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Hell yeah! Michel Gondry's BE KIND REWIND looks great!!!

Gondry is God by Jugdish	Aug 8th, 2007 09:48:46 PM
Can't wait
And First... by Jugdish	Aug 8th, 2007 09:49:06 PM
HAd to get that in
Oh My God!! by BetaRayBill07	Aug 8th, 2007 09:56:20 PM
This looks friggin' ridiculous!! But yet, I cannot look away.....
Does that feel like the end of western civilization? by SnapT	Aug 8th, 2007 09:56:26 PM
Also, does it feel AWESOME?
I'm All Over This by Birdys Piano Teacher	Aug 8th, 2007 10:00:12 PM
Gondry's racking up quite the filmography.
Dinosaurs Attack! by Jason Eisener	Aug 8th, 2007 10:00:44 PM
do it!
cool by alphachemwolf	Aug 8th, 2007 10:04:26 PM
This has potential to be great.
To be honest... by Cinemajerk	Aug 8th, 2007 10:08:26 PM
As the trailer started playing...I was thinking...THIS LOOKS SO FRIGGIN RETARDED! But then at the end of it when I saw Gondry's name as director...suddenly it seemed better! I guess my past memory of his work changed my perspective. That is strange no? Actually I think I'd prefer if this were set in France with French actors or unknowns. Jack Black kinda threw me. Anyway...we shall see. :-)
SWEET AWESOME! by tile_mcgillus	Aug 8th, 2007 10:13:20 PM
SOooooooooOO stoked!
You're Magnetized! by all	Aug 8th, 2007 10:13:59 PM
Eat your heart out Ray Parker Jr.
Looks different from what I thought... by Wilclas	Aug 8th, 2007 10:22:46 PM
..but still funny! :D
Hmm. Unexpectedly charming. by Mr. Nice Gaius	Aug 8th, 2007 10:27:13 PM
Had to smile at the goofy Ghostbusters get-ups and robot karate.
Gondry is never great by prunkhaft	Aug 8th, 2007 10:28:00 PM
Whimsy has its time and place, Gondry relies on it far too often. This is true of all directors who came to prominence with music videos. Not bad filmmaking by any means, but lacks substance and scope. Eternal Sunshine got its substance from the screenplay and from the actors. Science of Sleep lacked in both. Terrific visual artist, and lets leave it at that.
"What's happening to our hood?!" by eggbeater	Aug 8th, 2007 10:30:34 PM
That line was hilarious. I'm not a fan of either of these actors but this movie may change my mind
Dante "Mos Def" Smith? by keyserSOZE	Aug 8th, 2007 10:36:13 PM
what, is Mos going the way of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? or, i guess what would be a bit more fitting, is Chris "Ludacris" Bridges...although Mos is a much, much, much more talented actor and rapper than Luda, but still...oh, and if anyone is confused by this, not in the actual trailer but on the right hand side of the yahoo movie page where it lists cast, it says Dante "Mos Def" Smith...good stuff.
That looked funny by theBigE	Aug 8th, 2007 10:57:32 PM
So why do all the early reviews say this sucks?
So there by Stormwatcher	Aug 8th, 2007 11:04:44 PM
By that I mean buying the DVD cuz I don't think its the kinda thing I need to see on the bigscreen for 26 bucks. But for the same coin I will happily buy it and watch it
Twentieth! by Alcevious	Aug 8th, 2007 11:05:19 PM
Woot!
I gotta say, that looks promising. by Datascream	Aug 8th, 2007 11:26:02 PM
I might see this.
:) by ahnmin	Aug 8th, 2007 11:56:06 PM
this trailer just put a huge smile on my face. love the 2001 remake!
Wow... looks cool! by odysseus	Aug 9th, 2007 12:07:20 AM
Very inventive.
Man, thought it was stupid by Agador	Aug 9th, 2007 12:14:16 AM
...and then by the end I was laughing my ass off. It's a good reminder of why Jack Black is funny.
Looks really cool but... by Pr_Frink	Aug 9th, 2007 12:34:09 AM
...wouldn't Jack Black's condition erase all the new tapes that they make?
Jack Black's condition by Kraken	Aug 9th, 2007 12:49:05 AM
I think it maybe has to do with that jacket he's wearing?? Not sure.
LOL by JusticeSabre	Aug 9th, 2007 12:59:33 AM
Good to see an original flick make it's way to the big screen these days...
Sweet Jesus, Looks like dog shit!! by Poloboy	Aug 9th, 2007 12:59:58 AM
Nuff said!!
It looks like great fan for movie geeks by CuervoJones	Aug 9th, 2007 01:18:18 AM
i didn´t like Gondry´s last film, that this one looksgood.
Jack Black can't act by Klaus Herzog	Aug 9th, 2007 01:20:10 AM
He always plays the same character. Nevertheless, when used right, it works. I have confidence in Michel Gondry to do something special, creative and funny here. I will see this no doubt.
