Hyperbole much?
At the Internet Movie Database, users are invited to register and post mini-reviews of any film they choose. I was tickled by this one, of the upcoming film “The Fountain.” As you read it, picture James Lipton of “Inside the Actors Studio” (or, if you prefer, Will Ferrell’s “SNL” impersonation of him) reciting it.
“The Fountain will go down in history as being the most poignant film of this Century. Dealing with many thoughts and themes most will be compelled to see this classic again and again. It leaves one with their soul on edge. Cunning in performance and production this masterpiece will certainly be on the short list for Oscar nominees. Hugh and Rachel have taken Life by the Spirit and Ran. Darren Aronofsky has surpassed all those critic’s who have said it could not be done. His creation here will put him in the record books for being the most daring insightful director of our times. The themes that resonate here will shake the being of our younger generation. This film must be seen as soon as it comes out for it will certainly be crowded at the box office.”
I’m still formulating my review of the film (look for it tomorrow), but I’m pretty sure I didn’t love it THAT much. In fact, I can’t think of ANY movie that would inspire that level of praise. (Most poignant film of the CENTURY?! To paraphrase the musical “Ragtime,” it’s only 2006, and there are 94 years to go!)
Sometimes studio shills post favorable reviews on IMDB to generate buzz. Maybe that’s what this person (”playpossum,” of Washington, D.C.) is. Or maybe he or she just really, really, really, really, really loved “The Fountain.” I mean REALLY.
November 21st, 2006 at 3:58 pm
“The Fountain” cures cancer, eradicates world hunger, and will create lasting peace in the middle east. “The Fountain” forms a protective barrier around the Earth protecting us from apocalyptical meteors and alien invasions.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:27 pm
And if you call within the next ten minutes, we’ll give you a second Fountain absolutely free!
November 21st, 2006 at 11:56 pm
“Darren Aronofsky has surpassed all those critic’s who have said it could not be done.”
I now have visions of Aronofsky wringing his hands, sadistic smile on his face, creepily shouting, “They called me MAD at the university! Said it couldn’t be done!” Vision #2: a group of critics stood off to the side of the set, crying, “No! No! It can’t be done! Your movie tampers with the forces of nature!”
November 22nd, 2006 at 2:32 am
“Hugh and Rachel have taken Life by the Spirit and Ran.”
No idea what that means.
“His creation here will put him in the record books for being the most daring insightful director of our times.”
Any idea who currently holds this record? Just curious.
November 22nd, 2006 at 1:40 pm
a) Most people think they can make a living by writing what they deem excellent reviews on IMDB. They think they have the skillz and after a publication sees their profound words spilled there on the screen they will be picked up and worshipped by an audience that had previously eluded their magical wordsmithmanship([swear word] you, its a word).
b)It has been my experience that generally 98% of people are [swear word] retarded.
November 22nd, 2006 at 4:06 pm
And that’s why, like Wikipedia, the IMDB can’t be taken too seriously. (Don’t get me wrong, though. Wikipedia is awesome!)
November 22nd, 2006 at 7:51 pm
If Wikipedia was even remotely credible a character like Eric D. Snider certainly wouldn’t be on there. I myself was rejected, and that is why I would never want to be part of any club that would have me as a member. Except Eric and I’s super duper twosome club of awesome. ….it’s a thing we have.