things I viewed
posted June 8, 2003 #
Notes about movies / pilots I viewed this weekend:
Action Family - Chris Elliot's pilot show that splits screentime of action show with over the top sitcom. Not half bad, but Elliot's humor isn't easy to take and isn't for everyone. Mostly funny that it exists, not how it was written.
Super Nerds - with Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt running a comicbook store being..well.. Supernerds. Arguments over the DC universe merging with Marvel, Star Trek captain bookends, the works. I think with a little tweaking to the writing this could have actually been a decent show - but since it would only appeal to such a small audience I doubt it would ever make it. Worth a download.
The Italian Job - good caper movie, great cast. Fairly predictable overall but it numbed my brain in a good way for a little bit.
Spun - Apparently someone saw Requiem For A Dream and decided it would make for an even better movie if every third shot was something really close up and moving fast. This whole film is a terrible ripoff. Despite what you may think about the potential of the cast, it fails. Just.. ugh.. I don't think it's the worst thing ever, and certainly might be a decent rental but Requiem For A Dream is way more powerful, original, and well done.