Posted by Bruce The Shark at spider-tj033.proxy.aol.com on September 19, 2001 at 04:33:06:
I know a film is in some small way like a baby, you want it to grow and flourish, and maybe grow up to become President, but here is one simpel fact that means this film was a HUGE damn success.
1. Many times, I have read fans plead for a "Jay and Bob" film, and Kevin EMPHATICALLY stated he could not do it..it would NEVER work.
While I am PISSED that the View Askewniverse has ended with very little but cameos from the main denizens...
The film made 30 million on JAY AND BOB!!!!
I doubt many people knew the many 'stars' that were in the film, so this proves that this film DID score big.
It has proven Kevin wrong.
many,many films NEVER see the 30 mil mark, let alone the fact that even with non-blockbuster status, the film is STILL AROUND in the big theatres.
How long was 'Driven' around again?
Kevin carried a movie.
Not as a director, or even a writer, but as an actor.
Mewes was the big face on the one-sheet.
The film grossed 30 mil.
Just roll over the one fact that Kevin was wrong..and I know he would NEVER utter the excuse, but kids DID buy tickets to other films to the tune of 2 to 5 million.
My last thought is this...I fear the day when Kevin DOES open and hold the #1 spot...and realizes that it is empty compared to having a film that maybe a 'hit', but does not MEAN as much to the viewers as his films have.
The #1 is probably a good feeling, but if I was a director, I'd choose a group of die hard fans willing to shell out mass bucks and see anyhting I did with an open mind..be it a stupid comedy, a serious relationship fil, a thesis on religion, or a cartoon.
People judge a Tim Burton movie by the content. Some of his films fail, while some are hits...
Kevin is consistent because he gives to his fans one thing...
A guarentee of quality.
You may not LIKE what you see, or agree...but it will entertain you.
Other directors admire Kevin...and he is gaining 'Respect' by major critics.
When was the last time anyone discussed Adam Herz(sp?)?
Kevin can sob all he wants,(JOKE!!!) but at the end of the day, as he pointed out, he made a movie with his idols, friends, wife, kid and employees...centered around two 'Supporting Characters'..
And made 30 mil IN THE USA alone.
Not too shabby.
I DARE Bruckheimer to try that one.