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Harry was taken aback from his visit to LAND OF THE LOST!

Sounds awesome... by Marxeffect	Jun 5th, 2009 04:03:57 AM
Cant wait! Will Ferrel can be funny as fuck when he's not playing himself!!
2nd by BrightEyes	Jun 5th, 2009 04:06:17 AM
Star Trek owns the summer
Cant wait to check it out today by BatPsycho	Jun 5th, 2009 04:06:22 AM
trailer looks great. ill be seeing it in a few hours
Well I'll be pig fucked by thats_magic	Jun 5th, 2009 04:07:13 AM
Sounds great!
Wow, good news! by PlayerHater_of_the_year	Jun 5th, 2009 04:13:37 AM
to quote the late great George Carlin "Fuck the Children!"
Grew up watching LAND OF THE LOST... by BurnHollywood	Jun 5th, 2009 04:29:35 AM
...And it made no impression on me. None. Nada. Don't give a shit about nostalgia, really, least of all for the horrible fucking 70s. It's only relevance is that Ferrell and Co. are kicking the shit out of it for this movie, and that's a good thing.
Liked This But Not Terminator Salvation? by Broseph	Jun 5th, 2009 04:58:02 AM
How the fuck could that be?I hate will ferrell movies other then old school and there are some funny moments in blades of glory but he does the same schtick every film.I'll never forget how angy i was after watching anchor man and not laughing.realizing i was fucked out of $15.99
Sounds like another dumb movie aimed at morons. by Fortunesfool	Jun 5th, 2009 05:08:07 AM
Which shouldn't surprise me really. It's all were getting from Hollywood at the moment.
People are calling this thing Batman & Robin BAD ! by barnaby jones	Jun 5th, 2009 05:20:16 AM
but your entitled to your opinion Harry, it is however losing credibility with me and thats an understatement.
I guess by optimus122	Jun 5th, 2009 05:24:10 AM
Will Ferrels dick had no shit on it?
Harry's favourite phrase is 'that said'. However, that said... by LordPorkington	Jun 5th, 2009 05:25:46 AM
It's not my favourite phrase and he uses it way too much. Please stop using it Harry, it makes for a very repetitive writing style. That'll do pig, that'll do.
Forget LAND OF THE LOST! THE HANGOVER is where it's at! by Mr_Incredible	Jun 5th, 2009 05:27:06 AM
Funniest movie I've seen in a long time. It was absolutely hilarious.
underwhelming review by godhelpus	Jun 5th, 2009 05:31:56 AM
Harry, why do you feel the need to give a film a decent review when you know it sucked ass?
godhelpus by HEADGEEK	Jun 5th, 2009 05:37:40 AM
because that isn't the case.
And the summer from Hell continues by kwisatzhaderach	Jun 5th, 2009 06:05:02 AM
X Men Origins: Wolverine, Star Trek, Terminator Salvation and now this. Only Iron Jim can save us now.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz by Sal_Bando	Jun 5th, 2009 06:20:09 AM
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz pass.
LordPorkington by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 06:21:23 AM
"That said" is hardly the biggest problem with Harry's writing. That said...you're right, he overuses it.
Summer from Hell doesn't include Star Trek by hallmitchell	Jun 5th, 2009 06:30:21 AM
Yet it does include Watchmen and will include Transformers 2 to top it off.
I'm looking forward to this. by hallmitchell	Jun 5th, 2009 06:31:45 AM
I'm glad they made it a little naughty. Yet they are target marketing to kids and families on this. Anyway that's their problem.
I knew Ferrell was gonna' fuck this up! by Alfie Boy	Jun 5th, 2009 06:33:53 AM

Marketing is HORRIBLE for this film. by CENOBITE	Jun 5th, 2009 06:42:44 AM
Already saw it at a prescreening and it was freakin hilarious. Everyone was choking on their popcorn and surprised at how funny it is. . . which we were all amazed at thinking it would be a lame duck.
Ringo Starr's CAVEMAN? by blackshuck	Jun 5th, 2009 06:42:59 AM
So you're saying someone liked that worthless piece of coke-fueled garbage?
1st time Rotten Tomatometer is WRONG. by CENOBITE	Jun 5th, 2009 06:44:34 AM
Unless they edited all the racy & funny bits that were in the version I saw, IMHO... I have to disagree with the rotten on this one.
danny mcbribe is the funniest fucking dude ever by peopleintrees	Jun 5th, 2009 07:10:39 AM

Harry is right about LoTL being more cerebral than we remember by fireclown	Jun 5th, 2009 07:30:07 AM
I watched a bunch of the marathon last weekend, and most of the show went over my head when I was a tot.
Harry's reviews are really helpful by vezner2007	Jun 5th, 2009 07:30:47 AM
whenever he likes a movie, I know I'm going to hate it. I had the same experience with Siskel and Ebert back in the day (still do with Roger Ebert). IMO John Nolte gives the most credible reviews for movies and I'll stick with his opinion. Thanks Harry! I'll save my money for Transformers 2.
Roger Ebert liked it... by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 5th, 2009 07:39:35 AM
If he liked it, that's good enough for me. Yes yes, I'm in the Roger-Ebert-Is-Rarely-Wrong camp. But the man seems to "get" it--particularly in regards to films that are supposed to be quirky. Like this one. Harry, you're in good company on this one. Be proud you enjoyed it.
On a side note, Harry, re: liberal parents by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 5th, 2009 07:47:37 AM
I had fairly conservative parents, and during my impressionable years my parents regularly included me in their movie-watching, including Scarface, Dawn of the Dead, Return of the Living Dead, History of the World Part I, Revenge of the Nerds etc. I don't think sometimes it's so much of a political issue as it is that some parents actually give their child some credit as to their intelligence.
Will Ferrell should have had a 'fro in this! by Yukon Cornelius	Jun 5th, 2009 07:50:01 AM
I can totally buy the man who brought us Rod Burgundy filling in for Spencer Milligan (where are you Spencer?), but I wish he would have kept his Semi-Pro 'fro for LOTL. Will Ferrell + white man 'fro + tight khaki short shorts = a Rick Marshall for the 21st century!
Are you kidding me? by RenoNevada2000	Jun 5th, 2009 08:02:55 AM
This flick was dreadful. Absolute dreck. A complete waste of potentially cool concepts on an un-funny comedy.
Terrible Review by ForkTongue	Jun 5th, 2009 08:16:11 AM
Harry you fill your reviews with so much exposition and compliments on certain individuals work that it's hard to find out if the movie is really good or not. Review the film and not just the composer, or one actor, or telling us how the marketing was directed toward families. All that is fine, but don't bury the statement, "Is it a good film? No." No need to make excuses for it. Also, try some proofreading buddy. You're supposed to be somewhat professional.
Aren't you . . . by krazy-kaare	Jun 5th, 2009 08:25:41 AM
the same jackass that ripped Terminator Salvation a new asshole? Give me a break! Anybody with a brain can see that this movie is going to suck. Your review is the first positive one I've seen - everybody else is giving it your Terminator review. I have completely lost faith in your film reviews.
I can't believe I might see this by animas	Jun 5th, 2009 08:29:54 AM
my standards are dropping so low because of the vast quantity of feces coming out of the film industry. I'm not desperate enough to watch transformers though.
Summer From Hell does indeed include Star Trek by Flip63Hole	Jun 5th, 2009 08:30:09 AM
That was some retarded fucking shit ~ the Willy Wonka tube scene with Scotty was embarrassing as were many of the other childish jokes. I ended up walking out during the final half-hour. I'm very, very worried about J.J. trying to help The Dark Tower after watching ST...
Needs more GIANT PIG by GIANT_PIG	Jun 5th, 2009 08:30:46 AM
GIANT PIG!!!
I was going to ask about "that said" by animas	Jun 5th, 2009 08:33:43 AM
it is highly annoying whenever any varation of that phrase is ever used.
I hope they make an Altered States of Druggachusetts movie next by rev_skarekroe	Jun 5th, 2009 08:39:43 AM
We can't use the phone! There's PEOPLE on the other end! They'll KNOW, man!
How is this site popular? by Prophecyrob	Jun 5th, 2009 08:46:30 AM
It boggles my mind the amount of bloggers who can hardly form coherent sentences, let alone an entire movie review. And I don't even consider the above a review. It's more a background on the source material, followed by a play-by-play of the film with a tiny sprinkle of personal opinion. And that seems to be the cookie-cutter formula for all reviews around here. Learn diversity for fuck's sake. Get creative. With RT rating LOTL at 23% and Harry providing a positive review - well it speaks to his taste and sets up another separate rant. My point is, guys like Harry haven't clued into the fact that bloggers are writers - and writing is rewriting. It would be worth the $100 investment for Harry to hit up Barnes and Noble for a few helpful books... The Little Red Writing Book Painless Writing Roget's Thesaurus ...to name some favourites. Harry and his staff have made a career choice to be writers. Please prove to us you can handle that commitment Harry and fucking show us some chops besides the ugly orange ones on your face.
any summer where Star Trek is the bright spot is definitely Summ by Stifler's Mom	Jun 5th, 2009 08:47:47 AM
only The Hangover gives me hope.
Summer from Hell by Stifler's Mom	Jun 5th, 2009 08:48:08 AM
yup.
Harry was taken aback by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 08:51:08 AM
That said, Harry is taken aback by everything from the Nimoy-attended "Trek" screening he was fucking given to the Terminator fuckable skull MacJee gave him to the dump he took this morning requiring him to wake Yoko to wipe him. It's a given that if it is a riff on something he saw as a wide-eyed, "the world is my oyster" dumbfounded youth destined to be reviled by the same internet fans that once made him, then he'll cum himself over it. I agree, while this isn't a "professional" website and Harry isn't a "professional" writer, any fucking AP English, $10 book on writing, or Asian wife/proofreader could fix 80 percent of the problems with these posts Thing is, like reality TV, if it's consumable and a product people can enjoy, there will be no bitchfest, which means no high traffic in the talkbacks, which means Master Repllicas doesn't see ad hits spike through the roof and give Harry the 1:1 scale replica endoskeleton for that Terminator McG's feces-encrusted phalus gave him before saying, "Harry, get this movie trashed. I want my career deader than my brother." I agree with the above posters on the review style. It's inevitable that you'll find 3-5 uses of "blown away", a good dozen or so "that said's", a long rambling paragraph about why this movie is important because Harry saw the original movie/TV series as a Jerry O'Connell-sized mini-Jorge Garcia in Austin during his childhood and how it changed the entire way he lives his life, the dropping of only about three quasi-relevant names, a few "I've got the inside scoop because I'm a chubby ginger" tidbits of trivia, and an ever convincing critic endorcement amounting to "I liked it. Therefore, either Jesus must like it or I'll send the Jews after his sandal-wearing ass again and have them make killing him stick this time." Mean? Yes, I am. But when a site is considered one of the industry standards, is granted interviews with the best of Hollywood (regardless if any of us think they are or not), and features many studio exclusives, I expect a level of journalism above what I read in my junior high school "newspaper". Yes, the style is was supposed to be "real guys writing for real guys" when this site launched. In 1996! 13 years later, I'd hope that these "guys" would learn how to at least skim a style manual at Borders while getting sweaty thumbprints all over the funny books by the cafe. That all being said, this is another 40-something adult retard movie aimed at entertaining stoners and kids born with fetal alcohol syndrome because mommmy was getting drunk when she was preggo watching the original "Land of the Lost".
rev_skarekroe by LivesWithinLaws	Jun 5th, 2009 08:55:49 AM
What an awesome Mr. Show sketch that was. And David with that wig doing that dance! Classic!
Another turd in the waterpipe of remakes. by Yoda's Ball Sack	Jun 5th, 2009 08:58:12 AM
I'd be squeezing this turd out of my ass for weeks if I saw this movie.
Not sure if Harry likes it or not. Fell asleep by Knobules	Jun 5th, 2009 09:27:26 AM
Sorry man but paragraphs into this you finally talk about the flick. Lets tighten up a bit bud.
He liked it, he liked it... by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 5th, 2009 09:30:34 AM
But then again, he liked Speed Racer...
Knobules by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 09:34:31 AM
Harry's reviews are ALWAYS this badly written--its his trademark. The man is one of the worst writers I've ever seen. He can't punctuate, he can't spell, he meanders, and he rarely ever writes coherently. It's just par for the course--his writing is on the level of a 5th grader.
