SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightley)
06-25-12, 03:23 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
After re-checking the IMDB page, I think the first actor listed above is what Jamie Rich was referring to when he said "There is even a secret cameo buried deep in the film that you won't find mentioned on IMDB; nor will you find it mentioned here. "
While he is listed on the Full Cast & Crew page, he's not on the movie's Main page.
For a second I thought I'd missed someone (well, actually someone else since I had already somehow missed
. He's also not listed on the main IMDB page.
While he is listed on the Full Cast & Crew page, he's not on the movie's Main page.
For a second I thought I'd missed someone (well, actually someone else since I had already somehow missed
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06-25-12, 07:33 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Also saw this movie on a whim and thought it was just great and hit all of the right notes. A good mix of comedy and sadness, with an interesting assortment of characters that didn't try TOO hard to be weird. Good times. The only complaint I had is that some of the musical choices were just a bit too obvious, but that's a small complaint that didn't get in the way of enjoying the movie.
This movie was never going to be a big hit, but not sure why Focus thought the heat of the summer would be a good time to drop this one. I watch tons of tv and the only ad I ever saw for it was before another movie I saw last week.
This movie was never going to be a big hit, but not sure why Focus thought the heat of the summer would be a good time to drop this one. I watch tons of tv and the only ad I ever saw for it was before another movie I saw last week.
06-26-12, 11:11 AM
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From what I've been reading on the web, looks like Criswell dropped the ball. Again. Remember, this is the same guy who predicted the destruction of Denver in 1989.
06-27-12, 01:08 AM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Saw it today. Really the only nitpick I have is why would anyone think a Cessna could get to the UK from the US.
06-28-12, 12:51 AM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
I loved it. However, I was caught off guard by two moments that were in the shooting script, but not present in the final cut of the film.
I thought those two moments added a lot more gravitas, but considering how dark they were, I wonder if they were more cut due to test audiences and/or studio interference.
There were other pieces missing from the shooting script to the final cut, but most cuts were made for the better.
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I thought those two moments added a lot more gravitas, but considering how dark they were, I wonder if they were more cut due to test audiences and/or studio interference.
There were other pieces missing from the shooting script to the final cut, but most cuts were made for the better.
06-28-12, 01:04 PM
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10-20-12, 02:36 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Watched it this morning. I enjoyed it. My only real complaint is Kiera Knightley. I don't normally have a problem with her. Maybe it was her British accent, her at times contrived dialogue, her facial expressions...I don't know, I think that character was miscast. I think the film would have been better with a different actress in that role, maybe even someone a little closer to Dodge's age too.
I did like the story, Steve Carell was great.
Worth checking out.
Grade: B
I did like the story, Steve Carell was great.
Worth checking out.
Grade: B
01-28-13, 02:16 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
I saw the movie the day before opening night at Montclair State in NJ, where the director (and alumni) Lorene Scafaria was in attendance and did a Q&A afterwards.
I thought the movie was a little awkward in tone, but IMO that's half the result of the marketing campaign. I expected a comedy, and I got a comedy to start out with, so I wasn't expecting the sadder parts. This would probably benefit from another viewing now that I know what the movie is.
What impressed me the most was that it stuck to it's guns regarding the end of the world. When I saw the trailer and the tone, I was sure this would pull a punch and the asteroid would miss the earth at the last moment for a happy ending. I was so positive that I'd pre-emptively hated the movie. So it's got my respect.
I thought the movie was a little awkward in tone, but IMO that's half the result of the marketing campaign. I expected a comedy, and I got a comedy to start out with, so I wasn't expecting the sadder parts. This would probably benefit from another viewing now that I know what the movie is.
What impressed me the most was that it stuck to it's guns regarding the end of the world. When I saw the trailer and the tone, I was sure this would pull a punch and the asteroid would miss the earth at the last moment for a happy ending. I was so positive that I'd pre-emptively hated the movie. So it's got my respect.
01-28-13, 04:42 PM
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What impressed me the most was that it stuck to it's guns regarding the end of the world. When I saw the trailer and the tone, I was sure this would pull a punch and the asteroid would miss the earth at the last moment for a happy ending. I was so positive that I'd pre-emptively hated the movie. So it's got my respect.
01-28-13, 05:02 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
These types of movies are a tough sell with average crowds. I totally loved it, but afterwards was totally bummed that they die. So on the one hand, I was impressed they stuck to their guns and applaud them for it. But on the other, I find it hard to recommend since it's so depressing.
