Best movie ever?

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by: Ben Barna Jul. 6, 2008

Scott Weinberg over at Cinematical posted a video which he called the best movie of 2008. He also thanked film critic Erik Lundegaard for posting it on his blog. When I traveled over to said blog, Mr. Lundegaard also called it the best film of 2008. He said it also made him cry. I’ve posted it BELOW, because it is indeed wonderful. Is this the start of a viral sensation, or this thing going to blow over and barely cause a stir, like that LAZY SUNDAY video a while back…


Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo

Source: Cinematical

Extra Tidbit: So what do you think? Is this better than GET SMART (the best movie of 2008 so far) or not?

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JBull
12:53AM on 03/29/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not that great
I don't know if its better than Get Smart but its not that good. It would have been more interesting to hear people from each culture talk, maybe all answer the same question or something. A bunch of people doing the same dance in different places... I smiled for about the first 4 places then it seemed to go on and on and on... without anything interesting happening. I would rate this video...
I don't know if its better than Get Smart but its not that good. It would have been more interesting to hear people from each culture talk, maybe all answer the same question or something. A bunch of people doing the same dance in different places... I smiled for about the first 4 places then it seemed to go on and on and on... without anything interesting happening. I would rate this video as 2.5 out of 5 on the "neat-o-meter".
 
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tsukasa13
5:20PM on 07/08/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
well...
as long as we're promoting viral videos...

i made this.

[link]

its fun!
as long as we're promoting viral videos...

i made this.

[link]

its fun!
 
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zaika
10:07PM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This guy was the biggest thing on youtube a while back. I loved it then and I love it now. This makes me feel like I'm part of the human race.

As for stride, it does not make me want to buy stride(whatever it is)
This guy was the biggest thing on youtube a while back. I loved it then and I love it now. This makes me feel like I'm part of the human race.

As for stride, it does not make me want to buy stride(whatever it is)
 
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Dogma
9:06PM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Timpura, I'm glad someone has brains and figured out the Stride thing. On his web site he actually explains hpw it all happened, and indeed how Stride paid for it!

As for the video, I dug it. Made me smile a lot, and without being too corny, made me realize that there is still some good in the world.
Timpura, I'm glad someone has brains and figured out the Stride thing. On his web site he actually explains hpw it all happened, and indeed how Stride paid for it!

As for the video, I dug it. Made me smile a lot, and without being too corny, made me realize that there is still some good in the world.
 
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Timpura
7:18PM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Has anyone noticed...
The video thanks Stride at the end, so most likely, the people who made it didn't pay for crap. So all the people who are complaing about the artisitic value/documentary value lost or that some kid's rich parents paid for him to travel the world, it's most likely that Stride (not his parents) paid for the trip and told him (who may be a Stride employee) to make a video that gets people's attent...
The video thanks Stride at the end, so most likely, the people who made it didn't pay for crap. So all the people who are complaing about the artisitic value/documentary value lost or that some kid's rich parents paid for him to travel the world, it's most likely that Stride (not his parents) paid for the trip and told him (who may be a Stride employee) to make a video that gets people's attention and to put Stride at the end. Next people are gonna complain about the ball-girl who "caught" the ball off the wall at the minor league game because she should be an All-Star rather than a cheap parlor trick, or they could jump into jeans, if they had parents who would buy them a hundred pair. Get over yourself, it's advertising.
 
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IQuitMrWhite
1:24PM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i love it
pr_frink..well said. i agree 100%. it's similar to when a child says he hates something just because everyone else loves it. we've heard it all before: "i hated the matrix/lord of the rings/star wars". I mean these are clearly well made films that have made a significant impact on society and that are loved by millions, if not billions of people. but there's always that one guy who "HATES" one...
pr_frink..well said. i agree 100%. it's similar to when a child says he hates something just because everyone else loves it. we've heard it all before: "i hated the matrix/lord of the rings/star wars". I mean these are clearly well made films that have made a significant impact on society and that are loved by millions, if not billions of people. but there's always that one guy who "HATES" one or all of these films, for no other reason than to go against the grain. i think we should be able to take something away from any film, including "where the hell is matt". maybe it's not as culturally, morally or philosophically significant as some are claiming, but as others have said, if it can make just one person smile, it has done its duty.
 
