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This movie was absurdly bad

posted 16 years ago by stephen-502
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I never post anything on websites or blogs but having just seen this movie I feel compelled. It was truly, absolutely terrible. It was so disturbing to me not just because it is atrocious, but rather because the producers somehow managed to get so many otherwise decent A and B+ list actors to take part in it. The whole time I was watching it I was thinking: "that can't really be ... in this p.o.s., can it?" Someone in Hollywood must have called up all their friends and friends' friends and asked them to do cameos saying it would be like The Player or something. "We can't pay you, but its sure to be a cult hit and it will help your reputation!" Their managers probably said, "Well, its a bad idea, but what the hell, its your friend so-and-so asking so how can we refuse?"

Its sad because crap like this gets made pulling in real talent and wasting everyone's time (not least mine) while there are tons of unconnected people trying to make much better movies that will never see the light of day.

[–] RobertDaBruce 16 years ago

First off i take it you never saw the state or wet hot american summer because the writer david wain worked on both. and if you dont find them funny then you probably wont find this funny. and yes you're right most of the people in this movie are friends of the writer/director and have been in alot of his other stuff.

When the chips are down, these civilized people will eat each other

[–] joestank15 16 years ago

The sense of humor exhibited in the movie appealed to me. I enjoyed most of it even if some didn't.

Best one was Rob Courdry's prison sketch!

[–] Laxboy4495 16 years ago

i just don't ever get how people find people raping each other funny or entertaining. but, that wasn't the only thing in the movie that wasn't funny at all or was just plain stupid.

[–] jsb-16 16 years ago

I enjoyed the state and wet hot american summer.. but I turned this movie off after three of the stories. It just wasn't funny or very entertaining.

[–] 000 (471) 5 years ago

i love most of wains stuff, but this didnt work 4 me at all, despite him writing/directing, and having all the usual funny guys in it

[–] bredwh 16 years ago

Those A and B+ actors obviously got to where they are because they can spot good material. Like this movie.

[–] superslurpee 16 years ago

Financially the movie bombed big time so it doesn't matter if the material is good, as you say, the movie going public simply doesn't get it.

[–] kiscsiszi 16 years ago

Actually for us, the viewers the only thing that matters is if the material is good or not. It's not like you lose or gain money if the movie is successfull or not. I know that I don't give a rats-@ss if a movie did well or not in the theaters.

[–] CommieTT 15 years ago

Agreed. There is so much garbage that makes a zillion dollars in the theaters, but it doesn't mean that it's really "good."

On the other hand, "The Ten" is really good. I cannot fathom why it rates lower than "Role Models" on IMDb.

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[–] hslaughter 16 years ago

i cant believe i wasted my time watching this movie it blew

[–] stripoxy 16 years ago

Agreed. I liked the catscan section, but overall, not so good. It was like several sketches that couldn't be used in anything, so the writers tacked on an idea about the commandments and shat out a feature film. I can see how the Catscan could be a message, the guy stuck in the ground? Sure. But the "God's Name In Vain" was a stretch.

[–] Beetlehands 16 years ago

i loved the movie.. i thought it was very funny, well balanced and actors all did well!

[–] AmericanLoveNinja 16 years ago

Wet Hot American Summer is one of my favorite comedies ever, but The Ten was one of the worst movies I can remember watching in quite some time. I could barely sit through the whole thing.

It's quite a let-down, especially with the cast being who they are.

[–] Beetlehands 16 years ago

some just dont get it..

im glad i did!

only problem i had is that it wasnt longer..

[–] gilby_jr 16 years ago

I stuck it out, just so I could give it an honest rating on imdb. It had a solid 5 stars from me until the last segment. Once I realized they were showing man-*ss, but no boobs, I couldn't give it any more than 3. What a waste of time.

[–] CommieTT 15 years ago

Wow, you see a few naked asses of men and you drop the rating of this movie by two stars? How insecure in your sexuality are you?!

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[–] coolhandphil 16 years ago

Is this a goof?

"Congratulations, you're going to go down in history as the man who killed Superman."

[–] iliner 16 years ago

I freaking love you coolhandphil! You're too funny.

I'll admit, I can be a bit of a comedy elitist sometimes, but you guys are just lame.
If you're expecting the Citizen Kane of comedy, yeah, you might be let down. But if you just want to spend an hour and a half being amused, then this is good.

