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MADE screening reviews so far!
Hey folks, Harry here... the various members of the normal AICN bunch all became such party-goers this Cinco De Mayo weekend that the sheer inebriated state has interfered with any progressive writing for the weekend... However, expect everyone's reports to come slipping in from now till next week some time. Didn't meet anyone at the event that didn't have a good time with it... My review is coming pretty soon... I've been doing some moving into the Geek Headquarters Annex called Mission Concepcion.... this will be further explained at a later date, but for now here are nugget sized looks and Massawyrm's brief review... Enjoy...
Harry,
Mad props on bringing that screening together last night. Probably one of
the coolest things I've ever been a part of. John and Vince made it that
much better with the Q&A at the end. The movie was much more than I
expected. I'm a die-hard Swingers fan, so I had trouble thinking this would
live up to those high expectations. I more than happy to be proved wrong.
Great movie and thanks again for pulling that together.
later,
GarrodThen here is Chris...
Harry,
I'm sure you are getting hundreds of these emails today, but I had to write and thank you for putting together such a COOL night. The film was great and it was almost a surreal experience meeting Jon and Vince AND Peter! As an aspiring screenwriter, like every other person on the planet, Jon is such a huge inspiration and meeting him really got the creative juices flowing.
Anyway, you wanted comments on the film. I thought it was extremely funny and well put together. My only complaint would be that Vince was almost to damn good. His character was so annoying that at times I could hardly bear to hear his damn voice rattling on and on and on. That said, I wouldn't know what to change about because it was all so damn funny and important to his character.
Thanks again for the cool screening and I look forward to the Bruce Campbell event.
Take care.
-Chris WeidnerAnd finally here is Massawyrm, who spent most of the evening on his knees in front of me... He's kinda scary that way... Although he travels in lovely company... poor girl, how she tolerates... well, I'll be polite... He's, well, how to say this... Ummm, really cool. Ewwww... I know, anyway, here he is...
Hey Harry, Just recovering from the Great night I had last night and decided to write up a report.
For those that missed The screening on Friday, let me say that you indeed missed out. Made is this summer's surprise hit. Promise. As has been stated before (and I will sum-up here for the sake of brevity) MADE is a film about an amateur boxer, down on his luck, who takes a job from a mysterious Mob boss played hilariously by Peter Falk. Not wanting to leave his best bud Ricky (Vince Vaughn) out of the deal, he vouches for him and off they go to New York under mysterious conditions. Hilarity ensues.
Yes, its a pretty simple framework, but it works. Well. Better than well. Well, to put it exactly, this film is a fun romp that once it gets going, never lets go and keeps you laughing the whole way through. This is the type of film we've been sorely missing the last few years. Its a solid made Indie comedy that uses great acting, dialog and visual parodies to move it. Nary a joke of the dick and fart variety are to be seen. No gross outs. No Pie screwing. Nothing of the like. Just John Favreau and Vince Vaughn doing what they do best: Solid, Hilarious comedy.
The best way to equate this film is not to look at it like SWINGERS 2, although it possesses the same comedic magic that Swingers had and many wink-wink references that aren't overt enough to be trying to ride on the underground success of its predecessor, but rather its more like Reservoir Dogs is to Pulp Fiction. This one is tighter, in my opinion better made, has bigger named stars than Swingers had on its release and is enough like it that you might say to yourself, "This is just like Swingers"; and yet it is a completely different film that covers completely different issues in the same fall down funny comedic manner.
This film is light, fun and pure Favreau-Vaughn magic. A wonderful alternative to this summers money machines (and come on, really, when was the last time you saw a great movie in the summer that wasn't a money driven FX vehicle for $20 million dollar a film actors?) this film will the one that once summers over, and the bitching about whether any good films were released commences, the only people who will say not a one was released will be the ones that didn't bother to see Made. Pencil in a weekend in late July for John Favreau's new movie folks...you won't be disappointed.
One final note for those that missed this event or others like it here in Austin. Although Made sold out both shows, it did not sell out immediately. This is a crime. If you've never attended one of Harry's screenings, do so at your next opportunity. Every one I've had the privilege of attending has been a knock down drag out great time and this was no exception. Favreau and Vaughn were in top form, Yukking it up while milling in the crowd of the after party; always personable and approachable. This screening was quite honestly the best of its kind I ever attended. A great film, a great cast, and a great party. Pure magic. Thanks Harry, John and Vince.
