Meet The Spartans? - Page 3

*cqb101* · 01-23-2008, 01:13 AM

Awful sequels. Terrible spoofs and remakes don't hurt the integrity of the original film. That film won't be effected by them. Sequels on the other hand have a lot more tie to the original film.

*Mecha Cow* · 01-23-2008, 06:06 AM

While bad sequels are usually not offensive to my senses in the way that bad (note the word 'bad' - I love good spoofs) spoofs are, CQB makes a good point. I still can't watch the original Matrix anymore, despite it being a good movie on its own.

*Drtooth* · 01-23-2008, 10:22 AM

I say that Dick DeBartolo and the Usual Gang of Idiots at Mad Magazine should write a screen play. Seriously. We need masters of satire to make a quality parody film. No random use of hip Hop culture. No poopoo jokes. Real substance mocking parody films that actually make fun of the movies, not just make snide references to them.

I'd love to work on a quality spoof film myself. And I already have one in mind. But something quiet. Something that just isn't a random hodgepodge of goofy humor.

Now, seeing the trailer here's the top things I hate:

the Rambo segment where he says "Say hello to my Little Friend" and a short person walks out. Ooh boy, Midgit jokes. Nothing classier.

Donald Trump- I'm sick of seeing the real Trump. What makes anyone think I want to see a lame parody of him.

Stomp the Yard reference- if you want to make fun of stomp the yard, make a Stomp the Yard parody film no one will see.

The Transformer random Youtube video thing- Those videos aren't funny on the computer, they sure won't be funny for 10 bucks on the big screen. Plus, I find it lazy that they're clearly using someone else's joke.

And finally... the Brittney thing. yeah. She's crazy. She's annoying. no need to emphisize it.

In short, if you're making fun of 300, why do you need to make fun of random unrelated things? I mean, if they did a bunch of joke related to the subject, it would be better. Yes, these big budget overblown epic films are ripe for satire, but can't you do it in a way that's satirical, and not a bunch of aborted MadTv skits?

*Dr. Doom* · 01-23-2008, 04:19 PM

Since when was Mad Magazine the nexus of humour in the universe? I thought that stuff was funny when I was like 8.

*KROW* · 01-23-2008, 11:41 PM

On topic, this latest spoof will be ignored by me, as was Epic Movie. Seeing the trailers time and time again just reminds me of how much I don't want to see the film. Scary Movie 1 and 2 (and a bit of 3) were okay, but now I see that this cash cow is running out of milk.

*Drtooth* · 01-24-2008, 10:01 AM

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Since when was Mad Magazine the nexus of humour in the universe? I thought that stuff was funny when I was like 8.

Eh, the older ones from the 50's- the late 90's and certain ones after. it's become pretty lousy now they added Ads. Plus, I will say they're the only ones that can do a film parody right. Too bad the show completely deviated from that. It's like watching botched eye surgery now. Especially the one the road with Bobby Lee segments. Yuck.

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On topic, this latest spoof will be ignored by me, as was Epic Movie. Seeing the trailers time and time again just reminds me of how much I don't want to see the film. Scary Movie 1 and 2 (and a bit of 3) were okay, but now I see that this cash cow is running out of milk.

Well, Meet the Spartans isn't even by the same people (to my knowledge) as the Scary Movie franchise. I mean, those films I can understand a bit. Horror films are becoming increasingly parody worthy (Saw could have been done much funnier than it was in Scary Movie 4). I can tolerate the cheesy ones that those people make, but this one looks terrible. I mean, you should have to wait more than 5 seconds from one joke to the next. And again, yes. Celebrities like Britney and Trump suck. But I'm getting sicker of the parodies than the real people.

And tell me... what's with the random Shrek baby? Did they just want to have a segment where an annoying character annoyingly laughs like that? I mean, the commercials are enough of the movie I want to see. though I'm still not as sick of these commercials as I was with Fred Clause.

*KROW* · 01-26-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

Well, Meet the Spartans isn't even by the same people (to my knowledge) as the Scary Movie franchise. I mean, those films I can understand a bit. Horror films are becoming increasingly parody worthy (Saw could have been done much funnier than it was in Scary Movie 4). I can tolerate the cheesy ones that those people make, but this one looks terrible. I mean, you should have to wait more than 5 seconds from one joke to the next.

I agree. I think the franchise went from the Wayans Brothers to the Zuckers by the third film. After that, it just went to piss.

**Jester** · 01-27-2008, 10:34 AM

OK, I hate top admit this but I went last night and saw it (with a group of friends) and it was just as bad as I figured it'd be. I'll admit i snickered at some of the jokes but all in all it was pointless and stupid. I think our theater was missing a reel because I swear that the "Meet the Spartans" I saw was only about an hour, where most things on-line say it's closer to 90 min. I know2 it's odd to walk out of a movie like this wondering if I missed a whole half hour, when I shopuld be thanking the theater for sparing me the anguish, but I did pay the $7.50 to get in, I at least hope that by paying full price to see the full movie.

