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Underrated Movie Alert

posted 17 years ago by vure999
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I'm not saying this is the greatest movie but my feeling is that it is a definite quirky classic - and as such is a Must Watch.

It captures the life and times of 2000-2005, the naive young rich, the hard basic family xmas -- and it makes them meet up. And the actors enjoy it and they genuinely are quirky.

In fact its so quirky its Hilarious!!!

What could be funnier than watching Mr Ben Oh So Fine Im a model Affleck with his deadpan good looks suddenly find himself have to convey his "emotional grievances" to a family which is essentially a bunch of rednecks just trying hard to make way for a future for their child (who is typically a nerdy smart kid).

And poor Ben has to suffer through it all and does so with aplomb. He's marvellous so far! Watch the dialogue and expressions - VERY GOOD ACTING. You will never see it again because it is a once-off combination of actors, feelings and an age of dreams unlike that of the 1980s or 1990s.

So yes - watch it because it's unique.

Perfect for a time when you feel like watching a quirky easy thinking funny movie which brings a smile to your face easily. No heavy emotions here.

[–] ScottLovesIsrael 17 years ago

I agree, this was a really good movie that gets a bad rap from people who hate Ben Affleck.

[–] wiresandwood 17 years ago

I was just going to start basically the exact same thread! I was surprised by just how much I loved this movie, and think it's definitely underrated.

I don't understand why people hate Ben Affleck so much, either...

[–] kairingler 16 years ago

i thought that it was pretty good myself,, you had a decent storyline, that makes you laugh,, what more could you ask for

are you going to bark all day little doggie,, or are you going to bite

[–] evbatboy 16 years ago

this movie could have easily joined the ranks of "The Santa Clause" or "Christmas Vacation" if they had a better plan for it.

three things:

-released it in november

-waited until next november to release the DVD

-waited for a full shooting script bfore filming

[–] todd_equilibrium 16 years ago

i bought this today. in september, for a buck. im a huge affleck fan and finally watched it. i love it.

so hilarious.

its ridiculous, but really funny.

long live affleck. hate the haters. haha

[–] SimplyRavishing1 16 years ago

I personally have seen quite a few of Affleck's films and I must say this is one of his better performances. I just saw it for the first time the other day and while it is not a classic by any means, I did make it to the end. I actually laughed quite a few times during it. The "Doo-Dah" character stands out to me. 6/10.