Where's Charlie's Angels 3? A Summer Movie Preview
Where's Charlie's Angels 3? A Summer Movie Preview
>>> Casual Misanthropy
By staff writer JD Rebello
May 22, 2005
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Ahh, summertime, hot weather, ice cream cones, giant bazoombas in your face that have been hibernating all damn winter. Yes, summer is a lovely time, especially for fans
of cinema. So here, without further ado (and sorely lacking my typical retardedly long intros that go nowhere), my summer movie preview:
Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith
Hey! I actually saw this one! Great Scott! Well, then here's a brief review. Hayden Christensen: worst actor ever. Yoda threw down. Was it just me or were the special
effects kinda shitty? Surprisingly compelling ending. The geeks in the theater loved it, but then they were applauding when they saw Natalie Portman's neck, probably the
closest they will ever get to a woman.
Justin's Grade: Mild stiffy.
"For the record, I just don't get why girls love Johnny Depp so much. He looks like a child molester who collects heads in his
freezer."
Longest Yard
Everyone who has seen the original is already calling for Sandler's head for potentially Waterboying up a classic. Well, I've never seen the Burt Reynolds predecessor (and I
call myself a football fan), but here's what I do know: Sandler hasn't made a good movie since 1996,
Chris Rock's movie career is utterly horrendous (you don't see too many people with Pootie Tang on DVD, now do you?), Nelly and Michael Irvin are also involved. And the
trailer...yikes, I've heard more laughing during that episode of Boy Meets World when Topanga moved to Pittsburgh (absolutely, unequivocally the most depressing thirty
minutes of my childhood).
Justin's Grade: Quite limp.
Cinderella Man
Probably the worst title ever...I assumed drag queens were involved. Anyway, Russell Crowe boxes, and Renee Zellwegger is looking ugly this time. What's with her anyway? Is
she attractive or not? I thought she was positively fetching in Jerry Maguire, and then Quagmire goes and references her to avoid an erection. Can someone post her on that
HotOrNot website so we can put an end to this?
Mr. And Mrs. Smith
Ahh the movie that broke up the Pitts. By the way, Angelina Jolie vs. Jennifer Aniston is the new Roe vs. Wade. Which one is Tyler Durden better off with? I pick Angelina.
She's slightly hotter, slightly younger, and has an Oscar. Besides, with FRIENDS over, what the hell is Jennifer Aniston going to do with her time? A sequel to "Picture
Perfect"? Well played, Floyd.
Justin's Grade: Relaxed boner.
Batman Begins
I can't believe I'm looking forward to this. The last two Batmans ate so much ass they got a stomachache and couldn't figure out which end to shit from. Still, the director
also did "Memento." Christian Bale gave probably the best acting performance I've ever seen in "American Psycho." (Seriously, how did anyone pull off the "Don't just stare
at it...eat it!" line with a straight face.) Plus, we get Katie Holmes, and the Batsuit doesn't look like something out of a gay bondage flick.
Justin's Grade: Boner that makes its way through the boxer-hole. (Anyone else tired of my staggeringly immature rating system yet? Me
neither.)
War of the Worlds
Last time Spielberg and Cruise got together, we got "Minority Report," one of the best movies I've ever seen. Granted, the whole aliens attack Earth concept is soooooooooo
1996. And "Signs" was about as scary as a three-pack of tube socks ("oooh, a glass of water, hope I don't crap myself!"). Whatever, if anyone can do it, Spielberg can.
Justin's Grade: Erection while trying to pee...big mess, but fun mess.
Fantastic Four
Yeah, I realize I just endorsed Batman, but whatever...I am sick to death of superhero movies. First of all, they bring out all those irksome comic book geeks. Remember in
elementary school there were two phylum of guys: comic book geeks and baseball card junkies, with only a few exceptions, like the Mary who jumped rope with the girls and
by sixth grade had mastered Double Dutch...and tossing salads. Well, I did baseball cards, and even though my cousin ripping off my $35 Frank Thomas rookie card made me
stick my head in the oven for the entire 1995 season, we just felt a certain sense of superiority to those kids who dressed up as He-Man every fucking Halloween and were
oblivious to the blazing homosexual overtones.
As for Fantastic Four, the only reason to see this movie is for Jessica Alba, and from what I hear she's invisible, so what's the point?
Justin's Grade: Zipper-chaffing boner.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
For the record, I just don't get why girls love Johnny Depp so much. He looks like a child molester who collects heads in his freezer. Yeah, he's a good actor, but so is
Steve Buscemi, and where's his topless Premiere Magazine cover? (In the writing biz, we call that "writing an image.") Still, Depp looks fuckin' creepy here, but I'm sure
girls are still going to deep sea diving in their pants when he's on screen fondling Augustus Gloop. Just another reason they should revoke women's right to vote.
Justin's Grade: The scared kind of limp.
Wedding Crashers
Looks utterly hilarious. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson always bring the funny. Christopher Walken is there just to remind us he's still the funniest man alive. I smell
Oscar buzz.
Justin's Grade: Rafael Palmeiro.
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9 Comments
I appreciated the rating system, especially the Rafael Palmeiro joke. Seriously, if I were making highlights for SportsCenter, every Orioles highlight would include Palmeiro grounding out while I voice over "Palmeiro.....CAN'T GET IT UP!!"
Also, I was definitely the baseball card junkie until I was 13 or so when the craze for insert cards made every pack like 7 bucks for 3 cards and forever ruined my first passionate hobby.
i dont think any other girls even know who rafael palmeiro is, but I do. Best article ending in a long time. susinct, errrr however you spell it
Yes Katie, you're quite the baseball genius. And you are, in fact, the only girl who knows who Rafael Palmeiro is. We are all very proud of you.
I agree--Depp as Wonka, creepy as sin. Damn shame, too.
Hmm.. even envisioning Depp as a child molesting head freezing maniacal bastard doesn't strip him of his appeal. That's sad.
Props for the Boy Meets World reference.
The Palmeiro line is a masterpiece.
Isnt Charlie and the Chocolate factory supposed to be scary? I mean I realize that it is whimsical, but lets face it... the book and movie were quite honestly very heavy on the horror.
Maybe its just me but a full grown man (supposedly old man at that) "growing" treats and delights with a force of midget mutants, and then luring in children with said treats is already creepy enough. But then you add in that each kid is tortured and brought close to death by their earthly desires.... thats just hellish.
On another note, my vote goes to Aniston hands down. Why? Angelina Jolie is one crazy bitch. Now I know that all women are crazy, but Angelina takes it to another level. She's definitely the better actress, but lets face it Aniston isnt exactly a dog or poor and Pitt's reason for breaking up with her was that SHE DIDNT WANT KIDS. Thats every bachelor's wet dream right there: a hot supple women at her sexual peak thats rich and doesnt want kids.
Long time no post. Any way, I was going back a few months to re-read your article on yours truly when I stumbled across an interesting fact. Justin, you rip on bloggers, so essentially you are ripping on your boss, the godfather, Mr. Sullivan. And I quote: "And why the hell would I blog? Blogging is for fat whores who lead miserable lives and start "OC FAN CLUBS" on Facebook. Now I too share your hatred for blogs, Facebook, Friendster et al., but there is no way I would insult my editor/publisher/ the man. I wouldn't worry about those other columnists here who have embraced blogging, but I think you owe Court and apology. What do you think?