@themenaceanish Yeah, but Spielberg is a filmmaker. These guys are film critics! If you're butthurt about their verdict, suck it up: they're just doing their job.
Why are people debating/trolling about the worthiness of Kermode as a critic? Being as critic isn't necessarily about being right or wrong in the eyes of the viewer/reader/listener, it's just about having opinions that people are interested to hear. There are times when we disagree with them, but we enjoy hearing their arguments.
I enjoyed this film a lot. It was the first time in a long time that I haven't sat there analysing a film, which as a Film graduate is quite liberating. I do agree with their comments in regards to Thompson and Thompson but I am a biased Pegg and Frost fan; they can do no wrong in my rose tinted view. It was great fun, I loved the CG and was very impressed by some of the inventive video transitions but as Kermode and Mayo say; the plot was stodgy. I would definitely recommend this film.
@themenaceanish Of course he uses it in a different "context": He used it in plays, not RUclips posts! xD But the use or meaning hasn't changed. The Elizabethan English of his day said "what are you doing, man?" just like Americans (and other English-speaking peoples) say so today - and yes, it *still* means the same. You're wrong to assume anything else, or that my using of "man" is a result of any recent process of "Americanization". It's a result of Old English, for me as well as you.
It's interesting that people bring up tat herge might have been racist whenever Tintin is involved, but no-one mentions that old Disney cartoons were racist when they new Disney flick comes out.
@themenaceanish The reason I ignored your Twilight comment is because I haven't seen the films, and have no intention of ever doing so (romance movies just aren't my thing), so I simply don't know if they're good or bad. By that lack of interest I haven't even seen Kermode's review, so I have practically no opinion on the matter. They do seem to be perfect movies for their target audience though (dim-witted American teenage girls).
@themenaceanish Actually, "man" has been used at the end of sentences since the days of Shakespeare. The fact that you yanks still do it rather shows the continuing Anglo-Saxon influence on the US, rather than the other way around. ;) Regardless, can you point out other Kermode/Mayo reviews you disagree with (preferably as vehemently as this one)? I'm fascinated with your disdain for these two guys. xD
"Inferentially better than Pirates of the Caribbean" not much of a complement because Mark would rather run around naked in a blizzard more fun than that! Oh sorry putting that image in your head.
@themenaceanish I was quoting your post, hence the inverted commas. And Kermode has been reviewing films for decades, so I think he knows his "shit" enough to have an opinion on the matter. That's why he has his own radio show, and you don't.
@themenaceanish But if Kermode finds the movie mediocre and disappointing, and you condemn it as "Spielberg's worst", do you two really have that much to disagree about?
Interesting that he talks about not having any time for people who complain about the film not being enough like their vision of the books when that's exactly one of the things he had a massive problem with about Peter Rabbit.
@themenaceanish He doesn't use the exact word (hence the *lack* of inverted commas), but you can tell from the sound of his voice, and his avowed status as a fan of the comics, that he was let down by this flick. My point is you seem to take this a little too seriously - calling two radio reviewers "faggots" because you disagree with their artistic opinion seems a little strong to me, and I'm no prude. Just chill with the personal insults, man.
Racism exists, but it's not around that much now... we need to have a sense of humour. Racism can be histerical when used properly. It's impossible to completely irradicate or criminalise an idea, so don't try to.
If his kids are into Asterix, then I applaud their taste in comics.
My first introduction to Tin Tin was the 90's animated series. I very much liked it. What did you guys think.
Best Uncharted movie ever. It was genuinely really fun.
I love the sounds they make as they conclude. Hilarious.
omg I love your profile picture ... it is , of Gris game
I was pleasantly surprised by the film. As good as CGI gets, quite funny at points and clever action scenes.
Enjoyed this film and looked forward to the follow up that Peter Jackson was supposed to direct, however, to date this has not happened.
Astérix, Tin Tin, Valerian et Laureline french/Belgian comics are fantastic.
@themenaceanish Yeah, but Spielberg is a filmmaker. These guys are film critics! If you're butthurt about their verdict, suck it up: they're just doing their job.
The scene where the detectives enter the wallet thief's house. Lol.
Why are people debating/trolling about the worthiness of Kermode as a critic? Being as critic isn't necessarily about being right or wrong in the eyes of the viewer/reader/listener, it's just about having opinions that people are interested to hear. There are times when we disagree with them, but we enjoy hearing their arguments.
Simon looks a bit like Tintin.
I enjoyed this film a lot. It was the first time in a long time that I haven't sat there analysing a film, which as a Film graduate is quite liberating. I do agree with their comments in regards to Thompson and Thompson but I am a biased Pegg and Frost fan; they can do no wrong in my rose tinted view.