This and Safety Not Guaranteed were on my top 10 of last year. They make a great double-header.
02-15-13, 11:42 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Stumbled across this at the video store tonight and decided to give it a spin given today's events.
I was expecting a comedy(grabbed it for my wife and I's Valentine viewing
) so I was surprised at the dark tone of the film. However that didn't affect my enjoyment in the slightest. Fantastic film all around. Carell was amazing but Knightly blew me away. Probably one of my favorite films of recent memory.
I'm so glad they pulled no punches at the end of the film. The film would have collapsed under it's own weight and would have been an abject failure had they not gone all the way with it.
I thought that was weird too but did they ever say her parents were in England? I think that's a viewer assumption given her accent. Then again with two weeks Penny could have driven pretty much anywhere that Cessna could have flown to.
I was expecting a comedy(grabbed it for my wife and I's Valentine viewing
) so I was surprised at the dark tone of the film. However that didn't affect my enjoyment in the slightest. Fantastic film all around. Carell was amazing but Knightly blew me away. Probably one of my favorite films of recent memory.I'm so glad they pulled no punches at the end of the film. The film would have collapsed under it's own weight and would have been an abject failure had they not gone all the way with it.
I thought that was weird too but did they ever say her parents were in England? I think that's a viewer assumption given her accent. Then again with two weeks Penny could have driven pretty much anywhere that Cessna could have flown to.
02-23-13, 01:23 AM
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Watched it tonight and was pleased. I too enjoyed the dark tone it had. The ending was great. I actually felt a little anxious as it played out.
As for Penny's parents ... her friend in the 'bunker house' told her he talked to her father the other day and asked if she wanted to call them and said ... "What time is it across the pond, 1600 Hundred" ?
As for Penny's parents ... her friend in the 'bunker house' told her he talked to her father the other day and asked if she wanted to call them and said ... "What time is it across the pond, 1600 Hundred" ?
03-31-13, 12:39 PM
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Wow. I just watched this movie yesterday, and thought I'd be reviving an old thread to ask a trivial question, but I guess it's not so trivial after all.
I was really confused by the logistics of that plane ride. As already pointed out, that plane was supposed to take her to England. ???
Also, I read a review that said he movie was set on the East Coast. Pretty obviously this was California, right?
And Last Night was much better.
I was really confused by the logistics of that plane ride. As already pointed out, that plane was supposed to take her to England. ???
Also, I read a review that said he movie was set on the East Coast. Pretty obviously this was California, right?
And Last Night was much better.
05-28-13, 05:28 AM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Wow. I just watched this movie yesterday, and thought I'd be reviving an old thread to ask a trivial question, but I guess it's not so trivial after all.
I was really confused by the logistics of that plane ride. As already pointed out, that plane was supposed to take her to England. ???
Also, I read a review that said he movie was set on the East Coast. Pretty obviously this was California, right?
And Last Night was much better.
I was really confused by the logistics of that plane ride. As already pointed out, that plane was supposed to take her to England. ???
Also, I read a review that said he movie was set on the East Coast. Pretty obviously this was California, right?
And Last Night was much better.
06-02-13, 06:52 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
Finally saw this tonight for the first time (Netflix). What a terrific little film. Yeah, it had just enough moments of laughter here and there to break up the bleak tone. And a couple of those moments were truly funny. I was especially impressed by the acting. Knightly was great (as usual). But Carell really really impressed me though. His best work yet. The last 15 minutes of the movie were heartbreaking.
07-04-13, 07:28 AM
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This was a great movie, just watched it. I had expected more comedy too, but was totally fine with what the movie ended up being. At first, when Knightley showed up as the female lead, I felt it was likely going to be bad casting. But she was really great.
Part of me though Carrell was lying to her about knowing someone who had a plane. I figured he just really wanted some female company because he's been so lonely, and was ashamed that he lied to her and didn't know how to break it to her. So I was a bit surprised to see his dad was a pilot.
Great flick.
Part of me though Carrell was lying to her about knowing someone who had a plane. I figured he just really wanted some female company because he's been so lonely, and was ashamed that he lied to her and didn't know how to break it to her. So I was a bit surprised to see his dad was a pilot.
Great flick.
07-05-13, 08:43 PM
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Re: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD (2012) (dir. Scafaria) (Carell, Knightl
This was ok... but it was a poor man's "Last Night" (1998). Much better film.
07-06-13, 09:58 AM
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07-07-13, 12:46 AM
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DVRed this from one of the recent HBO free previews and thought it was really good. Very depressing, but very well acted