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by: Dave Davis May. 18, 2009

The trailer for Guy Ritchie's two-fisted sleuth adventure SHERLOCK HOLMES has arrived and, well... it's a whole lot more jokey than I expected (or wanted, really).

It feels a bit like Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark got sucked through a time machine and spit out in Victorian-era London, and his zany attempts to acclimate to the period were captured on film with Ritchie's box of standard visual tricks. Or maybe it's just me.

Could be fun, if only because of the inherent and undeniable charm of the cast. Decide for yourself - check it below or in hi-def at Yahoo.

Source: Warner Bros.

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Extra Tidbit: That guy Mark Strong does have a great villain voice, eh?

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xplorar
1:04AM on 05/20/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This pisses on my memories of Sherlock Holmes books and TV serial. Sigh!

This is NOT Sherlock Holmes!
This pisses on my memories of Sherlock Holmes books and TV serial. Sigh!

This is NOT Sherlock Holmes!
 
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backtothecritic
8:14PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
damn...
rachel mcadams looks too sexy in this
rachel mcadams looks too sexy in this
 
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Grand_Marquis
7:15PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Well this looks like it's gonna be pretty silly
Well this looks like it's gonna be pretty silly
 
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Mandee
5:40PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Brilliant Flash!
Just realized -- Robert Downey Jr. would be perfect as Dean Martin in the Sinatra movie!
Just realized -- Robert Downey Jr. would be perfect as Dean Martin in the Sinatra movie!
 
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ElderPredator
2:22PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wild Wild West?
Ummm....I don't see where you're all getting WWW from? I didn't see giant mechanical spiders, a severed head used as a projector, a villain missing his entire torso and lower half, Salma Hayek's perfect cans, cliche lines, pedal bikes with rockets mounted to it, etc.



So explain to me...how does Sherlock look anything like Wild Wild West?
Ummm....I don't see where you're all getting WWW from? I didn't see giant mechanical spiders, a severed head used as a projector, a villain missing his entire torso and lower half, Salma Hayek's perfect cans, cliche lines, pedal bikes with rockets mounted to it, etc.



So explain to me...how does Sherlock look anything like Wild Wild West?
 
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filmguy450
1:39PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Iron Man? Not Really
First, I think it looks like alot of fun, and am excited for it. Also, I disagree with the "Iron Man" comment because this is a Guy Ritchie flick, and all his movies had a sense of humor much like the trailer was showing (including Swept Away, that movie was a joke).
First, I think it looks like alot of fun, and am excited for it. Also, I disagree with the "Iron Man" comment because this is a Guy Ritchie flick, and all his movies had a sense of humor much like the trailer was showing (including Swept Away, that movie was a joke).
 
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rbevanx
1:37PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
PASS
Looks like a mash up of Wild Wild West and From Hell.

Looks like a mash up of Wild Wild West and From Hell.

 
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VincentCostigan
1:15PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm definitely down for this. Looks like Guy and RDJ found the perfect mix of action and comedy for their re-invention.



Plus, Rachel McAdams in sexy clothing... so down.
I'm definitely down for this. Looks like Guy and RDJ found the perfect mix of action and comedy for their re-invention.



Plus, Rachel McAdams in sexy clothing... so down.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:12PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
heres a thought
What if they put Holmes in the Iron Man suit? Awwwwwwwww sh**!
What if they put Holmes in the Iron Man suit? Awwwwwwwww sh**!
 
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Noble_enk
12:48PM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW!
Wow that was indeed very...Guy Ritch-ish....I loved it!!



p.s "..key to my release is beneath this pillow".......lol!!!!that was a good line.
Wow that was indeed very...Guy Ritch-ish....I loved it!!



p.s "..key to my release is beneath this pillow".......lol!!!!that was a good line.
 
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Kill Billionair
10:56AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In my eyes Ritchie still hasn't slipped up at all, bar Swept Away. So in my book Sherlock Holmes is listed intoxicatingly high in the Anticipated Movies list.
In my eyes Ritchie still hasn't slipped up at all, bar Swept Away. So in my book Sherlock Holmes is listed intoxicatingly high in the Anticipated Movies list.
 
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sd71
10:02AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
making that teeth suckg hiss noise
i love rdj but i dont know
i love rdj but i dont know
 
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darqjade
9:21AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like it. Rocknrolla was fun and this looks better than that.
I like it. Rocknrolla was fun and this looks better than that.
 
