Shoot "Em Up has to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen
03-04-08, 09:12 PM
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I saw this in theaters after my local college team got dominated in foozball.
I didn't like it at first, I had a big "Why did I pay to see this?", but something happened around the 15 minute mark where it all set in and I realized it was accomplishing exactly what it was trying to do. It had no top, and I loved it.
I didn't like it at first, I had a big "Why did I pay to see this?", but something happened around the 15 minute mark where it all set in and I realized it was accomplishing exactly what it was trying to do. It had no top, and I loved it.
03-04-08, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Smithers
It's called a sense of humor, something you obviously should look into.
Shoot "Em Up is one of the funniest movies of 2007.
Shoot "Em Up is one of the funniest movies of 2007.
03-04-08, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sierra Disc
I think it's one of the best satires I've seen in years. Totally insane and wonderful fun.
03-04-08, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Smithers
It's called a sense of humor, something you obviously should look into.
Shoot "Em Up is one of the funniest movies of 2007.
Shoot "Em Up is one of the funniest movies of 2007.
03-05-08, 02:44 AM
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You're complaining that 'Shoot Em Up' is a bad film? It can barely even be called a film.
What it is, is a fantastic excuse for ridiculous action set up after action set up, with ridiculous dialouge, one of the hottest women working in movies today as the femme fatale, super-freakin' awesome Clive Owen as the good guy, and Paul Giamatti chewing scenery for fun. Oh... and death by carrot.
There is a new genre of films, of which 'Shoot Em Up' belongs, of dumb movies that don't pretend to be anything other than they are. People got bored of action movies from big studios that just didn't deliver, and so, we were given 'dumb movies for intelligent audiences', like this, like Crank, like The Transporter and so many others. 'Shoot Em Up' isn't supposed to be good. It's supposed to be pure entertainment, and it is supposed to ease you of that feeling of being ass-raped by a bear when you walk out a movie theatre having seen the latest Adam Sandler/Ben Stiller studio spunkfest.
Complaining that a movie like 'Shoot Em Up' is no good is like complaining that you went to a strip club and came out frustrated. If it wasn't obvious that the thematic content wasn't exactly going to rival Citizen Kane, then lord help us all.
What it is, is a fantastic excuse for ridiculous action set up after action set up, with ridiculous dialouge, one of the hottest women working in movies today as the femme fatale, super-freakin' awesome Clive Owen as the good guy, and Paul Giamatti chewing scenery for fun. Oh... and death by carrot.
There is a new genre of films, of which 'Shoot Em Up' belongs, of dumb movies that don't pretend to be anything other than they are. People got bored of action movies from big studios that just didn't deliver, and so, we were given 'dumb movies for intelligent audiences', like this, like Crank, like The Transporter and so many others. 'Shoot Em Up' isn't supposed to be good. It's supposed to be pure entertainment, and it is supposed to ease you of that feeling of being ass-raped by a bear when you walk out a movie theatre having seen the latest Adam Sandler/Ben Stiller studio spunkfest.
Complaining that a movie like 'Shoot Em Up' is no good is like complaining that you went to a strip club and came out frustrated. If it wasn't obvious that the thematic content wasn't exactly going to rival Citizen Kane, then lord help us all.
03-05-08, 05:48 AM
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"A new genre"
Riiiiiggghtt....
Shoot em up sucked...period.
Riiiiiggghtt....
Shoot em up sucked...period.
03-05-08, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bralph
I just watched this last night, and it is practically a perfect action movie. Completely over-the-top gun battles that had me laughing out loud at their absurdity. Doesn't take itself seriously, just setup after setup of tremendous action. Was the "story" underdeveloped? Sure, but I never really cared.
I wish I had bought it, rather than rented from Netflix. At just under 90 minutes, it would be easy to pop in again.
I wish I had bought it, rather than rented from Netflix. At just under 90 minutes, it would be easy to pop in again.
Originally Posted by indy81
Am I the only one who loved CRANK but thought SHOOT 'EM UP was nearly unwatchable? Where CRANK was frequently inventive and clever, SHOOT 'EM UP was profoundly unfunny (especially Giamatti) and seemed so labored compared to CRANK's effortless juvenile fantasy. Even the action sequences in SHOOT 'EM UP that had a chance to be good were so poorly shot and staged that their impact was ruined. And then it tried to be a political satire...ugh! Clive Owen and Monica Belucci deserve much better.
Crank:
Smokin Aces:
Shoot 'em Up:
03-05-08, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by vedderstapp
There is a new genre of films, of which 'Shoot Em Up' belongs, of dumb movies that don't pretend to be anything other than they are.
(For the record, I still think Shoot 'Em Up was better than Rush Hour 3 or Smokin' Aces).
03-05-08, 08:30 AM
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Doubtful, especially now that New Line is no more.