Whew! by Barrymore Yorke	Jun 5th, 2009 09:38:21 AM
Glad to hear it's decent. What a relief!
"that said" by arthurrex007	Jun 5th, 2009 09:39:04 AM
albiet just a suggestion.
Harry liked it? I'll stay far away then! by Kid Z	Jun 5th, 2009 09:39:21 AM
Sorry Harry, you're an okay dude, but this sucker's rating like, 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and you haven't been known of late, for your accurate reviews. I mean, I'll throw you a bone here, you do tend to find the enjoyable crap, such as JJ Trek, but sometimes crap is just that, crap, and I think nostalgia sometimes blurs the line for you when it comes to your opinions and reviews.
that said by arthurrex007	Jun 5th, 2009 09:47:27 AM
albeit One entry found. Main Entry: al·be·it Listen to the pronunciation of albeit Pronunciation: \ȯl-ˈbē-ət, al-\ Function: conjunction Etymology: Middle English, literally, all though it be Date: 14th century : conceding the fact that : even though : although
Only thing I can remember about LOTL... by Kid Z	Jun 5th, 2009 09:48:02 AM
... that final season where Holly had gotten her boobs over the summer hiatus. (I was only like, 10 at the time and it was a revelation.)
Whats left to be said? by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 09:50:58 AM
You suck Harry....Thats pretty much it. This review was FUCKING UNPROFESSIONAL!
Lolz. Everything needs more GIANT PIG by Dr. Samuel Loomis	Jun 5th, 2009 09:54:23 AM
Dude cracks me up.
VERY BROAD= lame by DoctorWho?	Jun 5th, 2009 09:55:20 AM
I grew up with the show. I was mesmerized by it. I'm sure it comes off quite lame now...I should youtube it and see. That being said, I wouldn't expect some faithful recreation...but this is all about NAME RECOGNITION. T-Rex, Sleestaks, Cha-Ka etc used as a jumping off point for whatever. Meh. I can't help but see the marketing and executive decision angle in a fast food PRODUCT like this. No Thanks. However, the Sleestaks are damn near the coolest things ever. those things used to scare the hell out of me with their hissing and their cave with those gems and their trippy lost technology shit they coveted...again, maybe not as cool as I remembered but like Harry, it sent my mind off in new directions and made an indelible impression.
Marathon on Sci Fi Channel today by arthurrex007	Jun 5th, 2009 09:59:27 AM
Original series all day. That being said It still looks shitty today as it did in the 70's the movie has to be better then this no matter who agrees with Harry or not.
prophecyrob/RipperGiles by mercuryx23	Jun 5th, 2009 10:02:09 AM
Amazingly, Harry doesn't have to prove anything to you. If you don't like the way he writes his reviews, DON'T READ THEM. You have a choice not to patronize this site. Jeezy Creezy, you people who are constantly bitching about the quality of writing on this site amaze me. If you don't want a geek's hyperbolic take on mostly crappy films, don't read what Harry has to say. Go to RT and read the starred reviewers or watch Ben and Jerky At The Movies. Seriously! Stop the fucking whining about the quality of writing. Those of you who think Harry and company write at the high school level have no fucking clue how high school students write. I teach high school students. IN GENERAL, they just don't write very well at all (certainly not with the stylistic hyperbole of one Harry Knowles). So next time you think to complain about the quality of the writing, stop. Surf away. You're just a jackass and you don't have a hugely popular site and you're jealous because you think you're better than the people here. But maybe you can prove us all wrong and start your own site that lots of like minded people read. Go ahead. Do it. Then maybe we can parse your grammar and style after the thousandth review.
"I grew up with LAND OF THE LOST." by Windowlicker74	Jun 5th, 2009 10:03:44 AM
lol then we know it's a harry review!! haven't read it yet, but my guess is he likes it A LOT!!
"That said, this won't play to everyone" by Windowlicker74	Jun 5th, 2009 10:04:59 AM
typical! now lets read everything in between
As long as its better than The Love Guru, by skimn	Jun 5th, 2009 10:09:03 AM
Meet Dave and The Happening, this summer's got a leg up over last.
VERY forgiving review by SmokingRobot	Jun 5th, 2009 10:12:30 AM
Seriously, what's the deal here? I take Harry's reviews less seriously than anyone else on this webpage anymore.
Giant Pig is a hair on the ass of Total Fucking Destruction by Kief_Ledger	Jun 5th, 2009 10:16:17 AM
What the hell happened to that guy?
Anna Friel... hot? by Kid Z	Jun 5th, 2009 10:21:47 AM
Naw. She is pretty, but definitely nowhere near "hot" territory.
Non Cartoony? by Samus Aran	Jun 5th, 2009 10:35:28 AM
That T-Rex is very much cartoony- and if that T-Rex has a lot of character- it's because it is so cartoony. Harry, I have no idea how you could look at that T-Rex and not see that it was clearly supposed to have a cartoony style- and as a died in the wool cartoonist, I really appreciate that look. Hell, I thought the T-Rexs in PJ's King Kong were very cartoony (and cool looking as a result), and they weren't half as cartoony as this Land of the Lost T-Rex.
AANNDDD it's gotta be better than by skimn	Jun 5th, 2009 10:38:26 AM
that revamping of Bewitched. Boy, did they go in the wrong direction on that one.
Yes, but is there autoerotic asphyxiation? by FlickaPoo	Jun 5th, 2009 10:41:04 AM

Agreed, your parents let you watch Flesh Gordon by skimn	Jun 5th, 2009 10:42:50 AM
as a child? No wonder you come up with phrases like "chocolate covered pussy juice"...
mercuryx23 by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 10:47:43 AM
I've been on this site for YEARS. And over that time, I've seen the quality of the coverage here declining, just like the "mainstream" entertainment sources, like ET and Entertainment Weekly and E!. Why do we bitch? Because if someone bitches enough, something might get done. It worked for "Family Guy" fans and FOX years ago. It worked for the "Firefly" fans who got "Serenity". It worked for the women who wanted to vote. So in a fantasy world where "Speed Racer", "The Phantom Menace" and "Land of the Lost" can be great films, then maybe this fat tub of shit can get his way too.
also, merc by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 10:49:26 AM
would my review of Harry's review been better if I'd used buzz words like "albiet", "that said", "antipentultimate" and "taken aback", peppered with references to the original "Too Close For Comfort", before Will Farrell remakes that too?
Mercury, seriously... by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 10:51:16 AM
You need to shut the fuck up with that bullshit. This is a PUBLIC website, and the reviews are for the PUBLIC consumption, i.e we can say what the fuck we want about them. Your "if you dont like it dont read it" horseshit makes you sound like one of the kiddie drones falling into the meatgrinder in Pink Floyd The Wall. You wanna have an attitude like that, move to fucking CHINA. Seriously, when Harry puts up a good review, Im the first to say so, but when he puts up dreck like this with 4 paragraphs of bullshit exposition or starts BULLSHITTING about how HE convinced QT to cast Carradine in KILL BILL, Im gonna fucking call him out on it. End of fucking story. You dont like it? Go piss in a fucking pot. That being said, Im unemployed and have LOTS of free time on my hands.....
rfid by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 10:53:57 AM
You suggest that, while Harry's reviews are badly written, it's his trademark, thus making it okay. Does that mean I can suggest that, while John Wayne Gacy dressed up like a clown, raped and murdered 33 kids, then buried them under his house, it's his trademark. and that's his trademark, thus making it okay?
Skimn! by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 10:54:15 AM
That Flesh Gordon comment made my AM orange juice come out of my nose, and my dog is looking at me funny...well done sir!
benlinus by mercuryx23	Jun 5th, 2009 10:58:35 AM
In China, you don't get a choice. That being said, if you have all sorts of free time, start a blog reviewing Harry's reviews. Have fun with that. But you are right. You can say whatever you like here. But hey, so can I! I can tell you to go suck it if I like because it's not China. I just get tired of people who bitch and moan about the quality of the writing which has never been great. Complain about the substance of the reviews all you like. But bitching about grammar and style? Seriously. "You misplaced your modifiers, Harry, and ended your sentence in a preposition! Your site sucks!" So tired.
ripper by mercuryx23	Jun 5th, 2009 11:05:17 AM
Do you think Harry's going to go and take a CC class in College Writing to address your QC complaints? Harry's style is Harry's style. I disagree with his content all the time. I just don't care about his word choice/style enough to take up pen and write about it. He's not going to change (and to compare him to Gacy is so unfair...his treatment of language is much more on par with Henry Lee Lucas). But his style is stupid and fun and if you can't accept it, seriously, read someone else. I don't read authors I don't like. It's not China (benlinus). I don't have to read Harry's reviews.
zom-bot by mercuryx23	Jun 5th, 2009 11:08:53 AM
All Harry has to do is suck your balls. This site is built on personal reporting.
Land of the Lost 2 by Tar Heel	Jun 5th, 2009 11:12:55 AM
So, if there's a sequel, will "Uncle Jack" come searching after Marshall gets teleported away? Jack Black, your phone is ringing.
Who cares about the writing in reviews? by WhoDis	Jun 5th, 2009 11:18:07 AM
This site has always been about the great Talkbacks. It's the only thing worth revisiting on here. Hours of free entertainment.
Take off the nostalgia glasses, Harry! by ScoobySnack	Jun 5th, 2009 11:19:31 AM
This movie SUCKED. I saw LOTL at a preview screening last month, and even though some of the special effects were rough, the movie was essentially complete. I'm fully aware that this movie will make a bazillion dollars because it appeals to those who fondly remember the Saturday morning series and who now have kids. It's been marketed as the only live-action "family" movie out there at the moment (although it really isn't all that family friendly, and the PG-13 rating should indicate that). So it will open big. But that doesn't mean it's any good. There are only two things that make this film more than a complete waste of celluloid: 1) The production design is amazing, and 2) The running gag with the T-Rex is actually pretty hilarious. Unfortunately, everything else about this movie is BAD, starting with the script, which is desperately unfunny and places too much on the shoulders of Will Farrell, who isn't strong enough to carry this picture. His co-stars are uninteresting, unfunny, and have no screen presence at all. It would have been MUCH better for the film if it implemented a strong comic female lead. A perfect choice would have been Tina Fey. She is not only funny, but projects braininess (which the role requires) and she and Will are two SNL alumni who have never worked together in a film, so it would have been a casting coup. But alas, we get second-rate TV actors as co-stars since all the money went to Will and the production design, not to mention (again) a desperately weak script. Outside of the T-Rex, everything else is unfunny, and to make matters worse, the "jokes" are repeated over and over ad nauseum until you want to pull out an elephant gun and shoot everyone on screen. And, to top it all off, the ending just DRAGS, weighed down by relentless and boring exposition. This movie is BAD.
Fuck Mercury... by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 11:25:58 AM
Your creating a Pandora's Box. Your saying "This is not China" alluding to the point I made, and then in the next sentence your saying "if you dont like read something else" We have every right to come here and bitch, and you have every to tell me to suck David Carradine's cock. 1st Amendment and all that stuff. That being said, I dont give a fuck about Harry's Typo's one bit. What I DO care about is his constant bullshit, his delusions of grandeur, his PARAGRAPHS full of exposition that no one gives a shit about, and his generally sucky reviews and overt ass kissing. zom.bot has it right on in his previous post. Fuck man, you know what, I just saw UP with my family the other day and I am going to post a review of it on this thread, so you can see the difference. Actually, just read Massrym's reviews. TEN TIMES better.....what was I talking about again?
Harry, what did Sid & Marty Krofft think of the movie? by Stabby	Jun 5th, 2009 11:33:02 AM
Also, did the fact that you saw it for free and probably had a few beers (maybe a little herb?) factor into your opinion of the film?
merc by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 11:34:29 AM
I expect no one to take a college class to write for this site. I do expect them to, however, have been able to write a piece of material with some journalistic merit. What's that someone says? These are't professional journalists? Then why the fuck are they getting press kits, exclusive access, interviews with the producers, directors, writers, etc? Because they're friends of Harry? How'd he meet these friends? By writing movie reviews on the internet. As you're entitled to "don't like it, leave". Just as I'm entitled to say "you can do better if you take 15 minutes to reread what you post on a site visited by fans, critics, celebs, and industry leaders. If for no better reason than to be able to take pride in your fucking work. The reviews are getting as lazy as the films being reviewed.
and... by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 11:42:21 AM
"if you can't accept it, seriously, read someone else." This site is one of many I read daily for news, reviews, interviews and such. It gets the best opportunities, but sadly it pisses them away in presentation. Again, all boils down to pride: do you want to be a respectable entertainment journalist or a 37 year old reporter writing like an 18 year old stoner. Were the only thing separating the former from the latter a $10 book on style... I'd be on Amazon placing an order.
