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Can't be for real...

posted 18 years ago by pgbrush
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All of these people posting about how great this movie is must either be friends of the director or mildly retarded. This is, without a doubt, the worst written movie that has ever been committed to film. The story is weak and full of holes, the characters lack any personality or depth, and the actors, normally a group of talented individuals, apparently had a bet going on about who could suck the most in a 90-minute span of time. And I'm pretty sure that Sam Rockwell won. And what exactly was the direction given? "Hey everyone, can you act as homosexual as possible in every scene? Thanks!" If I ever meet John Hamburg, I'm going to punch him in the throat. First rule of filmmaking: If you have to include a midget in your movie for any reason, you should immediately stop filming and choose a new career. Plus I'm pretty sure that there were less Jewish references in Schindler's List than in this cinematic abortion. With a budget of $1 million and a gross of under $25,000, doesn't that make "Safe Men" the biggest flop in movie history? Publically admitting that you enjoyed this movie is like proclaiming that you made out with your sister and are proud of it.

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[–] cnelson-14 18 years ago

if Safe Men was so upsetting to you, why didn't you turn it off sooner? are you incarcerated and being forced to watch 90's comedies? you obviously watched enough of it to see LeFluer (the "midget" you mentioned), and he isn't seen until the last 10 minutes of the movie. also, his name is peter dinklage and he is an outstanding actor regardless of his stature. how about next time you see a movie you don't like, you stop watching it? like me with your blog. i stopped reading it after the first paragraph because it bored me to tears. and why is referencing judaism and/or having jewish characters in a film so offensive to you? wow, now that i look back at your post, it seems that, in addition to jews and dwarves, you also dislike homosexuals! and incest! oh wait, actually, i don't like incest either. so we have some common ground there. but nevertheless! i just don't think you "got it", man. this movie wasn't made for racist homophobes. maybe you should rent birth of a nation. right up your alley. and me? i'm gonna go re-read my post a few times, think about how clever i am, and bask in the self-satisfaction that i get when put things on the internet.

[–] newyorkjeans 17 years ago

i have no relation or connection to anyone on this movie and think it's one of the best comedies ever made. some parts are uneven but it's one of the most innovative films of its decade. the amazing thing is so many soon-to-be-stars had roles in this. veal chop is one of paul g's best characters and i've seen most of his movies. long live the chop! OH! -- and years and years ago (after having seen the movie) i saw big fat bernie gayle outside of a jerry's deli in california. wicked!

[–] questionz_99 17 years ago

I totally agree. Midgets are bad business all around. If we could trust midgets, how come one has never been elected president?

[–] honkeymofo 17 years ago

"If I ever meet John Hamburg, I'm going to punch him in the throat. First rule of filmmaking: If you have to include a midget in your movie for any reason, you should immediately stop filming and choose a new career"

Yeah, you're a *beep* MORON! This is an excellent comedy without a load of popular actors. I just think that if you talk like this about Safe Men, well, you need to crawl away somewhere and shoot yourself.

[–] JayCeezy 15 years ago

Always dug this movie, one of the few comedies I have watched more than once. Clever writing. This movie is just meant to be fun. "I'm Hamlisch!" Come on, if that riff did not make you a believer, then just stick to your Judd Apatow f*rt, d*ck, d*ope and g*y jokes. 'Safe Men' is fun diversion, and doesn't pretend otherwise.

I hope the OP will continue to use his Matthew McConaughey and Owen Wilson standard for what makes good movie comedy. Cheers.