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I just couldn't let it go without saying it.....

posted 10 years ago by LowKeyLobo
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Since when does "....hijacking his twitter account and threatening to upload compromising material..." count as the plot in a "dramatic thriller"? I really, really (that's 2x really!)thought it was a joke or a misprint. This concept is such an embarrassment for everyone in America with a twit account.

I feel bad for those who "twitter" since they must constantly be worrying about when it's going to happen to them.
People wouldn't twitter if they didn't think they were special, so I guess this piece of garbage must be extra scary since it's going to "hit home" with the masses.

I hope the writer of this piece (read:steaming pile) has realized he won the lottery by selling this... even if he optioned it for $1 and gave it away for "free, big named actor exposure". I also hope the writer never ever, ever (thats +1xtra "ever") writes another movie again, because I'm not going to recover from this for a long time and I am going to hold this grudge forever. I didn't even want to watch this movie. I just couldn't escape the explosion of a huge bomb.

It's sad what actors will do when they are desperate for work. Half the dialogue doesn't even match up with what the viewer is seeing...and "visual storytelling" is non existent so there's no help in that dept. The other half of the dialogue is less than entertaining, then forced and coerced from the director through acting "talent" that rivals the worst of the 1970's skin flicks. This never should have made it past the first draft. I have seen too many above the line actors sign on to these small indie films recently, thinking that their rep. could pull it off. So far, they have all fallen flat on their faces. This flick is one of the worst by miles...and Nick Cage's movie REALLY bombed hard this year. Sadly, this is even worse. Think "Ishtar"....get scared... then go watch something else.

How in the hell did this get a 5 rating? No doubt loyal crew/cast it involved...such a sham. When are they going to realize that vouching for such an obvious turd makes ones credibility worthless forever? It's just not worth it...we (the movie goer's) notice things like that.

[–] annseton 10 years ago

You need to tweet this.

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[–] LowKeyLobo 10 years ago

That's funny. I did just hear about something called "face-timing?" where the two people talking can see each other from their/on their phones....
Isn't the point of calling someone supposed to be because you need to talk but really don't want to have to look at their ugly face in person while you do it? It's madness!

As far as tweeting anything.... you're gonna have to do it for me, I don't have that option. My phone is the newest model of rotary... so I don't have that "app". It came stock with something you smart phoners have copied, it's called "old phone ring". Mine sounds majestic.... it has actual bells made of brass. It only has one volume and it's set to wake the dead. It's real nice... I got it at Target (in 1981)... it was on sale... I give it 4 stars. The best part is there's no voicemail, and I don't have to listen to anyones stupid messages when I get home so I don't have to worry about calling them back.

It also doesn't have a "pound sign". Yes, it's called a pound sign. A hash tag is something they write the price on in the store that sells all the hippie lettuce...? No?!? Isn't that where all the half educated millinneums go to pay good money for a plant that's called a weed and buy things to help them smoke because they can't inhale properly without a computer built into their machine rolled joint? I feel bad for anyone who doesn't know that smoking out of an apple saves money, tastes great, eliminates the need to carry "paraphernalia" and finally serves as a good cure for cottonmouth and the munchies.

I don't "twitt". I don't "page", or "book"...I do "snap" sometimes, but only if the musics good or my dog's getting into something he shouldn't. "Insta"whatever is alright, as long as the its black insta-coffee and it's served with biscuits and sausage gravy. A bit of blackberry jam is alright on the side.
I shoot big guns because I'm a guy and guns are cool. Animals don't run faster than a new intel processor... but bullets do. My 4x4 still has a carburetor and a bird flew into one of my rear windows upon the vista the other day so I had mac down at the apple truck shop order me another. My face-shaving blade also cuts my steak that's cooked over fire started by flicking my cigarette into a puddle of oil my transmission leaked yesterday.

GPS and googles map doesn't even work up here because that stupid british speaking woman doesn't compute turning at the old tree stump that looks like my middle finger. I'm not sorry she's always recalculating, maybe they should have given her a smarter accent because she sounds like a real needy nag always asking me for a dress. I think this is the part where I scratch something, spit on a snake and bless America.... but I think I'm gonna just have another, fart and forget what I said until next time. Adios.
(oh,that rant was pretty nice rant so copyright to "Me",right now.)