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pr_frink
1:11PM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Why do so many people assume something is horrible if they don't enjoy it? That's all you read on these kinds of sites anymore. It's either completely amazing or the worst thing ever created. My guess is that the people who didn't get something out of this decided to hate it and be the cool,cynical guy because other people really enjoyed it. And even if for some reason you truly hated it (which...
Why do so many people assume something is horrible if they don't enjoy it? That's all you read on these kinds of sites anymore. It's either completely amazing or the worst thing ever created. My guess is that the people who didn't get something out of this decided to hate it and be the cool,cynical guy because other people really enjoyed it. And even if for some reason you truly hated it (which I highly doubt) why chastise others for liking it? Who gives a shit if someone enjoyed a harmless, four-minute video of different people dancing around the world? People like smooveluv and dellamorte dellamore need to get over themselves.
 
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ReiSoryuh
11:23AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I swear that I've seen this before, and it was like two to three years ago. Maybe i saw an earlier version?
I swear that I've seen this before, and it was like two to three years ago. Maybe i saw an earlier version?
 
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aronnyc
10:53AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Any video that reminds people that we are more than yourself, your block, your neighborhood, your city, your country, has my kudos.
Any video that reminds people that we are more than yourself, your block, your neighborhood, your city, your country, has my kudos.
 
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smooveluv
10:03AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nail on the head
is what you guys just hit.

If I was rich enough to travel the world with a cameraman, I'd dance a jig also. The whole profound enjoy your life no matter where you are is the same recycled new age garbage we've seen for years (Mike Myers couldn't even make it funny).

Feel free to stick up for this as art, but all I see is a series of wasted opportunities for some...
is what you guys just hit.

If I was rich enough to travel the world with a cameraman, I'd dance a jig also. The whole profound enjoy your life no matter where you are is the same recycled new age garbage we've seen for years (Mike Myers couldn't even make it funny).

Feel free to stick up for this as art, but all I see is a series of wasted opportunities for somebody to create some type of meaningful global documentary. Instead, he feels the most valuable thing audiences can take away from such a trip - is him.

And Benj - I think its find for "underprivileged idiots to bitch about" things that suck - and this sucks. It sucks big, herpes-infested donkey nards.

Nice that you think we suck.
 
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bigred760
9:51AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That was pretty cool.

I don't know about "the greatest movie ever," but it was pretty cool.
That was pretty cool.

I don't know about "the greatest movie ever," but it was pretty cool.
 
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TarantinoArchiv
8:45AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
for some reasing it's inspiring and put a smile on my face. it might be unintended weirdo filmmaking, but as long as it puts smile on people's faces....
for some reasing it's inspiring and put a smile on my face. it might be unintended weirdo filmmaking, but as long as it puts smile on people's faces....
 
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dellamorte dellamore
7:57AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Please no more , like Numa , the SW kid and all these other " Viral " videos , they are somewhat entertaining for the 3 or so minutes it takes to watch them , then that's it , they blow chunks .

This was always an assinine concept , watching Rosie Oddonel pontificate about toe fungus would be more interesting . people stop watching this garbage , there is more interesting stuff o...
Please no more , like Numa , the SW kid and all these other " Viral " videos , they are somewhat entertaining for the 3 or so minutes it takes to watch them , then that's it , they blow chunks .

This was always an assinine concept , watching Rosie Oddonel pontificate about toe fungus would be more interesting . people stop watching this garbage , there is more interesting stuff out there in the online video community . Stop giving these rejects attention .

Where is Matt , if he ever shows up in my hometown , he will be in the emergency room with my foot up his ass .
 
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Trans-Warp
5:02AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Does this guy ever work?
Does this guy ever work?
 
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Silverload
4:14AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Is there going to be a RickRolling video in the next article? Or how about Star Wars kid, I'm sure some people haven't seen him yet.
Is there going to be a RickRolling video in the next article? Or how about Star Wars kid, I'm sure some people haven't seen him yet.
 
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OneFanToAnother
1:02AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This video is nice and so are the others. Like others have said this dude has made more than one of these "films", the first of which I saw what seems like a LOOONG time ago. The first one I saw did have better music too. Fun to watch none the less.
This video is nice and so are the others. Like others have said this dude has made more than one of these "films", the first of which I saw what seems like a LOOONG time ago. The first one I saw did have better music too. Fun to watch none the less.
 
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Ender
12:52AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
My first reaction was to wonder how much time, money, and gasoline that shoot absorbed. And then I realized the answer: Probably a hell of a lot less than any other film project this year. So, kudos. I don't see what's supposedly so touching about it, but it was reasonably entertaining for five minutes, and what more can you really ask than that?
My first reaction was to wonder how much time, money, and gasoline that shoot absorbed. And then I realized the answer: Probably a hell of a lot less than any other film project this year. So, kudos. I don't see what's supposedly so touching about it, but it was reasonably entertaining for five minutes, and what more can you really ask than that?
 
