Tyler Perry movies don't appeal to me. Black dudes in drag and fat suits movies have been done better in the past. They're never classics, but a segment of the movie going population eats it up. So, it's a little disturbing when Tyler Perry decides to make a poster for his new Madea movie "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" . . . I'm sorry, I got the name wrong, the movie is naturally called "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself" . . . rips off the classic Sam Peckinpah movie "Straw Dogs". It's cinematic blasphemy if you ask me. Perry would call it "Tyler Perry's Cinematic Blasphemy". So, if you come across someone that thinks the above poster is great, quickly slap the back of their head, and make them aware that they're praising a rather plagiaristic homage.
Showing posts with label Tyler Perry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tyler Perry. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tyler Perry Presents Ripping Off Classics
Tyler Perry movies don't appeal to me. Black dudes in drag and fat suits movies have been done better in the past. They're never classics, but a segment of the movie going population eats it up. So, it's a little disturbing when Tyler Perry decides to make a poster for his new Madea movie "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" . . . I'm sorry, I got the name wrong, the movie is naturally called "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself" . . . rips off the classic Sam Peckinpah movie "Straw Dogs". It's cinematic blasphemy if you ask me. Perry would call it "Tyler Perry's Cinematic Blasphemy". So, if you come across someone that thinks the above poster is great, quickly slap the back of their head, and make them aware that they're praising a rather plagiaristic homage.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Box Office Report - Enchanted Christmas Nordic Killer Bees
Enchanted - I had not expected this movie to perform quite as well as it did this long holiday weekend, but then again, America has a long track record of proving me wrong . . . also known as disappointing me with it's choices. But, I guess this harmless family-fare is not that offensive to me. I must be getting soft in my advanced age.
This Christmas - Umm . . . all I know about this movie is that it's about Christmas, it revolves around an African-American family, and Chris Brown is in it, most likely doing some singing, or dancing, or a combination of both. It most likely made this kind of money because people that went to see it thought it was another one of those Tyler Perry movies. Sadly for Perry, this movie did not help him become an even more solid household name around the nation.
Beowulf - This movie drops down from the top position to #3, but don't let that make you think that it isn't performing well. This movie is halfway to the 100 million dollar mark on it's 2nd weekend in release, and now, I might finally be able to buy a ticket for this. My previous attempt was thwarted by a full house at the local AMC theaters, but now, I might be able to catch this. Not because of the naked computer generated Angelina Jolie (but it helps), but rather the classic story of a man battling monsters with swords and magical horns. And nakedness.
Hitman - Videogame movie adaptations are usually terrible, and "Hitman" really adheres to that mold. I have not heard anything good about this, and it pisses me off that this movie is in the top five, but the movie that I went to see this past weekend, "The Mist", opened at the number nine spot. What the fuck America. You fucking suck sometimes. I would have been totally OK if both of these movies switched spots on the countdown.
Bee Movie - Jerry Seinfeld's bee inspired computer generated movie keeps pulling in the big bucks, which will most likely lead to more insect-centric comedy for children. This is the only movie in the top five to have gone past the 100 million dollar mark, most likely due to the fact that it really has no competition from the other movie studios as far as CGI ("Beowulf" doesn't count) goes.
This Christmas - Umm . . . all I know about this movie is that it's about Christmas, it revolves around an African-American family, and Chris Brown is in it, most likely doing some singing, or dancing, or a combination of both. It most likely made this kind of money because people that went to see it thought it was another one of those Tyler Perry movies. Sadly for Perry, this movie did not help him become an even more solid household name around the nation.
Beowulf - This movie drops down from the top position to #3, but don't let that make you think that it isn't performing well. This movie is halfway to the 100 million dollar mark on it's 2nd weekend in release, and now, I might finally be able to buy a ticket for this. My previous attempt was thwarted by a full house at the local AMC theaters, but now, I might be able to catch this. Not because of the naked computer generated Angelina Jolie (but it helps), but rather the classic story of a man battling monsters with swords and magical horns. And nakedness.
