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Was Bungion Boy ENCHANTED By An Early Screening?!

So, another film... by Mickey The Idiot	Sep 21st, 2007 09:11:52 AM
I'll grin and bear, buy the DVD and use as a pacifier. Oh joy!
I'll be seeing this one! by Rei-Ginsei	Sep 21st, 2007 09:15:39 AM
Because my baby's momma wants to go...
I get Amy Adams and Isla Fisher mixed up... by Abin Sur	Sep 21st, 2007 09:19:26 AM
Which one is dating that idiot Borat?
THIRD!!! by spud mcspud	Sep 21st, 2007 09:20:38 AM
Turd.
Alright, fourth then. by spud mcspud	Sep 21st, 2007 09:21:14 AM
I'll give this a watch. Trailer was good.
this trailer really made me laugh by BadMrWonka	Sep 21st, 2007 09:46:52 AM
I had high hopes. looks like a netflix item for later. kind of a shame. (queue the retarded talkbackers that give anyone shit for deciding to see or not see a movie in theaters because of a review...)
Well, I'm looking forward to it by red_weed	Sep 21st, 2007 10:33:34 AM
James Marsden is so amazing i'll see him in anything. I havn't seen 2d animation on the big screen in a long time. And it certainly doesn't look as bad as most kiddy family films of late. At least they are trying right? I hope to like this film and nothing more.
Sounds '80s-ish by PotSmokinAlien	Sep 21st, 2007 10:51:18 AM
sorta like Big.
I'll tkae my 6 year old niece to see this as an excuse by Yeti	Sep 21st, 2007 11:07:39 AM
to actually go see it for myself. "Bathroom? No sweetie here use the the cup the pop came in"
Is the animated version of Amy Adams hot? by Osmosis Jones	Sep 21st, 2007 11:10:18 AM
It's been a while since we've gotten a sexy Disney cartoon babe.
Talking chipmunk-Joe Pesci, talking squirrel-Rob Deniro by Mike_D	Sep 21st, 2007 11:16:14 AM
Disney's next film: "GOODMUNKS".
Oh, Bungion Boy.. by keanho_in_nyc	Sep 21st, 2007 11:29:43 AM
how I wish I'd been free last week to join you.
Oh, and... by keanho_in_nyc	Sep 21st, 2007 11:31:24 AM
B-Boy, your spelling of "fairy" ANGERS me.
What the heck did you expect? by Khrono	Sep 21st, 2007 11:36:29 AM
People went go into a film in the today world expecting the next Godfather. Lower the standard a bit more, people. Gosh!
speaking of Zombies...where the Rez.Evil review? by future help	Sep 21st, 2007 11:51:49 AM
im sure it's mostly shit anyways...
oops! wrong talkback posting... by future help	Sep 21st, 2007 11:52:29 AM
sorry
Think you've missed the point a bit by BizarroJerry	Sep 21st, 2007 12:13:36 PM
I've heard this film discussed here and there, and the animation isn't 100% kid-oriented like the originals, because that's not the point. A big demographic this flick is aimed at is the young teens who grew up watching the classic Disney movies. They now want to see cheesy romance in their movies, and are old enough to recognize the silliness in their old cartoons. It's good-natured, nostalgic mockery...
...Am I the Only One? by Rando Calrisian	Sep 21st, 2007 12:27:16 PM
that misses the innocence and family values that Disney used to stand for? Why do they need to make a movie that is so un-original to tarnish what they created before? I remember those old animated Disney films being incredible when I was little. Like opening my eyes to a new world. Now thay just have to talk smack about everything. The princess can't be pure in today's world. That is sad.
di$ney by Brian 2000	Sep 21st, 2007 12:35:56 PM
What annoys me most about this movie is that it is only being made because Disney thinks that the fractured fairy tale route is profitable these days because of Shrek. I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that the only way that the Disney corp would allow itself to be made fun of would be if it could make them some money. You can be sure that nobody behind this just had a good idea and wanted to make this kind of movie--some Disney hack was told to make a movie that will appeal to audiences who like the recent movies that make fun of fairy tale conventions. And the reason this movie will suck, and the reason that Shrek sucked, is that these movies are conventional drivel in a way that is far worse than the conventional fairy tales ever were.
Does anyone remember "The Charmings?" by C.K. Lamoo	Sep 21st, 2007 01:15:45 PM
One of my all-time favorite sitcoms with Caitlin O'Heaney (temporarily) and Paul Winfield as the magic mirror? The only thing missing was the animated animals.
I agree, Brian by BizarroJerry	Sep 21st, 2007 01:43:42 PM
While I actually like Shrek. It was at least somewhat original. Then, everyone has to follow along. The "for adults, too" idea is starting to show up in every movie aimed at kids. An actual movie just for kids isn't so bad, is it? And they should get into their heads that "just for kids" isn't an excuse for stupid writing, and adults should be able to watch a movie without pop culture references and hidden innuendo.
Looking to hate... by corbu	Sep 21st, 2007 01:49:33 PM
It seems clear to me that Bungion Boy is looking for reasons to hate this movie... and he's really reaching. It just seems that he wants to see a different movie, and not that this is a bad movie. I'm still very excited to see it based on other reviews I've read!
