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Funny?? You find this FUNNY??

posted 11 years ago by terryperring104
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This film is about low-life, nasty, horrible people, the like of which, do actually exist in most city's in most countries. And for some reason, they seem to be revered. Why? What is it about these 'characters' that people find amusing? Gangsters and 'Pikey's' contribute nothing of worth to real life, and their inclusion in fiction serves little purpose too.
Sometimes gangsters can be represented with real humour, which makes them look cliched and funny/stupid -see -Star Trek- Monty Python.
But not in this film- its too realistic.
So- if you find this film funny, are you one of them?

[–] TheNachoMan666 11 years ago

Go back into the closet under the stairs and only come out when you know what the **** you're talking about....

[–] taxidriver8989 11 years ago

Its not intended for everyone. Similar to how Satire pokes fun at serious social issues.

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[–] mikeyg24 11 years ago

Sometimes gangsters can be represented with real humour, which makes them look cliched and funny/stupid -see -Star Trek- Monty Python.

No that's dramatic humour, the humour in this movie is real. I have London acquaintances who have lived on the wrong side of the law and they're the most charismatic people you can meet. They tell their stories in a way you can't help but laugh. It may ruffle your feathers, frankly I don't care if it does it's your choice, but Guy Richie got the characters spot on in my opinion.

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[–] leetron 11 years ago

This movie makes me laugh!

Huh huh! I likes it when they run!

[–] Chopperbubba 11 years ago

So was The Godfather. What's your point?

[–] smoko 11 years ago

@terryperring104 And for some reason, they seem to be revered. Why? What is it about these 'characters' that people find amusing?
I don't think "revered" means what you think it means.

[–] terryperring104 11 years ago

Eh? Erm....

revere

/rɪˈvɪə/

verb

past tense: revered; past participle: revered

feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

[–] smoko 11 years ago

@terryperring104 Erm... not the same as finding something amusing, is it?

[–] terryperring104 11 years ago

they seem to be respected (revered) by people in the film and people like that get it in real life too. And sometimes people find them amusing and laugh at them. Two different things im talking about here. is that too much?

[–] king_of_bob 10 years ago

they seem to be respected (revered) by people in the film and people like that get it in real life too.

You are wrong. Fear =\= respect.

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[–] SamoanJoes 10 years ago

Tell me if you ever see a character like Bullet Tooth Tony in real life, then we'll talk.

[–] shannonsspirit 10 years ago

The OP was probably just kidding around. This movie is hilarious and not intended for societal comparisons or moral commentaries.