Where the Wild Things Are... by knowthyself	Jun 5th, 2009 11:43:37 AM
..thats the "marketed to kids but really made for adults" film to look for this year. Can't wait to see it.
One thing is adult humor, the other is shock gross comedy by ricarleite2	Jun 5th, 2009 11:45:04 AM
Harry doesn't know the difference.
Why is it when..... by Donkey_Lasher	Jun 5th, 2009 11:46:35 AM
....the Star Trek lovers try to defend that stinker, they boil it down to being a fun movie then go on to attack Terminator Salvation, which was ten times more intelligent and delivered the action goods?
Harry laughs at the haters.... by knowthyself	Jun 5th, 2009 11:49:24 AM
every time they come here to complain they only add to his hit count which ups his ad revenue. Kudos Harry. Benefit from their stupidity.
Harry - Keep it Up! by A_Clockwork_Irony	Jun 5th, 2009 11:51:31 AM
Regardless, I keep coming here for the exact reason that you guys do what you do. I mean, I must for I keep coming back. Not that people aren't making good points, but overall, the pell-mellness is what makes it so fun. For me anyway. (As long as you keep letting us bitch and have fun.) I know I'll most likely be branded a "boot-licker" But if you can't find 'em grind 'em man!
eWasn't CHA-KA the original series played by Clint Howard? by Orionsangels	Jun 5th, 2009 11:52:14 AM

star trek survives on one aspect alone..CHARACTER. by knowthyself	Jun 5th, 2009 11:53:53 AM
And thats the most important part of any film if you ask me.
Well AICN isn't the only site I visit. by knowthyself	Jun 5th, 2009 11:55:43 AM
Its just one of many. AICN reviews are fascinating, for better or worse. I may not agree with Harry but...the truth is...I want to know what he thinks of a movie regardless.
If your read the 'Fresh' reviews on RottenTomatoes by Stabby	Jun 5th, 2009 11:57:10 AM
none of them are overwhelmingly or even marginally positive. That said, here are a few examples: "There are a few funny-ish moments, but the filmmakers rely too much on self parody" "A pleasantly undistinguished pudding." "It's not that Land of the Lost is devoid of humor or adventure... Ultimately, though, the film feels like a series of ideas thrown at the wall, with only some of them sticking." Keep in mind that these are the positive reviews! That said, I don't think I'm going to like it. One critic says that at least 15 minutes could have been subtracted from the movie if you removed Will Ferrell's improvisational dialogue. I hate the director cut versions of his film when they re-add all of extended scene improv crap that should remain on the cutting room floor.
Does...WEED make this movie better? by knowthyself	Jun 5th, 2009 11:58:05 AM
Sounds like a movie you need to watch while high. Much like the original show.
Whoa Harsh Buzz Kill... by bludogk9	Jun 5th, 2009 12:00:18 PM
I think some of you lose track of what this site is. It's a web version of ET. If you want serious reviews you don't read Harry's do you. You read Ebert for that. Nothing personal against Harry but I've read some of his reviews for years now and most are just flashbacks to his childhood, living in the past, crude unnecessary decriptions of sex or bodily functions and a lot of name dropping. I quit taking his "reviews" seriously back when he was on Siskel and Ebert and he gushed over a Godzilla man in suit movie. Really? This is the kind of movie you find Good? Exciting? Recomend? Did anyone here run out and actually PAY to see it? But I believe that's the way he sees movies. He thinks of them as extensions of his childhood. That's all well and good, right? I look for a more little objective, critical review that will spark my interest and challenge my expectations and help me to decide if I want to spend the ungodly amount they charge for admission these days or not. I don't know how many movies Harry actually pays admission to see and I don't really care, but I have to, as do most of you. If you're looking for "reviews" that try to add as many other movie title references as possible to "compare" the movie too and like to add words like "Cum" and premature ejaculation references to their articles that you can giggle over then this is just what you are looking for. That appeals to the 12-16 yr old male group that comes here. That's fine. Really! I come to this site on a daily basis so I'm not trying to be harshly crirical, I find alot of it interesting and I liked contributers like Moriarty, when he was here, I just take it for what it is and that's mostly a corporation hype machine. Intentional or not, that's what I always come away thinking. I don't read most of Harry's reviews because I find them tedious exercises and irrelevant to my taste and meandering at best. One persons great movie is anothers dribble right? If I feel that way going in why would I read them just so I can slam it in a talkback? What a waste of time.So maybe some of you can remember that it's just peoples opinions before you refer to someones weight or ass or wife or whatever spiteful tiny thoughts come into your head when you disagree with another person. Disagree or agree all you want but try a maintain a little respect.
knowthyself - WEED by A_Clockwork_Irony	Jun 5th, 2009 12:01:51 PM
It sures make Advent Children melt your eyes! Oh, I said it! Man, wish I had some wookiee-weed this very moment. (heh, it's like I'm an undercover agent on a fishing expedition.) "Hey kids . . . how about those reefers?"
Shut the Fuck up Donny by gotilk	Jun 5th, 2009 12:03:11 PM
Don't take it so literally. I had "liberal" parents that were both Republicans. It's not always a political term. It also means "open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc." More people should realize this. I know of a lot of Republican/Conservatives that are so liberal(in this interpretation/meaning), they might as well be wearing Che halloween masks to work every day and a rainbow tattoo on their arms.
Ol' bludogk9 - preach it! by A_Clockwork_Irony	Jun 5th, 2009 12:03:32 PM

by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 12:08:29 PM
Star Trek will always reign over Terminator: Salvation for one simple reason: Leonard Nimoy NEVER threatened to rip down anyone's fucking lights.
sounds like Harry's Date night by spiceybiscuit	Jun 5th, 2009 12:21:59 PM
almost french kissing something hairy, almost seeing tits, drug induced haze...Harry must have felt right at home....And SHOCKER...Harry liked it...remember, he liked Twilight and hated Terminator...'nough said...
So you seeing stuff likeFlesh Gordon when you were a kid by SierraTangoFoxtrotUniform	Jun 5th, 2009 12:27:17 PM
...explains why, despite the fact that you're pushing 40, you still feel the need to sometimes write the most juvenile of reviews and fill them with some of the most disgusting sexual imagery I've read. A 37 year old obese nerd writing about vaginas is pretty disturbing.
and who gives a rat's ass by spiceybiscuit	Jun 5th, 2009 12:27:48 PM
if the review is "spelled" correctly or there is a comma in the right place...are we reading this fucking site to become scholars? It's a movie review web site where "fuck" "dick" "cum" are frequently placed in the headers...if you want D.H. Lawerence..go to the fucking wiki site...
David Carradine was supposed to be in the sequel. by Snake Foreskin	Jun 5th, 2009 12:29:19 PM
It was to be titled: Land of the Autoerotically Asphyxiated. Too bad that one won't be playing for kids all across the country.
Just saw it by floggy bottom	Jun 5th, 2009 12:29:42 PM
I was bored, what the heck. This movie was flat and humorless. You could hear the fucking crickets in the theater at every so-called "funny bit". Like the "lets keep this bit going so long it will become funny" shtick with the dinosaur piss. The ONLY thing I liked was the Nimoy cameo. That was oddly cool in a meta way.
At least this will be more enjoyable.... by greedosspeedo	Jun 5th, 2009 12:32:15 PM
than that shit turd fest Terminator Salvation.
Bankrupt Hollywood by christian66	Jun 5th, 2009 12:41:51 PM
Yeah, Marty Kroft loves all the tit and shit jokes. Uh huh. If you read his autobiography, he talks about making LOTL like a Jurassic Park style epic -- not Will Ferrell and his tired team of "comics." I hope this film dies a dog's death and there'll be no more cynical re-imaginings of these shows...
OK HERE IS MY UP REVIEW.... by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 12:42:03 PM
I rag on Harry almost daily for his bullshitting and endless exposition that no one gives a shit about, so now I am attempting to walk the walk. Here is my review of "Up" no exposition, no bullshit, no bootlicking, no ass kissing, just a simple review, enjoy. OH, since I AM unemployed, if anyone is looking for a contributor???? DGDB, that means you baby, I'll be MORE than happy to work for FREEEEEEE!......enjoy:-------- ------------------------------ -------- Pixar has once again cemented itself as the preeminent studio in the business with its latest masterpiece “UP” After the release of Toy Story 14 years ago, Pixar continues to put out movie after movie that delivers on visual levels, emotional levels and laugh out loud levels (“Squirrel!”) It’s hard for me to remember the last “feel good” live-action movie that made me laugh, made me cry and made me walk out of the theatre feeling good. The first thing that pops into my head is Forest Gump, and that was 15 years ago. In “UP” John Lasseter's ambitions are a bit higher, we are not dealing with robots, toys, cars, or danicing rats, we are dealing with, for the most part, humans. Humans who have suffered and are looking for redmption and a second chance. While the laughs are aplenty, this is a very deep and often draining theme, and will certainly go right over the head of most 6 year olds. Although, I was shocked, during the “montage” scene, when my own 6 year old daughter shouted out “she cant have a baby!” Lasseter and company balance a very fine line between the laughter and the deep, emotional drama. Unlike Pixar’s “other” masterpiece “WALL-E” UP isnt really trying to preach or send a message, and for that, this reviewer is most appreciative. Our hero here is a seller of helium balloons, Carl Fredericksen (voiced by the wonderful Ed Asner). If this wasn’t just a “vocal role” I would say it was the preformace of a lifetime. Ok, it still may be. He is absolutely wonderful as an old widower whose oddly shaped face definitely reminds one of Spencer Tracey. I can tell you that the opeing 10 minute prologue, which expalins Carl’s depressing and morose outlook as an old man, ranks amongst the finest things that Pixar has ever done, and had this manly man weeping in his seat. I also heard sniffles from the wife. Carl is young and full of life, a wannabe explorer. He meets a gap-toothed “Ellie” (voiced by the wonderful Elie Docter) Ellie and Carl grow up in the 1930’s and are obsessed and fascinated by the daring and ultimately shunned and outcast explorer Charles Muntz (voiced by Christopher Plummer). Time passes, and eventually, so does Ellie, and Carl is left, a widow, with broken dreams and a trip to South America that is left unfulfilled. Carl’s world has outgrown him, and he appears to be destined to have his home torn down, and his golden years spent in a retirement home. Of course, you know the rest, hence the title of the movie. Smartly, “UP” gives us some comic relief in the form of “Russell” (voiced by Jordan Nagai), a wilderness explorer who has stowed away on Carl’s front porch. The scenes between these 2 are just so perfectly written. Carl cant stand the kid, yet he grows to care about him, in time he looks to protect Russell. On the flip side, Russell comes to have the “father figure” (or grandfather) that he never really had. Its so simple, yet it works so perfectly. Its like something Kapra would have written in the 1940’s. You wonder why Hollywood doesn’t crank out MORE movies with this simple yet wonderful premise. If there is ANY weakness to this film its in the second act, when our hero’s are dumped into the South American fantasyland that Carl had dreamed of as a kid. Here you get your standard disney fare, a squawking, yet lovable bird, angry dogs who can talk, and the “eeevilllllll” explorer who will stop at nothing to catch his prize and reclaim his long past glory. Its all perfectly fine, its just that it pales in comparison to the films first act. Its almost like we are watching 2 completely different movies. I’ll have to say that I thought that the talking dog “Dug” (voiced by screenwriter Bob Peterson) had some VERY funny lines that my daughter went gaga over (“you are my master, and I love you!) Whats particulary good about these jungle scenes is that “Dug” talks and acts like you would think a dog would talk and act, as does “Kevin” the bird. This is particularly nice touch. The climax of the movie, while standard fare, is extrmely well done. You have old man Carl, trying to give his life meaning before it is too late, battling the Col. Kurtz like Muntz with the bird, the dog and the kid tagging along for the ride on a blimp. Its not epic by any stretch of the means, and a bit of a let down from the first act, but this is Pixar we are talking about, and it all works perfectly fine. Lasseter is a huge Hayao Miyazaki fan and a homage to his animation and his style of mixing emotion and high flying fantasy is clearly seen in this movie. As for the 3-D, its not in your face, its subtle, and at times beautiful, but honestly, I could have done without it, as my eyes hurt a bit when it was all over. Up is a beautiful story, and while the second act is a bit lacking, the first 20 minutes of the movie are amongst the finest work Pixar has ever done and make it worth the price of admission. Go see it!
