Having been talking about Dumb and Dumber and the sequel non-stop over the past few months, I'm surprised by how many people I've come across that didn't like or didn't even see the original. More shocked than surprised. Today was a perfect example. I'm was telling a girl I work with (a fan of the original) about some of the scenes in the sequel. A new guy at work (Jim? John? Something) joins in the conversation asking me how it was. I acknowledged the bad reviews but then started mentioning all of the things I liked about it. I'm throwing names around (Frieda Feltcher, Billy in 4C, Seabass) like everybody in the world has seen the original movie a million times and loved it. He says he never seen it. A 27-year-old man who seems normal enough....has never seen Dumb and Dumber. What? In a funny exchange, he starts to talk about something he saw in the trailer and said "Well I saw the part where Jim Carrey's character...." and I quickly cut him off and said "LLOYD CHRISTMAS!"
Having been talking about Dumb and Dumber and the sequel non-stop over the past few months, I'm surprised by how many people I've come across that didn't like or didn't even see the original. More shocked than surprised. Today was a perfect example. I'm was telling a girl I work with (a fan of the original) about some of the scenes in the sequel. A new guy at work (Jim? John? Something) joins in the conversation asking me how it was. I acknowledged the bad reviews but then started mentioning all of the things I liked about it. I'm throwing names around (Frieda Feltcher, Billy in 4C, Seabass) like everybody in the world has seen the original movie a million times and loved it. He says he never seen it. A 27-year-old man who seems normal enough....has never seen Dumb and Dumber. What? In a funny exchange, he starts to talk about something he saw in the trailer and said "Well I saw the part where Jim Carrey's character...." and I quickly cut him off and said "LLOYD CHRISTMAS!"
funny thing is i saw "to" with someone (my sister in law) who never saw the first one.....and she actually liked it more than i did. haha.
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"To" is getting ripped.....even by folks who loved the original.
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i don't understand why people are going into the theaters with such high expectation on this one. the first is an all-time comedy classic. this one? clearly made for the fans that have been begging for a sequel for the past 20 years. of course they will make some dough off of it, but i really think carrey finally threw in the towel and finally signed on to get this one done to give back to the people that made him such a rich fucker off the first.
nothing more, nothing less. you asked for a sequel, here it is. for better or for worse.
i don't understand why people are going into the theaters with such high expectation on this one. the first is an all-time comedy classic. this one? clearly made for the fans that have been begging for a sequel for the past 20 years. of course they will make some dough off of it, but i really think carrey finally threw in the towel and finally signed on to get this one done to give back to the people that made him such a rich fucker off the first.
nothing more, nothing less. you asked for a sequel, here it is. for better or for worse.
I completely agree. And the thing is, while I as there, I knew there was some shit on the screen that wasn't good. But I didn't care. The entire scene with Pee Stain's parents, Harry as a science fair judge and that memory machine that shows him putting peanut butter on his dick for his dog to lick off. I could go on. But I don't wanna. There was enough stuff to make me laugh and that made for an enjoyable movie experience. Just good to see them back.
As for my favorite movie buffoons coming back, what's everybody's opinion on Dirt-Ball about to begin filming a sequel? I'm a big fan of the first one. But I know it's a polarizing movie that people either love or hate. This sequel will probably be similar to Dumb and Dumber To as far as dividing the hardcore fans of the original. But like with D&D, I'll just be happy to see another one.
There's like a one in a million chance I will go see this movie.
Ha! I liked the first one, but i'll wait for this one netflix...I do think Jim Carey can get annoying when he tries too hard...which is often. I really liked him in Yes Man and Eternal Sunshine.
i don't understand why people are going into the theaters with such high expectation on this one. the first is an all-time comedy classic. this one? clearly made for the fans that have been begging for a sequel for the past 20 years. of course they will make some dough off of it, but i really think carrey finally threw in the towel and finally signed on to get this one done to give back to the people that made him such a rich fucker off the first.
nothing more, nothing less. you asked for a sequel, here it is. for better or for worse.
I completely agree. And the thing is, while I as there, I knew there was some shit on the screen that wasn't good. But I didn't care. The entire scene with Pee Stain's parents, Harry as a science fair judge and that memory machine that shows him putting peanut butter on his dick for his dog to lick off. I could go on. But I don't wanna. There was enough stuff to make me laugh and that made for an enjoyable movie experience. Just good to see them back.
As for my favorite movie buffoons coming back, what's everybody's opinion on Dirt-Ball about to begin filming a sequel? I'm a big fan of the first one. But I know it's a polarizing movie that people either love or hate. This sequel will probably be similar to Dumb and Dumber To as far as dividing the hardcore fans of the original. But like with D&D, I'll just be happy to see another one.
I believe sandler is gonna be directing this one? I liked the first one so mite be down with seeing part 2.
Ok, so I didn't expect an Oscar winning script or performance. The first dumb and dumber may be the funniest movie of all time. But the second one has the same jokes and bits as the first. I don't know. Maybe they should have left this one alone.
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nothing more, nothing less. you asked for a sequel, here it is. for better or for worse.
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
As for my favorite movie buffoons coming back, what's everybody's opinion on Dirt-Ball about to begin filming a sequel? I'm a big fan of the first one. But I know it's a polarizing movie that people either love or hate. This sequel will probably be similar to Dumb and Dumber To as far as dividing the hardcore fans of the original. But like with D&D, I'll just be happy to see another one.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
Ha! I liked the first one, but i'll wait for this one netflix...I do think Jim Carey can get annoying when he tries too hard...which is often. I really liked him in Yes Man and Eternal Sunshine.
Tom O.
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