I think I remember in one of the reviews of Rodriguez' films Moviebob mentioned that he's stayed pretty much the same.Burnouts3s3 said:You also mentioned Robert Rodriguez in part 1. Did he not live up to expectations?
Well yes... but that also might be a bit more interesting to dig through than Kevin Smith. After watching part 3 I'm still trying to figure out what all the fuss is about? Where is the big fall? Smith makes good little odd comedies that speak to his generation, and has had a few bad experiences when he goes too far outside his comfort zone (Cop Out, Red State). Honestly could the same not be said about Woody Allen? he has made a career out of doing the exact same thing that people are complaining about Smith doing for what 50 years now. He remains a beloved darling of Hollywood in spite (or because) of being a child molester. I think the worst we can accuse Smith of is his apparent 12 pack a day French Fry addiction.SpcyhknBC said:I had the same thought, does this make us horrible people?Agayek said:Now you've got me morbidly curious about a similar series about Jack Black's career. Why did you have to do that?
And yet in all three cases none of their actual product changed. Tarantino is still making the same over the top violence fests with snappy dialogue that he started. if anything he has regressed a bit from Reservoir Dogs. Rodriguez remains a bit all over the map but mainly sticking with his Grindhouse style and Smith movies remain Smith movies. There are not any surprises, any great moments of art from any of them. They make entertaining movies that may or may not appeal to certain specific niche bases.Evonisia said:I think I remember in one of the reviews of Rodriguez' films Moviebob mentioned that he's stayed pretty much the same.Burnouts3s3 said:You also mentioned Robert Rodriguez in part 1. Did he not live up to expectations?
I get the impression that it is:
Kevin Smith - Wasted potential.
Robert Rodriguez - Stayed the same but is still pretty good.
Tarentino - Lived up to his potential.
Ah well, we conclude another part series on The Big Picture, and they're usually fun. I'll just sit by and wait for the next one.
I'm with you on this one. The shrine was built by people who tend to view things in absolute and over analyze everything (movie critics, mostly).Uriel_Hayabusa said:Well, having seen all three parts of this Big Picture I still think Bob and those like him simply overestimated the talents of Smith. I actually watched "Dogma" a couple of days ago out of curiosity and didn't think it was all that funny or insightful. Maybe it was "edgy" for when it came out but for me the film was just a standard "let's make fun of catholicism" affair.
Although I do agree with the general sentiment of your statement, Tarantino style proved to be an incredible vehicle for great acting, creating several great moments of art.faefrost said:And yet in all three cases none of their actual product changed. Tarantino is still making the same over the top violence fests with snappy dialogue that he started. if anything he has regressed a bit from Reservoir Dogs. Rodriguez remains a bit all over the map but mainly sticking with his Grindhouse style and Smith movies remain Smith movies. There are not any surprises, any great moments of art from any of them. They make entertaining movies that may or may not appeal to certain specific niche bases.Evonisia said:I think I remember in one of the reviews of Rodriguez' films Moviebob mentioned that he's stayed pretty much the same.Burnouts3s3 said:You also mentioned Robert Rodriguez in part 1. Did he not live up to expectations?
I get the impression that it is:
Kevin Smith - Wasted potential.
Robert Rodriguez - Stayed the same but is still pretty good.
Tarentino - Lived up to his potential.
Ah well, we conclude another part series on The Big Picture, and they're usually fun. I'll just sit by and wait for the next one.