PG-13 IS A POISON by kevred	Jun 5th, 2009 12:43:12 PM
Really, what's it good for? It makes movies that should be R into soft, cowardly sell-outs, and it makes kids' movies that should be PG into crude, low-brow adult comedies. Everyone's got their opinion, but I have particular disdain for former kids' properties being turned into broad, smutty joke fodder for grown-ups who never grew up. The result is trash that doesn't respect any of its audiences and which leaves a cheap, empty legacy.
I smell jealousy and bull shit from many of you by spectrebeeyatch	Jun 5th, 2009 12:44:38 PM
The hate most you spill on here is really boring. I seriously do love comments on Phantom Menace and Speed Racer... Holy shit man those movies are old news. I also get a hint of jealousy from the one's who call him "obese shit filled blah blah blah" and then go on to bash the web site... I believe this is because you hate the fact he has this site and gets money from it. Please if you're jealous just stop and go cry like a baby somewhere else. Oh and please hold your comments on movies until you see them! I for one will see this because I generally see a lot of movies and I like to form my own opinion not what an RT rating tells me to believe.
spectrebeeyatch - also obese, perverted, and sexually deprived by SierraTangoFoxtrotUniform	Jun 5th, 2009 12:50:50 PM
I get it, sticking up for your like-minded homies. Fight da power!
I DON'T FIND WILL FERREL FUNNY AT ALL by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:07:29 PM
His schtick comes off as trying too hard. Sometimes it's just painful to watch him. But I hope alla yall enjoy this movie!
SPECTREBEEYATCH by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:09:43 PM
I stick up for Harry all the time, and I never attack him on a personal basis.
Flip63Hole is full of SHIT! by Tall_Boy66	Jun 5th, 2009 01:09:59 PM
You didn't walk out on Trek, you pathetic fanboy poseur, stop lying to seem cool, you douche!
Harry- Fact of the matter is, by Turd Furgeson	Jun 5th, 2009 01:11:04 PM
you need to review more films. Tthere are 3 out this weekend, and the only one you review is the one based on one of your childhood fav's.. This tb is way too negative on you personally. You have a credibility problem now because your book of reviews is way too small over the last year. The only remedy is to review EVERYTHING coming so your audience can get a better sampling of your work.
SOMEONE WALKED OUT ON NEW TREK? by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:12:30 PM
Even Asimovlives didn't do that, and he hates Trek more than anyone.
for reals??? by spiceybiscuit	Jun 5th, 2009 01:17:33 PM
Look, the reason Harry gets so much shit from some of us is that he l-o-v-e-s some movies (Speed Racer, Twilight) and others he just HATES...and there is no ryme or reason to any of it. So if he is going to put up reviews, he is going to take the heat, that's life..if people want butterflies and song...go see another site..
SPICEYBISCUIT by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:19:16 PM
It's a free country. Go for it.
I CALLED HARRY OUT ON HATING TERMINATOR SALVATION by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:20:17 PM
But I didn't bring his shitstained undies or meat apron into it. See the diff?
spectrebeeyatch, Do You Not Remember by Stabby	Jun 5th, 2009 01:26:42 PM
last month when Harry said he would not pay to see Wolverine because of it's low fresh rating on RottenTomatoes. How quickly we forget.
I DO ADMIT THAT, SOMETIMES, IT'S EASIER TO DEFEND by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 01:31:09 PM
autoerotic asphyxiation than Harry.
OK HERE'S MY UP REVIEW by Stabby	Jun 5th, 2009 01:32:53 PM
UP = DENNIS THE MENACE + DANNY DECKCHAIR + THE PIPSQUACK EPISODE OF TOM & JERRY + CONGO (EXCEPT TALKING DOG INSTEAD OF GORILLA)
Bringing, you are getting my sexy back by spiceybiscuit	Jun 5th, 2009 01:46:31 PM
Thank you! :), and that autoerotic comment was WAY funny...
SPICEY by BringingSexyBack	Jun 5th, 2009 02:07:13 PM
Thanks bruh!
This will be good.... by Gandolfinis_Nut_Sack	Jun 5th, 2009 02:10:16 PM
...for sneaking into as the second feature of the day tomorrow. Pay to see The Hangover (early bird discount matinee, natch), then stroll on into whatever auditorium is playing this insta-flop and see if it's even tolerable to sit through for free.
Does this sound familiar.. by Fortunesfool	Jun 5th, 2009 02:13:35 PM
A young farmboy with no father figure dreams of better things. He meets an older man who knew his father which inspires him to fight the good fight. The cocky kid is kept in check by a sarcastic, world weary friend. The villians have a weapon which can destroy a planet and do so to a planet of their nemesis who is forced to watch. In the end, our hero single handedly flys into the enemy vehicle and is saved at the last moment by the appearance of a fellow heroes ship They all get medals at the end. Did you guess correctly? Yes, it is of course Star...Trek?!!!
Where the fuck is Beaks and his report? by YackBacker	Jun 5th, 2009 02:45:15 PM
Concentrated orange juice or Marvel future projects, I forget the subject, but my HSX account is waiting.
Does this sound familiar... by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 02:46:48 PM
Following the breakdown of negotiations, two brave souls set out into the world to right a grave wrong, are befriended by a mentally retarded racial stereotype and a little boy, do a bunch of useless stuff, and someone feeling empty inside. It's my sister's trip to the abortion clinic last month.
RipperGiles by Fortunesfool	Jun 5th, 2009 02:50:03 PM
It is also uncannily similar to The Phantom Menace, which is also an abortion.
benlinus by RipperGiles	Jun 5th, 2009 02:50:03 PM
Now that was a goddamned movie review... a smattering of the plot, mention of the cast's talent, an introduction to the characters we'll be meeting, and just a smidge of your own personal agenda going into the movie. I don't mock Harry's bad spelling and grammar. I mock his lack of style, structure, and pseudo-objectivity. I am being serious when I say his writing reminds me of the shit I saw when I was working with sixth graders. This isn't to be mean, but to be accurate. It does.
mercuryx23 by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 02:52:14 PM
You're an idiot, dude. The "you're just jealous" card is one that is played by extremely immature people. That you're teaching high school is a bit disturbing, if that's the best defense you can come up with. You have no idea if people here are jealous of Harry or not--and I seriously doubt most are. He simply can't write, and people are calling him on it. You don't like it? Then take your own fucking device and leave.
mercuryx23 by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 02:52:23 PM
You're an idiot, dude. The "you're just jealous" card is one that is played by extremely immature people. That you're teaching high school is a bit disturbing, if that's the best defense you can come up with. You have no idea if people here are jealous of Harry or not--and I seriously doubt most are. He simply can't write, and people are calling him on it. You don't like it? Then take your own fucking advice and leave.
Sorry. Credit to Premiere for the Star Wars/Trek thing. by Fortunesfool	Jun 5th, 2009 02:53:41 PM
Here's the whole piece. http://tinyurl.com/oh8xp2
RipperGiles by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 02:55:41 PM
I *never* said it was okay because it was Harry's trademark style--you entirely put words in my mouth with that one. I was agreeing with you, not defending him. He DOES suck as a writer.
Krofft shows..... by Quake II	Jun 5th, 2009 03:00:50 PM
I've been hearing about a Land Of The Lost film since the 80's. So here it is and as usual with 1970's properties, it's a spoof? That pisses me off. The original Land Of The Lost had light moments, but it was dark as ink. Very strange and disturbing at times. I'm taking my 7 year old to see it tomorrow but keeping my expectations LOW. At least the Sleestaks look dead-on.
"Now - you never see tits" by Clavius	Jun 5th, 2009 03:21:06 PM
I need read no further, not interested.
zom-bot.com - Theatre Job by A_Clockwork_Irony	Jun 5th, 2009 03:34:37 PM
Those fucking brooms. I worked at a theatre and one that had the biggest screen in town and you walked down this long descending ramp. We would skateboard down that. We literally did that during Gleaming the Cube once. made a big circle around the auditorium in front of the screen. All two people found it amusing. But we let people in for free all the time.
Musclestuds are my thing... DEAL WITH IT! by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBL0OD	Jun 5th, 2009 03:37:47 PM
What I do is download pictures of musclestuds from websites, then open them up, then increase the size until they're roughly life-size, then scroll down to their abs, then touch the screen and imagine I'm touching their rock-hard abs. I love musclestuds. DO YOU HEAR ME? I LOVE MUSCLESTUDS! BRING ON THE MUSCLESTUDS! I AM DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD AND I AM ALL ABOUT THE MUSCLESTUDS!
The T Rex in Museum looked pretty good! by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 5th, 2009 03:38:58 PM
But the one in this looks cartoony. But, that's the tone of the movie. It's a fantasy.
Shut the Fuck up Donny by frozen01	Jun 5th, 2009 03:48:12 PM
Look "liberal" and "conservative" up in the dictionary. Those words mean more than just "Democrat" and "Republican". Hell, even those words have more than one meaning, depending on what era you're referring to.
harry's review by Bladernner79	Jun 5th, 2009 03:50:12 PM
this proves that fat fuck has zero credibility, saw this movie with the remote possibility it wouldn't be total shit, and of course it was everything i thought it would be and worse. no story to speak off and horrible acting, now if that fat waste of life didn't go out of his fat way to bash terminator salvation which wasn't great but not the abortion harry made it out to be then i wouldn't be so irate about his review off this shit pile. them an his a whore for who ever gives him free screenings and greases his fat man pussy
Doo-Doo... Ka-ka... SHIT! by HB_Dad	Jun 5th, 2009 04:00:09 PM
Harry's Caveman reference brough on the memories... I am looking forward to taking my kids to the Land Of The Lost!
Donkey_Lasher by frozen01	Jun 5th, 2009 04:08:14 PM
Although I liked it, I wouldn't call Star Trek "intelligent", so I agree with you on that front. But what the hell was intelligent about Salvation? That movie was nothing but a series of explosions and gunfire. The plot felt forced, and all of the actors, including and especially Bale, seemed bored out of their wits. At least Star Trek had good acting, characters you actually gave a damn about (helped by the good acting, of course), a coherent plot, and humor.
TO THE AICN POWERS THAT BE... by benlinus	Jun 5th, 2009 04:25:03 PM
Read my "UP" review on this thread. That is how you write a review. No bullshit, no bloviating, just an honest to goodness review. While I am still unemployed and have TIME ON MY HANDS, I will review movies for you, for free of course, just for the pure pleasure of doing it. I will provide no bullshit, and the loyal readers of this site will thank you for it. Im not sure if its appropriate to put email addresses on here, but if someone is interested in using me from this site or any other site, please let me know. Sorry for the marketing ploy, but I am out of work. Plus, I AM benlinus, Im a sneaky sonofabitch.....
I thought it was just Chaka by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 5th, 2009 04:29:10 PM
Not Cha Ka?
anyone have a torrent for this crap yet by animas	Jun 5th, 2009 04:41:42 PM
i was gonna go to the theater but fuck that
is it true they drop f-bombs in this? by ottomatic	Jun 5th, 2009 04:58:43 PM
cause thats going to piss me off since we couldn't get a yippe ky yay motherfucker in diehard 4.
pretty much sucked by Browncoat_Jedi	Jun 5th, 2009 05:05:21 PM
Did not bring the funny, and I normally love Will Farrell. GARBAGE!
All the previews and clips on talks shows sucked by zargotron	Jun 5th, 2009 05:23:59 PM
Everything about this movie reeks to high heaven.
PLANT!!!!! by Glory_Fades_ImMaxFischer	Jun 5th, 2009 05:34:26 PM

Been watching the marathon on SCI FI today... by GunterMonkey	Jun 5th, 2009 06:04:31 PM
It's kind of like Doctor Who meets Lost meets Giligan's Island...one good episode followed by a really bad one...
