Comments on: Review: BRÜNO

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:15:32 +0000

I briefly mentioned why I disliked Revenge of the Fallen here. If Michael Bay hadn't gone so overboard, like in the better first film, I don't think I'd have reacted as badly. The actual SFX (and the Autobots) are the only good thing in the movie, IMO. But, don't let me stop Transformers fans from making up their own minds. Saludos.

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:50:15 +0000

Brüno, seemingly, is generating a lot of reaction, especially on the taboo subject of male frontal nudity. For those who would be interested, today’s post by film blogger Dennis Cozzalio has a pretty serious discourse on the film’s reactions and yesterday’s http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2009/07/09/penis_listicle/index.html'Salon Top 10 Moments in Male Full-Frontal piece. It’s a very interesting post, one which he does warn off those who could be offended with the subject. FYI.

Thanks, PCN.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:07:24 +0000

Geezzz, I figured it was more of the same. Don’t get it. I find him so one note. He’s like one of those SNL skits that get made into a movie without any thought behind it.

I suppose he has his audience out there, but he won’t be getting my $10.50.

Can’t believe he got Isla. Then, again, Marilyn Manson does well with the ladies too.

By: FFBUFF8

FFBUFF8 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:03:14 +0000

I’m with you Harmony! This movie is gonna be great! Sacha Baron Cohen shows his ….um, member? Now I’m on Cloud 9! See you in line, H!

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:45:22 +0000

You say you’re picky but enjoyed Transformers? Hmmm…(Teasing!)

Childhood memories can have a powerful hold over us and make us enjoy all kinds of things that other people would find inexplicable. Two Christmases ago, a friend gave me an old Bionic Woman doll he found on eBay. It has ratty hair and mismatched shoes (pumps, though she’s supposed to have sneakers on) but I yelped like he gave me a brick of gold.

I loved that show as a kid and had a doll like that but had lost it. As I put the replacement up on my mantel in a prominent position, my husband was scratching his head but luckily, he tolerates my cheesiness.

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:52:25 +0000

Hi Mrs. Catherine!

I’m pretty sure you’ll laugh whether you like it or not. I laughed through the whole thing, loudly, and feared being obnoxious to those around me until I realized they were laughing just as hard. Some things were definitely not up my alley (while literally up Brüno’s–oy) but when it’s Cohen, you have to expect that.

According to someone I talked to who was in the movie, his scenes and reactions are authentic since he really did not know who Cohen/Brüno was (let’s just say he’s outside the target demographic).

By: Poncho

Poncho — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:48:31 +0000

Revenge of the Fallen wasn't that bad, was it? Maybe it has to do with the fact that I grew up watching Transformers (and The Thundercats!) but I enjoyed it. I wouldn't give it an Oscar in my wildest dreams -perhaps except for SFX- but I like to go watch movies with the only thought of enjoying them. And I did. Of course, the company doesn't hurt!

By: Poncho

Poncho — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:44:50 +0000

Don’t get me wrong, but I’ve never been a fan of Cohen. Call me picky, but -even though he sometimes makes me laugh- I find a lot of his jokes to be dull and a little tacky.

I think I will be seeing the movie, but I will wait until I can rent it or watch it on HBO.

I don’t know. It doesn’t get me excited, at least not at the level which “NINE” or “The Invention of Lying” has.

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:35:42 +0000

Thanks, Harmony! Your saying it was well thought out is funny because I kept thinking, “Where do I start? How do I review this crazy movie?!” while writing it.

Would love to hear your thoughts after you see it. Then check back next week for my interview with the agent in the movie. What he said about how Cohen and company pulled off their stunt with him is fascinating.

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:31:12 +0000

Well, I think you should be prepared because there’s a LOT of it (and other body parts) on display. I sat kinda close to the screen so now I know how Eminem felt at the MTV Movie Awards!

As for similarities to Kaufman, he was also pretty committed to his characters but I think he was less accessible to the general public. There were times when I’d watch Kaufman and not understand where he was headed with a performance piece. With Cohen, you see pretty clearly why he’s doing what he’s doing.