[–] annseton 10 years ago

I'd give it a 6 out of 10 on the rant scale. 😀

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[–] LowKeyLobo 10 years ago

I'm truly honored. I did that stone cold sober... it's time to start drinkin!

[–] annseton 10 years ago

Best time to tweet! 

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[–] LowKeyLobo 10 years ago

Sláinte.

"Health for life to you,
A wife of your choice to you,
Land without rent to you,
A child every year to you,
And the light of heaven after this world for you."

[–] smoke0 9 years ago

If you get a twitter account, I will be your first follower

Revenge is a dish that best goes stale.

[–] LowKeyLobo 9 years ago

Thanks smokO, but when I hear a "tweet", it usually means someone at the house is about to go get a snack and is sometimes followed by the loud BOOM of a shotgun.... Good times. Yum.

I always remember growing up that if some one was a "twit"... well, you get where I'm going with that one. It's sort of like the calling a guy a "tool"
although when I first heard the term it was said by a very happy, smiling and beautiful, yet exhausted girl I had just spent the weekend with, so I took it as a compliment. I had managed to fix the kink in her back, and sent her packing extra limber, stress free, and with a nice glowing bounce in her step. I call that subtle proof I had used the "Tool"..... properly. It wasn't until later I had heard it meant something completely different. I guess the fact that I don't watch pop TV garbage shows....

Hmmm....
I'm actually proud of that.

As far as revenge goes.... nobody ever *beep* with me because I don't make those kind of waves. If it ever did happen, I wouldn't tell people about needing it. There's a saying about 3 S's... Shoot, Shovel, Shut-up. BUT... I do agree with you though, it should just go stale. In a few months it's dust in the wind dude. Anyway,I can feed it to my Wolf. He likes stinky rotten meat for some odd reason......

[–] mothermayhem3255 9 years ago

You are a breath of fresh air. What did you think of the movie?

[–] Wildcard_58 9 years ago

In case you were not aware, Ryan Phillippe co-wrote this with Joe Gossett. ;)

However, I heard Ryan on the Opie and Anthony show promoting this movie and by the sounds of it, this was his brain child. It was something he wanted to "test out". One thing he did mention though was that he's not interested in "big movies" or TV series anymore as he is devoting his time towards his family in the foreseeable future. It'll be interesting to see where this goes as I'm sure social media is going to be ever so present in the movies to come.

[–] LowKeyLobo 9 years ago

Hello Wildcard...

I really, REALLY think you missed my point so I'll make it simple.

THIS FLICK WAS SEWER GARBAGE AND R.P. CAN SUCK DEAD DOG BALLS! Nobody cares what he say's, he's a *beep* actor. His job is to "play pretend" for a living. That's it. His opinions are worthless because he is always playing a part, on screen and off. He can not be trusted... just like Satan.

Anyone who thinks [Most] actors/actresses opinions are valid, and or "wonderful and insightful" on and during their own personally scheduled publicity TV/Radio promo talk shows needs to go drive fast on very desolate icy mountain roads at night with the head lights off and bald tires.... I'll even pay for the 6-pack of Natty-Ice to get 'em going and keep 'em warm. Their just reading another prepared script and playing thee part.

Cool, hope I cleared that up for ya. Try not to take it to heart. It's not about you. Cheers. Merry Christmas.

[–] Wildcard_58 9 years ago

Love the "Natty-Ice" reference. LOL I assure you I didn't miss the point. I was merely adding to the discussion based n what I heard. I assure you I understand how "Hollyweird" works. Cheers!

[–] Rgeneb 9 years ago

I feel annetson has been unkind giving you a score of 6 on the rant scale. Your passion and determination to push your message across to us warrants at least an 8. Good work, keep it up.

And many thanks, after the basis on this thread alone I wont be watching the movie. It would be such a let down to me if I enjoyed it, would spoil the rant.

