I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.
"To give a thumbs-up to Career Opportunities and to even *make* that statement--..." "Okay, we're reviewing Curly Sue here." I don't agree with him as much, but...Gene 1, Roger 0.
Siskel was the only reviewer who liked Career Opportunities and Dutch, while Ebert was the only critic who liked Weird Science and Curly Sue. For me, Curly Sue was a dud, and the beginning of the end for Hughes movies being something I looked forward to.
I've never seen the episode with Highlander 2: The Quickening. Is it uploaded anywhere? I've only ever seen them discuss it on the "Worst of 91" episode.
I grew up watching John Hughes films. My older sister & I spent many a Sunday afternoon in darken movie theaters watching his latest film. The last film that Hughes directed himself was the monstrous, sappy cornball Curly Sue! I tell you, after Uncle Buck (which we enjoyed), Hughes struck gold with a certain kind of formula. A formula that he continued to use when writing his scripts. That formula contained silly, slapstick surrounded by phony sentiment and it started with Home Alone! Once that film made a ton of cash, the John Hughes I grew up adoring was dead. Thankfully, before he left, he gave us Planes, Trains & Automobiles!
My reviews Curly Sue (two thumbs up) House Party 2 (two thumbs down) The Butcher's Wife (two thumbs down) Rolling Stones at the Max (two thumbs up) La Belle Noiseuse (two thumbs up, way up)
I remember these two got the hammer dropped on them when they gave Independence Day a bad review. These two they were ah. They liked Beavis and Butthead.
@@charles1203I actually liked Beavis and Butthead as it captured a zeitgeist moment and it was a parody of how far low our education system had failed the youth. I also saw Independence Day as the shallow hype special effects one dimensional film it was....so they were right on in their assessments here.
@@jokerswildio shoot, it’s not the educational system, it’s that kids don’t want to learn. Why I’d rather homeschool my children. Also Independence Day was meant to be a fun movie. They booed the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. It was meant for kids and teenagers. You had to see it from their point of view. Why a lot of childhood movies and tv shows look ridiculous now.
@@charles1203 You are right about the educational system but kids will always be kids and nowadays everyone is too afraid to properly discipline them and for true growth and learning, discipline is needed. I liked TMNT...but Independence Day I couldn't find any reason to watch it other than effects. Plus I never liked Will Smith...I thought he was annoying long before it was cool to think so after the slap. Maybe watching it like a 50s type alien movie was the point....but to me having no real story or redeeming value as a point is really pointless.
I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.
I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.
Gene said "WHAT?" at Roger liking "Curly Sue". LOL.
Hollywood studios bowl of the day away magic the same place in past life look back at movie 🎥🍿
The side eye that Siskel throws Ebert after Curly Suecwas hilarious.
Curly Sue is a Christmas classic! It’s strangely fun hearing Siskel introduce Queen Latifah and Tisha Campbell.
I love my favorite comedy movie Curly Sue that I love Child Star in Flims
I agree with Ebert on Curly Sue. It was a funny and gentle comedy
I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.
"To give a thumbs-up to Career Opportunities and to even *make* that statement--..." "Okay, we're reviewing Curly Sue here."
I don't agree with him as much, but...Gene 1, Roger 0.
Siskel was the only reviewer who liked Career Opportunities and Dutch, while Ebert was the only critic who liked Weird Science and Curly Sue. For me, Curly Sue was a dud, and the beginning of the end for Hughes movies being something I looked forward to.
He’s a sucker for Jennifer Connelly, and rightly so
I've never seen the episode with Highlander 2: The Quickening. Is it uploaded anywhere? I've only ever seen them discuss it on the "Worst of 91" episode.
@James Mitchell Sorry, what is it?
The episode is not uploaded anywhere. I’ve only seen their Highlander 2 review on their Buena Vista website years ago.
@@jesse1085 Yeah, same here. Ah well, maybe someday it will resurface.
@@satch234now available on youtube
I grew up watching John Hughes films. My older sister & I spent many a Sunday afternoon in darken movie theaters watching his latest film. The last film that Hughes directed himself was the monstrous, sappy cornball Curly Sue! I tell you, after Uncle Buck (which we enjoyed), Hughes struck gold with a certain kind of formula. A formula that he continued to use when writing his scripts. That formula contained silly, slapstick surrounded by phony sentiment and it started with Home Alone! Once that film made a ton of cash, the John Hughes I grew up adoring was dead. Thankfully, before he left, he gave us Planes, Trains & Automobiles!
My reviews
Curly Sue (two thumbs up)
House Party 2 (two thumbs down)
The Butcher's Wife (two thumbs down)
Rolling Stones at the Max (two thumbs up)
La Belle Noiseuse (two thumbs up, way up)
most kids spend about 7 hours a day in school what about Curly Sue?
She learned on the streets first.
Even in clips that last less than 2 minutes, Demi Moore and her tragic Southern accent are awful, just like nails on a chalkboard 🙉
Their review of the movie was more entertaining than the actual movie.
It’s acting school 101 southern accent.
For me the Rolling Stones without Brian Jones are boring.:)
Rolling Stones: At The Max👍🌟🌟🌟🌟
La Belle Noiseuse 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟
House Party 2 👎🌟🌟
John Hughes was the real poet of suburbia,not Spielberg,patron Saint Of Illinois,too:)
For a brief period of time.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Now&Forever....
@@ryangettig274 Sure, if you are lilly white. 🤣
@@ricardocantoral7672 don't know what that means:)seen any good retro flix,yo?:)
@@ricardocantoral7672that’s not a bad thing
I’m glad these two are no longer around. Can’t just enjoy a movie for the fun of it?
@aoggrta74 I do but they just bash any movie that’s meant to be fun, with a few exceptions.
I remember these two got the hammer dropped on them when they gave Independence Day a bad review. These two they were ah. They liked Beavis and Butthead.
@@charles1203I actually liked Beavis and Butthead as it captured a zeitgeist moment and it was a parody of how far low our education system had failed the youth. I also saw Independence Day as the shallow hype special effects one dimensional film it was....so they were right on in their assessments here.
@@jokerswildio shoot, it’s not the educational system, it’s that kids don’t want to learn. Why I’d rather homeschool my children. Also Independence Day was meant to be a fun movie. They booed the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. It was meant for kids and teenagers. You had to see it from their point of view. Why a lot of childhood movies and tv shows look ridiculous now.
@@charles1203 You are right about the educational system but kids will always be kids and nowadays everyone is too afraid to properly discipline them and for true growth and learning, discipline is needed. I liked TMNT...but Independence Day I couldn't find any reason to watch it other than effects. Plus I never liked Will Smith...I thought he was annoying long before it was cool to think so after the slap. Maybe watching it like a 50s type alien movie was the point....but to me having no real story or redeeming value as a point is really pointless.
I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.
I lean with Siskel on this though not completely. I felt the film lacked a sense of magic that most Hughs films had however there was something moving about it...definitely not a classic but worth watching one time only...especially if you have children.