Sideways

Araysar · 01-23-2005, 10:54 PM

Now, I'm in my early twenties so I can't identify with the plight of the middle age crisis, shattered dreams and broken marriages. But I had a thoroughly good time watching this movie and for some reason it penetrated beneath the hard crust of my black heart to tug on a string or two of humanity that I might have left.

I walked out of it and I thought "decent".
I was driving home and thought "pretty good"
I was sitting on the john and thought "it's actually very introspective and nuanced"
And then I was watching American Ninja 2 and I thought "god damn, Sideways is brilliant!"

Ham n Cheese · 01-23-2005, 11:07 PM

American Ninja 2 is the best movie of all time.

Araysar · 01-23-2005, 11:24 PM

I dont know, American Ninja II is all flash, action and style. American Ninja I was much more plot driven and had substance that was impressive.

Although the fucking Laser ray guns that Black Star ninja used were just fucking ridiculous.

Digo · 01-31-2005, 11:09 AM

Sideways is A+ writing. A funny movie with moments of agonizing empathy -- Oh, God, he DIDN'T just do that. AAAUGH. It's the same kind of existential howl as Garden State, but for an older crowd. If you've ever had a friend about to get married and you knew it was a really bad idea, you'll still identify with this movie.

Ham n Cheese · 02-06-2005, 04:29 AM

I really liked it. Very funny moment, great writing and acting.

A

Attman_Eci · 02-18-2005, 11:00 PM

I know this thread is older, but I finally got to see it tonight. I'm very glad I got to see it before it left theaters. It starts out slow and you wonder why it is labeled a comedy but just wait the funny parts come.

SPOILER

That line outside the resturaunt before they went in that went something like "If anyone orders Marlow I'm leaving! I'm not drinking fucking Marlow!" was the first thing that had me cracking up.

When Jack chased the golf cart away swinging a golf club around his head like a dark age knight why screaming like a caveman.

Miles in the winery takes the bucket of wine and pours it on himself. Jack tells everyone his mother died.

Jack in his bloody shirt and Miles with his wine-stained shirt.

The finale was when fucking Miles runs into the house with the trailer trash couple having sex and steals Jack's wallet back while the guy runs out of the house naked after them.

Grade A.

Schar · 02-20-2005, 01:44 PM

Really great movie.

Digo · 02-21-2005, 03:04 PM

Quote:

That line outside the resturaunt before they went in that went something like "If anyone orders Marlow I'm leaving! I'm not drinking fucking Marlow!" was the first thing that had me cracking up.

Quoted for irony.

Merlot.

Say it: Merrr-low.

FanBuss · 02-22-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Digo
Quoted for irony.

Merlot.

Say it: Merrr-low.

Hey, no need to be a dick about it. So the guy doesn't know / misspelled a certain type of wine, sorry we're not all fucking wine connoisseurs ass munch.

Tuco · 02-22-2005, 11:41 PM

Quote:

sorry we're not all fucking wine connoisseurs ass munch.\

quoted for truth.

Cybsled · 02-23-2005, 07:25 AM

*Sniffs the thread*

Strawberries...

Trolling...

Passion Fruit...

And...

*Sniffs harder*

Do I detect a feint scent of Rickshaw and...a nutty edam cheese?

NightGod · 02-23-2005, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FanBuss
Hey, no need to be a dick about it. So the guy doesn't know / misspelled a certain type of wine, sorry we're not all fucking wine connoisseurs ass munch.

No, but it's funny because the whole scene in the movie comes up because the one guy IS a snobby wine connoisseur.

Attman_Eci · 02-23-2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Quoted for irony.

It is ironic. You know why? Because I spelled it right you fucking inept spelling Nazi.

http://www.drinkwine.com/wine_guide/...ls/merlot.html

Say it: Mare-LOW

Marelowww

Digo · 02-23-2005, 09:28 PM

Quote:

That line outside the resturaunt before they went in that went something like "If anyone orders Marlow I'm leaving! I'm not drinking fucking Marlow!" was the first thing that had me cracking up.

01-23-2005, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Araysar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 255 -5 Internets	Sideways Now, I'm in my early twenties so I can't identify with the plight of the middle age crisis, shattered dreams and broken marriages. But I had a thoroughly good time watching this movie and for some reason it penetrated beneath the hard crust of my black heart to tug on a string or two of humanity that I might have left. I walked out of it and I thought "decent". I was driving home and thought "pretty good" I was sitting on the john and thought "it's actually very introspective and nuanced" And then I was watching American Ninja 2 and I thought "god damn, Sideways is brilliant!"

01-31-2005, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Digo Ad Hoc Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: orange county Posts: 1,210 +2 Internets	Sideways is A+ writing. A funny movie with moments of agonizing empathy -- Oh, God, he DIDN'T just do that. AAAUGH. It's the same kind of existential howl as Garden State, but for an older crowd. If you've ever had a friend about to get married and you knew it was a really bad idea, you'll still identify with this movie. __________________ Digo \| Casual

02-18-2005, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Attman_Eci Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PA Posts: 191 +0 Internets	... I know this thread is older, but I finally got to see it tonight. I'm very glad I got to see it before it left theaters. It starts out slow and you wonder why it is labeled a comedy but just wait the funny parts come. SPOILER That line outside the resturaunt before they went in that went something like "If anyone orders Marlow I'm leaving! I'm not drinking fucking Marlow!" was the first thing that had me cracking up. When Jack chased the golf cart away swinging a golf club around his head like a dark age knight why screaming like a caveman. Miles in the winery takes the bucket of wine and pours it on himself. Jack tells everyone his mother died. Jack in his bloody shirt and Miles with his wine-stained shirt. The finale was when fucking Miles runs into the house with the trailer trash couple having sex and steals Jack's wallet back while the guy runs out of the house naked after them. Grade A. __________________ www.angelfire.com/hero/corksafety

02-23-2005, 07:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,269 +15 Internets	Sniffs the thread Strawberries... Trolling... Passion Fruit... And... Sniffs harder Do I detect a feint scent of Rickshaw and...a nutty edam cheese? __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

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01-23-2005, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,676 +20 Internets	American Ninja 2 is the best movie of all time.

01-23-2005, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Araysar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 255 -5 Internets	I dont know, American Ninja II is all flash, action and style. American Ninja I was much more plot driven and had substance that was impressive. Although the fucking Laser ray guns that Black Star ninja used were just fucking ridiculous.

02-06-2005, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese You can betray me Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 8,676 +20 Internets	I really liked it. Very funny moment, great writing and acting. A

02-20-2005, 01:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Schar Playing UT2k4 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 776 +0 Internets	Really great movie.