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Benj
12:48AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's a lot more fun than listening to underprivileged idiots bitch about it online.
It's a lot more fun than listening to underprivileged idiots bitch about it online.
 
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Digifruitella
12:35AM on 07/07/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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yeah, i dont see how this is appealing in any way. a privileged white kid travelling around the world doing a stupid dance. Oh yeah, that's a great concept.
yeah, i dont see how this is appealing in any way. a privileged white kid travelling around the world doing a stupid dance. Oh yeah, that's a great concept.
 
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dexem
11:53PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
PRETENTIOUS GARBAGE
I especially love the opening part where this pot-bellied Jackass is dancing in front of people whose stomachs are probably eating themselves because of extreme hunger.
I especially love the opening part where this pot-bellied Jackass is dancing in front of people whose stomachs are probably eating themselves because of extreme hunger.
 
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Rasporange Pant
11:23PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That was oddly touching and heartwarming.
That was oddly touching and heartwarming.
 
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mannnatj
11:12PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ok i take back the rip-off part because it's apparantly made by the same person, but i like the original better, he needs to think of something else to do
ok i take back the rip-off part because it's apparantly made by the same person, but i like the original better, he needs to think of something else to do
 
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mannnatj
11:09PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If this was completed 2 weeks ago it's a complete rip-off of the original, which had better music, check it out instead.
If this was completed 2 weeks ago it's a complete rip-off of the original, which had better music, check it out instead.
 
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PnkRck
11:00PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sorry about the double-post...
Sorry about the double-post...
 
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PnkRck
10:51PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Amazing
To the commenters below: You're all just jealous. And ill-informed, in some cases. The video was completed two weeks ago, and it wasn't exactly made for a dime either...

Anyway, this is amazing. No, it's not a "movie" per-se. But it is a celebration of cultures, of people and of our world, and a beautiful one at that. It doesn't take itself seriously, and that's the point. Very h...
To the commenters below: You're all just jealous. And ill-informed, in some cases. The video was completed two weeks ago, and it wasn't exactly made for a dime either...

Anyway, this is amazing. No, it's not a "movie" per-se. But it is a celebration of cultures, of people and of our world, and a beautiful one at that. It doesn't take itself seriously, and that's the point. Very heart-warming and inspirational.
 
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iamjacksnihilis
10:39PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
must say, i throughly enjoyed that.
definitely not a film, or for that matter, the best film ever.
but there's something about seeing different cultures dancing that warms my cold heart
must say, i throughly enjoyed that.
definitely not a film, or for that matter, the best film ever.
but there's something about seeing different cultures dancing that warms my cold heart
 
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uncle dennis
10:16PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
gayer
than andy dick
than andy dick
 
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Mut
10:01PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmmm. I know this is a pretty popular video, but I just don't see the appeal.
Hmmmm. I know this is a pretty popular video, but I just don't see the appeal.
 
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pheadx
9:48PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like the video a lot but the musical choice is just plain horrible.
I like the video a lot but the musical choice is just plain horrible.
 
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cbebop007
9:24PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oddly written article but c'mon...the video is pretty cool. Maybe it's old but I haven't seen it yet.
Oddly written article but c'mon...the video is pretty cool. Maybe it's old but I haven't seen it yet.
 
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roner34
9:23PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Whatever...
The only thing about this video that makes me cry is some slacker kid travelled around the world on mom and dad's dime and I'm stuck working 40 hours a week.
The only thing about this video that makes me cry is some slacker kid travelled around the world on mom and dad's dime and I'm stuck working 40 hours a week.
 
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theletterseven
9:13PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
headline
I thought for sure this was going to be a TDK article..haha
I thought for sure this was going to be a TDK article..haha
 
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tsukasa13
9:06PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Uhm yeah.
It is a fun video, but...
-it's really, really old.
-it's not a "film"
- this "story" is not at all film related
-your refering to this as a film and making some sort of "get smart" reference doesnt change the fact that your now reporting on some guys viral video, on a film journalism site. I know we're all about having fun here at joblo, so excuse me for sounding ha...
It is a fun video, but...
-it's really, really old.
-it's not a "film"
- this "story" is not at all film related
-your refering to this as a film and making some sort of "get smart" reference doesnt change the fact that your now reporting on some guys viral video, on a film journalism site. I know we're all about having fun here at joblo, so excuse me for sounding harsh, but I don't want this to turn into another "haha omg look at the funny video" site.
 
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KcMsterpce
8:54PM on 07/06/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i hate that shit
I saw about 20 seconds of this video before, at LEAST a year ago. And it's fucking stupid.
I saw about 20 seconds of this video before, at LEAST a year ago. And it's fucking stupid.
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