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rooster · « **Reply #60 on:** December 29, 2014, 05:02:19 PM »

Quote from: Irushwithscvs on December 29, 2014, 04:56:25 PM

So, we can leave with the conclusion that the answer to "How do you know it's awful?" is "I don't"? Because I asked again, just to make sure whether or not that was the case.

You're right. How silly of me to think that the trailer would reflect the movie at all. This is why I need you around to keep me grounded. ♥

Ghost of V · « **Reply #61 on:** December 29, 2014, 08:28:21 PM »

It's almost as if Rushy has never seen a Seth Rogan movie before.

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #62 on:** December 29, 2014, 08:41:55 PM »

Quote from: Vauxhall on December 29, 2014, 09:24:19 AM

What difference does it make? They're making mad cash either way.

Irrelevant. The point is that I was right and Blanko and pizaaplanet were wrong. Very, very wrong.

Pete Svarrior · « **Reply #63 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:22:07 PM »

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on December 29, 2014, 08:41:55 PM

Irrelevant. The point is that I was right and Blanko and pizaaplanet were wrong. Very, very wrong.

You made a claim about them getting a terrible return of investment. We now know that the return on investment is not only not terrible, but its prognoses are extraordinary.

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #64 on:** December 29, 2014, 10:32:06 PM »

Quote from: pizaaplanet on December 29, 2014, 09:22:07 PM

You made a claim about them getting a terrible return of investment.

Yes, on the limited theatrical release that was under discussion, hence my use of the word "tiny." That would have made no sense if I was talking about the online release. In fact, I don't think news of the online release had been anything more than a rumor at that point. The fact that the online release seems to be a success doesn't change the fact that the theatrical release was not. You're going to have to accept that, at least in this case, you were out-pedanted. Insert witty "deal with it" gif here.

Pete Svarrior · « **Reply #65 on:** December 29, 2014, 10:34:25 PM »

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on December 29, 2014, 10:32:06 PM

That would have made no sense if I was talking about the online release.

You're right - you made absolutely no sense, which is why you got called out on it.

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #66 on:** December 30, 2014, 02:01:55 AM »

So you're taking it for granted that I meant something I didn't actually say? Is that how desperate you are to win this argument? Anyway, here's another take on what happened:

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/foreigners/2014/12/north_korea_s_propaganda_victory_from_the_sony_hack_pyongyang_could_not.html

The plot thickens?

(edited to clarify my point about how the opposing argument makes no sense)

Particle Person · « **Reply #67 on:** December 30, 2014, 02:49:13 AM »

Maybe Saddam should RUSH TO CVS to buy some smart pills.

Rushy · « **Reply #68 on:** December 30, 2014, 03:56:54 AM »

The curious case of Saddam wanting North Korea to actually be capable of doing anything right.

Vindictus · « **Reply #69 on:** December 30, 2014, 06:43:18 AM »

Trailers are a horrible measure to go on. Man of Steel had an amazing trailer but turned out to be meh at best.

rooster · « **Reply #70 on:** December 30, 2014, 11:21:03 AM »

Quote from: Vindictus on December 30, 2014, 06:43:18 AM

Trailers are a horrible measure to go on. Man of Steel had an amazing trailer but turned out to be meh at best.

Trailers can be misleading but because they tend to show the best bits, you'll usually be disappointed rather than surprised.

Lord Dave · « **Reply #71 on:** December 30, 2014, 11:31:35 AM »

Speaking of trailers, I just decided to find bad trailers to great films. Found this(Star Wars):

rooster · « **Reply #72 on:** December 30, 2014, 02:06:05 PM »

What's wrong with that trailer? It seems kinda cheesy, but you have to take into account the time period and genre of the movie.

Now I want to watch Star Wars.

Lord Dave · « **Reply #73 on:** December 30, 2014, 02:12:20 PM »

Quote from: rooster on December 30, 2014, 02:06:05 PM

What's wrong with that trailer? It seems kinda cheesy, but you have to take into account the time period and genre of the movie.

Now I want to watch Star Wars.

The tone seemed weird to me. Maybe it's just the time period. Then again, the whole "this could be happening now" bit doesn't make sense with the opening credits.

Ghost of V · « **Reply #74 on:** December 30, 2014, 05:44:07 PM »

Quote from: Lord Dave on December 30, 2014, 02:12:20 PM

Then again, the whole "this could be happening now" bit doesn't make sense with the opening credits.

But I thought Star Wars was based loosely on true events?

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #75 on:** January 07, 2015, 08:16:17 PM »

I watched the movie. It had a few laughs, but overall it was pretty bad.

Vindictus · « **Reply #76 on:** January 08, 2015, 12:27:58 AM »

Quote from: Saddam Hussein on January 07, 2015, 08:16:17 PM

I watched the movie. It had a few laughs, but overall it was pretty bad.

Just about every Franco/Rogen movie ever.

Saddam Hussein · « **Reply #77 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:09:16 PM »

Basically. The funniest part was a cameo from Eminem at the start where he casually admitted to be gay. For some reason, there were people who actually thought that was for real:

http://www.snopes.com/media/notnews/emineminterview.asp

Thork · « **Reply #78 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:58:26 PM »

Maybe the North Koreans should have just shot Seth Rogan in a terrorist attack. That would have been better for everyone.

Rushy · « **Reply #79 on:** January 09, 2015, 04:48:35 AM »

Quote from: Thork on January 08, 2015, 05:58:26 PM

That would have been better for everyone.

I doubt Seth Rogan would appreciate being killed by North Korea.

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