Finally saw this today in a theatre with two other people. What a great two hours to spend. To the poster who was questioning Rogen's behavior in Vegas: Have you ever been on 'shrooms? They don't make you get all violent and crazy, but a bad trip can make you want to isolate yourself, just like Rogen did. Probably the most realistic 'shroom scene ever put on film. Rudd pulling all the chairs in the hotel room and lining them up was fucking gold. Anyone wondering where his leading roll is must have missed "Overnight Delivery" with Reese Witherspoon. Sure, it was not a huge movie, but very enjoyable and Rudd was great as always. I still think his best roll was in "Wet Hot American Summer". Also, he was in a great little film that Ken Marino wrote that premiered on HDNet Movies last month called "Diggers". All that being said, "The Ten" is still my most eagerly anticipated movie of the summer.
Gabe Ruth.
Gabe Ruth.
Role.
07-08-07 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Deadman31
Finally saw this tonight and you will get no arguments out of me.I completely agree. I feel like every time I watch an Apatow movie it is incredibly disjointed and overly long.
07-08-07 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
I was dumbfounded as to how unnecessarily long this movie was. So many of the scenes could have been shortened or cut all together.
I think everything was pretty essential because this film wasn't about the plot to me but the characters. It was like hanging out with friends, and to cut any of the film would be like taking away time with my friends, which is an inconcevieble thing to do.
07-11-07 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Drop
I'm interested to hear what you feel could've or should've been cut.
I think everything was pretty essential because this film wasn't about the plot to me but the characters. It was like hanging out with friends, and to cut any of the film would be like taking away time with my friends, which is an inconcevieble thing to do.
I think everything was pretty essential because this film wasn't about the plot to me but the characters. It was like hanging out with friends, and to cut any of the film would be like taking away time with my friends, which is an inconcevieble thing to do.
I could have done without the last 45 minutes. This movie reminded me of the Break-Up(Jennifer Aniston). Both were supposed to be comedies but they ended up being Romantic Dramadies and both movies made me feel uncomfortable. Thats besides the fact that Apatows movies are extremely disjointed. Kicking and Screaming, Talledega Nights, 40 Yr Old Virgin etc there is just something about the way these movies are edited that bugs the crap out of me. There is absolutely no cohesion to the way the movies are presented.
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07-11-07 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Deadman31
I could have done without the last 45 minutes. This movie reminded me of the Break-Up(Jennifer Aniston). Both were supposed to be comedies but they ended up being Romantic Dramadies and both movies made me feel uncomfortable. Thats besides the fact that Apatows movies are extremely disjointed. Kicking and Screaming, Talledega Nights, 40 Yr Old Virgin etc there is just something about the way these movies are edited that bugs the crap out of me. There is absolutely no cohesion to the way the movies are presented.
07-13-07 | 08:27 PM
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You are right about Kicking and Screaming. I thought Apatow directed it but he didnt.
07-18-07 | 08:47 PM
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Saw this for free, was expecting to be very disappointed as I hated the trailer.
Didn't like it at all the first 45 minutes or so, but it sort of grew on me. Call me a sap, but I kind of liked how it turned into a romantic dramedy. But maybe that is just because I'm in a current relationship that is slightly similar (no sex, but two totally different people falling for each other and not sure why or if it is right).
So overall, I'll give it a solid C or C+, and hope one store has an exclusive bonus disc with it, so that I can add it to my collection.
Didn't like it at all the first 45 minutes or so, but it sort of grew on me. Call me a sap, but I kind of liked how it turned into a romantic dramedy. But maybe that is just because I'm in a current relationship that is slightly similar (no sex, but two totally different people falling for each other and not sure why or if it is right).
So overall, I'll give it a solid C or C+, and hope one store has an exclusive bonus disc with it, so that I can add it to my collection.