JetsAndHeels · 01-27-2008, 01:05 PM

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You act like these movies raped your mother, killed your father, nailed your dog to the front door and left you on the streets, forced to pleasure old Japanese businessmen to make ends meet for the remainder of your life.

You can read me just like a book. Its quite uncanny.

*ToTheNines* · 01-27-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

OK, I hate top admit this but I went last night and saw it (with a group of friends) and it was just as bad as I figured it'd be. I'll admit i snickered at some of the jokes but all in all it was pointless and stupid. I think our theater was missing a reel because I swear that the "Meet the Spartans" I saw was only about an hour, where most things on-line say it's closer to 90 min. I know2 it's odd to walk out of a movie like this wondering if I missed a whole half hour, when I shopuld be thanking the theater for sparing me the anguish, but I did pay the $7.50 to get in, I at least hope that by paying full price to see the full movie.

Jester... you gave 'em your money?

**Jester** · 01-27-2008, 07:04 PM

I know...I know. I wasn't gonna, but I thought if it was really that awful at least we could MST3K the hell out of it.

*KROW* · 01-28-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

OK, I hate top admit this but I went last night and saw it (with a group of friends) and it was just as bad as I figured it'd be. I'll admit i snickered at some of the jokes but all in all it was pointless and stupid. I think our theater was missing a reel because I swear that the "Meet the Spartans" I saw was only about an hour, where most things on-line say it's closer to 90 min. I know2 it's odd to walk out of a movie like this wondering if I missed a whole half hour, when I shopuld be thanking the theater for sparing me the anguish, but I did pay the $7.50 to get in, I at least hope that by paying full price to see the full movie.

Dammit, Jester, it's all your fault. Thanks to you, this friggin film is No. 1 at the box office, leaving Rambo in the runner-up slot. You suck.

*Drtooth* · 01-28-2008, 03:35 PM

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Dammit, Jester, it's all your fault. Thanks to you, this friggin film is No. 1 at the box office, leaving Rambo in the runner-up slot. You suck.

A Movie that parodies Rambo in such a gcheap and unfunny way gets number one and the real Rambo doesn't. Oy gavolt. All I'm gunna say.

**Jester** · 01-28-2008, 05:24 PM

Rambo doesn't even open until this friday here. Hey, Spitfire, let's review it.

(See, that was missing from the MTS I saw. I didn't see the Rambo parody. *shrugs*)

*Drtooth* · 01-29-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

(See, that was missing from the MTS I saw. I didn't see the Rambo parody. *shrugs*)

So I guess it was a random scene they cut out, but used in the trailer anyway.

**Jester** · 01-29-2008, 01:30 PM

That or like I'm assuming my theater was missing a reel. The internet says the run time is 84 min, I swear the one I saw was closer to 60.

Fugitoid Jones · 01-30-2008, 02:20 AM

What does it say about America, when a quality film like Rambo (I've seen it and it is awesome), debuts at #2, but a film made by a 5 year old headcase like MTS makes it in at #1? I think a piece of me died inside when I heard that that was the case (and before anyone starts bitching and moaning, yes, that was an exagerration, a piece of my body did not actually pass away). It's depressing to know that there are more idiots out there like Jester spending their hard earned cash to see something that is guaranteed to lower your IQ.

The worst part of it all is that we can all look forward to more of these horror-shows because sadly, they've been making money. Granted these post-Scary Movie spoofs aren't box office juggernauts, but due to their small budgets, they turn a major profit. Seriously, how cheap is it to make these movies? Look at MTS. It's biggest stars are Kevin Sorbo and Carmen Electra. I'm sure they cost a pretty penny. Look at the sets and sfx. They don't look very expensive to me. And most of all, you can clearly tell that they saved money by not hireing writers, unless monkeys are charging for their services now.

poiuytre · 01-30-2008, 10:51 AM

I haven't seen Meet The Spartans yet, but I can still say you're being unnecessarily critical and condescending. You come off as childish when something you like is being outperformed by something you don't like.

I for one enjoy these kind movies a lot. They are not the best scripted or thought-provoking comedies, but they don't have to be to be entertaining. They're supposed to be simple, fun parodies. I am planning to see this one soon and have a good time.

*Drtooth* · 01-30-2008, 11:10 AM

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I for one enjoy these kind movies a lot. They are not the best scripted or thought-provoking comedies, but they don't have to be to be entertaining. They're supposed to be simple, fun parodies. I am planning to see this one soon and have a good time.

It's not that I have a total problem with them, other than the fact they are simple parodies. Very simple ones. I think if they just parodied one movie at a time without adding random celebrity rants or whatever, and had a script that actually takes the movies down a peg, then you'd have something. I'd love to make a parody film that isn't all over the place.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 01-30-2008, 01:28 PM

These parodies look worse every year.

I blame it on the writer's strike. I mean, maybe they had a lot of good comedy writers lined up and then they started picketing, so after that they went to the nearest grade school and had a whole classroom participate in putting together what 10 year olds think would be hilarious. Right guys?