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frackinjackson
9:06AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
LOOKS RUBBISH!
LXG meets Ritchies hackmanship = a disaster. Lets make sherlock more 'sexy' and 'action filled' and 'hilarious'. Yeah do that, then show us images we've seen countles times before and bore us death. Bog standard trailer with same sound effects zzzzzzzz... A flop in the making, mark my words.
LXG meets Ritchies hackmanship = a disaster. Lets make sherlock more 'sexy' and 'action filled' and 'hilarious'. Yeah do that, then show us images we've seen countles times before and bore us death. Bog standard trailer with same sound effects zzzzzzzz... A flop in the making, mark my words.
 
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ElderPredator
8:43AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Love it!
Looks fantastic to me and the fact that they've kept the humour makes me even happier. I was worried in the beginning but now I'm flat-out excited!



BTW, Mark Strong is AWESOME!
Looks fantastic to me and the fact that they've kept the humour makes me even happier. I was worried in the beginning but now I'm flat-out excited!



BTW, Mark Strong is AWESOME!
 
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akiralives
7:02AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The jury is still out on this one for me.

I'll have to wait and see the movie in theatres.

It couldn't possibly be as lame as Wolverine could it?
The jury is still out on this one for me.

I'll have to wait and see the movie in theatres.

It couldn't possibly be as lame as Wolverine could it?
 
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Canto
4:14AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yea Mark Strong is awesome, he was great in RocknRolla. This will probably be pretty good, the way the hammer bounces off the big guys chest was pretty great. Hopefully it has a good balance of badass and funny like Snatch and Lock, Stock.
Yea Mark Strong is awesome, he was great in RocknRolla. This will probably be pretty good, the way the hammer bounces off the big guys chest was pretty great. Hopefully it has a good balance of badass and funny like Snatch and Lock, Stock.
 
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dastarmen27
4:13AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Looks fun
I think this looks like fun and completely agree that the trailer could be misleading. Ritchie tends to have fairly content heavy movies that are still quite "jokey" so I think it'll be good. Plus I mean, Rachel McAdams just looks loverly.
I think this looks like fun and completely agree that the trailer could be misleading. Ritchie tends to have fairly content heavy movies that are still quite "jokey" so I think it'll be good. Plus I mean, Rachel McAdams just looks loverly.
 
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Mut
2:18AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm not entirely sure what I just watched. One thing's certain: it has nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes. That being said, it does look fairly entertaining, so I suppose it could go either way.
I'm not entirely sure what I just watched. One thing's certain: it has nothing to do with Sherlock Holmes. That being said, it does look fairly entertaining, so I suppose it could go either way.
 
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Z_oasis
2:10AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Talk About Not Pleasing Anyone
I had fun watching it those 2 minutes and i think Guy Ritchie is redeeming himself. I LIKE IT
I had fun watching it those 2 minutes and i think Guy Ritchie is redeeming himself. I LIKE IT
 
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BrokenDreamer
1:44AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Purpose of Trailers . . .
. . . is to market a movie and sell tickets. As we all know, trailers can sometimes be deceptive in that way. When a two hour movie is edited down to two an a half minutes, a lot can be lost in the translation. Of course, this is intentional. So, while this film may seem more jokey and like "Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark got sucked through a time machine and spit out in Victorian-era...
. . . is to market a movie and sell tickets. As we all know, trailers can sometimes be deceptive in that way. When a two hour movie is edited down to two an a half minutes, a lot can be lost in the translation. Of course, this is intentional. So, while this film may seem more jokey and like "Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark got sucked through a time machine and spit out in Victorian-era London, and his zany attempts to acclimate to the period were captured on film with Ritchie's box of standard visual tricks," it could be a different type of movie in its full form. Obviously, the studio knows that Iron Man was a hit and that Robert Downey, Jr.'s comedic charm was a part of that success. So it makes sense that they would make a trailer that highlights quirky moments.



So, while it looks jokey, these scenes could be comedy relief to a more serious story line. That said, even if it were more "jokey," I don't think that is a particularly bad thing. You get what you pay for, and if you have an actor like Robert Downey, Jr., someone who has charisma and humor to spare, it would make sense to take advantage of this.
 
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hunter21291
1:38AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I... I honestly don't know what to think of this...
I... I honestly don't know what to think of this...
 
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talknerdytome25
1:34AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This cast looks amazing...but this is definitely not what I expected from my knowledge of the story of Sherlock Holmes. Hopefully its decent!
This cast looks amazing...but this is definitely not what I expected from my knowledge of the story of Sherlock Holmes. Hopefully its decent!
 
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Shelb
1:03AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
BURN THE FILM REEL!
I've been against this idea from the beginning. I'm for a comedic spin on Holmes, like the now cancelled Cohen/Ferrell/Apatow flick.



I idea of a "reimagined" Holmes who beats the crap out of everyone, directed by friggin' Guy Ritchie? Ugh. I was sour on this flick from the beginning.