WEED does make this film better... by CENOBITE	Jun 5th, 2009 06:08:09 PM
In fact, it feels MADE for it
taken 'aback' by salamimansam	Jun 5th, 2009 06:21:28 PM
you were 'suprised or disconcerted' by the film? I guess that could be. but your use reminds me of when a friend told me to have a 'restive' weekend...when she meant 'restful'
boo hoo hooo by bobbofatz	Jun 5th, 2009 06:36:26 PM
Harrys reviews suck! sniffle sniffle....... long pause.... Pulitzer prize winning whining ensues. the Grammar is bad, check spelling wah!!!!!!! You cox are sort of snobs. Did you finish college and get your degrees. Oh good for you! High almighty prix. Go ahead and spell check what i wrote you douche balls. The site is entertaining. That is its purpose. Good day sirs
Awful cinema has a new king by Anything But Tangerines	Jun 5th, 2009 07:18:00 PM
Persistantly, agressively bad. A multi-million dollar product of pure raging nonsense. Land of the Lost is a very important film, however. You must see Land of the Lost, just as photographs of the horrors of Auschwitz must be seen in order for humanity to learn from its mistakes. Land of the Lost is tragically significant reminder of how not to make a movie.
Fortunesfool by DrMorbius	Jun 5th, 2009 07:26:39 PM
Your reply to RipperGiles was pure Gold!!! It's why I visit this site. That and spiceybiscuit!
Nah, I'll pass this movie is TOA. Turd On Arrival. by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	Jun 5th, 2009 08:05:20 PM
I grew up watching Land Of The Lost too and honestly this movie and the direction they took with it is total shit. They should have done a serious movie and really explored the whole Sleestak and Pylon mythos making a griping adventure that offered up true terror. Instead we get this turd of a comedy with the non funny Will "I play the same role in every movie" Ferrel. He's turned into Chevy Chase.
Well, the show was kinda shit too by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 5th, 2009 08:07:04 PM
Been watching the marathon and just wondering why I watched this show back in the day. God, I watched some stupid crap.
The Hangover by wallygogo	Jun 5th, 2009 08:12:46 PM
I went to see The Hangover tonight at 7 pm in my local theater. The house was absolutely packed with a line out the door. I'd say for every three people in line for The Hangover, one was in line for LAND OF THE LOST. Hangover was absolutely fucking hilarious. A raunchy HARD R in every sense of the word. I predict this film will beat LAND OF THE LOST for second place this weekend while UP remains at Number 1.
bobbofatz by rfid	Jun 5th, 2009 08:27:02 PM
Wow...and I thought the people on this site couldn't act any dumber. Thanks for proving me wrong.
zom-bot.com RE: STAR TREK by BurnHollywood	Jun 5th, 2009 09:01:20 PM
You nailed that bitch. Aside from unabashedly ripping off STAR WARS, you have the crystal-clear shark jump of three jaw dropping coincidences in a row (Kirk dumped on ice planet, OldSpock dumped on ice planet, Scotty exiled to ice planet). And critics are still jizzing their pants over this thing? Two theories over its massive, hugely undeserved critical success: Paramount scientifically targeted the most influential critics to give goodies too, and/or critics don't know shit and really don't care for genre flicks. So as long as their ass cheeks aren't fidgeting in the theater seat, they're happy.
No real reason to watch this. by Sal_Bando	Jun 5th, 2009 09:31:00 PM
None at all. Go watch Giant Robots instead in any venue. You'll be glad you did, and thank me.
It was pretty good by CherryValance	Jun 5th, 2009 09:46:20 PM
I'm just watching the old show now and it's a completely different animal. That show took itself seriously and was inadvertently funny but this is just plain old silly. But silly is good. I kinda wish that they'd taken Bobb'e J. Thompson with them instead of Danny McBride. I don't really think he's funny but that kid is hilarious. That's a missed opportunity right there. Otherwise it was fine. Nothing magical but nothing awful.
Oh fuck I'll review this too! Sorry Harold- by Sal_Bando	Jun 5th, 2009 09:54:32 PM
-It really is a wonder how you can go from watching Speedbuggy in '73, wearing nothing but yer sleepers and sitting on the clothes hamper in the living room, and then watching this while sitting on a box of Cheetos in Austin and phoning Cokey for his latest 8 inch miniature Vinny Barbarino doll. You know I saw this movie while fingering my Goose Goslin(TM) Upper Deck(TM) Hall of Famer Card(TM), chowing down on Glossets(TM) and talking on my Jessica Biel embossed I-Fone(TM), the one w/ the spandex buttons. Sorry that made me sound like Tim McCarver and Jack Buck doing a Fox baseball game but w/ shades of Hollywood instead of MLB. Lemme try it this way: Hooooooollly fuckaKNOWLEEEEEEE I got back from Yoko's house of Rutabega PLants, sat down at my 44 foot wide flat-screen and watched me 44 episodes of Land of the Lost! Downed 14 pitcher's of Beck's and then we wound up at the Alamo Draft Howse(TM), where Quint and Mysterio and Joe Hollenbeck and Uncapie and Minor-Jeff all served me w/ royalty warrants--
His name is Harry... by Jimbo08lak	Jun 5th, 2009 10:24:02 PM
And everything to ever grace TV and film is the most special thing to him ever. Fuck you.
I loved it. by Kid Idioteque	Jun 5th, 2009 11:17:44 PM
No explanation. Just loved the hell outta this flick.
it's crap. the end. by omarthesnake	Jun 5th, 2009 11:34:43 PM
what a lousy fucking excuse for a movie. A trainwreck. For all the talk of hollywood "raping people's childhood", this one comes closer to that than Lucas ever managed. The sheer potential in a serious LOTL movie was lost, tossed aside for adolescent poop jokes, endless Will Ferrell/Danny McBride "I love you maaaaaan" stoner sequences, and general halfassery. This was the one Krofft show that could be made into a real, kickass action film (whatever the execution, acting and effects were like, the ideas were phenomenal for their time and placement). Instead it's an excuse for the kind of gags Larry the Cable Guy would reject from one of his movies.
Haven't seen the TV show in years, but... by SnootyBoots	Jun 5th, 2009 11:49:00 PM
I do remember that, at the time, it was perhaps the only science fiction show on TV and there were some big name writers who worked on it. There was some heady stuff going on on saturday mornings. I recall an episode where Marshall, Will, and Holly went up on a hill and looked through binoculars at the backs of themselves looking through binoculars at the backs of themselves.
benlinus by maitlanr	Jun 5th, 2009 11:53:13 PM
just a heads up... stop.
I don't understand grown men seeing movies like UP... by kjmad25	Jun 6th, 2009 12:41:40 AM
... seriously dudes, these are movies meant for children. I mean... if I had a kid I'd suck it up force myself to watch it. But a grown man going to see this with a buddy or by himself? Really fucken weird.
Also The Hangover was hilarious by kjmad25	Jun 6th, 2009 12:45:38 AM

does Harry ever HATE anything? by v1cious	Jun 6th, 2009 01:02:11 AM
just curious.
Up isn't really for kids by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 6th, 2009 01:40:20 AM
It just looks boring. I don't want to see an old man flying around. It's dumb. It's basically that other cartoon movie where the kids get caught in the haunted house.
DJ Qualls with a mullet! by Natural_Selection	Jun 6th, 2009 01:48:51 AM
Check it out: http://bit.ly/bZm0r And please vote for us. And in a world this friggin' dramatic, I'll take a dumb Will Ferrell comedy any day of the week!
Open Letter To The Studio: Land Of The Lost Only 7 Mil On Friday by Media Messiah	Jun 6th, 2009 02:01:08 AM
You don't mess with people's childhoods, or the nostalgia from them, that is just disrespectful, and plain mean! This film, if it had to be made, and trust me, I wasn't against it, should have been made as a faithful rendition of the original show, something I could, and would have, supported. Instead, the material was vastly changed so that you could steal the authorship? How foolish and greedy is that??? You have successfully offended and alienated the audience of the original show, who might have taken their children and nieces and nephews to enjoy the film with them...in order to share in the nostalgia of their past childhood. This would have been an opportunity for a family outing at the movies, and the requisite bonding it provides, but no, you destroyed that opportunity, the reason why your film version of Land Of The Lost only grossed 7 million dollars on Friday! Your strategy was just ill thinking at best...and at worse, executive incompetence. You at the studio had no respect for the original material, the reason why I have refused to see this mess-- it has no relation to the original show, save for a few spot characters, and loosely so--other than that, nothing has been retained from the original story arcs, which although created of a underfunded Saturday morning children's show, it actually began to build a wonderful heartfelt, and clever genre story about family, struggle, and bonding of that family, The Swiss Family Robinson in the age of the Dinosaurs. You destroyed that by turning this into a slapstick comedy, one with no integrity or any real fluid connection with the original? Who asked for this? What fans of this show asked for this? What audience anywhere asked for this? Nobody, that is who. There was no market for such tripe, but you tried to stuff it down our collective throats anyway? You would green-lit this embarrassing mess, for such high costs, and refuse to give us sequels to Serenity, or to green-light Joss Whedon's Goners? Some of you executives really need to go back to school, as you sincerely don't know what you are doing. You can begin by going to film school...followed by enrolling in a good business school because you seriously missed something crucial while you were attending the latter, like developing good common sense, knowing your demographic, and developing good critical thinking skills!!!
Where's the Hangover review from Harry? by antonphd	Jun 6th, 2009 02:03:50 AM
Who cares about this film. Hangover is the best comedy in ages.
This WAS a fun movie. by GenPion	Jun 6th, 2009 02:31:20 AM
I am glad Harry wrote an honest review on the film. The entire audience at the Austin, TX screening seemed to enjoy it. I'm sure very few people LOVED it but it was still an entertaining blast. People need to give this film a chance before they write it off. It's quirky and fun. I really enjoy movies like that. And to whoever said Speed Racer sucks - as I'm sure several of you have also said before - Why do you think so? Because I thought it was amazing, and agree with Harry's review on it. Anyway, I think I'm actually going to go see this a second time this weekend. It should be fun.
I like how everyone and his brother feels by Dingbatty	Jun 6th, 2009 02:41:25 AM
the need to point out the shortcomings of the original. Aspects of it were cheesy? Noooooo! Really?!? That doesn't mean that the basic mythos of TLOTL, and it's setting fully realized, couldn't make for a scary, thrilling, science-fantasy adventure movie.
Let me get this straight .... by Trannyformers_Apologist	Jun 6th, 2009 02:42:26 AM
Land of the Lost Is another fucking horrible movie in this years underwhelming line of pure unadulterated horseshit remakes, sequels, prequels, re-imaginings and every other worthless piece of shit movie out now Terminator Salvation was cold boring heartless and FUCKING AMATEUR !.... for fucks sakes..... Star Trek is an overrated, over hyped, dog shit, mongoloid, ape ass raping, fannybandit, of a movie. Paramount is the new FOX. Speaking of FOX Wolverine was so terrible it made little baby hamsters cry all over the world for days on end. The way Fox handle that movie....sodomized my mind and is all most as bad as not having the squid in Watchmen.
ive seen all the "fresh" movies from RT by animas	Jun 6th, 2009 04:10:09 AM
Up, Drag me to hell, and Star Trek ..and they all suck BAD
fuck this movie by disfigurehead	Jun 6th, 2009 05:40:47 AM
I saw The Hangover instead.
Up was fun. by Sal_Bando	Jun 6th, 2009 07:20:07 AM
Better than Angels and Demons that's for sure. Can't imagine paying to see Land of the Lost though, it just looks like shit.
GenPion..... by benlinus	Jun 6th, 2009 08:38:50 AM
Youre kidding right? What the fuck now we have plants on the tallbacks? I guess since youre in Austin, youre what? Harry's cousin? Harry himself? Yoko? Harrys pizza delivery/man servant. Dude, this movie is getting some of the WORST reviews Ive read in recent memory.
"Taken aback"?????? by RockyG	Jun 6th, 2009 08:41:16 AM
....from this!?!?!?!? Lanf Of The Lost + Will Ferrel can in no way, whatsoever = "taken aback" The releavance of this review ended for me right there. Plus the fact that I saw it and it was utter garbage.
Animas and all the rest.... by benlinus	Jun 6th, 2009 08:43:15 AM
While you are entitled to youre opinions, you suck and are wrong. UP is a great fucking movie as is most Pixar flicks. Sure, I hear ya, I wouldnt go myself or with the wife. But Im glad I went. The second 1/2 was a bit of the standard fare, but for those who didnt get a bit ver klempf during the first 10 minutes, you have no fucking soul and should hang yourself from your balls in Thailand....