Remember "Goodfeathers"? by BizarroJerry	Sep 21st, 2007 01:52:11 PM
The Pesci squirrel reminded me of it. It was a segment from Animaniacs, with three pigeons, and their characters were copies of Pesci's, DeNiro's and Liotta's characters from "Goodfellas". Interesting they had a cartoon that was one big reference to a movie kids didn't see. The Godpigeon showed mumbling like Brando, too.
Can't get over Amy Adams in Smallville by jimbojones123	Sep 21st, 2007 02:01:15 PM
She'll always be that creepy scarf and barf chick that tried to eat PETE!! She sucks!!! And not that hot. And her fat suit was really bad.
C.K. Lamoo and Disney by Bloo	Sep 21st, 2007 02:05:16 PM
I actually do remember that show. It only lasted a season if I remember correctly and was very strange. Wasn't it like premired on NBC or something on Wed night and then Friday nights repeat on Nick at Nite who were calling it like "instant classic" or something like that? The beginning of the end for Nick at Nite as for Disney, I loved Meet the Robinsons, haven't read the book so I can't comment on how well it was adapted but I heard that as a fatihful adaption it wasn't done well b ut the spirit of the book was in the movie. But I thought it was a cute way to mix some pop culture stuff "like tom Selleck") with a very sweet and heart warming story. That is what I want from Disney, if I wanted fractured Fiary Tales, I'd watch my Rocky and Bullwinkle DVDS
Haha, "Goodfeathers"...memories by Mike_D	Sep 21st, 2007 02:28:43 PM
i miss it.
I wasn't expecting The Godfather... by Bungion Boy	Sep 21st, 2007 03:08:39 PM
but I was expecting better than this. I know I compared this film to "Elf" a lot in my review, because it really is so incredibly similar that I had trouble separating the two and was just always so aware of how this was not making me feel the same joy I do with a good fantasy film, let alone any other real emotions. As I said at the end of the review, it's not terrible. It's colorful and surrounded by lots of fine actors. The audience I was with mostly seemed to love it. And this is going to be a movie that kids will absolutely love, which makes me happy for them. I would have loved it as a kid, but watching it now it did not make me feel like a kid again. The movie's faults started out as minor, became distracting, and ultimately brought the film down for me. Again, not completely. I would probably give it a solid 2 stars. Maybe even 2 1/2. I even mentioned things that I think would have made the film better. There were things in this movie I really liked, like James Marsden and his character, but since he was put on the sidelines to make room for some of the more conventional stuff, I was disappointed. Amy Adams is so likable and sweet that I was discouraged when the script wasn't giving her material that would match what she's capable of. I still think the movie would have been a lot more fun and enjoyable if he were the male lead and it was his character who Giselle was destined to be with. It would have been a nice match. It would fit. Rather than pairing her up with someone who is so wrong for her that there's no way it can't be right. I'm determined to see this film again, hopefully taking my young cousin with me. With her by my side my icy heart might melt a little, but I imagine a lot of what I felt will still be there.
I can't trust a reviewer... by Prankster	Sep 21st, 2007 04:06:48 PM
Who calls them "Faerie tales". Sorry.
OK, so there's this fish...and he's out of water... by minderbinder	Sep 21st, 2007 04:08:18 PM
FYI, the animation in this wasn't even done by disney, they farmed it out to an animation house. What is scary is some industry people are saying the fate of 2D animation at Disney hinges on this flick. Those are some big shoes to fill, although this looks like it will do OK whether it turns out well or not. Hard to tell from the trailer, which seems to have some charm but also some jokes that became tired as soon as the first Shrek movie did them. And I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Amy Adams' apperance in The Office as the Hot Girl who sold purses and went out with Halpern. And you people call yourself geeks...
my problem with live action/animated mixture... by jig98	Sep 21st, 2007 05:26:20 PM
ever since space jam, it's just been a mixed bag. now it's just creepy and cliche'd like the view.
my problem with live action/animated mixture... by jig98	Sep 21st, 2007 05:26:37 PM
ever since space jam, it's just been a mixed bag. now it's just creepy and cliche'd like the view.
my problem with live action/animated mixture... by jig98	Sep 21st, 2007 05:26:38 PM
ever since space jam, it's just been a mixed bag. now it's just creepy and cliche'd like the view.
oh, and the last sexy disney cartoon babe... by jig98	Sep 21st, 2007 05:29:22 PM
was jasmine in aladdin 14 fucking years ago.
Faerie Tale by Bungion Boy	Sep 21st, 2007 06:38:48 PM
I'm sorry. I don't know what I was thinking last night but I kept spelling it that way when I knew better. I'm not British or a fantasy geek. I swear. No offense to all you fantasy geeks out there. My apologies to you especially, Keanho_in_NY. I never want to disappoint you again.
Jasmine the last sexy Disney babe? by Osmosis Jones	Sep 21st, 2007 10:14:57 PM
Hello? Fucking POCAHONTAS, Esmeralda (Hunchback), Megara from Hercules...? I even liked Nani from Lilo & Stich.
And by Dingbatty	Sep 22nd, 2007 03:03:03 AM
Kida for Atlantis: The Lost Empire
"from" I meant to type... by Dingbatty	Sep 22nd, 2007 03:03:33 AM
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