Hitman - Videogame movie adaptations are usually terrible, and "Hitman" really adheres to that mold. I have not heard anything good about this, and it pisses me off that this movie is in the top five, but the movie that I went to see this past weekend, "The Mist", opened at the number nine spot. What the fuck America. You fucking suck sometimes. I would have been totally OK if both of these movies switched spots on the countdown.
Bee Movie - Jerry Seinfeld's bee inspired computer generated movie keeps pulling in the big bucks, which will most likely lead to more insect-centric comedy for children. This is the only movie in the top five to have gone past the 100 million dollar mark, most likely due to the fact that it really has no competition from the other movie studios as far as CGI ("Beowulf" doesn't count) goes.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Box Office Report - Saw it Coming
Saw IV - I really really wanted to see this movie fail. I have never been a fan of this franchise, and have only watched the first in the series. But this movie, successfully making over 32 million dollars this weekend will just ensure the release of "Saw V" next year. And that will just make just as much money and there will be an unending parade of "Saw" sequels until one doesn't do so good. But, you've brought it upon yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Dan in Real Life - This is what I thought was going to be the big moneymaker this weekend. I was wrong. Even Steve Carell could not stand up to the mindless juggernaut that Saw is. It didn't even make a respectable amount for an opening weekend where it was only up against 1 other movie. 12 million? I guess it didn't help that the commercials made it look so fucking sheepish that even I, a fan of Steve Carell, had little to no interest in even watching it. I just hope the next project he attaches himself to is worthy of his comic talent. They can't all be winners I guess.
30 Days of Night - Thanks to the guys over at Analog Medium, I've finally had the chance to read the comics that inspired this big screen adaptation. While they comics are pretty good, I can see how it would be a little hard to translate it to film. The movie had done pretty OK for itself last week, surely not making "Saw" money, but now it drops to third place in the box office. This movie might top off at around 40 - 50 million, and make some more on the DVD market, but that might just be enough to help make more "30 Days of Night" movies. After all, there are a couple of sequels in comic book form already out there. So they might be tapped for an upcoming movie project. Just speculating though.
The Game Plan - I wish I could stop talking about this kiddie movie. It's still making money, and I consider these types of movies tantamount to child abuse. Why would you subject your children, that I am assuming you love, to something like this? What kind of a parent are you? Child Services should be knocking on anyone who has taken their child to watch this movie. But that's just one man's opinion.
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? - It's just not a box office post without Tyler Perry's name in it these days. Touche Tyler Perry . . . touche.
Dan in Real Life - This is what I thought was going to be the big moneymaker this weekend. I was wrong. Even Steve Carell could not stand up to the mindless juggernaut that Saw is. It didn't even make a respectable amount for an opening weekend where it was only up against 1 other movie. 12 million? I guess it didn't help that the commercials made it look so fucking sheepish that even I, a fan of Steve Carell, had little to no interest in even watching it. I just hope the next project he attaches himself to is worthy of his comic talent. They can't all be winners I guess.
30 Days of Night - Thanks to the guys over at Analog Medium, I've finally had the chance to read the comics that inspired this big screen adaptation. While they comics are pretty good, I can see how it would be a little hard to translate it to film. The movie had done pretty OK for itself last week, surely not making "Saw" money, but now it drops to third place in the box office. This movie might top off at around 40 - 50 million, and make some more on the DVD market, but that might just be enough to help make more "30 Days of Night" movies. After all, there are a couple of sequels in comic book form already out there. So they might be tapped for an upcoming movie project. Just speculating though.
The Game Plan - I wish I could stop talking about this kiddie movie. It's still making money, and I consider these types of movies tantamount to child abuse. Why would you subject your children, that I am assuming you love, to something like this? What kind of a parent are you? Child Services should be knocking on anyone who has taken their child to watch this movie. But that's just one man's opinion.
