Get Smart

*KROW* · 07-20-2007, 01:27 PM

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/trailer1/

The casting is brilliant. I can't wait for this one.

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-20-2007, 01:32 PM

Why the heck does Steve Carrell seem to be the answer to EVERYTHING these days?

:rolls eyes:

Anyway, this looks interesting, especially since I have seen a few episodes of the original TV series.

*Drtooth* · 07-20-2007, 04:20 PM

I will say this.... Steve Carell looks eerrilly like Don Adams.... especially the impossibly straight face. I just hope it's good...

Though they REALLY should have got Mel Brooks to Direct it...

*KROW* · 07-21-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drtooth

I will say this.... Steve Carell looks eerrilly like Don Adams.... especially the impossibly straight face. I just hope it's good...

Though they REALLY should have got Mel Brooks to Direct it...

I agree. Carell looks so much like Don Adams. But even though Brooks isn't involved in a director capacity, at least he's producing.

Dude Love · 07-26-2007, 12:01 AM

I can't believe they're making a movie out of this. Looks like Steve's got the facial expressions down. Although, I still have to say, part of what makes Maxwell Smart is his voice.

Hope it's good...

**GK Punk** · 07-26-2007, 12:07 AM

Did no one else notice the Rock is in it?

Dude Love · 07-26-2007, 12:09 AM

I did. I just chose to gloss that fact over. Although, if he does the People's Elbow, I will be forced to reconsider.

**GK Punk** · 07-26-2007, 12:13 AM

He totally should. We all know he'll give the rock bottom. he does it in every movie.

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-26-2007, 01:51 PM

The Rock may not give an...inspired performance, but he might add some fun to this movie...

**Jo Dawn** · 07-26-2007, 06:33 PM

I cannot WAIT for this. I adored the tv show so I'm looking forward to this. I was a tad worried at first, but the casting is great (definitely happy with Steve Carrell (I think he won't make it too 'silly' and give it the respect it deserves) and Anne Hathaway) and I am definitely going to see this.

Ra · 07-27-2007, 03:29 AM

I'm definitely going to see this. Get Smart is a work of genius, and I would like to see this film (the trailer is making things look promising for me). Steve Carell is definitely a good choice from where I'm sitting. He has the facial expressions down, at least. Definately something I'm going to be seeing when it's released

*odupianist* · 06-23-2008, 08:10 AM

This is the only thread I could fine for it. Did any one else see it this weekend? I did, and I thought it was great. Everyone did really well. Lots of nods to the original series.

*Drtooth* · 06-23-2008, 10:01 AM

Steve Carell couldn't have been better in it. Some of the movie was a bit off in a few respects, but I loved it. Steve did an amazing job keeping an incredibly straight face throughout. Though there are times he slips into his own style, you could ALMOST mistake him for a younger 1966 Don Adams.

I was glad to know that Steve was a huge fan of the series. That way he really brought a lot of care into the role.

I think I was the only one in the theater that laughed at all the catchphrases. Kinda disappointed he didn't do, " and loving it" though... but you heard the old "Would you believe" "the old ________ trick" and my personal favorite. "Missed it by that much."

I also give them credit for not making the entire thing a comedy, ala Naked Gun. it made it all the more beliveable with credible danger.

Though, if I had one complaint, they laid the used to be fat bits on thick, no pun intended. Though, I think it was a pretty good asside to what was said in the Made for TV film, Get Smart Again, where Don said "I'm in peak physical condition. i'm still wearing the same size pants I was when I was younger. I was a fat kid."

Man, too bad Steve was virtually unknown until this decade. He would have made a MUCH better Inspector Gadget than Matt Broaderick did.

Only other thing I can say is I'm GLAD they made this movie, and not the one 5 years ago with Jim Carrey.

*Cure* · 06-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Jesus, when I saw KROW made this thread, I thought he was back. Whew. I almost died.

*Brodie* · 06-23-2008, 01:08 PM

Lawlerskates.

*Storm Wolf* · 06-26-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

Jesus, when I saw KROW made this thread, I thought he was back. Whew. I almost died.

OUCH. Nice to know that someone misses him...haha!

I haven't seen it yet, but plan to. Seems like wrestlers are making it into the movie business more and more these days. Great Khali was in it also...no?

It didn't get many stars in our paper review, but what the hell do critics know? lol!

CudleyCowlick · 06-26-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty McFly

Why the heck does Steve Carrell seem to be the answer to EVERYTHING these days?

:rolls eyes:

Because nobody else does it like he does. Without him there could be no "The Office", and that, McFly, is a world that none of us want to live in.

*Drtooth* · 06-26-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

Because nobody else does it like he does. Without him there could be no "The Office", and that, McFly, is a world that none of us want to live in.

