tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post3810509033252751587..comments2024-03-23T21:46:50.843-04:00Comments on the passionate moviegoer: Jake Kasdan's "Walk Hard - The Dewey Cox Story"joe baltakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-20209455444595548202011-12-26T16:04:53.719-05:002011-12-26T16:04:53.719-05:00Judd Apatow was making great films YEARS before 40...Judd Apatow was making great films YEARS before 40 Year Old Virgin. Heavyweights, anyone? Probably his greatest film ever?<br /><br />And Walk Hard is amazing, especially the extended edition with bonus footageJeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-27499768610014161772007-12-31T08:11:00.000-05:002007-12-31T08:11:00.000-05:00jbryant: You are so right. One can't realistical...jbryant: You are so right. One can't realistically debate the merits of comedy - whether it be a film comedy, a TV sitcom or a stand-up routine. We all laugh at different things - hence, my appreciation of "Norbit" and disdain for "Walk Hard." I could go into a deeper analysis of each film, but the bottom line is that one film made me laugh, the other didn't. It has more to do with me than with the films themselves.joe baltakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-82227170926937328902007-12-31T02:28:00.000-05:002007-12-31T02:28:00.000-05:00"Freaks and Geeks" a minor delight? Have to disag..."Freaks and Geeks" a minor delight? Have to disagree there, since it's maybe my favorite series of all time. And Apatow shares much credit for its success with creator/producer/writer Paul Feig.<BR/><BR/>As for "Walk Hard," I don't think it was an unqualified success by any means, but I got a fair amount of laughs from it. I think its shortcomings are due to Apatow and Kasdan working outside their comfort zone. It's nothing like "Freaks and Geeks," "Zero Effect," "Knocked Up" or "Superbad," but clearly these guys are more comfortable with the comparative realism of those works than with the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker style of parody. Also, the musical biopic genre isn't the ripest of targets. But the songs were nicely done and I thought Reilly did a great job. <BR/><BR/>I also disagree about the look of the film. I think they simply wanted it to look like the films they were parodying. Unnecessary perhaps, but not a big distraction for me. <BR/><BR/>Ultimately, of course, there's not much point in arguing comedy. If you laughed, it worked for you. If not, not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-68985011057652399962007-12-30T23:46:00.000-05:002007-12-30T23:46:00.000-05:00wow.wow.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100820779311383299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-81169961663223641632007-12-29T06:35:00.000-05:002007-12-29T06:35:00.000-05:00I agree. I don't think I laughed once, and I usua...I agree. I don't think I laughed once, and I usually love low-down humor. I smiled a lot, that's all. I still think is blows a great idea and looms as a missed opportunity. Also, to repeat myself, the film looks too glossy for its own good. It should be more shaggy-looking.joe baltakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467420961490314339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-66880458323634687782007-12-28T22:14:00.000-05:002007-12-28T22:14:00.000-05:00Most disappointing.All I expected was some funny, ...Most disappointing.<BR/>All I expected was some funny, and it had very little of it.<BR/>Maybe Judd Apatow, who I'm only barely familiar with, should take a little break?<BR/>I DO know he's put out about, what, 20 movies in 3 years!Cap'n Sackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875773297620124765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-23900964641364653262007-12-26T14:00:00.000-05:002007-12-26T14:00:00.000-05:00I think "Undeclared" is Apatow's best work. It ful...I think "Undeclared" is Apatow's best work. It fully captures the fun of college without all that pesky angst of high school/"Freaks and Geeks". It's also a lot more fun seeing college students who are afraid to grow up than seeing an older twentysomething (Knocked Up) with the same issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-73443588477589712002007-12-25T20:13:00.001-05:002007-12-25T20:13:00.001-05:00It's too bad this one misses the mark. Music biopi...It's too bad this one misses the mark. Music biopics are ripe for the plucking. <BR/><BR/>I admit it sounds like I enjoyed Knocked Up more than you, but it's also fair to say that film is rapidly fading from my memory.<BR/><BR/>It would be a shame if Apatow is creatively spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18439960.post-24438549472598073142007-12-25T20:13:00.000-05:002007-12-25T20:13:00.000-05:00It's too bad this one misses the mark. Music biopi...It's too bad this one misses the mark. Music biopics are ripe for the plucking. <BR/><BR/>I admit it sounds like I enjoyed Knocked Up more than you, but it's also fair to say that film is rapidly fading from my memory.<BR/><BR/>It would be a shame if Apatow is creatively spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com