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Jon Lyrik

11-03-2003, 09:40 PM

The Pact of the Schmoes: Episode VI-The Boycott Strikes Back

I plan to make a boycott against Master and Commander (not the porno I made with Marylin Chambers a while back), which looks like a bloated, pretentious picture from a great director and actor, and from another idea by the great El B., a boycott against the shitty looking Honey (which stars Mandy Moore, if I'm not mistaken.).

Who's with me?

BorderEevilIII

11-03-2003, 09:46 PM

Well, Master & Commander reminded me of Mutiny on The Bounty meeets White Squall. I am very ehhhhh on Mr. Crowe by now but if I get asked to see M&C I would be hop right into the car and LETS GO!!! :D
As for Honey,
quietly snickers I have NO intentions of goin to this! Jessica Alba's character just makes me laugh! Sorry, and I thought Glitter was baaaaa...
This movie takes the cake... SO BOYCOTT Honey!.

outsyder

11-03-2003, 10:05 PM

Sorry. Master and Commander looks like a righteous sea-faring flick. ARRRRR!!!

But with Honey, I am SOOO boycotting that piece of shit.

A.J. Hakari

11-03-2003, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by outsyder
Sorry. Master and Commander looks like a righteous sea-faring flick. ARRRRR!!!

But with Honey, I am SOOO boycotting that piece of shit.

Exactamundo. :cool:

Duke Nukem

11-03-2003, 11:44 PM

What is with all these Pact/Boycott threads? A boycott against "Master and Commander"? That is a joke. A boycott against "Honey" (which stars Jessica Alba actually, not Mandy Moore)? Now, I can understand that.

electriclite

11-03-2003, 11:45 PM

Peter Weir is not a director who deserves a boycott, I don't care what feelings you have towards Dead POet's Society or Green Card.

The man GAVE Robin Williams and Harrison Ford the best roles of their careers and showed they could act past their schtick!

Peter Weir and Russell Crowe together! It's gonna be FRIGGIN' AWESOME!

El Bracamonti

11-03-2003, 11:54 PM

i think that master and commander looks like crap, but i don't feel there's any movie that looks shittier than honey. so if the decision to boycott honey is implimented, sign me up!

ANavissi500

11-04-2003, 12:04 AM

I think I have made my feelings towards Russell Crowe known on these boards in the past.

Hell ya, im in

Ill do Honey too - seems like every other tired triumph over adversity flick (although i do like Missy Elliott)

Moviefan1234

11-04-2003, 01:42 AM

In my opinion, Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World looks like one of the best films of the year. Let's see here, Weir, Crowe, and Bettany? How can't it be good?

On another note, these boycotts are getting a little old. If you don't want to see the movie, fine. But don't boycott it and influence other people's opinions.

Unicron

11-04-2003, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by electriclite
Peter Weir and Russell Crowe together! It's gonna be FRIGGIN' AWESOME! [/B]

My thoughts exactly

blurofserenity

11-04-2003, 03:42 AM

I heard Jessica Alba is naked quite a bit in Honey. Is the boycott still a go?

quoth_the_raven

11-04-2003, 04:09 AM

Hmmm.....No plans to see it anyway, The trailer made it look pretty crap. And i am not a fan of Russell Crowe either....

no it's not appealing to me in the slightest.

i'd like to see it sink without a trace (see what i did there ;)) but i guess it will do well.

oh well. personal boycott ahoy.

ps-i do agree. the boycott threads are getting a little old now :)

Doc Holliday

11-04-2003, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Moviefan1234
In my opinion, Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World looks like one of the best films of the year. Let's see here, Weir, Crowe, and Bettany? How can't it be good?

On another note, these boycotts are getting a little old. If you don't want to see the movie, fine. But don't boycott it and influence other people's opinions.

I agree with you here. I thought this was a site for people who love movies, not people who want to boycot movies because of a certain director or actor.

El Bracamonti

11-04-2003, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Moviefan1234
In my opinion, Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World looks like one of the best films of the year. Let's see here, Weir, Crowe, and Bettany? How can't it be good?

