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Capone goes toe-to-toe with Channing Tatum in FIGHTING...a film he did not entirely hate!!!

Never Back Down 2: The Streets by Zeegloo	Apr 24th, 2009 10:09:18 AM
BOOM!
Tatum wants to be black so bad by terry1978	Apr 24th, 2009 10:40:32 AM
It's harder than it looks, brah.
This movie was good... by REAL6	Apr 24th, 2009 11:02:12 AM
Say it last night in a special screening in AMC on 42st. I just wanted to say that they are making all these fighting movies as of late but i really enjoyed this film. Just the beginning was alittle lame with the street hustling but the movie just got better and grew on me. Of course its not the best movie in the world but i enjoyed it. Cung Le is fucking retarted in it!!!
Terrence Howard... by Magnus Greel	Apr 24th, 2009 11:02:33 AM
Is not in Iron Man, but does this. Good call, this will make about the same amount as the budget for catering on the Iron Man 2 set.
Damn by Omar B	Apr 24th, 2009 11:04:33 AM
So, I thought I would be able to check out one of this Tatum's movies before GI Joe but all he's done are chick flicks it seems. Step Up, now this?
GI Joe? by Rufferto	Apr 24th, 2009 11:30:00 AM
What's that?
Is this a monster movie? by MyThesaurusRex	Apr 24th, 2009 11:35:31 AM
"When a couple of rip-off artists rob him blind, he retaliates by kicking a few of their asses..." Are these people with multiple asses aliens or something?
First rule about FIGHTING is: you do not watch FIGHTING. by ricarleite2	Apr 24th, 2009 11:42:01 AM

Channing Tatum??? WTF??? by moviemo	Apr 24th, 2009 12:21:11 PM
Seriously, is it just me or is it blaringly obvious that this guy only gets roles because of his look? He's lacking the slightest semblance of charisma on-screen. He's plain and simply eye-candy for females and boy-lovers. Not that there's anything wrong with admiring healthy testosterone on display, but his lack of talent is actually disorienting.
I dont even think he's that good looking moviemo by IndustryKiller!	Apr 24th, 2009 12:25:22 PM
his features are too harsh, he's muggy. That's why he always plays slightly stupid characters. Yet too boyish too be tough. He's all wrong for Duke.
What does Channing Tatum get so many lead roles? by Kal Reeve	Apr 24th, 2009 12:37:00 PM
Hate to sound mean, but so far he has shown no evidence of presence, charisma, or substance on screen. To be honest, he often comes across as blank, devoid of depth. He does not deserve the exposure he has received. But of course this is a culture in which Twittering is a phenomenon and Ashton Kutcher is a frequent topic on CNN.
Channing Tatum is the new Casper Van Dien. by 3D-Man	Apr 24th, 2009 12:39:05 PM
You heard it here first.
Capone-I appreciate your thoroughness by akiraclass	Apr 24th, 2009 12:41:19 PM
in mentioning that Terence Howard was the actor in the small arthouse feature 'Iron Man'-just in case there were people who read this site that aren't fans of blockbuster summer movies based on comic book superheroes. I kid because I care : )
Tatum by iambrucewillis	Apr 24th, 2009 01:12:37 PM
is only in public enemies for a minute, and gets shot by bale in that minute. Another reason to worship at the HD alter of Mann this july.
This was good? by fofo	Apr 24th, 2009 01:37:22 PM
It was the worst movie this year so far! I enjoyed street fighter: chun li more than this piece of crap.
Lionheart by djbmike81	Apr 24th, 2009 01:51:29 PM
I enjoyed this movie better when it was called Lionheart and had JCVD kicking ass.
Color Of Money was pretty good by Spandau Belly	Apr 24th, 2009 02:02:51 PM
As far these types of movies about a dude who sees the potential in some schlub and then exploits him for profit and the two kinda bond and tussle 'n stuff. But these types of movies are hard to do in any way resembling interesting.
Lionheart is JCVD's greatest film... by Kal Reeve	Apr 24th, 2009 02:14:47 PM
And a fine film in its own right. Van Damme gives an understated, but emotionally availabe performace. Harrison Page as Joshua is excellent, brilliant even. The chemistry between Van Damme and Page is deep and very real. It might not be smart, but Lionheart truly is loaded with heart.
This is Duke people.This guy! by liljuniorbrown	Apr 24th, 2009 02:18:38 PM
I have never seen a guy that actually seemed to hate being white so badly. I know going to far in the other direction is just as bad but what the fuck man? How many white guys beat your ass growing up? I know every body has seen the youtube footage of him on TMZ by now.If you haven't ,it's a travesty. He actualy tells Terrence Howard how bad he hated going on"those corny white talk shows, I was like hey guy howya doing". Even Howard looked confused as he did his best lame white guy routine. Classic. It's a good thing Cobra Commander doesn't get to wear his "Klan" hood in this one.It might just cause Duke to go bat shit crazy.
I agree with 3D-Man... by Nizzuts	Apr 24th, 2009 02:53:54 PM
Tatum will be doing straight to DVD flicks in 18 months.
what's going on with you by TheExterminator	Apr 24th, 2009 03:14:25 PM
iron mayne
liljuniorbrown by TheExterminator	Apr 24th, 2009 03:15:28 PM
can u link that mate?
Yeah I get Lionheart vibe from this film as well. by HollywoodHellraiser	Apr 24th, 2009 03:37:54 PM
I think with Terrance here at least there will be someone who can act! Not a Tatum fan but I may give this one a shot.
Howard mouthing off about Iron Man by Don Lockwood	Apr 24th, 2009 04:11:21 PM
http://tinyurl.com/cvgdjo
This movie by Cujo_Fugate	Apr 24th, 2009 04:23:50 PM
is dog shit. Anyone who spends money on this should be removed from society. Also, quit fucking perpetuating the downfall of Hollywood by giving press and acknowledgement to ass-vomit like this movie. Fuck You And Quit it!
Channing Tatum by SunTzu77	Apr 24th, 2009 05:14:49 PM
Channing Tatum... this is a guy that REALLY needs to take acting classes. It's like he draws inspiration from Eminem for all of his roles. For realz... I gotz to earn the respect of my woman, yo!
Oh FUCK!!! by samuraiwahoo	Apr 24th, 2009 07:18:10 PM
Cung Le is in it!? That guy is beastin anyone that steps into a ring with him. Broke Frank Shamrock's arm some kind of awful. I was totally writing this movie off, but anytime I get to see Cung Le (either fake or real) I am showing up.
Tatum is the wigger to end all wiggers. by JuanSanchez	Apr 24th, 2009 08:25:38 PM
I knew a white kid in Elementary school who spoke like Mr. Cooper from Hangin' with Mr. Cooper. At least he grew out of it. Tatum is an adult and still pretending to be black.
This sounds like an unacknowledged remake of HARD TIMES by SnootyBoots	Apr 24th, 2009 11:45:22 PM

