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who rates this film?

posted 18 years ago by theswordbearer
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get Better Off Dead in the IMDB top 250

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088794/ratings

It's not actually that bad. It's quite stylish in parts. If it was shot on film, it would look professional. Also, shooting on film allows you to change the camera speed so that you don't have to worry about hitting someone for real or slowing down your movements in a way that looks fake.

[–] spacecomedy (1961) 3 years ago

It's a wonderful mess! The scene where Jimmy stands up on moving motorcycle and shoots at a car behind him is pure magic.

[–] Cognoscente (2463) 3 years ago

I wonder what Van Damme thought of the Hard Target homage. Jimmy went on to appear in five of his movies.

[–] spacecomedy (1961) 3 years ago

Jimmy seems like a good guy. Would be fun to share some pints and listen to his experience of making this.

[–] Cognoscente (2463) 3 years ago

Likewise.

Him and Lucas Black should play brothers. They look alike.