Jack Aubrey Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Aug 17 2006, 01:33 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 17 2006, 06:43 AM)They're just not getting it, Jack. The cheesy title is the whole point. It's a cheesy popcorn movie, and it isn't trying to be anything else. And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before it's run is over. The title is brilliant. If Samuel Jackson is down with those motherf**king snakes on that motherf**king plane, so am I. So you and Jack are actually gonna SEE this movie? QUOTE And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before its run is over. So let me get this straight. People are going to see this movie BECAUSE it has an awful title? I guess maybe it's just a matter of taste. I like to see movies that are supposed to be quality films, whether drama or comedy. I am NOT the type to rush out and see summer blockbusters just because they're summer blockbusters. If they look crappy, I don't care how many fight or action or special effects scenes there are, or how many people go to see the damn movie, I ain't going. This movie to me seems like a joke, and not a funny one other than it's fun to make fun of it. It's the kind of movie that I'm sure has the people at the Razzie awards chomping at the bit to see, and I won't be surprised if it doesn't get a few nominations, if not a win or two. If this movie really has a cheesy title because it's a high-brow or low-brow comedy making fun of the airplane/hostage/terror genre in an intelligent thought-out way and it's truly funny, that's one thing, but I don't get that impression here. In fact, I just went to imdb and it says this, "On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes." I even went to the trouble and watched the 1 minute trailer, which is 1 minute I'll never get back. No, this doesn't look like an intelligent comedy or even an intelligent thriller. To me it looks like a crapfest of the lowest common denominator made to appeal to people who will watch any horror movie that comes out or that desperately need something to do on a Friday or Saturday night. I'm all for having fun, but I have to have something that makes me think or at least is done intelligently or I get bored in a hurry. I know I'm coming off as a film snob (add that to my list of being a music snob), but this isn't the kind of movie I would even rent or borrow from a friend for free. Hell, if it was showing on an airplane flight I was on (though I doubt it would based on the premise ), and I was bored, I wouldn't even watch it. Well, maybe if the headphones were free and I was REALLLLLY bored. If this movie makes $100 million dollars, to me it's the equivalent of a #1 album from Britney Spears - mediocrity for the masses. Ok, if you must, let the controversy begin. These are just my opinions. Feel free to disagree, go see the movie and have a blast. I won't be joining you, but that shouldn't stop you from having a good time. Yeah, I'm gonna see the movie because I think it looks like it's going to be fun. I hope that doesn't give you chest pains or anything. Look, it's all fine. I get where you're coming from. I mean, you love 'Star Trek' and I think it's a huge pile of crap with bad acting, bad stories, and bad dialogue, not to mention a total waste of time and energy, so I certainly understand your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Aug 17 2006, 09:48 AM) QUOTE (rushgoober @ Aug 17 2006, 01:33 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 17 2006, 06:43 AM)They're just not getting it, Jack. The cheesy title is the whole point. It's a cheesy popcorn movie, and it isn't trying to be anything else. And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before it's run is over. The title is brilliant. If Samuel Jackson is down with those motherf**king snakes on that motherf**king plane, so am I. So you and Jack are actually gonna SEE this movie? QUOTE And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before it's run is over. So let me get this straight. People are going to see this movie BECAUSE it has an awful title? I guess maybe it's just a matter of taste. I like to see movies that are supposed to be quality films, whether drama or comedy. I am NOT the type to rush out and see summer blockbusters just because they're summer blockbusters. If they look crappy, I don't care how many fight or action or special effects scenes there are, or how many people go to see the damn movie, I ain't going. This movie to me seems like a joke, and not a funny one other than it's fun to make fun of it. It's the kind of movie that I'm sure has the people at the Razzie awards chomping at the bit to see, and I won't be surprised if it doesn't get a few nominations, if not a win or two. If this movie really has a cheesy title because it's a high-brow or low-brow comedy making fun of the airplane/hostage/terror genre in an intelligent thought-out way and it's truly funny, that's one thing, but I don't get that impression here. In fact, I just went to imdb and it says this, "On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes." I even went to the trouble and watched the 1 minute trailer, which is 1 minute I'll never get back. No, this doesn't look like an intelligent comedy or even an intelligent thriller. To me it looks like a crapfest of the lowest common denominator made to appeal to people who will watch any horror movie that comes out or that desperately need something