On another note, these boycotts are getting a little old. If you don't want to see the movie, fine. But don't boycott it and influence other people's opinions.

it never occured to me that when boycotting a movie i would influence someone's opinion. i remember when i saw some other boycotts, it never made me completely change my mind on whether i would give the flick a chance. i think that people will see the movie if they want to, regardless of what some of us are saying.

bowieee

11-04-2003, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by electriclite
Peter Weir is not a director who deserves a boycott, I don't care what feelings you have towards Dead POet's Society or Green Card.

The man GAVE Robin Williams and Harrison Ford the best roles of their careers and showed they could act past their schtick!

Peter Weir and Russell Crowe together! It's gonna be FRIGGIN' AWESOME!

What she said.

but Whoever mentioned Honey.... That's a surefire boycott coming from this schmoe.

MonkeyGoat

11-04-2003, 10:54 AM

Well, now, I like sea movies that take place in the 18th century(my fav century!) Not to mention it gives James D'Arcy, a GREAT actor, the chance to be seen in something big budget. I hope it's his big break.

I think I'm gonna start getting people to call me the Captain.

quoth_the_raven

11-04-2003, 10:55 AM

i feel a poop deck joke coming on...

;)

Grebdron

11-04-2003, 12:42 PM

I won't be wasting money seeing Master and Commander - The Longest, Stupidest Title for a Film This Year, which just screams "Come watch me tread the boards, and give me an Oscar."

And I wasn't going to even consider wasting money on Honey, but if Jessica Alba is naked, as mentioned above, I'm sooooo there.

Edit...I just read on IMDB that it is rated PG13. Count me in on the Honey boycott, too.

Moviefan1234

11-04-2003, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by El Bracamonti
it never occured to me that when boycotting a movie i would influence someone's opinion. i remember when i saw some other boycotts, it never made me completely change my mind on whether i would give the flick a chance. i think that people will see the movie if they want to, regardless of what some of us are saying.

Here's a scenario for you. Let's say some infact schmoes find their way into this thread. They don't have much opinion on the film yet, but they see veteran schmoes boycotting it and they decide they will too so they can fit in. I'm sure it happens. Some people are too easily influenced.

Damned Martian

11-04-2003, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by outsyder
Sorry. Master and Commander looks like a righteous sea-faring flick. ARRRRR!!!

But with Honey, I am SOOO boycotting that piece of shit. Ditto

outsyder

11-04-2003, 03:50 PM

Once again, my opinion is the general concensus.

WOOHOO!:D :D :D

electriclite

11-04-2003, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Moviefan1234
Here's a scenario for you. Let's say some infact schmoes find their way into this thread. They don't have much opinion on the film yet, but they see veteran schmoes boycotting it and they decide they will too so they can fit in. I'm sure it happens. Some people are too easily influenced.

Then they should consider growing spines and strong senses of self so they're not so easily influenced.

In the meantime the rest of us should continue living our lives unimpeded.;)

dh1989

11-04-2003, 04:35 PM

Sorry, but I can't join. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World looks epic, exciting, and beautifully-made, and Honey looks like fun fluff, with good dance numbers.

JCPhoenix

11-04-2003, 04:56 PM

I'll sort of join in the "boycott" i guess. But it's more because I wasn't planning on seeing Honey anyway, and ditto with Master and Commander. From what i've heard, Master and Commander is looking good to a lot of people, but the trailer and everything I've heard about it so far just doesn't seem like my type of film.

Jon Lyrik

11-04-2003, 05:02 PM

I'll admit Br. had a great idea on boycotting Honey.

But the Master and Commander boycott is allllll my idea. Great director, great actor, but the trailers look horrid.

Moviefan1234

11-04-2003, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by electriclite

In the meantime the rest of us should continue living our lives unimpeded.;)

I didn't mean change the way you post. What I am saying is that keep in mind that unfortunately people sometimes find the bandwagon easy to hop on. There's a big difference between saying you didn't like a movie and explaining why and refusing to see it.

Jon Lyrik

11-04-2003, 05:20 PM

This thread is all in fun. Like the other pacts.

I still think the films look like crap though.