Massawyrm
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Jon Favreau is awesome. Period. This movie is the perfect antidote for all the crappy teenybopper flicks which have come out in the past few years.
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The movie rocked. The party rocked. Jon and Vince rocked. But I think the ADD chick made the night. WAY TO GO ADD CHICK!!!
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The ADD chick is totally an inside joke thing that only the coolest of people in the first screener and party would know about!! This was such a great movie that night. This movie would be HUGE if everyone loved the way we did that night. Jon was a little surprised how the critics showing could suck, then the next night be the greatest comedy ever it seemed. I hope this does well at the box office. Real natural talent doesn't come around like this too much. Not with the cookie cutter Hollywood of today. MADE IS THE BEST!! (Dbldn11)
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May 07, 2001 8:55:07 AM CDT
He spent most of the evening on his knees in front of you? Harr
by otis von zipper
Let's choose our words a bit better next time. But I'm very glad to hear that fans of Swingers are liking this movie. I seem to remember Swingers getting some mixed reviews when it came out, and some folks on these talkbacks haven't been the biggest fans. But now Made is on my short list of summer films I'm looking forward to.
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Seriously....no sarcasm here.....I live up in Toronto Canada, and I get green with envy when I here about these kick ass events at the Alamo ....I'm glad you all have the presence of mind to return here and write about what happens....but come on...don't leave us all in the dark ...no inside jokes...what the fuck is the ADD girl....is that short for Attention Defecit Girl.....???...just a guess..but you guy's were there...what are you talking about.....as for the movie...what can i say....possibly one of the funniest movies I've ever seen was "swingers"...every guy can remember at least ONCE in there lives when they felt like Favreau's character....and GAWD Vince as Trent was a character born of genius....to see what a god of cool he is throughout the entire movie...and at the end blow it at the dinner, making faces at that girl...."she's giving me the wierd vibe...."...ahhh it was too fucking funny...all of the cast was spectacular....I can't WAIT to see 'made'..............................................................................well....we all have stories.....hahahaha
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I want to see Made so much I could just pee, and the moneymen bring it to your doorstep. It sounds like the perfect follow-up to one of my all time faves. I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait. btw-How was Pie-Doody? Can he act?
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Anybody out there know which one of the Beastie Boys is Dustin Diamond'd brother? Or is it an urban myth?
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Exador, if you thought Vince as Trent was great, wait until you see him as Ricky. I'd need to see it again, but it's quite possible he tops himself in Made - he had me laughing nonstop!
As for the ADD girl, she commented during the Q&A that the movie had perfect tempo: it never lost her attention.
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Mike Diamond(Mike D) is not his brother, it's an urban myth. But Screech is the nephew of Neil Diamond....okay maybe not, but that would be great.
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The ADD girl was just a viewer who had at least 50 questions and comments for Vince and Jon. She went on saying that the movie held her attention so well and that she really had to pee and on and on. Jon started to answer her questions, but was cut off by more of her questions to where he didn't know what she asked because as he stated "She's still talking?!" What's great about Ricky, Vince's character, is how so over the top he is, and alot of it is due to the improv that Jon wanted in the film. They said that almost half of the movie was basically just riffing, and when you do improv, you tend to say "Fuck" a lot more. You are now out of the dark.
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This was a great line that I feel I have to quote you. This is when Jon and Vince are trying to get into a club.
"..Screech? You let in Screech? Who the fuck do you think you are letting in Screech over me?" -
She was so funny. She was sitting a few seats behind me and she was going on about her sister
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Thanks for cluing in the unfortunate!!!...I really appreciate it...you know how it is...listening to others talk about a great experience, but you can't quite figure out some of what they are saying because it's out of context...a "you had to be there moment"...well since I couldn't be there I'm really glad you filled me in...thanks to Silverwing superman5150 and supershauna...terrific talkbackers...and once again, as for the movie...you've got my interest peaked...I've been looking forward to something like this for a long time....those two actors had such amazing chemistry, that it would have been a shame for them not to work again...One more question tho...it was asked before, but so far i think hasn't been answered....how was puffy....or p diddy or sean combs or whatever..was he any good?....just curious if it was a poorly cast role, or if he has some spark of undiscovered talent...I must admit, i think his music is a bit lacklustre...so if the guy can act..so much the better...maybe he can do that instead of music...
