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This was stupid!

posted 5 years ago by MovieManCin2 (26342)
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Evil Dead was a straight forward horror film, and a pretty good one, though a bit gory. I watched Evil Dead II expecting the same.

Man! Was I ever disappointed! This one was played strictly for laughs, and had more slapstick than a Keystone Kops movie. And Bruce Campbell was doing his best Jim Carrey imitation. What a disappointment!

I will view Army of Darkness next because it's the third flick in the trilogy, but I already know this one was played for laughs.

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[–] hurricane (1926) 4 years ago

Yes, definitely a tonal change.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

A "tonal change"? You have a talent for understatement. I saw Army of Darkness, and it was okay, 7/10.

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

Did you like AoD better than ED2, Movieman?

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Yes I did, zephyr. How about you?

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

I see, Movieman, I see... Do you think this could be largely a case of busted expectations? Could revisiting it later on knowing what you're in for change things for you possibly?

I love all three, but 2 is the fave. I've always loved that it's truly a horror-comedy. It's silly and ridiculous, but also I think very creepy and demented! I did first see it some 20-odd years ago and was much younger than you are now, but it made a major impression.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

No, it's just not a good movie. I would rate them this way:

Evil Dead - 7.5
Evil Dead 2 - 5.9
Army of Darkness - 7.0

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

Holy smokes, Movieman!
Well buddy, to each, his ass.

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[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

"To each his ass"? WTF is that supposed to mean???

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

Isn't that what they say?

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

What who says?

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

"They" say it... Turn of phrase. I think it means, like, whether you have the wrong opinion, (like say f'rinstance someone thinks Evil Dead 2 is not a good movie,) or the right opinion, (like f'rinstance, "Evil Dead 2 fucken rips",) everyone has and is entitled to their own opinion, and–end of the day, all good.

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[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

I've never heard anyone say that. Sounds like an insult to me.

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

Nah Movieman, we don't do insults around here.

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[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Yeah right. Still sounds like an insult to me, especially after you said my opinion about Evil Dead 2 was wrong. And I've never heard anyone say that. That is not a saying.

Well I think it stinks, and your opinion is wrong, but hey, to each his ass.

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

That is not a saying.

Well, I say it! 😎

your opinion is wrong, but hey, to each his ass.

That's the spirit buddy! You got it.

It's ok if you have the wrong opinion on this one, Movieman. I still love you. All good! Now let's get those shades back on, and keep on rippin', baby!

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[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Whatever, asshole.

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

MM, nooo! A Movieman post that ends with the disgruntled emoji and not the shades is a sad sight. I’m just givin’ you a hard time. I don’t want to make you sad. *hugs*

As a token of friendship and good will I extend to you, these shades: 🕶

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

It's all good. Just messin' with ya, ZC!

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[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

MOVIEMAN!!!!!!!!!!

[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

https://i.imgflip.com/3jkueb.jpg

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

You need to get back on your meds, zc.

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[–] Wuchak (8201) 4 years ago

Evil Dead 2 - 5.9

Really? I think it's closer to a 5.7658

[–] GreenGoblinsOck8 (7450) 4 years ago

Really? I think it's closer to a 5.7658

Thanks! You made me LOL!

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

LOL! Good one, Wuchak!

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[–] Wuchak (8201) 4 years ago

I couldn't resist. :)

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

It was a great response!

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[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

It's pretty rad.

[–] zephyr_cape (2979) 4 years ago

The flick fucken rips.

[–] Moonglum9 (10749) 4 years ago

I’m assuming you’re not being literal when you say Campbell was doing a Carrey imitation since ED2 was filmed in 86.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Regardless of when it was filmed, he looked like he was doing Jim Carrey.

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[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

My review of your review: Thumbs down. Big thumbs down.

[–] Mulletor (522) 3 years ago

You're (OP) a tool.

[–] bobbydallas (8124) 4 years ago

i'm OK with the trilogy.

probably parts 1 & 3 are more likeable. this one is kind of dubious.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

I agree.

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[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

i love the first one the most for its ugly low-fi brutality, but ed2 is a god damned delight.

it's always been funny to me that aod became such a favourite, as i'd always viewed it as the runt of the litter, but we're all entitled to our preferences.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

That's why they make pistachio and rocky road.

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[–] TheAdlerian (2092) 4 years ago

I hate horror movies as they aren't scary and stupid, plus I think they appeal to perverted people.

Anyway, in the early 90s my buddy worked in a book store. He closed up and said he wanted me to watch this movie with him and told me the name. I was like, oh shit, this will suck stuck in this store but he's my friend and so I will watch.

I thought it was hilarious and creative. I laughed at the lines and so many different over the top parts.

The thing about many movies is that they are wildly original when they came out. I saw star Wars in the movies when I was ten. That was FUCKING AMAZING! There was nothing like it. You can't be ten now and have the same reaction. You would have to invent so totally new type of movie to get that response. The same goes for this. I never saw a comedy horror movie that had weird humor I liked, or any other type.

It was so much fun.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

I agree completely about Star Wars. It was fucking amazing, and wildly original back in 1977!

As to Evil Dead II, we'll have to agree to disagree.

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[–] TheAdlerian (2092) 4 years ago

Okay!

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

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[–] JoWilli (15674) 4 years ago

This one was funny and scary. Best of all the movies.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Nope.

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[–] janelsenor (2042) 4 years ago

Evil Dead 2 is a masterpiece!

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 4 years ago

Not so much.

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[–] JoWilli (15674) 4 years ago

yes! should win some kind of movie lifetime award...

[–] janelsenor (2042) 4 years ago

It totally should.