to do on a Friday or Saturday night. I'm all for having fun, but I have to have something that makes me think or at least is done intelligently or I get bored in a hurry. I know I'm coming off as a film snob (add that to my list of being a music snob), but this isn't the kind of movie I would even rent or borrow from a friend for free. Hell, if it was showing on an airplane flight I was on (though I doubt it would based on the premise ), and I was bored, I wouldn't even watch it. Well, maybe if the headphones were free and I was REALLLLLY bored. If this movie makes $100 million dollars, to me it's the equivalent of a #1 album from Britney Spears - mediocrity for the masses. Ok, if you must, let the controversy begin. These are just my opinions. Feel free to disagree, go see the movie and have a blast. I won't be joining you, but that shouldn't stop you from having a good time. Yeah, I'm gonna see the movie because I think it looks like it's going to be fun. I hope that doesn't give you chest pains or anything. Look, it's all fine. I get where you're coming from. I mean, you love 'Star Trek' and I think it's a huge pile of crap with bad acting, bad stories, and bad dialogue, not to mention a total waste of time and energy, so I certainly understand your point. It's cool, we all have our own definitions of crap and what falls into it. It's all good... *clutches chest* Edited August 17, 2006 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 That movie is going to do so well at the movies just because some people like to watch really dumb movies. I know that I'm going to see it in theaters just to see how bad it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Aug 17 2006, 12:33 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Aug 17 2006, 06:43 AM)They're just not getting it, Jack. The cheesy title is the whole point. It's a cheesy popcorn movie, and it isn't trying to be anything else. And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before it's run is over. The title is brilliant. If Samuel Jackson is down with those motherf**king snakes on that motherf**king plane, so am I. So you and Jack are actually gonna SEE this movie? QUOTE And that title sparked a buzz so big that it'll probably clear $100 million before its run is over. So let me get this straight. People are going to see this movie BECAUSE it has an awful title? I guess maybe it's just a matter of taste. I like to see movies that are supposed to be quality films, whether drama or comedy. I am NOT the type to rush out and see summer blockbusters just because they're summer blockbusters. If they look crappy, I don't care how many fight or action or special effects scenes there are, or how many people go to see the damn movie, I ain't going. This movie to me seems like a joke, and not a funny one other than it's fun to make fun of it. It's the kind of movie that I'm sure has the people at the Razzie awards chomping at the bit to see, and I won't be surprised if it doesn't get a few nominations, if not a win or two. If this movie really has a cheesy title because it's a high-brow or low-brow comedy making fun of the airplane/hostage/terror genre in an intelligent thought-out way and it's truly funny, that's one thing, but I don't get that impression here. In fact, I just went to imdb and it says this, "On board a flight over the Pacific Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of deadly snakes." I even went to the trouble and watched the 1 minute trailer, which is 1 minute I'll never get back. No, this doesn't look like an intelligent comedy or even an intelligent thriller. To me it looks like a crapfest of the lowest common denominator made to appeal to people who will watch any horror movie that comes out or that desperately need something to do on a Friday or Saturday night. I'm all for having fun, but I have to have something that makes me think or at least is done intelligently or I get bored in a hurry. I know I'm coming off as a film snob (add that to my list of being a music snob), but this isn't the kind of movie I would even rent or borrow from a friend for free. Hell, if it was showing on an airplane flight I was on (though I doubt it would based on the premise ), and I was bored, I wouldn't even watch it. Well, maybe if the headphones were free and I was REALLLLLY bored. If this movie makes $100 million dollars, to me it's the equivalent of a #1 album from Britney Spears - mediocrity for the masses. Ok, if you must, let the controversy begin. These are just my opinions. Feel free to disagree, go see the movie and have a blast. I won't be joining you, but that shouldn't stop you from having a good time. i have but one thing to say, have ya seen lady in the water yet ? crrrrrrap fest ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Jackson's worth watching whatever he's in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 This is just one of those movies that looks and sounds so stupid that you actually have to go see it. I'll probably find time to see it before it's run is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysmiles007 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 QUOTE (deadwing2112 @ Aug 17 2006, 03:20 PM) That movie is going to do so well at the movies just because some people like to watch really dumb movies. I know that I'm going to see it in theaters just to see how bad it is. me too, buddy. i'm stoked about seeing samuel l. on a plane. let alone with snakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Looking around on the internet, the buzz on this movie is truly astounding. I totally missed all the hoopla until about 3 days ago. Reviews are generally surprisingly positive, with the best ones saying it's what you expect it to be, good ridiculous fun, etc. I'm still not seeing it because to me while the ridiculousness of the concept is entertaining as a joke, sitting through 105 minutes of it doesn't appeal to me in the slightest. Anyway, doubtlessly tons of you will see this and it will be a massive success and cultural pheonomena of ridiculous proportions. From Box Office Guru (this made me laugh): Samuel L. Jackson looks to seize control of the muthaf*ckin' box office with his new muthaf*ckin' film Snakes on a Plane which invades theaters on a wave of internet buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestand Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 The fact that this script got the greenlight makes me want to kick a puppy in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 My buddy sent a prank call to my cell phone yesterday. Apparently you can go to a site and have it call someone's phone, and it can generate a personalized message with Samuel L. Jackson's voice, exhorting you to go see this movie. I couldn't stop laughing as Jackson was telling me to go see it. He said I need to get on the El and get my ass to the theater, etc. I heard this is a form of what is known as "viral marketing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 QUOTE (thestand @ Aug 18 2006, 09:12 PM)The fact that this script got the greenlight makes me want to kick a puppy in the face. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y268/rushgoober/rushgoober3/rushgoober4/pup13.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Most of you guys will be shocked but I rarely go see new movies. I'd rather watch The Shining or the Pulse DVD over and over quite frankly. All I ever see for trailers for new movies is drama and sex. The last time I saw a newer movie in a theater was "Stay Alive" which was decent at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third hand grace Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 they should take a poll to see what kind of music these people (that spend hard earned $ !!) listen too. I bet it is a very small # that listen to Rush. btw I'm making a movie today, don't have a title yet. Can someone give me one? Oh, and can someone give me some ideas to put into it? Thanks. It'll be out next week, only ten bucks a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestand Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 QUOTE (third hand grace @ Aug 19 2006, 11:08 AM) btw I'm making a movie today, don't have a title yet. Can someone give me one? Oh, and can someone give me some ideas to put into it? Thanks. It'll be out next week, only ten bucks a person. I don't have a name, but I have a suggestion- skip dialogue and plots, character development and emotion, and just have people get bit by snakes. As I guess that's the only way to sell a script to Hollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 This movie's got "Cult Classic" written all over it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I'll state the same thing David Letterman said on his program: These days having snakes on a plane doesn't seem so scary, but having gels and liquids is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 As much as Snakes scare the hebbbbgebbbie out of me i am hoping to watch it but i can't promise & I love these kinds of movies But Snakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enemy_Within Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Snakes on Plane looks stupid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enemy_Within Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Aug 19 2006, 04:44 PM) I'll state the same thing David Letterman said on his program: These days having snakes on a plane doesn't seem so scary, but having gels and liquids is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocinante Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I'm surprised at the great reviews it is getting, I'll have to go see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enemy_Within Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 QUOTE (The Rocinante @ Aug 19 2006, 10:22 PM) great reviews It looks so weird..Oh well, maybe I'll give it a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Enemy_Within Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 1 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users): rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagramking Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Aug 19 2006, 02:07 AM) My buddy sent a prank call to my cell phone yesterday. Apparently you can go to a site and have it call someone's phone, and it can generate a personalized message with Samuel L. Jackson's voice, exhorting you to go see this movie. I couldn't stop laughing as Jackson was telling me to go see it. He said I need to get on the El and get my ass to the theater, etc. I heard this is a form of what is known as "viral marketing." Here's the link if you want to play a good prank on your friends: http://snakesonaplane.varitalk.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/kayoteq/fark12/snakelimit.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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