Maitlanr by benlinus	Jun 6th, 2009 08:45:07 AM
Just a heads up.......fuck off.......
I agree, where is the Hangover review..... by benlinus	Jun 6th, 2009 08:49:00 AM
Its getting good reviews. This LOTL review will be one of those Harry reviews, where in 5 years we will say: "yeah, but Harry liked LOTL!"
Will Farell fucks up anything he touches by hipnosismag	Jun 6th, 2009 08:54:06 AM
I have yet to see a good Will Farell movie. I thought he was stupid on SNL and his presence in every film is like finger nails on a chalk board. I still don't understand why this man could fart for 2 hours and the masses would blindly pay $10 for it. I liked the original Land of the Lost show and for all its shortcomings of budget and trying to appeal to children, it wasn't a bad show. The fact that the original show was a serious drama (I just rewatched the marathon on sci-fi and it wasn't a slapstick comedy) and that Farell is making fun of the show and turning it into a slapstick comedy is really insulting. What is he going to do next...a slapstick of Hill Street Blues? Will someone put a bullet in this man's head already?
Let me guess...... by benlinus	Jun 6th, 2009 09:11:50 AM
Thomas Magnum: Will Ferral Rick: Andy Samberg TC: Tracey Morgan Higgins: Paul Giamati then I can OFFICIALY put the rope around my dick and end it all.....jesus Hollywood, remember the 70's? Serpico, Dog Day, Mean Streets, Chinatown, AND ON AND ON AND ON.....man what the fuck is happening.....
Land of the Lost BOMBED!! by Browncoat_Jedi	Jun 6th, 2009 10:43:29 AM
That's what you get when you put out a piece of crap, Silberling! 17 million friday for The Hangover. Well deserved.
June won't have a super blockbuster until Transformers 2 by SoylentMean	Jun 6th, 2009 11:06:00 AM
That movie will most likely be the movie to beat in terms of box office numbers and I'd expect that to get pretty close to $400 million domestically alone. It's the only movie (other than Harry Potter 6) that has the built in fanbase and the desire to see what more can be brought to the franchise. However, most movies that make a modest to even successful mark on the theater box office end up making profits with DVD sales, television rights, and other things along those lines. This summer really doesn't have too much in the "must see at the theater" category. Most folks right now are more interested in getting the biggest bang for their buck, so the spectacle films should do well. The rest, the smaller films, well those are going to have to wait until they hit the home video format. Hopefully we'll get some really good fall awards bait films.
Terminator is shit, but this good? by jimmy_009	Jun 6th, 2009 11:19:29 AM
I can't take your reviews seriously anymore.
Why LOTL bombed. by knowthyself	Jun 6th, 2009 11:28:50 AM
1. Nobody who gets laid on a regular basis cares about tihs old show. 2. T-Rex is not impressive anymore.3. Big budget comedies really rarely work. We want funny not action.
Its like Harrys brain turned on for T4..then shut off again. by knowthyself	Jun 6th, 2009 11:29:30 AM

Worst Reviewer of All Time by AICNsucks	Jun 6th, 2009 11:30:30 AM
I've been reading Harry's reviews for years and have seen the considerable decline. Its gotten to the point where he truly thinks its all about him, and that is always the time to either wake up or walk away, Harry. Let me put it to you straight, the majority of us don't come here for you. We don't care about your upbringing, your wife, or what shows floated your boat when you were L'il Harry. It's a sci-fi site so it is taken for granted that you liked the genre classics, adding homilies does not lend either gravitas or perspective. If you cant start posting more succinct reviews and realize that breaking news and talkbacks are why we are here, then you are going to experience a dwindling amount of hits to your site, which means you can start kissing your advertising revenue good-bye. And as for the talkbacks? For the love of God, would you give us what we've been screaming about for years? A more intuitive board where you don't have to rack your brains trying to remember what was the fucking code for paragraph breaks!
LOTL should get Sc-Fi's battle star galacta Revamp treatment by paulyd30	Jun 6th, 2009 12:33:58 PM
I agree with Media Messiah . First of all I saw the orginal 1974' on TV and it was amazing for it's time. I really think the studio missed their opertunity to do the LOTL right. If it was a more serious sci-fi weekly TV show as the "Lost" or Smallville series it would work so much better. Mocking the Orginal making this a comdedy really did not work. The special effects were good but the movie didnt have the weight or Soul as did the orginal. Maybe the sci-fi channel could give this "Battle Star galactica" re-vamp treatment. LOTL is agrrewat story and should be respected. Now that would be amazing !!!
LOTL should get Sc-Fi's battle star galacta Revamp treatment by paulyd30	Jun 6th, 2009 12:34:00 PM
I agree with Media Messiah . First of all I saw the orginal 1974' on TV and it was amazing for it's time. I really think the studio missed their opertunity to do the LOTL right. If it was a more serious sci-fi weekly TV show as the "Lost" or Smallville series it would work so much better. Mocking the Orginal making this a comdedy really did not work. The special effects were good but the movie didnt have the weight or Soul as did the orginal. Maybe the sci-fi channel could give this "Battle Star galactica" re-vamp treatment. LOTL is agrrewat story and should be respected. Now that would be amazing !!!
Maybe this will end Will Ferrel unfunny career! by HollywoodHellraiser	Jun 6th, 2009 01:07:21 PM
Seriously the guy is Mike Myers and Jack Black when it comes to movies. Just plain boring, bland, and not funny!
Next person to whine about a movie raping their childhood by Anything But Tangerines	Jun 6th, 2009 01:31:21 PM
gets a coupon for 10% off at a psychiatrist of their choice. get a life or a box of pills you sad, sad individuals.
WOW - THIS BOMBED? by BillyMayesHere	Jun 6th, 2009 03:30:06 PM
Harry... You're absolutely entitled to your opinion but --- uhm.... yeah....
This movie raped my childhood by ObiWan Knievel	Jun 6th, 2009 03:54:25 PM
I can't believe the pain. If you're interested in Land of the Lost, you might want to visit my fan site with coverage of both versions of the TV series. http://personal.linkline.com/e nik1138/
What a misfire. by antonphd	Jun 6th, 2009 04:14:18 PM
Just got home from watching this film. The nicest thing I can say is that this is like the most expensive SNL sketch ever made. This what a fuck up. I don't think I have the patience to explain why. It cost $15 to watch, so, no big deal, but I don't think I'll watch it ever again. The only good thing in this film is the boobs and ass on the girls at the end and the scenes already in the trailers. It's pretty. Bad writing. The girl from the tv show was really cool... even if her lines sucked. And that's it. I will repeat that the tits and ass on the girls at the end were nice. That's the best part of the film.
Why the Harry bashing? by squarebird	Jun 6th, 2009 04:16:00 PM
There are about a trillion other web-sites to go to if one doesn't like it here. Harry is quite successful at creating a destination for fans to talk and debate with each other .. the 'quality' of his review is not that relevant, except to the extent that it achieves that aim. He is giving fellow fans an opening to post their own reviews without defering to his .. he invites you to consider his review simply the first post among equals .. you won't find Rex Reed doing that. But if you waste your opportunity by simply bashing the first post (i.e. Harry's) then you really should be spending your time at Rex's site.
Best Fleetwood Mac album? by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBL0OD	Jun 6th, 2009 04:42:54 PM
It's got to be 'Tusk'.
Harry gets bashed... by Zone55555	Jun 6th, 2009 05:09:06 PM
...because these aren't reviews. He's an overgrown underdeveloped 14 year old and either spooges all over a film or craps all over it based very little upon the film itself, but instead upon his messed-up childhood. Go read his "review" of T4, then come back and read this.
DG_DB - Best FM album by solarangel	Jun 6th, 2009 05:18:09 PM
That would probably be "Rumours" for me, but I very much enjoy "Tusk" and most everything else they've done. Great band.
squarebird by rfid	Jun 6th, 2009 05:19:22 PM
Harry sets himself up to be bashed. He has several times claimed to be a journalist, which clearly he's not. Journalists know how to punctuate, form coherent sentences and stick to the point while reporting. Since Harry knows nothing about any of these concepts, and since he's often made an ass of himself with his inconsistent and hypocritical policies regarding this site, people rightfully cal him on it. It's as simple as that. You'll see some troglodytes claiming people bash him out of jealousy, but that's completely off the mark.
The T-rex by solarangel	Jun 6th, 2009 05:22:14 PM
I'm looking for a spoiler here, so if you answer my question, please put SPOILER!!!! in your response title so nobody has the film ruined for them. Anyway, I'm just curious -- what's the outcome of the constant back-and-forth between Ferrell and the t-rex? It seems intelligent and bent on making his life hell, which was about the only amusing thing I saw in the trailers. Do they wind up herding sheep in Wyoming and enjoy the love that dare not speak its name?
i tried to read that T4 review several times by animas	Jun 6th, 2009 06:27:39 PM
but I can't get past the part where Harry bashes McG for the story even though he didnt write it.
Thanks Zom-bot by solarangel	Jun 6th, 2009 08:01:36 PM
I actually kinda thought things would work out something like you described. Curiousity = sated.
James Cameron to direct segment of Heavy Metal remake! by SoylentMean	Jun 6th, 2009 08:27:45 PM
I read that over at ComingSoon.net and well folks, that's a movie I'm really looking forward to.
BREASTSATCHEL HAS FOUND THE CAPS LOCK KEY by SoylentMean	Jun 6th, 2009 08:58:58 PM
FEEL THE EMOTION, UNDERSTAND THE MOCKERY!
your parents let you watch FLESH GORDON as a kid? by The Amazing G	Jun 6th, 2009 09:26:58 PM
now I might have seen a few naked ladies in movies when I was a kid, but you couldn't of payed my parents to let me watch straight up porn
anyway I thought it was pretty good too... by The Amazing G	Jun 6th, 2009 09:28:34 PM
definitely not a great movie, but it was funny and had fun visuals, plus it was fun watching the marathon of LOTL episodes today in preparation!
to be honest... by The Amazing G	Jun 6th, 2009 09:29:17 PM
I think most of you guys take this shit waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too seriously, whatever happened to having fun at the movies?
Review. by Darth Philbin	Jun 6th, 2009 10:15:59 PM
If you get high in your car outside the theater, you will love this movie. When Will Ferrell slid down the T-Rex's tail I laughed the popcorn out of my mouth.
When Harry announced... by rhmn	Jun 6th, 2009 11:35:38 PM
Land of the Lost's Alamo screenjng, i knew from that day that the dumb-headed and cock-sucking(of studio's those give Harry some money or other tiny facilities)Harry would give the god-awful film good review. Have you any self-respect, Harry ? You are a shame for the total human race.
Fuck this PG-13 Bullshit!! by veebeeyes	Jun 7th, 2009 12:22:21 AM
It had to be said.
There's a couple of by joshuavance1701	Jun 7th, 2009 12:39:13 AM
ass raped cocksuckers in here that can suck my fat bloated dick. Star Trek was fucking awesome, and they can't handle it because their shit dreams were clinging to shit genre films that fucking BOMBED. Fuck you four turd boys. Star Trek kicked your ass and to the lying mother fucker up there that said he walked out of Trek, bitch, I'll video tape your ass purchasing the Blue-Ray and auto-regurgitating to Zachary Quintos fake earlobes. You sour pussy pizza garbage breath smelling cunt roaches. Hey Shitbag old friend, there's too much smack being spoketh in this talkback, why don't you pounce on some Ponce you friendly neighborhood fuck fest.
I'll by joshuavance1701	Jun 7th, 2009 12:47:04 AM
make it crystal clear to you so that there can be no mis-understanding. Star Trek is to epic, as Bale is to lights = Highly fucking professional. For those that say otherwise, you may kindly burn and rot in the deepest recesses of Hells bowels.
Star Trek fucking ruled by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 7th, 2009 01:22:52 AM
And I am a long time fan of the series. I loved the movie. At least it wasn't 2 hours of speeches, and stupid issues. If I wanted issues and no sci fi, I would watch Voyager.
