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#52 04-11-2002 1:03pm

ObeyGiant

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"Prepare to be attacked by the film snobs!"
"But I did think some people on that thread were getting a little too excited in their hatred of the film."
"Although it might be seen as commercial and not 'out-there' enough by some."

Uh.
Speaking as someone whose blood was boiled by this movie, for reasons already discussed, and the subsequent discussion on here, for reasons already discussed - I'm finding these last three comments pretty funny. This has now descended from a somewhat intelligent discussion about the merits of a incredibly well marketed/incredibly badly done movie to random pot shots towards the people who didn't like the movie.

Those of you watching at home, take note: posting random, vague insults when you cannot enforce, or even defend your opinion is a sure-fire way to make yourself look stupid.

Stay in school, kids.

(ps - "stalker"? Jesus.)

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#53 04-11-2002 1:41pm

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I enjoyed the film, but it is more of taking the piss out of the Bond films... what most secret agent films should be made from now on +getting better everytime.

anyone agree or disagree? (let me know)

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#54 04-11-2002 4:49pm

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#55 04-11-2002 5:01pm

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Originally posted by daveirl
How come people keep making out that Bond will be worth going to see. The last one was appauling!

I agree, I don't like Pierce Brosnan in the role of bond at all. The Sean Connery period had the only Bond's worth watching. With Brosnan, I just want to wipe that smirk off his face.

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#56 04-11-2002 5:13pm

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ObeyGiant: After reading your essays I have decided that i MUST watch this film and form an opinion of my own.

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#57 04-11-2002 5:30pm

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I enjoyed the stunts and well... Vin Diesels not bad!!!
The story line was lacking but I don't think anyone expects a storyline with a movie like this, all you should expect is the mad action scenes, the one-liners and scenes like the stripper in XXX's bedroom.
The soundtrack sounds brilliant.

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#58 05-11-2002 6:00pm

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xXx was meant ot be nothing more than an hour and hlaf of fun . pure and mindless fun so by discussing it here u rdoing something that u shouldn't be associating with xXx - using ur mind so why not just stop talking about it and go and c it and if u have seen it already go and c it again

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#59 05-11-2002 6:17pm

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Well, that's me convinced.

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#60 05-11-2002 6:27pm

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Originally posted by daveirl
How come people keep making out that Bond will be worth going to see. The last one was appauling!

Your right boy, they're just not trying anymore... maybe it's just Bond films that make people go in and see it... to see if it improves or is
crap
. The last two Bond films was
crap
.

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#61 05-11-2002 6:45pm

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XXX was a dumbed down version of James Bond, the one liners were absolute crap, the stunts totally and absolutely unbelievable. Don't go to see this film, its not the stunt filled brainless entertainment your looking for, it will just make you moan at how stupid it is.

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#62 05-11-2002 11:30pm

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It was Fun , you pay your money you buy your popcorn you sit and disengauge your cycnism . that is what this type of movies is all about.

Yes he is no James Bond but ask most 15 to 27 year old who they'd rather be and it aint Bond.

Standards have changed, Personally I loved the sence where the
spy in the tux stood out like a sore thumb at the Ramstien concert.

So Bond has no tats, is not a brash yank, has a posh accent and wonderfully manners, but if offered a weekend away with either of them it would not be Bond i'd choose.

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#63 05-11-2002 11:38pm

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well after every one saying dont go to see this film i went to see it and i really enjoyed it. Great stunts, crap dialogue, fine wemon, unoriginal story and nice cars.

What do ya want Jam on it?

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#64 06-11-2002 12:01pm

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good to c i convinced u obeygiant

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