It was great fun, I loved the CG and was very impressed by some of the inventive video transitions but as Kermode and Mayo say; the plot was stodgy. I would definitely recommend this film.
@KapStuf
I think it sort of flopped, but it's not nearly as bad as you've put it in your experience. Especially if you were a Tintin fan.
@themenaceanish Of course he uses it in a different "context": He used it in plays, not RUclips posts! xD But the use or meaning hasn't changed. The Elizabethan English of his day said "what are you doing, man?" just like Americans (and other English-speaking peoples) say so today - and yes, it *still* means the same. You're wrong to assume anything else, or that my using of "man" is a result of any recent process of "Americanization". It's a result of Old English, for me as well as you.
It's interesting that people bring up tat herge might have been racist whenever Tintin is involved, but no-one mentions that old Disney cartoons were racist when they new Disney flick comes out.
@themenaceanish The reason I ignored your Twilight comment is because I haven't seen the films, and have no intention of ever doing so (romance movies just aren't my thing), so I simply don't know if they're good or bad. By that lack of interest I haven't even seen Kermode's review, so I have practically no opinion on the matter. They do seem to be perfect movies for their target audience though (dim-witted American teenage girls).
you asked me what i thought ....................
Guillaume awkward
Have you seen Hesher?
still want to see this, though my expectations arent quite as high now
@themenaceanish Actually, "man" has been used at the end of sentences since the days of Shakespeare. The fact that you yanks still do it rather shows the continuing Anglo-Saxon influence on the US, rather than the other way around. ;)
Regardless, can you point out other Kermode/Mayo reviews you disagree with (preferably as vehemently as this one)? I'm fascinated with your disdain for these two guys. xD
Mayo always looks eternally bored. Its like Kermode has sat down next to him on a long train journey and started spewing forth about movies.
"Inferentially better than Pirates of the Caribbean" not much of a complement because Mark would rather run around naked in a blizzard more fun than that! Oh sorry putting that image in your head.
Debatable. I'm sure the expectations were far higher for such an iconic international character's film debut in a long time.
Waited for the video for this just to see Kermode and Mayo's "meh" verdict!
@themenaceanish I was quoting your post, hence the inverted commas. And Kermode has been reviewing films for decades, so I think he knows his "shit" enough to have an opinion on the matter. That's why he has his own radio show, and you don't.
@themenaceanish But if Kermode finds the movie mediocre and disappointing, and you condemn it as "Spielberg's worst", do you two really have that much to disagree about?
When Simon Mayo said "I took my eleven year old to see it". What did he mean?
I'm not sure but it was 12 years ago so that 11 year old is now 23 so it'd be weird taking him to a kids film
Don't agree with mr. Kermode on this one, thought this movie was absolutely fantastic. I can see how some people don't think that though.
Interesting that he talks about not having any time for people who complain about the film not being enough like their vision of the books when that's exactly one of the things he had a massive problem with about Peter Rabbit.
@themenaceanish Stephen?
what's "stoggy"?
It's a mixture of stingey and pooey
It's stodgy, as in vapid, bland, boring innit.
Same hair!
"My feeling is hmm, yeh, meh."
Says it all right there.
@themenaceanish Pray tell, how exactly did these two "dudes" manage to offend you?
@themenaceanish He doesn't use the exact word (hence the *lack* of inverted commas), but you can tell from the sound of his voice, and his avowed status as a fan of the comics, that he was let down by this flick. My point is you seem to take this a little too seriously - calling two radio reviewers "faggots" because you disagree with their artistic opinion seems a little strong to me, and I'm no prude. Just chill with the personal insults, man.
@arbeitsscheuer You mean his child, son or daughter...
What I expected, really.
This year, film wise, seems one big meh, so far. And people said last year was bad! :D
@themenaceanish
Tintin is that you?
@themenaceanish Well done on proving my point, Einstein.
six minutes and twenty seconds to say "meh"
Racism exists, but it's not around that much now... we need to have a sense of humour. Racism can be histerical when used properly. It's impossible to completely irradicate or criminalise an idea, so don't try to.
Plus what you found to be racist 12 years ago many of us actually find funny here in the future
ahh, the flapping hands
@chriswere9 in 50 years time, reasonably young people will probably be criticising things that were thought acceptable today.
Ad nauseam.
@Foebane72 This movie's 3D was spectacular. Don't you be dissin, now!
@DavidGruwez "Stodgy" Heavy, dull, uninteresting.
@themenaceanish plagarize? wrong again ! > ."plagiarize" come on slick you are not even trying LOL LOL LOL TROLL LOL TROLL LOL
@themenaceanish Its alimentary dear Watson LOL LOL TROLL TROLL LOL LOL