Thanks again folks...I'm glad it was such a great time...and I can't wait to see the movie...
ciao......exador out
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If he's going to keep changing his name, I'll just have to use the one he was born with. ;-)
To answer your question, Exador, I'm not a fan of his, but I thought he was fine in the movie. It was a very small role and he was good in it, in my opinion. -
I'm sorry to report that MADE ain't all it's been cracked up to be on this website. (Caught the NY preview tonight) I was really looking forward to it, especially based on the hype machine here (who's on Artisans payroll???)- and I'm a big fan of Swingers. Although the first fifteen minutes show promise, and although you can expect some very funny lines scattered throughout, the film gathers no momentum and the New York scenes fall flat. It's painfully repetitive, and the character Vince Vaughn plays (his main attribute is just being annoying) becomes tired real quick. The ending is painfully sentimental and really hasn't been earned. Peter Falk has a nice turn as the Don (nothing new here) and Sean Combs's character is blah- nothing interesting - no idiosyncrasies- just run of the mill gangster stuff you've seen a thousand times. Seeing Big Pussy in yet another mafia story- it's just so stale already, you almost feel sorry for the guy. I guess the paychecks are nice. John Favreau spoke afterwards and seems like a real nice guy. His character is very interesting in the LA scenes, but the story structure dictates that he remain passive throughout the rest of the story- he's mostly just reacting to Vince. Chris Doyle did some funky camera work that seemed inorganic with the film. But there's no question Favreau has talent for witty repartee- he needs to keep keeping it real. I can't imagine anyone saying this is better than Swingers. -
The movie is awesome. I enjoyed it a helluva lot more than most "comedies" out there today. But I went in with no premise that it was connected to Swingers in any way. And, in truth, it's best to see it that way. It's a completely different movie from Swingers, a bit darker, and from a writing standpoint, a bit tighter. But comparing the two or saying one is better than the other is an absolutely moot point. Harry hasn't seen Swingers... I know, I know, we all think it's a travesty that he hasn't, but it was a good thing here. He went into Made seeing the movie on a completely clean slate, perception-wise. That's how everyone should see it. Don't hold any preconceptions, don't go in thinking it'll be Swingers 2, don't go in with any purpose other than enjoying a film. Then you'll see the beauty. Made is a breath of fresh air in the stale modern comedy genre.
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Harsh title, I know, but I fear the reviews will be the same when the movie comes out in July.
Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, music, funny lines. It should work - but the story was never compelling. Two loser guys who box and do carpentry for money - hmmm, go from L.A. to New York to pick up/drop off something that they don't know what it is and the audience never knows why it's important.
Vince Vaughn's character is so whiny and annonying that I feared he'd get slapped and called a bitch. The two also fight incessantly - both verbally, and physically, leaving the leads battered and bruised through the entire film. Having two good-looking guys look like shit for an entire movie is never a good idea.
Favreau is obviously a talented and witty writer. For his next movie, I hope he drops the posturing and does something that really resonates with his heart, so we all can be engaged with the story till the end. -
May 08, 2001 3:24:56 PM CDT
Perhaps the previous guy might save his money for Pie 2. More r
by cabron
I was there, and it rocks.
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This is to all you would be humorists who think you are the $#!t when you alter Sean Combs music industry "moniker." You dummies do not realize the difference between real and fantasy. Watch me poke fun at Sting (or Stang or even Killer Bee). Whee!!! I'm so funny. Listen up fools, when he said he was changing his name to P. Diddy he only meant his rap nickname. Its not like he's signing his taxes under that name. It's the equivalent of (now this might be complicated for some of you out there) Marshall Mathers saying he was changing his name from Eminem to Slim Shady (as in from his song "I'm Slim Shady"). Did all you little boys and girls get that? Class is over. My next post will be in regards to the movie Made and not you idiots posts about rappers who make more money than you'll ever see in your life (admit it, it hurts doesn't it).
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