Shadowlocked - These films put the 'suck' in 'success'...
Despite countless negative reviews - such as this one - The Hangover 2 has, as of last Sunday, become the biggest grossing R-rated comedy of all time. Surpassing its predecessor by a cool $20 million, the sequel is yet another addition to what I like to call the 'cash-condors' - a film that manages financial success despite its ugly looks and/or content. Inspired by the 'only-a-mother-could-love& #39; appearance of the Californian Condor, these films share much in common with this unfortunate bird of prey. Both are vultures (either through family or financial ties); both reproduce at a young age (six for the bird itself, and probably between 1-3 years for the greedy, corporate film studios); and both have increased their numbers drastically in the last couple of years (all of our film choices have occurred within the last 9 years).
One can find a quite revealing, fascinatingly candid admission by Steven Spielberg on a documentary for Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull featured on the film’s DVD release.
Indiana Jones 5 is indeed still on the way, and according to Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy, Harrison Ford can't wait to make it.
Daily Video Game writes: "Amazon is featuring various Blu-ray movies on sale under $5 right now for those who are looking for new Blu-ray movies to watch this weekend on a budget."
I really liked Signs. I don't know why I always see it pop up on these 'worst' lists. It's actually my favorite M. Night movie. It's filled with tons of depth and symbolism. Easily a movie that helped me make a decision to go into filmmaking.
The only movies I think belong in that list are the Twilight series, Scooby Doo and the Last Airbender. The other movies were all very enjoyable, especially Hangover 2.
I don't agree with much of this list. The Last Airbender, The Twilight movies and the Scooby Doo are the only ones that probably belong on that list. I didn't see the second Hangover so it might belong on it. I really liked all the other movies on that list and I read the DaVinci Code before seeing the movie and still felt like they did a hell of a job bringing it to the screen. I can't believe they have Transformers on that list either....these people need to go out and get something else to do.
This author has HORRIBLE taste in movies! Most of these aren't bad...especially Signs. That's a phenomenal movie.
Maybe he's an atheist. ;)
And War of the Worlds was great too!