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Was it only me?

posted 11 years ago by mike172728
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Not a bad film, the storyline was good, I've read a few of Koontz's novels and always enjoyed them.

BUT, what spoiled it for me was the obvious product placement all the way through the film, I mean I felt that they were actually pushing these products down our throats and, after watching I had two thoughts: 1.were they trying to see how much they could actually get away with, or 2.Was advertising the main route to raising the finance to make the film.

I did have a third thought that maybe there was an ironic twist to the placements, and now knowing of the graphic novels, maybe it was sticking to their form.

But really! I was like watching a 2 hour infomercial interspersed with an interesting story.... ok, I exaggerate (for comedic effect) but I did find the blatant placements irritating enough to spoil the movie for me.

Or am I just that grumpy that I felt the urge to complain?

[–] ScottNichols 9 years ago

I didn't see any product placement, so if it was there, it didn't catch my attention. But then I was focusing on the characters and story. I could never let something like product placement spoil a great movie like this one.

I've read a wide range of complaints about movies on these boards, but this is a first.

Actors do not have a job...they have a blast!

[–] DBLurker 9 years ago

Yeah it's only you.

Majority of the movies I've seen, I haven't noticed or been bothered by product placement. Probably cause I am busy watching the characters and scenery is just a backdrop that is of no importance, unless movie focuses on it only (which doesn't happen that much or for too long).

Anyway, product placement is OK with me. Makes the movies feel real (as in, taking place in the real world) and also helps fund them. So whatever..