01-23-2008, 01:13 AM	#41
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Awful sequels. Terrible spoofs and remakes don't hurt the integrity of the original film. That film won't be effected by them. Sequels on the other hand have a lot more tie to the original film. __________________ Facebook

01-23-2008, 06:06 AM	#42
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	While bad sequels are usually not offensive to my senses in the way that bad (note the word 'bad' - I love good spoofs) spoofs are, CQB makes a good point. I still can't watch the original Matrix anymore, despite it being a good movie on its own. __________________

01-23-2008, 10:22 AM	#43
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I say that Dick DeBartolo and the Usual Gang of Idiots at Mad Magazine should write a screen play. Seriously. We need masters of satire to make a quality parody film. No random use of hip Hop culture. No poopoo jokes. Real substance mocking parody films that actually make fun of the movies, not just make snide references to them. I'd love to work on a quality spoof film myself. And I already have one in mind. But something quiet. Something that just isn't a random hodgepodge of goofy humor. Now, seeing the trailer here's the top things I hate: the Rambo segment where he says "Say hello to my Little Friend" and a short person walks out. Ooh boy, Midgit jokes. Nothing classier. Donald Trump- I'm sick of seeing the real Trump. What makes anyone think I want to see a lame parody of him. Stomp the Yard reference- if you want to make fun of stomp the yard, make a Stomp the Yard parody film no one will see. The Transformer random Youtube video thing- Those videos aren't funny on the computer, they sure won't be funny for 10 bucks on the big screen. Plus, I find it lazy that they're clearly using someone else's joke. And finally... the Brittney thing. yeah. She's crazy. She's annoying. no need to emphisize it. In short, if you're making fun of 300, why do you need to make fun of random unrelated things? I mean, if they did a bunch of joke related to the subject, it would be better. Yes, these big budget overblown epic films are ripe for satire, but can't you do it in a way that's satirical, and not a bunch of aborted MadTv skits? __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

01-23-2008, 04:19 PM	#44
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Since when was Mad Magazine the nexus of humour in the universe? I thought that stuff was funny when I was like 8. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

01-23-2008, 11:41 PM	#45
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	On topic, this latest spoof will be ignored by me, as was Epic Movie. Seeing the trailers time and time again just reminds me of how much I don't want to see the film. Scary Movie 1 and 2 (and a bit of 3) were okay, but now I see that this cash cow is running out of milk. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

01-27-2008, 10:34 AM	#48
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	OK, I hate top admit this but I went last night and saw it (with a group of friends) and it was just as bad as I figured it'd be. I'll admit i snickered at some of the jokes but all in all it was pointless and stupid. I think our theater was missing a reel because I swear that the "Meet the Spartans" I saw was only about an hour, where most things on-line say it's closer to 90 min. I know2 it's odd to walk out of a movie like this wondering if I missed a whole half hour, when I shopuld be thanking the theater for sparing me the anguish, but I did pay the $7.50 to get in, I at least hope that by paying full price to see the full movie. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-27-2008, 07:04 PM	#51
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I know...I know. I wasn't gonna, but I thought if it was really that awful at least we could MST3K the hell out of it. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-28-2008, 05:24 PM	#54
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Rambo doesn't even open until this friday here. Hey, Spitfire, let's review it. (See, that was missing from the MTS I saw. I didn't see the Rambo parody. shrugs) __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-29-2008, 01:30 PM	#56
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	That or like I'm assuming my theater was missing a reel. The internet says the run time is 84 min, I swear the one I saw was closer to 60. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-30-2008, 02:20 AM	#57
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	What does it say about America, when a quality film like Rambo (I've seen it and it is awesome), debuts at #2, but a film made by a 5 year old headcase like MTS makes it in at #1? I think a piece of me died inside when I heard that that was the case (and before anyone starts bitching and moaning, yes, that was an exagerration, a piece of my body did not actually pass away). It's depressing to know that there are more idiots out there like Jester spending their hard earned cash to see something that is guaranteed to lower your IQ. The worst part of it all is that we can all look forward to more of these horror-shows because sadly, they've been making money. Granted these post-Scary Movie spoofs aren't box office juggernauts, but due to their small budgets, they turn a major profit. Seriously, how cheap is it to make these movies? Look at MTS. It's biggest stars are Kevin Sorbo and Carmen Electra. I'm sure they cost a pretty penny. Look at the sets and sfx. They don't look very expensive to me. And most of all, you can clearly tell that they saved money by not hireing writers, unless monkeys are charging for their services now. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#58
poiuytre Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 437	I haven't seen Meet The Spartans yet, but I can still say you're being unnecessarily critical and condescending. You come off as childish when something you like is being outperformed by something you don't like. I for one enjoy these kind movies a lot. They are not the best scripted or thought-provoking comedies, but they don't have to be to be entertaining. They're supposed to be simple, fun parodies. I am planning to see this one soon and have a good time. __________________ "That girl...she said that the sky frightened her. That looks so...liberating."

01-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#60
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	These parodies look worse every year. I blame it on the writer's strike. I mean, maybe they had a lot of good comedy writers lined up and then they started picketing, so after that they went to the nearest grade school and had a whole classroom participate in putting together what 10 year olds think would be hilarious. Right guys?