But, now... this has gone too far. Why not just hire Will Smith and call this Wild...
I've been against this idea from the beginning. I'm for a comedic spin on Holmes, like the now cancelled Cohen/Ferrell/Apatow flick.



I idea of a "reimagined" Holmes who beats the crap out of everyone, directed by friggin' Guy Ritchie? Ugh. I was sour on this flick from the beginning.



But, now... this has gone too far. Why not just hire Will Smith and call this Wild Wild West 2? Does no one else see the similarities. This will turn into Downey Jr.'s most embarrassing moment. I bet my last dime on it.

STOP THIS FROM BEING RELEASED!
 
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jolanar
12:45AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sherlock Holmes = James Bond of the 19th century?
Sherlock Holmes = James Bond of the 19th century?
 
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logicturtle
12:36AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I can dig it. Looks like yea it's a bit too much on the reimagining thing but hey fuck it. I'll see it becuase I'm a fan of all involved and, though my Holmes knowledge is limited, this looks like a Holmes for a new generation. In all honesty Doyle's character is a bit boring for modern audiences and wouldnt work if it was completely canon. So bring on the action scenes. looks like a good time.
I can dig it. Looks like yea it's a bit too much on the reimagining thing but hey fuck it. I'll see it becuase I'm a fan of all involved and, though my Holmes knowledge is limited, this looks like a Holmes for a new generation. In all honesty Doyle's character is a bit boring for modern audiences and wouldnt work if it was completely canon. So bring on the action scenes. looks like a good time.
 
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antickpix
12:03AM on 05/19/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
oh, yippee, it's got an obligatory 'HOOOOLLMES!' yell at the end.
oh, yippee, it's got an obligatory 'HOOOOLLMES!' yell at the end.
 
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HoyleHaw
11:56PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm actually looking more forward to this than I was. Wasn't too crazy about turning Holmes into an action star, but if handled correctly mightn't be terrible.



And if that's cocaine he's trying to snort, then there's some cool points already. Jude Law does look pretty great, though.
I'm actually looking more forward to this than I was. Wasn't too crazy about turning Holmes into an action star, but if handled correctly mightn't be terrible.



And if that's cocaine he's trying to snort, then there's some cool points already. Jude Law does look pretty great, though.
 
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anomaly7
11:48PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Seems like a future guilty pleasure, but I hope RDJ is a bit more Holmes-like in the movie than the trailer lets on.
Seems like a future guilty pleasure, but I hope RDJ is a bit more Holmes-like in the movie than the trailer lets on.
 
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lefty01
11:32PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sherlock who?
Ok, this seemed like a good idea at first, then I remembered that Guy Ritchie's films don't make any fucking sense and logic is the entire basis of everything Holmes is...that, bad violin playing and opium. I see a distinct lack of opium, thinking and actual mystery solving in this trailer. When did they decide Holmes should be an anachronistic James Bond?

“When you have eliminated all...
Ok, this seemed like a good idea at first, then I remembered that Guy Ritchie's films don't make any fucking sense and logic is the entire basis of everything Holmes is...that, bad violin playing and opium. I see a distinct lack of opium, thinking and actual mystery solving in this trailer. When did they decide Holmes should be an anachronistic James Bond?

“When you have eliminated all which is possible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

And the truth is this is dumb.

 
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Iacon5
11:29PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yeah
looks pretty comedic but for the record im into it.

i doubt it's a full fledged comedy, just like iron man or pirates wasn't. there'll probably just be a ton of funny parts by nature of having rdj in the cast and it being a guy Ritchie flick.
looks pretty comedic but for the record im into it.

i doubt it's a full fledged comedy, just like iron man or pirates wasn't. there'll probably just be a ton of funny parts by nature of having rdj in the cast and it being a guy Ritchie flick.
 
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Jack_Torrance
11:25PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Agreed, this looks like Holmes in name only. I'm no Holmes expert, but the Arthur Conan Doyle that I have read is nothing like this. Hate, HATE the slow motion speed ramping. It reminded way too much of the Wolverine trailer. This doesn't look like a disaster, love classic Guy Ritchie and RD Jr., but this just looks really mediocre.
Agreed, this looks like Holmes in name only. I'm no Holmes expert, but the Arthur Conan Doyle that I have read is nothing like this. Hate, HATE the slow motion speed ramping. It reminded way too much of the Wolverine trailer. This doesn't look like a disaster, love classic Guy Ritchie and RD Jr., but this just looks really mediocre.
 