Ones I would really really REALLY boycott would be sequels to Battlefield Earth or Schumacher returning to the Batman series.

bob

11-04-2003, 06:23 PM

I'll boycott Honey and Master & Commander.

Lynn Minmei

11-04-2003, 10:41 PM

I'll gladly boycott Honey. I like my movies to have a point.

James Logan

11-05-2003, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by outsyder
Sorry. Master and Commander looks like a righteous sea-faring flick. ARRRRR!!!

But with Honey, I am SOOO boycotting that piece of shit.

Same here.

Neesh

11-05-2003, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by blurofserenity
I heard Jessica Alba is naked quite a bit in Honey. Is the boycott still a go?

I'd rent it to see her naked.......
thats just the kind of shallow, superficial scumbag I am :D

therealjohng

11-06-2003, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by electriclite
Peter Weir is not a director who deserves a boycott, I don't care what feelings you have towards Dead POet's Society or Green Card.

The man GAVE Robin Williams and Harrison Ford the best roles of their careers and showed they could act past their schtick!

Peter Weir and Russell Crowe together! It's gonna be FRIGGIN' AWESOME!

I'm at a loss for words. I was going to say the exact same thing. I hope Peter Wier wins the Best Director this year. He has a damn good chance.

Bullet Tooth Tony

11-06-2003, 04:02 PM

I have no plans of watching this peice of shit anytime soon (and I love Crowe)

Like that bastard Austin Powers said..."It Ain't My Bag Baby" so I'll be joining your boycott for the hell of it.

Moviefan1234

11-06-2003, 05:13 PM

So far it has a 100% fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes. It's only six reviews so far, but it's still a good sign.

dellamorte dellamore

11-07-2003, 08:25 AM

Yep , i agree , the film looks great , and i'm looking foward to it , even if the title is a bit silly and too long , it looks like one hell of a rousing epic , the serious version of Pirates of the Femmebots ( i like that film , relax ) .

Pirates was over the top fantastical with it's characterizations and visuals , M and C is the realistic version of tough as nails mariners . I see this film cleaning up something fierce at the box office , it looks to appeal to almost everyone , but the lack of the obligatory romantic subplot / love triangle may hurt it just a bit . I'm freakin grateful for that , a movie about real men again , thank you Mr Weir , just show me men being men and i'll be happy .

Also , the action sequences and cinematography look fantastic , the really put a serious amount of work into this film , and the attention to detail looks to be terrific .

I know some people have a problem with Crowe's off screen hijinx , but he's not the same person anymore , ever since he got married . He's got the nice family thing going now , he probably knows there was no future in being a drunken dickwad , so i'd like to see the guy get another hit , he's learned his lesson .

Damned Martian

11-07-2003, 08:37 AM

Oh, wait... what is happening here? what's this? am i crazy? dellamorte dellamore actually saying that a movie looks good?

*plays Twilight Zone theme*

;)

It looks good, indeed.

Fisting Ackbar

11-07-2003, 12:28 PM

Count another one up for the HONEY boycotting crew.

Anything with Missy Elliot I'll boycot without further thought

Jon Lyrik

11-29-2003, 03:36 PM

Honey is coming out in less than a week. Thought I should bump this.

blankpage

11-29-2003, 03:53 PM

I'm all for the 'Honey' boycott. I'm not into the keepin' in real on the street, aight?!

Lynn Minmei

11-29-2003, 04:45 PM

I'm boycotting Honey. Why should that gross more than The Last Samurai?

Damned Martian

11-29-2003, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Lynn Minmei
I'm boycotting Honey. Why should that gross more than The Last Samurai? Mmmmmm... because Jessica Alba is one damn fine hottie and Ego-Cruise is one dwarf quite rotten?

James Logan

11-30-2003, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by Damned Martian
Mmmmmm... because Jessica Alba is one damn fine hottie and Ego-Cruise is one dwarf quite rotten?

I agree on the first part, not on the second. :)

About HONEY...I'm still boycotting it. I don't think Jessica's gonna be very naked in it -- it got a PG-13 rating. Now I know that don't mean much...but if it's just for the PG-13 nudie scenes, I can download 'em off Kazaa...free. ;)