Plus, they pretty much planned this film years ago, and they decided they wanted him. Or at least that's how the story goes. I think he's too widespread, and he's been in a bunch of hit (40 Year old Virgen) or Miss (Evan Almighty- the latest in a long line of Jim Carrey less Jim Carrey films). But I do like him. He has so much buzz around him that he keeps getting film treatments sent to his door.

But deep down, I think NO ONE ELSE could have played Maxwell Smart. not Tom Hank. Not Jim Carrey (both WERE considered at one point). Only someone who could give an impossibly straight face could work the role.

Otherwise, you'd have a Naked Gun knockoff. Leslie Neilsen does play things with a straight face, but can act pretty goofy at the same time.

*odupianist* · 06-27-2008, 07:55 AM

I definitely have to agree with you Drtooth. Plus, Steve Carrell's similarities look wise are uncanny to the late Don Adams

OA · 06-28-2008, 08:41 AM

I saw the movie last weekend and really enjoyed it. I must admit, going in I knew next to NOTHING about the series as I had never seen the tv show or really even heard of it. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Steve is so awesome and the rest of the cast was great as well.

07-20-2007, 01:27 PM	#1
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07-20-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I will say this.... Steve Carell looks eerrilly like Don Adams.... especially the impossibly straight face. I just hope it's good... Though they REALLY should have got Mel Brooks to Direct it... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

07-26-2007, 06:33 PM	#10
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	I cannot WAIT for this. I adored the tv show so I'm looking forward to this. I was a tad worried at first, but the casting is great (definitely happy with Steve Carrell (I think he won't make it too 'silly' and give it the respect it deserves) and Anne Hathaway) and I am definitely going to see this. __________________

07-27-2007, 03:29 AM	#11
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	I'm definitely going to see this. Get Smart is a work of genius, and I would like to see this film (the trailer is making things look promising for me). Steve Carell is definitely a good choice from where I'm sitting. He has the facial expressions down, at least. Definately something I'm going to be seeing when it's released __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

06-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#13
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Steve Carell couldn't have been better in it. Some of the movie was a bit off in a few respects, but I loved it. Steve did an amazing job keeping an incredibly straight face throughout. Though there are times he slips into his own style, you could ALMOST mistake him for a younger 1966 Don Adams. I was glad to know that Steve was a huge fan of the series. That way he really brought a lot of care into the role. I think I was the only one in the theater that laughed at all the catchphrases. Kinda disappointed he didn't do, " and loving it" though... but you heard the old "Would you believe" "the old ________ trick" and my personal favorite. "Missed it by that much." I also give them credit for not making the entire thing a comedy, ala Naked Gun. it made it all the more beliveable with credible danger. Though, if I had one complaint, they laid the used to be fat bits on thick, no pun intended. Though, I think it was a pretty good asside to what was said in the Made for TV film, Get Smart Again, where Don said "I'm in peak physical condition. i'm still wearing the same size pants I was when I was younger. I was a fat kid." Man, too bad Steve was virtually unknown until this decade. He would have made a MUCH better Inspector Gadget than Matt Broaderick did. Only other thing I can say is I'm GLAD they made this movie, and not the one 5 years ago with Jim Carrey. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

07-26-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
Dude Love Mouser Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey or California Posts: 11	I can't believe they're making a movie out of this. Looks like Steve's got the facial expressions down. Although, I still have to say, part of what makes Maxwell Smart is his voice. Hope it's good...

07-26-2007, 12:07 AM	#6
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Did no one else notice the Rock is in it?

07-26-2007, 12:09 AM	#7
Dude Love Mouser Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey or California Posts: 11	I did. I just chose to gloss that fact over. Although, if he does the People's Elbow, I will be forced to reconsider.

07-26-2007, 12:13 AM	#8
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	He totally should. We all know he'll give the rock bottom. he does it in every movie.

06-23-2008, 08:10 AM	#12
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	This is the only thread I could fine for it. Did any one else see it this weekend? I did, and I thought it was great. Everyone did really well. Lots of nods to the original series.

06-23-2008, 12:03 PM	#14
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Jesus, when I saw KROW made this thread, I thought he was back. Whew. I almost died. __________________

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Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Lawlerskates. __________________ Stupendous Monster

06-27-2008, 07:55 AM	#19
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	I definitely have to agree with you Drtooth. Plus, Steve Carrell's similarities look wise are uncanny to the late Don Adams

06-28-2008, 08:41 AM	#20
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	I saw the movie last weekend and really enjoyed it. I must admit, going in I knew next to NOTHING about the series as I had never seen the tv show or really even heard of it. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Steve is so awesome and the rest of the cast was great as well. __________________