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? - It's just not a box office post without Tyler Perry's name in it these days. Touche Tyler Perry . . . touche.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Tyler Perry's Box Office Report
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? - The better question should be . . . why does Tyler Perry stick his name in front of everything he does. I'm pretty sure he takes a shit, and then names it "Tyler Perry's Bowel Movement" and it's released concurrently on DVD and the big screen and it makes 21 million bucks just like this turd of a movie. Which, by the way, I'm pretty sure was already released as I saw a straight to DVD title called "Why Did I Get Married" with Tyler Perry's name already slapped across it. That one didn't have Janet Jackson in it. So, technically, the man is re-making his own movies. This movie should be accurately titled "Tyler Perry's Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married". Have I said Tyler Perry enough already.
Tyler Perry.
The Game Plan - I like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in movies. Way more than I ever liked his wrestling persona. But, this kiddie-themed movie just looks retarded. And the whole "I'm a single, rich guy with a perfect life until my long lost daughter shows up and turns everything upside down until I realize that I prefer my life upside down and I can't live without her" genre feels old and tired. I'm passing up on this, and it seems a lot of people passed this up this past weekend as well as they went to see that Tyler Perry movie.
Tyler Perry.
Michael Clayton - This movie has the most boring name ever. If it had, maybe a "Tyler Perry's" in front of it, it could have made a little more money. But I guess this movie is too important for that. This movie is trying to appeal to my inner 50 year old, which would be totally into this movie. But, my inner 50 year old is currently under house arrest, for making me watch "Beaches" the other night. Fucking subconscious bastard.
Tyler Perry.
We Own The Night - Someone at work told me this movie was good. He also told me that he willingly purchased "The Punisher" on Blu-Ray . . . so, umm . . . taking it with a grain of salt here. But, it does have a couple of cool actors in it. But I'm pretty sure that my period piece money is going to the upcoming "American Gangster" movie coming out later this year (or month, I don't even know when that comes out really).
Tyler Perry.
The Heartbreak Kid - There was a time that I would have been very much into a Ben Stiller movie. What happened? He used to be funny . . . right? But, lately, anything he does seems to be some sort of lame rom-com with fart/queef jokes and I'm pretty sure I've evolved past that. Doesn't mean I might not catch it when it hits cable, but I'm not going to make an active effort to pay 10 bucks to go see something like this. Specially when it doesn't have Tyler Perry's name in front of it. Fuck that.
Tyler Perry.
Tyler Perry.
The Game Plan - I like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in movies. Way more than I ever liked his wrestling persona. But, this kiddie-themed movie just looks retarded. And the whole "I'm a single, rich guy with a perfect life until my long lost daughter shows up and turns everything upside down until I realize that I prefer my life upside down and I can't live without her" genre feels old and tired. I'm passing up on this, and it seems a lot of people passed this up this past weekend as well as they went to see that Tyler Perry movie.
Tyler Perry.
Michael Clayton - This movie has the most boring name ever. If it had, maybe a "Tyler Perry's" in front of it, it could have made a little more money. But I guess this movie is too important for that. This movie is trying to appeal to my inner 50 year old, which would be totally into this movie. But, my inner 50 year old is currently under house arrest, for making me watch "Beaches" the other night. Fucking subconscious bastard.
Tyler Perry.
We Own The Night - Someone at work told me this movie was good. He also told me that he willingly purchased "The Punisher" on Blu-Ray . . . so, umm . . . taking it with a grain of salt here. But, it does have a couple of cool actors in it. But I'm pretty sure that my period piece money is going to the upcoming "American Gangster" movie coming out later this year (or month, I don't even know when that comes out really).
Tyler Perry.
The Heartbreak Kid - There was a time that I would have been very much into a Ben Stiller movie. What happened? He used to be funny . . . right? But, lately, anything he does seems to be some sort of lame rom-com with fart/queef jokes and I'm pretty sure I've evolved past that. Doesn't mean I might not catch it when it hits cable, but I'm not going to make an active effort to pay 10 bucks to go see something like this. Specially when it doesn't have Tyler Perry's name in front of it. Fuck that.
Tyler Perry.
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