I thought that they were actually trying to fool people by Donald Trump	Aug 9th, 2007 01:25:09 AM
that's what I thought during all the development hype. I couldn't understand how it would work. But now I do, and I'm really Really looking forward to this.
Was their any doubt? by LittleDudes	Aug 9th, 2007 01:53:37 AM
The man is awesome.
This rocks by Raphman	Aug 9th, 2007 02:31:27 AM
I can't wait.
prunkhaft is absolutely right by Bass Bastardson	Aug 9th, 2007 03:02:43 AM
David Fincher relies far too much on on whimsy.
"Jack Black's Condition" (spoiler) by Mike_D	Aug 9th, 2007 03:08:51 AM
Dont you guys remember a review for the flick (an early test screening)? Jack Black urinates whatever was making him magnetized.
Are they still making new release VHS tapes? by half vader	Aug 9th, 2007 04:30:32 AM
Haven't been to the video store in ages. I bet there are still old fogeys that rent 'em though.
i wrote that review. i apologize. by the last starfighter	Aug 9th, 2007 04:37:47 AM
Mike_D, the review you are mentioning is something i wrote. i'm apologizing because it was a terrible TERRIBLE review. completely unintelligible. HOWEVER, what i said in the review was all correct. The movie really isn't good, and unless they have seriously changed things from when i saw it (which was quite a long time ago) it is one of the worst movies i've seen in a really long time. the trailer does look good. i thought the idea was awesome, but the execution is very poor. the best parts of the movie are when they do their remakes, but those take a back seat to some amazingly stupid side plots. the movie is very amateur-ish, and i am not talking about the remakes. the portions that have nothing to do with the remakes are incredibly awkward. it was actually sort of unbearable to sit through. the remakes are very inventive; just the way they do them are so creative and cool. they were impressive. but that's it. Ghostbusters is the one they show the most of, but its the first and the rest are pretty much shown in montages or just quickly here or there. Gondry is usually style over substance, but this time he is little of either.
Looks brilliant by henrydalton	Aug 9th, 2007 04:54:46 AM
Hope Gondry's paired himself to a good script this time, unlike with Science of Sleep...
starfighter by Mike_D	Aug 9th, 2007 05:07:05 AM
I know you saw an unfinished cut, but did they throw the GB theme song in there for good measure? :)
i think so by the last starfighter	Aug 9th, 2007 06:12:48 AM
my memories pretty weak, but i'm pretty positive the ghostbusters track is there. hopefully it stays. the Ghostbusters stuff was the best; easily the funniest moments from the film.
I think it looks great... by indyit	Aug 9th, 2007 07:39:36 AM
From the trailer it looks pretty promising, Mos Def has surprised me as a very likable actor and this time he's the straight man so its not too much on him, and im one of those that like Jack Black regardless how one note he can be sometimes. He's fun. But regardless the actors, Michel Gondry is great. There's no more to it than that and this looks just as good as anything else he's done..although its probably very hard to surpass ESOTSM. And i dont think this will, but they're incomparable anyway.
AnimalStructure by Mr. Nice Gaius	Aug 9th, 2007 08:44:54 AM
You just issued a clear invitation to the dance. If you don't like the site, shut up and get the fuck out.
Looks like a lot of fun... by KillaKane	Aug 9th, 2007 08:54:38 AM
and something of a departure to more mainstream fare for Gondry. Looking forward to it.
AnimalStructure by Lost Prophet	Aug 9th, 2007 10:03:10 AM
one of the principal joys of this site is being able to argue vehemently with people who do not share your taste. Relax. It is a pleasure to anonomously slate total strangers in regards to their parentage, sexual preferance, IQ, living arrangements, etc over something as inconsequential as A FUCKING MOVIE. Don't be so uptight. Or if you are going to be that uptight post somewhere else.
Too bad they didn't do Back to the Future after all by half vader	Aug 9th, 2007 10:45:28 AM
I can't remember if they shot it and couldn't use it or wanted to do it couldn't get permission and didn't get to shoot it after all, but I woulda loved to see it and personally would have preferred it to Ghostbusters. Ah well.
wouldn't play for me.... by just pillow talk	Aug 9th, 2007 10:49:43 AM
I'll have to try at home. Never understood why people complain about this site, yet still post here.
Oh P.S. what happened to the little old lady? by half vader	Aug 9th, 2007 10:50:05 AM
From what I'd heard before it was all predicated on the idea that their little old lady customer was half blind and couldn't really tell what was going on. It sounded like she was their only customer or something and the film was much smaller (not that this makes it look 'big'). Didn't see that in the trailer. What gives?
This looks great, but.... by Dasher	Aug 9th, 2007 11:25:27 AM
I'm sure the film will address the fact that there are plenty of ways for customers to see these movies if they wanted to (cable, Netflix, Internet, libraries, other stores, etc). It looks like the film takes place in a poor neighborhood, so Gondry may be going for some social commentary to back up the unique idea. Looking forward to this one.