03-05-08, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs
You're talking to a guy whose dad use to be in Second City. I'm pretty well aware of whats funny and not.
Oh yeah? Well I had an uncle who was best friends with Richard Pryor. My Imaginary PhD in Comedy is bigger than yours!
03-05-08, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs
You're talking to a guy whose dad use to be in Second City. I'm pretty well aware of whats funny and not.
Used to be? Guess he wasn't as funny as he thought.
I had to turn off Crank because it was so shitty.
Almost turned off Smoking Aces because it was so shitty.
Not even going to attempt to watch Shoot em Up.
03-05-08, 08:54 AM
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I still don't get how Smokin' Aces gets into this convo. That movie was all talk describing a plot that doesn't happen and a 15 minute shoot out. (Lets describe the plot from a potentially decent movie, keep doing it, keep doing it, throw in an action scene, and describe more plot from a potentially better movie.)
Crank was by far the better comparison, featuring the similar "plot takes back seat to craziness" motto. Though the action scenes and overall flick were pretty damn dull.
Crank was by far the better comparison, featuring the similar "plot takes back seat to craziness" motto. Though the action scenes and overall flick were pretty damn dull.
03-05-08, 09:04 AM
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I was quite unimpressed with this movie. I went in expecting a self aware over the top action flick. I got a self aware over the top action flick... that was completely lifeless and dull. The humor did not resonate with me at all.
As much fun as I think Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti are I thought the movie was miscast. I really didn't like Giamatta's villain at all. I think this movie would have benefited some from being lower budget and casting unknowns... I think it may have found some additional charm there... though, it still just didn't deliver for me. It was laking a personality. This is the kind of movie that should have some wit...
The one set piece I loved though was the skydiving scene. At the end when all the body's are on the ground I thought that was the right spirit for the film. Also, the Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd aspect was cute.
But I think I'd much rather watch something like Versus or Kung Fu Hustle (or hell even the classics Cliffhanger or Demolition Man
) for an over the top no nonsense action flick.
As much fun as I think Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti are I thought the movie was miscast. I really didn't like Giamatta's villain at all. I think this movie would have benefited some from being lower budget and casting unknowns... I think it may have found some additional charm there... though, it still just didn't deliver for me. It was laking a personality. This is the kind of movie that should have some wit...
The one set piece I loved though was the skydiving scene. At the end when all the body's are on the ground I thought that was the right spirit for the film. Also, the Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd aspect was cute.
But I think I'd much rather watch something like Versus or Kung Fu Hustle (or hell even the classics Cliffhanger or Demolition Man
) for an over the top no nonsense action flick.
03-05-08, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
No, there's tons of dumb movies that are great. Transformers is probably the best dumb movie of last year.
Originally Posted by Mopower
Used to be? Guess he wasn't as funny as he thought.
I had to turn off Crank because it was so shitty.
Almost turned off Smoking Aces because it was so shitty.
Not even going to attempt to watch Shoot em Up.
I had to turn off Crank because it was so shitty.
Almost turned off Smoking Aces because it was so shitty.
Not even going to attempt to watch Shoot em Up.
It really is like a live action Looney Tunes movie. Silly and over-the-top zany antics and a villain to match. Giamatti was perfect in the role.
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03-05-08, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by notkevinbacon
I was quite unimpressed with this movie. I went in expecting a self aware over the top action flick. I got a self aware over the top action flick... that was completely lifeless and dull. The humor did not resonate with me at all.
As much fun as I think Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti are I thought the movie was miscast. I really didn't like Giamatta's villain at all. I think this movie would have benefited some from being lower budget and casting unknowns...
As much fun as I think Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti are I thought the movie was miscast. I really didn't like Giamatta's villain at all. I think this movie would have benefited some from being lower budget and casting unknowns...
03-05-08, 03:06 PM
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Shoot 'Em Up had one thing and one thing only going for it: cool action scenes.
Whenever there wasn't action on screen, the movie flat out SUCKED and was BORING. The story wasn't interesting, the characters weren't interesting, nothing worked aside from the action imho.
Whenever there wasn't action on screen, the movie flat out SUCKED and was BORING. The story wasn't interesting, the characters weren't interesting, nothing worked aside from the action imho.
03-05-08, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by notkevinbacon
I was quite unimpressed with this movie. I went in expecting a self aware over the top action flick. I got a self aware over the top action flick... that was completely lifeless and dull. The humor did not resonate with me at all.
03-05-08, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hapgilmore
Shoot 'Em Up had one thing and one thing only going for it: cool action scenes.
Whenever there wasn't action on screen, the movie flat out SUCKED and was BORING. The story wasn't interesting, the characters weren't interesting, nothing worked aside from the action imho.
Whenever there wasn't action on screen, the movie flat out SUCKED and was BORING. The story wasn't interesting, the characters weren't interesting, nothing worked aside from the action imho.
03-06-08, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
Smokin' Aces tried too hard.
