This movie was such a fun trip. I laughed out loud several times, which I almost never do while watching movies, especially in a theater. It’s best to not overthink it, just enjoy the ride.
Sputum is specifically mucous you cough up, not puke. I didn’t see it and I wouldn’t put it past Raimi to use sputum, but contextually it just sounds like barf. I just had to clear the record here
Why does it even like every movie reviewed here is something dark or gross? Don’t you guys realize the nihilism of movies like this is part of our cultural problem?
I heard that film was a dystopian horror story dressed as a mockumentary. Maybe AI Vincent Price will have a cameo telling the audience to "Scream! Scream for your lives!"
There's inspired, and then there's the next level, like this (from the review): ... you get the sense he never quite grew out of that kid in Michigan trying to figure out how to make Bruce Campbell look like a used tourniquet rag.
I went to the early access screening last weekend, and it was fun to hear people react to classic Raimi sight gags. As the credits rolled, I heard one guy say, "I had to go to the bathroom so badly but didn't want to miss anything."
In short - go see this in a theater this weekend and have some fun.
Is it my imagination or is this just a remake (and, I recall a gender reversal) of Lina Wertmuller's "Swept Away." Granted, all movies are built on the foundation of previous movies, but it seems like every movie today is rank plagiarism (or a sequel.) Why is that?
I don’t like horror films. The last one I saw and enjoyed was Get Out, which didn’t have any of the grossness described here. But I like Rachael McAdams and this does sound like fun. After reading Sonny’s review, I may just have to check it out (being fully warned in advance of the ick factor).
I just hope McAdams “wins” in the end. I need a good feminist outcome to feel satisfied these days.
And yes, we need someone to review Melania. I sure as hell won’t subject myself to it. Talk about a horror film…..
Sam Raimi has a stong sense of who the "good guy" is - he plays fair with his heroes. First one of his movies I saw in the theater was 'Darkman' (also my first Liam Neeson movie). Look at Sharon Stone in Quick and the Dead - when Sonny talks about the things Raimi does - it's all there.
My first encounter with Rachel McAdams was endless, tedious trailers for the Notebook - not my sort of movie, and I had no interest in her after that - looking at her list of movies, it;s just a long series of blind spots for me (It's the 'kids under 12, all I get to see are DIsney films' problem for that decade). But then the hstrong character she brought in the second Dr Strange movie, and especially the back and forth with her and Jason Bateman in Game Night...I'm interested in anything she's in now.
i'm almost more interested to read about the audience and atmosphere in the theatre than the actual puff piece doc about the vapid marital accessory to untold financial and war crimes
I am so sorry you've been forced to volunteer for the Prime equivalent of the Ludovico Technique, but dark-me couldn't be happier about this use of my subscription dollars.
This movie was such a fun trip. I laughed out loud several times, which I almost never do while watching movies, especially in a theater. It’s best to not overthink it, just enjoy the ride.
I was about to swallow part of my lunch when I read "Rachel McAdams stars as Linda Little, a hypercompetent but mousey. . ."
Rachel McAdams "mousey"? You trying to kill me?
As CHH said on the subject, https://www.cartoonshateher.com/p/the-beauty-of-average-looking-actors
and Jeff Mauer gave the definitive reply to https://www.imightbewrong.org/p/hollywood-will-not-fall-for-this
Sputum is specifically mucous you cough up, not puke. I didn’t see it and I wouldn’t put it past Raimi to use sputum, but contextually it just sounds like barf. I just had to clear the record here
There are so many bodily fluids in this movie. All the bodily fluids.
"delightfully nasty" is absolutely the perfect description of Drag Me to Hell.
Also I hope he gave Ted Raimi a part in "Send Help" as like a coconut or something
Sound great, right up my alley! I guess no chainsaws, though. ;-)
Appreciate the review.
Is this the best you can do?
Why does it even like every movie reviewed here is something dark or gross? Don’t you guys realize the nihilism of movies like this is part of our cultural problem?
Don’t worry, I’m seeing an inspiring documentary about an immigrant success story later today!
I heard that film was a dystopian horror story dressed as a mockumentary. Maybe AI Vincent Price will have a cameo telling the audience to "Scream! Scream for your lives!"
That makes me tingle with excitement.
Hah! I'm glad at least one person got the reference. 😉
There's inspired, and then there's the next level, like this (from the review): ... you get the sense he never quite grew out of that kid in Michigan trying to figure out how to make Bruce Campbell look like a used tourniquet rag.
I went to the early access screening last weekend, and it was fun to hear people react to classic Raimi sight gags. As the credits rolled, I heard one guy say, "I had to go to the bathroom so badly but didn't want to miss anything."
In short - go see this in a theater this weekend and have some fun.
Don't forget Sam Raimi did "Xena Warrior Princess" and "Hercules" as well. Campy wonderful fun! Bruce Campbell was stellar as the Prince of thieves...
And Ted Raimi got the short straw with his character of Joxer.
..also, didn’t he play Jimmy Olsen in the Spiderman movie directed by his brother???
But he was SO GOOD at playing Joxer!!!!!
Is it my imagination or is this just a remake (and, I recall a gender reversal) of Lina Wertmuller's "Swept Away." Granted, all movies are built on the foundation of previous movies, but it seems like every movie today is rank plagiarism (or a sequel.) Why is that?
I don’t like horror films. The last one I saw and enjoyed was Get Out, which didn’t have any of the grossness described here. But I like Rachael McAdams and this does sound like fun. After reading Sonny’s review, I may just have to check it out (being fully warned in advance of the ick factor).
I just hope McAdams “wins” in the end. I need a good feminist outcome to feel satisfied these days.
And yes, we need someone to review Melania. I sure as hell won’t subject myself to it. Talk about a horror film…..
Sam Raimi has a stong sense of who the "good guy" is - he plays fair with his heroes. First one of his movies I saw in the theater was 'Darkman' (also my first Liam Neeson movie). Look at Sharon Stone in Quick and the Dead - when Sonny talks about the things Raimi does - it's all there.
My first encounter with Rachel McAdams was endless, tedious trailers for the Notebook - not my sort of movie, and I had no interest in her after that - looking at her list of movies, it;s just a long series of blind spots for me (It's the 'kids under 12, all I get to see are DIsney films' problem for that decade). But then the hstrong character she brought in the second Dr Strange movie, and especially the back and forth with her and Jason Bateman in Game Night...I'm interested in anything she's in now.
I didn't like "Castaway" very much. Except the plane crash seemed realistic.
Drag Me to Hell is classic Raimi so this one sounds like a lot of fun
So, not a gender reversed Swept Away?
Eagerly awaiting “Melania” review. Or is Will Sommer doing that one?
I'm hoping it's bad enough to spawn a revival of "Doumentary Now".
Variety had the best: If this film was shown on an airplane, people would still walk out.
Who gets the short straw? 😁
I see it this afternoon.
My condolences.
Thank you for your service.
Will you be one of the reported $50 recipients paid to view this monstrosity?
I get paid way more than $50 to subject myself to this sort of thing!
i'm almost more interested to read about the audience and atmosphere in the theatre than the actual puff piece doc about the vapid marital accessory to untold financial and war crimes
Thank Dog!
I am so sorry you've been forced to volunteer for the Prime equivalent of the Ludovico Technique, but dark-me couldn't be happier about this use of my subscription dollars.