Benlinus... by GenPion	Jun 7th, 2009 02:07:32 AM
Your kidding, right? Come on. Just because I liked a movie most people have hated? I'm a fan of the actors involved, the director (Brad Silberling - who made Moonlight Mile, 10 Items or Less, and the Lemony Snicket film), and the composer (Michael Giacchino - who is one of the best composers around and should be receiving awards nominations this year for his work on Lost, Star Trek, and Up) - what's so hard to believe about me actually liking this film? And, yes, today I went to see it again. I actually went to see Star Trek, then Land of the Lost, then Up. It was my once in a lifetime opportunity for a Michael Giacchino triple-feature marathon in the movie theater. I doubt I'll ever get that kind of opportunity again. I don't live in Austin yet. I'll be moving there though in about a year and I hope to attend more of these AICN events. The Land of the Lost screening was a total blast and Harry's review of this was entirely truthful. Even if critic's DON'T like this movie - which in general they clearly don't - this has still received a WAY too harsh critical bashing. This movie deserves better, and people should actually give it a chance and go see it.
No, Harry, it's a piece of shit by Drunken Rage	Jun 7th, 2009 05:41:03 AM
"Land of the Lost" is quite seriously perhaps the worst movie I've ever seen. It works on no level. It's not just "uneven" or "broad," it just is lazy, uninspired, lowest-common-denominator sort of moviemaking, one where the studio/producers hope to get a lot of money opening weekend because they know there will be no repeat-viewing $. Your reviews are worthless because you have no objectivity: you like literally everything you see.
Where's your review of THE HANGOVER, Harry? by Mr_Incredible	Jun 7th, 2009 07:53:46 AM
A guy like you should have seen it by now.
His name is Harold- by Sal_Bando	Jun 7th, 2009 08:14:16 AM
-and he likes EVERYTHING, save for Terminator Fore and Big Robots Hitting Each Other I. Hmmmm.
Drunken Rage needs to watch more movies, drink less by SoylentMean	Jun 7th, 2009 08:19:06 AM
Land of the Lost is the worst movie you've ever seen? What are you twelve?
People actually enjoyed this dreck? by egoing	Jun 7th, 2009 08:50:05 AM
This was a wasted opportunity. I honestly thought the director of Lemony Snicket's had more class, instead he signs up directing this piece of trash. I'm no prude, but this movie in the form they brought it to screen was not appropriate for children, make no mistake it was marketed as such. Sid and Marty Krofft deserved this train wreck by allowing it to be made into a hollow comedy with cha-ka feeling up holly and marshall getting dumped on by a dino. Many of you may laugh at the TV show, but strip it down to the core mythos and it could have been a fantastic movie of mystery and adventure. I would love to know the writer who wrote this trashy line. "Dude, I think that Sleestak is getting ready to tap dat ass" "Yep, he gonna tap dat ass alright" Sid and Marty you let many fans down and ruined LOTL as a franchise.
Wow so many assholes, so many shit opinions by SoylentMean	Jun 7th, 2009 09:22:13 AM
It's like you all actively determine to not have any fun at the movies, ever. I pity you all. And then I laugh at the sadness.
Harry by Bladernner79	Jun 7th, 2009 10:00:41 AM
did anyone really think fat fuck harry would give this shit bomb anything other then a stellar review, the movie has been advertised on here for a while now and the little animation should tip you off that harry was going to "love" this piece of abortion matter. i will say it again harry has no soul and will give a good review to any studio or person who greases his fat asshole, he's a joke he will never give an objective review to any of his "showbiz" pals no matter how shitty their films are.
Hangover- Best film of the summer so far. by knowthyself	Jun 7th, 2009 10:41:01 AM
Where's the review?
And another positive Harry review by CaseyMcCall	Jun 7th, 2009 12:09:47 PM
...bites the boxoffice dust...
DANNY MCBRIDE IS BOX OFFICE POISON!!! by Tall_Boy66	Jun 7th, 2009 12:51:26 PM
He's never been at the forefront of any advertisements or film before, he's just always slipped in. Therefore, it's his fault this movie is Farrell's first and true bomb. Remember it, and remember it well - DANNY MCBRIDE SUCKS!
audiences hated this film by Browncoat_Jedi	Jun 7th, 2009 01:29:06 PM
Land of the Lost earned a dismal C+ CinemaScore average; audiences 35 to 49, ostensibly the age group that would best remember the original 1970s kids TV series on which the film is based, gave it a D+. Terrible Cinemascore grades!
Goodbye PUFNSTUF movie... by christian66	Jun 7th, 2009 01:32:22 PM
At least we'll be spared the inevitable "Hey, Puf, what's that smoke?" "Hey Jack, can I play with your flute?" "Witchy-Poo is now Bitchy-Doo!" Ad nauseum. LOTL is what happens when supremely mediocre infantile minds in Hollywood put their brain wattage together in cynical, smirking self-satisfaction. And audiences responded by staying away in droves. I still have hope.
Amazing G by RipperGiles	Jun 7th, 2009 02:37:14 PM
It's impossible to have fun at the movies anymore. Why? Because we can get far more worthwhile, entertaining material by wiping our asses after we take a big greasy shit than we get at the theater.
zombot by RipperGiles	Jun 7th, 2009 02:37:44 PM
When one is so taken aback by a cinematic masterpiece, one is incapable of thinking of anything else.
Squarebird by RipperGiles	Jun 7th, 2009 02:49:44 PM
you're right - this is a destination for fans to come and offer differing opinions. But when the majority of the fans are upset not by a lousy, unwatchable movie but by the poorly written, woefully organized, illiterate brainfart, then maybe it's time to consider putting on the big boy pants and write like the journalist he is. And yes, he IS a journalist. Studios don't give exclusive premieres, set visits, and free swag go Average Joe's with a website. They give these things to journalists. Honestly, he's welcome to his opinion about "Land of the Lost". Different strokes for different folks. My beef is making a livelihood from posting reviews that are often times worse than the movies.
Consistency by Baryonyx	Jun 7th, 2009 03:45:29 PM
Is what Harry lacks. I didn't agree with famous Brit film reviewer Halliwell's opinions on many movies - but the guy was consistent and to the point, unlike Harry.
Harry was right... by TheWacoKid	Jun 7th, 2009 04:30:10 PM
This movie was pretty good, but only if you like Will Ferrell. It's classic Ferrell humor, within the Land of the Lost universe. Lots of ridiculous moments that were hysterical. Just like Harry said, it isn't a great movie, but it's not terrible. It's definitely not Will Ferrell's worse movie. That I would give to either Semi-Pro or Step Brothers. Now those were awful movies. He needs to run far away from R rated movies, and stick to PG-13, and this is a perfect example.
Will Ferrell Movies by Gigy	Jun 7th, 2009 06:32:28 PM
To me Step Brothers was his comeback. That movie is funny as fuck. "The fucking Catalina Wine Mixer!" Will Ferrel has a few early movies pre-roxybury that weren't the great like the one with Jennifer Love Hewitt where she trys to have his former one hit wonder band make a comeback. Anyone Remember that one? Land of the Lost did stick to the generic formula and was predictable but I think it was meant to be fun not art and it was very fun.
Not really Ferrell's fault this movie blows by spectrebeeyatch	Jun 7th, 2009 07:44:48 PM
It just tries to be way too many things at once. It tries to be a sci-fi adventure flick with kid humor/adult humor/that judd apatow type humor with long scenes of just odd dialogue that is either a huge hit or a huge miss. In this case it was a miss. I wish they just went retro with it or almost play it straight with winks all the way through. I mean Will Ferrell "fist bumps" a fucking T-Rex... Fuck this movie.
drug scene could have been better by Gigy	Jun 7th, 2009 07:46:46 PM
I was waiting .for some crazy visuals
I Wonder if Sony is Trying to Stop Payment on the HR Pufnstuf Ch by nexxus7	Jun 7th, 2009 08:47:15 PM
Whatever lame brain tried to get the jump on tying up another Kroft property is probably dreading going into the office tomorrow. Thank god it now has a .0000001% chance of ever getting made. At least LoTL conceivably had a storyline, which by all accounts seemed to have been disregarded for 90 minutes of Will Farrell who is this generation's Chevy Chase (neither of whom I have found particularly funny, but managed to be in a ton of mid-performing movies). I do remember that series as a kid. I didn't particularly care for it, but when you've got a choice of three channels, you find yourself watching it from time to time. I do remember that is played out as a caring father of two kids, trying to both explore the strange world and get back home. I of course remember the sleestacks, an evolved talking sleestack (don't remember if he was good or evil), Chaka, glowing gems, temples, and some wacky stuff. This was apparently replaced with grandstanding Farrell, a hot babe, and some other comedian and big budget special effects. I'm sure an entertaining family movie could have been made using the basic dynamics of the original. But as soon as Farrell was cast, that possibility went completely out the window. He does not do the concerned serious father. He does Will Farrell (I don't blame him, it earns him millions a year so more power to him as an actor). Too bad the studio suits don't ever seem to have to answer for stupid decisions like this. I guess the Bugaloos can put away their wings too.
Tallboy by breathwillowmist	Jun 7th, 2009 08:47:25 PM
Will Ferrell's first and true bomb? Kicking and Screaming & Bewitched ring a bell for you?
Umm by MegaBeth	Jun 7th, 2009 10:29:08 PM
I was born when Land Of The Lost was on television, so I don't have the nostalgic fuzzy feelings for this movie. Looks like a kiddie movie to me. Which is okay, but not for me.
I guess the HR Pufnstuf remake is now on hold. by PennsyDeux	Jun 7th, 2009 11:22:04 PM

19 million opening weekend and a $100 million dollar budget? by hateuall	Jun 7th, 2009 11:23:28 PM
somebody's ass is getting fired at Universal tomorrow. "snicker"
The papers are calling it "Jurassic Bomb"... by Bill Clay	Jun 7th, 2009 11:46:32 PM
Did we really need an Anchorman with dinosaurs?
long winded as usual by fuckdisney	Jun 8th, 2009 12:10:36 AM
Get to the point Harold
Jurassic Bomb of a Reboot by NoHubris	Jun 8th, 2009 12:19:45 AM
Here is where the argument for new and original material -- and fewer remakes/reboots -- makes perfect sense.
Doing it as a "Serious" Action/Adventure... by NoHubris	Jun 8th, 2009 12:47:48 AM
...in the vein and manner of TRANSFORMERS would have probably made it a success. If they try it again, they should do it that mode. Just because the show was hokey doesn't mean the movie should be a comedy -- consider all that's been done with Batman.
meant "...do it IN that mode..." by NoHubris	Jun 8th, 2009 12:48:51 AM

Again, where's the Harry Hangover review. by antonphd	Jun 8th, 2009 01:20:05 AM
How in the world can Harry not have watched this film this weekend knowing that this is one of those films you need to watch with an opening weekend crowd that hasn't had the film spoiled for them by friends who have seen and are pushing for them to go see this film? If Harry has seen the Hangover, where's the review? It's the best comedy and biggest surprise breakout hit since The 40 Year Old Virgin. I'm waiting for the Harry take on this film. Where is it?!
LOTLINO... by ReportAbuse	Jun 8th, 2009 01:40:48 AM
Unless it has 1) that really smart Sleestak that wears a sequined robe and communicates with the humans and tries to help them 2) Will Ferrell makes it back home halfway through the film only to be replaced by another friend or relative at the exact same time coming through from the other side of the dimensional gateway. Could be Mike Myers or Rob Schneider, they need the work.
its comments like the last is why internet nerds blow by BrightEyes	Jun 8th, 2009 01:58:25 AM
people loosing there jobs is funny, I'm the real idiot for even posting here occasionally
this review kinda reminds me by xphyle	Jun 8th, 2009 02:10:35 AM
of the itme i was an usher at a movie theatre when the 1st ace ventura movie came out. everyday we would watch as familys would take their kids into that movie and then we would count how fast they would come sprinting out after the bj scene some how appaled because they ignored the ratings...it was very funny
antonphd by HEADGEEK	Jun 8th, 2009 03:32:07 AM
I missed the two screenings that happened in town due to conflicts. One was work related, the other was a friend's film that he invited me to see - a very indie thing. He wanted my opinion, which sadly wasn't very strong.
Spoilers...Bullshit by A for Aristocrat	Jun 8th, 2009 04:24:38 AM
I let alot of things ride with this movie but the Enik and Zarn things are total bullshit. Im glad this thing burned. I dont blame Will Farrel for this either I blame Sid and Marty. They raped this thing like Lucas.
WacoKid by Aquatarkusman	Jun 8th, 2009 07:45:43 AM
Just to be on the safe side, why doesn't he stay away from movies altogether?