[–] always_keep_fighting 9 years ago

Ignore the OP. I have a feeling he's writing this rant from his mom's basement between watching Internet porn and tweeting about how smart he is, and why he should rule the world.
It's a good movie. The scene during the closing credits is a bit strange, but other than that, I liked it. And I'm from Louisiana and have been to Shreveport many times. These guys got the accents right, the pronunciations right...not man people get "Atchafalaya" right, even the "look" of the locals right. And I can guarantee that gators have eaten more than their share of cheating husbands/wives, rapists, molesters, etc. If you do it right, there's nothing left over but a little gator poo, and that'll wash away quickly.
That's the poor man's judicial system at work.

If I had a dollar for every time I got distracted...Oh, look!! A puppy!!

[–] Classic_TV_82 9 years ago

The OP does seem like a lunatic fool.  

[–] astralxromance 9 years ago

Woah, I think you're overreacting.

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[–] aGuiltySoul 9 years ago

It's sad what commenters will write when they are desperate for verification.

BTW, the lead actor, scriptwriter, executive producer, and director were all the same person.

It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it.
RIP Roger Ebert

[–] always_keep_fighting 9 years ago

I agree; I haven't been on my laptop in a while, and this is where my IMDb notifications come. So when I saw this, I didn't really remember reading this guy's *cough*insane rant* post. It's entirely possible that he just needs his meds checked. I don't know what the post said that was deleted, and I'm sure I'm not missing anything.
What did you (aGuiltySoul) think about the movie? Feel free to disagree with me; I will NOT be aiming some craziness your way!! LOL

I don't understand your specific kind of crazy, but I admire your commitment to it.

[–] aGuiltySoul 9 years ago

Part of my review (I liked it.)

Ryan Phillippe has described this film as a simple short story. I can't disagree with that. The story is pretty straightforward. But that doesn't mean it is shallow. It's a fascinating character study of the kidnappers and of Reagan Pierce. There are some beautifully done moments in the film: Junior's knowledge and kinship with the swamp, his preparation of gator stew, and Pierce and Mike, the older bearded kidnapper, having a drawn out conversation about Mike's wife. You can feel the testosterone fumes in air as these two men face off as Reagan in his outrage seems to have no regard for his helpless state. And, there is Junior's shy infatuation with his prisoner and the way Reagan starts to flirt with Junior as a way to lower Junior's defenses. It's a slow swamp dance that Junior thinks is in his control, but proves to be his undoing.

Ryan Phillippe layers his own character with a sense of what it is to be an actor in today's social media mad world. It's interesting to see how even Junior understands such things as the Internet and sites such as TMZ. Hmmm, could Ryan be giving us a statement on the mental acuity of the people who post such vile comments on various sites?

Tig Nataro, the comedienne, has a small part in this film as Mike's sister. She is so good that I wish her part had been larger. For all of the above reasons, this film shows that it is the hands of a new, but gifted filmmaker.

I can't close without remarking about two things. One is the beautiful way that the Louisiana swamp is filmed. The cinematography is overall beautifully done. And lastly, the closing credit sequence. Such a surprising choice. Funny as hell. A little tip of the hat from Ryan Phillippe to thank us for giving his film our time.

It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it.
RIP Roger Ebert

[–] Unknownian 9 years ago

To the OP:

This movie sucked on so many levels, I left it before the twitter garbage even started. Obviously Philippe was trying to write something that would get him the attention "Five Fingers" did. Perhaps he thought that all he needed to do to get off the B-list was, to become another hostage in a movie.

I'm actually very disappointed in him, because I've always enjoyed his movies.

This one is an embarrassment.

[–] tika313 8 years ago

I haven't been this satisfied after watching a film in a long long time.
The movie sucked but it lead me to your post. I don't know where you live or what you do but you are my hero, this week anyway. I hope you find the time to write often. Your logic, humor, and common sense are spot on. I admit I have an email account but that's the extent of my technical abilities. I watch videos on my Kindle and occasionally come to the IMDB pages. Something drew me to these boards and it paid off. I hope you don't mind if I quote you, your too good not to share. Thank You