08-02-07 | 06:15 AM
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I just got back from it, and loved it. The director's follow-up to The 40-Year-Old Virgin delivers just as consistently, if not more consistently, with the laughs, and has just as genuinely sweet and true a story. Seth Rogan is very well cast, and Heigl surprised me with her dramatic and comic range. The film is long, but well directed enough with excellent pacing and enough smart and relevant humour that it doesn't feel nearly it's running length. This is one of the best pictures of the year, so far.
08-25-07 | 05:46 PM
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Finally saw this and it was very enjoyable.
Alle the lines you guys have mentioned were great, but man I pissed myself when the little girl was explaining were babies come from
That was the funniest shit I've seen this year
Alle the lines you guys have mentioned were great, but man I pissed myself when the little girl was explaining were babies come from
That was the funniest shit I've seen this year
09-20-07 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
I laughed a few times, but I don't feel this is the comedy classic so many feel it is.
09-20-07 | 02:43 PM
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I'm easily amused how the last major posts of this thread have been nothing but near negative reviews.
On Tuesday at midnight, I'll be leaving Wal-Mart with a copy of the two-disc set in my hand (along with Halo 3).
On Tuesday at midnight, I'll be leaving Wal-Mart with a copy of the two-disc set in my hand (along with Halo 3).
09-20-07 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue588
Yeah. I saw this last week and...like many other things in the world of pop culture, I just don't get the "classic" label many are annointing this flick with.
I, myself, didn't care much for Wedding Crashers.
09-20-07 | 04:32 PM
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From: WAS looking for My Own Private Stuckeyville, but stuck in Liberty City (while missing Vice City)
Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
I'm easily amused how the last major posts of this thread have been nothing but near negative reviews.
You guys that liked it, that's fine. I'm just stating my opinion the same way you stated yours. It's okay if they're different.
Originally Posted by Drop
It's called the subjective nature of comedy.
10-03-07 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman
I think there were more f-bombs dropped in this film than in The Departed (but I could be wrong). Sure, people do talk like that in real life, but after awhile it just got tiresome in spots.
Still loved the movie, though.
10-03-07 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Drop
It's called the subjective nature of comedy. Some people don't like Airplane or Dumb and Dumber either.
I, myself, didn't care much for Wedding Crashers.
I, myself, didn't care much for Wedding Crashers.
10-03-07 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Truth. I only like one of the movies you reference. Hint... the one made in the 70's.
I'm gonna go sit in the corner.
10-04-07 | 01:56 AM
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i personally didn't like this movie
I found it boring
I can see why many liked it, it gives hopes to ugly fat guys that they can pick up a hottie for a one night stand easily, that is good, hope is good
I found it boring
I can see why many liked it, it gives hopes to ugly fat guys that they can pick up a hottie for a one night stand easily, that is good, hope is good
10-04-07 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Original Desmond
I can see why many liked it, it gives hopes to ugly fat guys that they can pick up a hottie for a one night stand easily, that is good, hope is good
As I've said before, The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a funnier movie, but Knocked Up is the better made movie.
10-05-07 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Original Desmond
i personally didn't like this movie
I found it boring
I can see why many liked it, it gives hopes to ugly fat guys that they can pick up a hottie for a one night stand easily, that is good, hope is good
I found it boring
I can see why many liked it, it gives hopes to ugly fat guys that they can pick up a hottie for a one night stand easily, that is good, hope is good
10-05-07 | 07:08 AM
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The jokes were very hit and miss in Knocked Up. I laughed hard at times and rolled my eyes at other times. I also thought the UR version was way too long. The main reason I thought this was an average film was the weird balance between raunchy comedy and serious situations/conversations. The two just didn't mix as well as they could have.
10-05-07 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by vcuram
The jokes were very hit and miss in Knocked Up. I laughed hard at times and rolled my eyes at other times. I also thought the UR version was way too long. The main reason I thought this was an average film was the weird balance between raunchy comedy and serious situations/conversations. The two just didn't mix as well as they could have.
10-05-07 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDogg
Had high hopes going in but thought it was stupid, too long and unfunny, the whole "i don't wanna screw u cuz my dick might hit the baby" joke was horrible
I still really enjoy this flick, but perhaps it plays better with a crowd.