The bad reviews... by elwood_p_dud	Jun 8th, 2009 08:34:53 AM
are coming from a lot of self-important cunts. This movie was never meant to be Shakespeare and as long as you're not some shit bag that thinks of himself as too important and sophisticated to laugh at Will Ferrel you'll have a good time watching it. It IS a funny movie and worth the price of a ticket.
PLUGplugPLUG by obeygonzo	Jun 8th, 2009 10:09:02 AM
Fuck you Alamo Drafthouse
HeadGeek by antonphd	Jun 8th, 2009 10:14:39 AM
Ok. Good enough reason. Just don't leave us waiting too long. I don't come to this site for the news. I come for the gushing love shown for a movie that you really enjoy. It's been half my movie watching experience since Titanic.
LOTL is what happens when... by Orbots Commander	Jun 8th, 2009 10:15:18 AM
...when you market your movie as a big budget family comedy/adventure, but the actual movie is a sketch-style stoner comedy for the college crowd. I'm sure parents weren't pleased, word of mouth got around and people stayed away. Simple, really.
I actually enjoy Harry's reviews by Stabby	Jun 8th, 2009 10:39:41 AM
Is he a great writer, god no, not by any stretch of the imagination. But, I don't think he's ever claimed to be. And his writing style has been consistent since as long as I've been coming to this site so I don't understand why everyone trashes him after every review. We've always known he was a bad writer, complaining about it ad nauseum is not going to improve his writing. If it offends you that much then don't read it. Why punish yourself? Now, as far as attacking his opinion, well that's just an exercise in futility. I don't hear anyone attacking Roger Ebert who also enjoyed LotL. Lastly, concerning those who call Harry a sell out. Go back and read his Terminator Salvation review. McG gave him a freaking Terminator skull and he still trashed the movie. That being said, I think that everyone has a right to post their thoughts on Harry's reviews here in the Talk Back so, I'm not suggesting that anybody stop trashing Harry. I'm merely providing a different point of view that there are those of us who actually enjoy Harry's reviews: piss poor grammar, excruciating personal backstory, disgusting scatalogical and pornographic references, unjustifiable hyperbole and all.
Don't trust critic reviews... by Snookeroo	Jun 8th, 2009 11:17:49 AM
Against my better judgment, I just saw "Drag Me To Hell" -- in part because it got great reviews -- and it was an utter piece of tripe. Complete uninspired garbage. Really, I should know better by now.
I agree. Don't trust Critics. by knowthyself	Jun 8th, 2009 11:20:50 AM
But I loved Drag me to Hell. But its all just opinions. No one is right or wrong.
Critics by ScotFree	Jun 8th, 2009 11:32:19 AM
Unless a film has over a 95% or under a 10% at RottenTomatoes, I don't use critics as a gauge. If the ratio is so extreme that they almost all loved or hated it, I usually find myself agreeing. Other than that, I look for trends in reviews.
Ummm, no by Yellow_Like_A_Banana	Jun 8th, 2009 12:00:42 PM
Saw it with 3 friends over the weekend. Only about 12 people in the entire theater. I absolutely love Caveman, but did not find much funny in this movie. Only remember laughing once and it was a very awkward moment.
Quick review.... by Quake II	Jun 8th, 2009 02:32:29 PM
So I took my 7 year old son to see LOTL. I watched show as a kid etc etc. The movie was a typical Hollywood rush job. The actors stumble from one amazing scenario to the next without even commenting on things. Danny McBride says a couple times "Are you seeing this crazy shit? You act like you see this stuff every day!". And they continue walking. I did giggle a few times as did my son. The f/x were really good as were the designs of the world. The Sleestak looked fantastic and creepy just lik eth eoriginals, but did I need to see them starting to mate? No. The movie tried for the Ghostbusters vibe (some action & horror but mostly comedy) but seemed way too anxious to get to the next joke. So the finished product is something I would watch again, but this was a missed opportunity. Instead of heady sci-fi with 100's of bizarre stories to be told, we get 90 minutes of jokes coming fast and furious while some dinosaurs and lizard men inhabit the backgrounds.
RipperGiles by DennisMM	Jun 8th, 2009 07:36:58 PM
Many of us who will never be great writers have slaved, through multiple drafts, over reviews. We have based our critiques on analysis of the film and personal opinion but not mere gushing that grows from some childhood memory. We have written about films without turning our reviews into mere synopses interrupted by praise and complaint. We have tried to write essays, not memoirs. Sometimes we have failed, at other times we have succeeded. But most of us have reached heights Harold Knowles does not care to reach for. Thank you for taking him to task for his lack of professionalism.
ROGER EBERT Lost All His Creditability When... by Red Dawn Don	Jun 8th, 2009 10:17:52 PM
ROGER EBERT Lost All His Creditability When...he hated FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. I read his review at the time and he thought the Stacy character played by JENNIFER JASON LEIGH was exploited. After the public reaction to the movie was over-whelmingly POSITIVE he backed down. He even left it out of his book titled I HATED, HATED, HATED THESE MOVIES. Admit it EBERT you were wrong and later spineless.
A HARD PG-13 stoner comedy by MGTHEDJ	Jun 9th, 2009 12:04:44 AM
They went the "Austin Powers" route with the comedy. The problem is the source material does not lend itself to that kind of raunchy humor. Bond and Matt Helm had lots of sex and innuendo, making the jokes in Austin Powers work. There were also nods to Planet of the Apes. The title font, the Pakuni tribe's women, the modern world's landmarks & statues in the desert. The Krofft Bros. are really to blame for this, they let the project become a "Will Ferrell Comedy." Bad move boys. I suspect the TV show's original head writer David Gerrold is laughing his butt off somewhere.-----later-----m
Red Dawn Don, Ebert trashed Blue Velvet by Stabby	Jun 9th, 2009 09:41:05 AM
for the same reason regarding Isabella Rossalini (particularly the scene where she's naked in the street). Now he's got a voice track on the BV DVD saying how great the film is. I will say this, at least the man can admit when he's wrong.
Land Of The Lost as a silly comedy.. by Quake II	Jun 9th, 2009 01:00:53 PM
was just a bad idea. Plain & simple. LOTL is the ONLY Krofft show that was actually serious (I'm not counting Bigfoot & Wildboy). I could see Far Out Space Nuts, Lidsville, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters, Pufnstuf, Dr Shrinker etc as a silly movie, but not LOTL. I felt the smae way about Starsky & Hutch. Hollywood morons in every pitch meeting: "It was a popular 70's show and since it looks old and campy now, let's throw some comedians in it and make it a comedy! EVERYTHING from the 70's is stupid and outdated so we can rape it as we please! Now start working on a script. I want it on my desk in the morning." That said, the LOTL movie may develop a strange stoner following on DVD. It has some value in that respect.
Taken aback BY, not FROM by DennisMM	Jun 9th, 2009 01:41:51 PM
Jeezus, Harry.
Soylent Green, did you even see it? by Drunken Rage	Jun 9th, 2009 04:48:37 PM
If you did, and you disagree with me, what about it did you like? What about it was effective for you? What made you laugh? And if you didn't see it, then shut the fuck up, you troll.
Soylent Mean, did you even see it? by Drunken Rage	Jun 9th, 2009 04:50:50 PM
If you did, and you disagree with me, what about it did you like? What about it was effective for you? What made you laugh? And if you didn't see it, then shut the fuck up, you troll.
Which UNI exec greenlit LOTL? by egoing	Jun 9th, 2009 06:48:58 PM
When will he/she be looking for a new job? The uni execs Number 1 mistake was hiring Ferrell and number 2 was having Ferrell suggest the box office poison that is Silberling. This so-called director was using locations where crystal meth was being made. Director Brad Silberling on Land of the Lost: 'Like Crack For Kids' http://tiny.cc/SzR7n
This "film" made Speed Racer look entertaining. by JackPumpkinhead	Jun 10th, 2009 03:37:37 AM
Even in this vast sea of celluloid shit, I was amazed at the stench of this moronic garbage. The combined works of Uwe Boll, McGimp and WS Anderson seem positively stellar compared to this "film". Thankfully, success-wise, it has become this year's "Cat in the Hat". I didn't pay a penny to see it, and I still want to be paid back for doing it.
By the way, as for the "effects"... by JackPumpkinhead	Jun 10th, 2009 03:42:42 AM
The Playstation dinosaurs looked about as great as those from "A Sound of Thunder", and those ridiculous rubber frog-fish-men-whatever-the-hel l-they-were-supposed-to-be were exactly what you'd see on a supermarket's "Lowest Price!" shelf a week before Halloween.
My take... by Anna Valerious	Jun 10th, 2009 05:56:51 AM
It's "Planet of the Apes", with poop jokes. I also hope this doesn't affect Dana Gould's take on "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters".
Wow! by Lacloake	Jun 10th, 2009 09:47:39 AM
What a fucking god-awful piece of shit that movie was! I've never heard such a quiet audience at what was supposed to be a comedy! Not one fucking laugh I swear! Save your money!
Catch it on ESPN! by IsaidWhat	Jun 10th, 2009 10:38:47 AM
I always think of the Robert Evans ESPN commercials when I read one of Harry's reviews. As for the flick, I think I'll wait for it on TV which is probably where it belongs.
Wow -- this movie really SUCKED!!! by ccchhhrrriiisssm	Jun 11th, 2009 01:47:39 PM
Which version were you watching, Harry? Were you drunk? To each his own, I guess. But, damn, this movie SUCKED!
Harry is an embarrassment by batzilla	Jun 12th, 2009 03:19:39 PM
And AICN is his site. That "review" was just like all of Harry's writings. Difficult to read and seemingly some by some high school kid...who can't write. Seriously Harry, give it up man. Let others do their stories and you just kick back with your bag of Cheetos® and stay as far away from writing as you can. Also, your tastes in movies obviously means you shouldn't be "reviewing" them since you like awful shit like this. LOTL? For fuck's sake Harry GIVE IT UP! You have ZERO credibility! ZERO! NONE! ZIP! And last but not least, stop the name dropping. You're nothing but a big fat film geek who got extremely lucky with this site ( I guess) and we don't give a shit about who you know or what event you went to. GIVE IT UP CHUBBY!
To all the Haters, what did you expect? by ReconMonkey	Jun 14th, 2009 11:03:17 PM
This movie was hilarious!! It was fun, it was goofy! I'm so glad that they went for adult themed jokes. They were awesome!!
Did this film rape your Momma? by Grantichrist	Jun 15th, 2009 07:45:39 PM
Seriously, me an' the Missus went to see this last week. 'Tis Aus so its just been released. I know that you guys love to rip on flicks, but where is the kid inside? I loved this movie because it enabled me to ESCAPE to stupid land for a while. I don't expect it'll be for everyone, but its not meant to be a profound piece, covered in lashings of Crowe or Pacino or "intellectualismish sheeit" Its a laugh innit, thats why it was made. It was based on a crappy saturday morning show. Is it better than that? Yes! It might not be "Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" but, mein freunds, it weren't meant to be were it? I loved it like "Caveman" same vibe to the movie (agree with you Harry, incidentally, how's the morbid obesity going? you losing weight? like your site too much for you to fall of the twig prematurely.) Peace out or piss off- Grantichrist.
Really Bad by golfgate	Jun 18th, 2009 01:09:14 PM
Wow I just did not get this movie. I chuckled 2 times during the entire film. I am trying to decide if this was in the top 5 worst movies I have ever seen - not trying to be a hater but man I feel like I deserve my money back and want that 105 minutes of my life back. Really poorly done and not funny.
What do I know? by domingug	Jun 20th, 2009 02:05:14 PM
Took my 7-yr.-old son, unfortunately.... I should have realized this movie was bad for him, not to mention plain bad! Duped, but no harm done. You can see him and I review it together on YouTube: "Gab and Max"
I loved this film. by hallmitchell	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:27:39 AM
Great jokes, adventure, sets etc. So entertaining. Will is in great form in this. Why this film flopped. I don't know. Great review Harry. P.S. Don't take this film so seriously fanboys. Land of the Lost is a ripe franchise to make fun of. I love this film!
This film is a great headtrip. by hallmitchell	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:30:00 AM
It's up there with Alice in Wonderland.
I went into this expecting shit. I was surprised. by covered_in_bees	Jul 9th, 2009 12:04:48 PM
Seriously, A LOT better than I thought it would be.

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