Did I ever GUFFAW out loud, probably not (actually...I think I did during the Roberta Fleck thing), but the subtle humor was great and I enjoyed it a lot.

[–] CPadgett 16 years ago

I guffawed during the whole Lying Rhino animated sequence, particularly the bit with the wiener dogs.

[–] ChriZno 16 years ago

I can't believe I payed for this DVD. What a p.o.s. I think I'm gonna take it out on the porch and set it on fire. And I've only ever done that with one other movie. It's blatantly obvious that only the creators' friends and friends friends are in this movie, and only as a favor to them. I'm about halfway into the movie right now, but I can't take it anymore. Another example of some of the garbage Hollywood spewes out nowadays.

1/10 from me. Wish I could give it 0/10.

[–] kiscsiszi 16 years ago

The one thing I agree with you is that Hollywood spews out a lot of garbage. But don't worry, American Pie 7 and Scary Movie 6 should be out soon, and you'll get your dose of quality comedy!

[–] shawn-kroger 16 years ago

first well said coolhandphil. I actually laughed when i read that.

And to the people who are disapointed with the messages, and to those of you who say it is one of the worst movies you've ever seen. I say this you clearly just didn't get it. I'm not saying this to be a jerk or provoke on online typing match (pointless), I'm saying it because it's true.

This movie is unpredictable in the dialogue and the stories alike. And it takes place in a crazy movie universe where the things they do and say may seem outlandish and pointless but it makes sense to the characters and the world around them.

This is a movie where jesus christ himself is just biding his time on earth. A movie where winnona *beep* a doll, and no one acts differently than if she just screwed a person. A man falls from a plane and gets stuck in the ground and lives. If you can't wrap your head around this world then this movie just isn't for you. And if you cant maybe you should open up your minds a little and not take everything so seriously, this movie clearly doesn't. And that's a good thing.

[–] MyDesideratum 16 years ago

Wow. I got soooooooo excited for this movie. I remember wanting to travel to some film festival (I live in the middle of nowhere) to see it before the theater release. I'm very glad I didn't.
The concept sounded so perfect. I imagined The State based around the ten commandments. However, The State is much funnier. There were a few good parts and it was entertaining (I loved the Jesus sketch with Justin Theroux, but I love him in anything), but as far as Stella, WHAS, and The State go, it didn't really hold a candle. I think The Baxter was even a better movie, but not quite as funny.
I'm really excited for Role Models, but my Michaels are missing!

[–] smackmyglitchup 16 years ago

I thought this movie was really funny. Just a silly little film for people who enjoy fairly absurdest humor like the State.

There are so many parts that are funny, I don't see how you can't enjoy this movie on some level. Like say when the doctor pulls his mask off to sneeze, then puts it back on. Or slapped his nurse on the ass and it leaves a bloody handprint. Or how can you NOT find a sitcom based around a guy who lives in the ground remotely funny?

This movie carries on the traditions of Mr. Show, Upright Citizens Brigade (ass-pennies anyone?), the State, Stella and of course, Kids in the Hall. I understand disliking a film, but calling this "crap", when it's really actually very original and creative is kind of weak. I feel it helps to stop asking "why does he just stand around talking about the 10 commandments?" and just pay attention to the content, because it's really funny on several levels.

[–] snazzyjer 16 years ago

I agree with the above poster, but not the OP, necessarily. This movie has lotsa hate here on imdb, most often from the very people I thought would be championing it. To their credit, they probably hoped to be champions of it, too, until they saw it and were disappointed.

But, seriously: This isn't some grand statement or the signal of the downfall of modern comedy or any such nonsense. It's a comedy movie, nothing more. And your enjoyment or lack thereof doesn't really speak about a person's character or the general quality of hollywood comedy. Some people don't like Star Wars. Some people adore Ishtar. Who cares?

If you think it's funny, enjoy it! If not, find something else!

I personally think it's the best comedy I've watched all year, but that's just me.

[–] johnnydonnan 16 years ago

i cant agree more with everything you said

[–] mmalon6 16 years ago

For those who think this came out of Hollywood: it did not. It was produced independently and purchased at Sundance.

[–] poljaliwel 16 years ago

have I been waiting two years for this???
what a deception

[–] xdracco 16 years ago

did your church tell you to come here and post this babble?

god, if you exist, i hate you so much is bring me absolute happiness... Amoeba