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The Bodyguard
11:14PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I get its a reimagining. I get that. But to strip away everything that Holmes is and transform him into James Bond is a horrible idea. I like Bond. I like Holmes. Two different characters
I get its a reimagining. I get that. But to strip away everything that Holmes is and transform him into James Bond is a horrible idea. I like Bond. I like Holmes. Two different characters
 
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ANTI
11:07PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This has potential,I'm not really sold as of right now so I'll need to see more to make a full determination.
This has potential,I'm not really sold as of right now so I'll need to see more to make a full determination.
 
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Mandee
11:01PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh Dear
Looking "more jokey" than I would have wanted as well.



Sherlock "comic action hero" may work, but it's going to require some major expectation adjustments for a lot of Holmes' fans.



The movie may do fine commercially -- some people don't know the difference between Sherlock Holmes and Austin Powers, and frankly don't care just so long as their precious RDJ is...
Looking "more jokey" than I would have wanted as well.



Sherlock "comic action hero" may work, but it's going to require some major expectation adjustments for a lot of Holmes' fans.



The movie may do fine commercially -- some people don't know the difference between Sherlock Holmes and Austin Powers, and frankly don't care just so long as their precious RDJ is starring -- but in the end, the whole thing may risk muddying the public's understanding of what made Holmes so great for so many decades.
 
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JimmyFive
10:28PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
looks promising
looks like they're trying to get a similar vibe to the pirates movies, only this looks more entertaining than those
looks like they're trying to get a similar vibe to the pirates movies, only this looks more entertaining than those
 
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Nivekian
10:27PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's Sherlock House!
Oy, hope it's good.
Oy, hope it's good.
 
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goes_to_ricks
10:23PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm actually kind of impressed...more than I'd thought I'd be
I'm actually kind of impressed...more than I'd thought I'd be
 
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sbunn10
10:11PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
looks like a damn good time at the movies
looks like a damn good time at the movies
 
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bdubprod
9:49PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Must see.
Must see.
 
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project 86
9:49PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
guys from the get go Richie said he was going for a reinvention of the character more action oriented dont see the problem also who really cares about the character to begin with lol it is as dated as old star trek and jj brought it back to life
guys from the get go Richie said he was going for a reinvention of the character more action oriented dont see the problem also who really cares about the character to begin with lol it is as dated as old star trek and jj brought it back to life
 
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numberFIVE
9:46PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That was embarrassing.



Guy needs to retire.
That was embarrassing.



Guy needs to retire.
 
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Halik
9:43PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Disappointing
I was expected a more serious movie with the typical amount of jokes. It went from my number one to just a fun comedy like Year One or even maybe Land of the Lost. Thank God for Where The Wild Things Are!!!!!
I was expected a more serious movie with the typical amount of jokes. It went from my number one to just a fun comedy like Year One or even maybe Land of the Lost. Thank God for Where The Wild Things Are!!!!!
 
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JohnLocke2342
9:37PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Looks pretty good... but I dunno.. they're marketing it like an epic movie in that trailer but what I saw was a decent popcorn flick.
Looks pretty good... but I dunno.. they're marketing it like an epic movie in that trailer but what I saw was a decent popcorn flick.
 
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zohan
9:36PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
looks fairly amusing and entertaining. probably a good movie to rent
looks fairly amusing and entertaining. probably a good movie to rent
 
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Netforce
9:26PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I am Iron ... wait, Sherlock Holmes!! This looks amazing. I'm hooked. And that "hammer" scene is totally funny.
I am Iron ... wait, Sherlock Holmes!! This looks amazing. I'm hooked. And that "hammer" scene is totally funny.
 
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Dr.Frankenstein
9:21PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Clap! Clap! Clap! smashing my dear Downey-simply smashing.
Clap! Clap! Clap! smashing my dear Downey-simply smashing.
 
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Spacegojira
9:09PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sherlock Holmes??
Doesn't feel like Sherlock Holmes...but looks amazing.
Doesn't feel like Sherlock Holmes...but looks amazing.
 
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DeejayForte
9:06PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yup the hammer part sold me, amazing.
yup the hammer part sold me, amazing.
 
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darthfearus
9:03PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think some part of me just died. Like, a cold death.
I think some part of me just died. Like, a cold death.
 
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goes_to_ricks
9:03PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm actually kind of impressed...more than I'd thought I'd be
I'm actually kind of impressed...more than I'd thought I'd be
 
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Rant
9:03PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm all for it.
I'm all for it.
 
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Josh Tequila
9:02PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
GREAT!
I wasn't sure which direction they would go with the film, but it looks to be a fun, action packed laugh. I can't wait to see it.
I wasn't sure which direction they would go with the film, but it looks to be a fun, action packed laugh. I can't wait to see it.
 
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Cezar Pena
9:02PM on 05/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You know what...
...I had fun just by watching this trailer.
...I had fun just by watching this trailer.
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