Michael Gondry has chosen VHS, here's why... by Johnno	Aug 9th, 2007 12:39:09 PM
It's because DVD is just an overhyped expensive fad that Sony is trying to push on us and makes the PS2 more expensive than it should have been when we already have more than enough space on CD-Roms. Developers will just stuff them with FMV to make it look like they're filling up a DVD which may work fine as a movie format but not for games. It is not needed for its generation.
drturing by the last starfighter	Aug 9th, 2007 02:23:22 PM
the 2001 shot is a great and amazing shot, like some of Gondry's music videos, but the remakes can't save this poorly conceived film. Dasher, no that is not expressed, but you really won't care once you see the movie anyway. It plays over the top with an attempt at whimsy. And the message that many of you are commenting on is completely lost in the film. That is obviously what Gondry is trying to get at, but he loses it and fails miserably. BUT, I hope a good editor comes in and makes it all better because I would still like to see this concept work.
they ripped off an amanda bynes skit... by jig98	Aug 9th, 2007 02:56:31 PM
there was a skit on the old amanda bynes show on nicke-fucking-lodeon where they made fun of blockbuster called blockblister. "it's better. {in italian accent} MUCH BETTER!" where they showed amanda, drake bell and some retard "re-making" movies on video. god, how lame can you get? jack black is slowing turning into the next john belushi.
Michel Gondry stole all his ideas from Amanda Bynes by Garbageman33	Aug 9th, 2007 03:29:38 PM
It's true. He's never had an original idea. That Daft Punk video with the dancing in the mouth gag? Bynes did that years ago. Eternal Sunshine? Bynes again. Go back and watch her Nickelodeon show. Probably the most groundbreaking program since Roots. Or the Suite Life of Zach and Cody.
Johnno by mr. brownstone	Aug 9th, 2007 04:25:20 PM
Thanks. That made my day.
Looks pretty entertaining. by mr. brownstone	Aug 9th, 2007 04:29:43 PM
but as a writer/director Gondry is turning out to be more sentimental and sacharine than Spielberg at his lowest. I guess he's actually a pretty sensitive guy when he's not busy feeling chicks up and macking on everything with a heartbeat at after hours clubs.
half vader is RIGHT!!!??!! by occula	Aug 9th, 2007 04:50:34 PM
i thought the entire premise of this was predicated on the funny business of the only customer being the little old lady. which is actually funny and a plot, not 'all our tapes demagnetized because jack black is magical.' plus, i might heart the D, but jack black in general release is just annoying at this point. it would have been funnier if mos def had been paired with some manic unknown actor given a chance to shine.
I like... by mr. brownstone	Aug 9th, 2007 04:57:24 PM
Jack Black's glasses. And his sweatshirt too.
who the hell is amanda bynes? by Mike_D	Aug 9th, 2007 07:00:24 PM
who the hell even watches a show called "the amanda bynes show"?! probably only you two, because sure as shit I bet Jack Black and the others never even heard of it either.
Mike_D by Garbageman33	Aug 9th, 2007 07:12:26 PM
I can't speak for the jig98, but I was being sarcastic. I don't really believe the tween star is the mastermind behind all of Gondry's best work. Really, I don't.
I'm Excited by Midol Girl	Aug 9th, 2007 07:38:40 PM
I've heard about this movie for awhile. That's cool you dug up this trailer. I'm excited to see the film.
Brilliant. Simply Brilliant by NubtheSquirrel	Aug 9th, 2007 07:42:23 PM
I can't wait. Looks hysterical.
Oh, Lord... by Darkman	Aug 9th, 2007 07:46:55 PM
At the outset, I thought this would make an interesting project. Having seen the trailer, it's now right up there with SUPERBAD on my 'must fucking see' list for the rest of the year. Hilarious trailer.
ohh okay my bad by Mike_D	Aug 9th, 2007 08:05:36 PM
:)
Hopefully Better Than Science of Sleep by skoobyx	Aug 9th, 2007 09:47:55 PM
My immortal soul left my body and started floating out of the theater in order to avoid watching another minute of it. I liked Sunshine tho.
Who the hell is Midol Girl?! by Garbageman33	Aug 9th, 2007 10:01:50 PM
And why does she get a black box? They're getting mighty loose with those things. As evidenced by the fact that MiraJeff has one.
drturing by mr. brownstone	Aug 9th, 2007 10:05:44 PM
The movie takes place in NYC.
They just accounced a few days ago: by mr. brownstone	Aug 9th, 2007 10:10:04 PM
That Blu-Ray and HD DVD are offically outselling VHS for the first time (!), so there are a lot of stone age style mother fuckers out there still buying up VHS tapes like hot cakes. I guess DVD players aren't cheap enough for them yet.
I was one of this film's biggest TB detractors, and... by GrantChastain	Aug 9th, 2007 11:05:24 PM
...even I must admit it looks better than the initial description. You've got to hand it to Gondry -- even when the premise is out-and-out ludicrious, he still manages to get something special once it hits the editing bay.

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