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Thursday, January 24. 2013

Movie Review: 'The Replacements'


It's embarrassing, really.


Whenever I do a movie review, I always include a clip highlighting the main actor doing his or her thing.


What a disgrace.


It seems as though I'm bedazzled by star power, completely ignoring all the lesser actors; those who really make the movie click.


But not this time.


No, this time I'm determined to focus on the supporting cast, those who really make the movie work; those who provide the surrounding aura so that Keanu Reeves may shine.


It's only fair.




I don't believe any further review is necessary.

Posted by Dr. Mercury in Hot News & Misc. Short Subjects at 13:40 | Comments (13) | Trackbacks (0)

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Now that's a movie review! Doc, you have the touch!

I saw this a few years ago, very fun flick, certainly worth the watch. As far as I know, it holds a place in Hollywood history:

Gene Hackman actually smiles.

Will wonders never cease!
#1 BobZ on 2013-01-24 13:50 (Reply)
I watched Gene Hackman in "Under Fire" the other day. It was startling to see him play a guy who was the life of the party, practically dancing on tables, laughing and joking. I can never get enough of him.
#1.1 Texan99 (Link) on 2013-01-25 09:59 (Reply)
Well, that's 53 seconds I'll never have back.
#2 Knucklehead (Link) on 2013-01-24 14:05 (Reply)
....and another 20 secs writing your response. You can't win!
#2.1 Rattso on 2013-01-24 22:31 (Reply)
So, Knucklehead doesn't like videos of hot girls in skimpy outfits. I wonder what that could mean.
#2.1.1 BobZ on 2013-01-25 08:19 (Reply)
Taste.
#2.1.1.1 Ace on 2013-04-23 14:05 (Reply)
Being sexy is 'untasteful'? I mean, it was in England in the 1700's, but...
    #2.1.1.1.1 Dr. Mercury (Link) on 2013-04-23 14:18 (Reply)
    Hawt! Fun post, Doc, made my day.
    #3 Billy on 2013-01-24 15:11 (Reply)
    You realize this is the internet, right?
    #4 Jephnol (Link) on 2013-01-24 16:36 (Reply)
    "supporting" cast. I saw some support out there on that field :-) Hilarious.
    #5 Larry Geiger on 2013-01-24 16:58 (Reply)
    Well, first they make fun of dumb dads, and in the clip they make fun of mothers protecting their children. Why does Hollywood hate families?
    #6 chuck on 2013-01-25 00:13 (Reply)
    How EVE makes her point and wins every time---boys will be boys and all that----thanks for the chuckle.
    #7 Freelancer on 2013-01-25 11:17 (Reply)
    Wouldn't that be "points"?
    #7.1 Robo Rob on 2013-01-25 11:56 (Reply)

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