Posted by PeteDude at 148.71.100.82 on September 21, 2001 at 00:46:12:
In Reply to: Thought about Kev-J&SBSB "Disappointment'... posted by Bruce The Shark on September 19, 2001 at 04:33:06:
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: 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.