gayest name ever by chien_sale	Apr 25th, 2009 03:24:47 AM
this guy should hide forever
Yeah right by XxSoulFlyxX	Apr 25th, 2009 01:11:30 PM
how would you know they were improvised? Maybe they filmed the first draft and ran out of time. You don't know.
Drederick TAY-TUM...!!! by Nasty In The Pasty	Apr 25th, 2009 02:12:26 PM

First of all, Channing Tatum is not "black" by filmstu2005	Apr 25th, 2009 04:59:06 PM

First of all, Channing Tatum is not "black" by filmstu2005	Apr 25th, 2009 05:01:19 PM
What's with this "trying to be black" idea u posters seem to have? Since when did acting hood and being ghetto mean you're trying to act "black?"The most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I agree that Channing is trying to gain street cred with his wannabe gangster performances. I mean seriously, how are you gonna put out TWO movies called Step Up and Step Up:The Streets, and yet all the main characters are white? I thought that was mainly owned by the minorities? And a white girl who's adopted by a blk woman...?Laughable.
On that note, this movie is crap and waste of time by filmstu2005	Apr 25th, 2009 05:09:08 PM
Im indifferent to Channing Tatum's performances, and his career as an actor really irks me. If you check this movie out, you'll see all these supposed "fighters" are all former models. Lol. WTF? How can i take it seriously when this movie consist of just models and pretty boys (Terrence Howard, vain and in love with his own looks) that are trying to be actors? It annoys the hell out of me. This is the reason why the craft of acting and modeling is soooo tainted these days and ruined by these young idiots who think that just b/c they look good they can have a succesful and serious acting career. Wanting to be a model and an actor is so common that I can't bother taking most actors seriously. Y the hell do i want to watch 2 former guy models trying to "act" like they're fighting? Thats what this flick should be called, "Model Wars." I only respect actors who have a strong desire for this art, try to improve their craft, and who are passionate and dreamed of playing strong roles whether on stage in theater, or in a movie. NOT just wanting to be a movie star. Acting is beyond fame. Its about the skillful expression.
CAPONE! by ChanceMinter	Apr 25th, 2009 06:43:01 PM
I normally love your reviews! They're so on point. But this... I caught this film last night. I was so excited to see Dito Montiel back in the directing chair, I had to catch it. I expected going in that this is a story we've all pretty much seen before, but I hoped that Dito would bring something new to it. And he did. I think Tatums best work is with Montiel. He clearly brings out the best in the kid. The dialogue is what threw me off of your review though. I felt that the dialogue was so genuine and real. It had you laughing because honestly, friends tend to fuck with each other the way that these characters did. I felt how these characters interacted was what made them memorable. Its what made me remember their names, their backstory, etc. I'm so baffled that you call this a failure. I thought it worked so well! I truly felt that this film could be real people living their lives. My only gripe was the focus puller. Maybe it was just my theaters projector but some of the shots seemed to have issues with what they wanted to focus on.
ChanceMinter by Cujo_Fugate	Apr 25th, 2009 07:22:31 PM
please tell me you're being sarcastic.
Is Bale in this? by thebearovingian	Apr 25th, 2009 08:48:51 PM
Then why are we talking about it?!
I really want to eat my Doritos but I don't feel like them... by OutlawsDelejos	Apr 26th, 2009 11:28:46 PM
Wait, is that off topic?
Sounds like Midnight Cowboy with brawling... by TheGhostWhoLurks	Apr 26th, 2009 11:29:38 PM
And without gay sex. But then again, it does star a bunch of male models, so I think I'll be skipping the "extras" that come with it on DVD.
Does he find a Mach 3 on THE STREETS by MenLeavingFactory1903	Apr 27th, 2009 04:04:21 AM
so he can shave his chest nice and smooth in between fights?
thanks filmstu2005 by Stalkeye	Apr 27th, 2009 01:34:21 PM
Some of these assholes need to be well informed that talking ghetto or hood does not equate to being black. The wigger remarks are just as stupid. Does Obama talk "black" or he's not "Black" enough? effin Morons!Other than that GIJoe will suck.
Sorry... by SunTzu77	Apr 28th, 2009 04:49:23 PM
Channing Tatum can not act. His range is shit. Name me one movie where he doesn't speak like he's gangbangin' in da hood.
Awww okay everyone... by SunTzu77	Apr 28th, 2009 04:51:28 PM
To be PC... say Channing Tatum has a firm grasp of ebonics. That boy can act! Not.

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