Movies that hold up vs. those that don't

[Ope3]

I'm in the minority I know, but I never felt the need to watch Hoosiers more than twice. It was fine. The whole love angle seemed forced to me.

It has been a very long time since I saw Jerry Maguire. I know it didn't have the Hanson brothers...

No, but Jerry Maguire does have The Replacements (I'll Be You).

 

[short ornery norwegian]

when "Slap Shot" came out, I was in college and doing work-study assignments, which included spending some time at the college hockey rink. The hockey community was very divided on the movie. some people thought it was hilarious, while other people felt it was trying to mock the sport of hockey and they were very upset about it. led to some interesting discussions.

 

[Ope3]

I'm 2 hours into the original Avatar and wondering if it will ever get "good".

I made it through Avatar 1. My memory when I saw it on a big screen IMAX/3D that it was visually amazing, but the story/plot were pretty meh.

On a small screen that opinion is really reinforced. The first 2 hours are painfully slow, the last hour is better but honestly, just didn't care. Certainly not enough to cry out for multiple sequels.

It's very dry. Very few likeable characters, especially the earthlings. Sigourney Weaver, softens a bit but it feels contrived.

When they morph back from Avatars back to their human bodies seems like a real plot hole issue. How many times can Jacksully die before the Blue people catch on?

 

[Ope3]

when "Slap Shot" came out, I was in college and doing work-study assignments, which included spending some time at the college hockey rink. The hockey community was very divided on the movie. some people thought it was hilarious, while other people felt it was trying to mock the sport of hockey and they were very upset about it. led to some interesting discussions.

My favorite Chief is Denis Lemieux, goaltender, despite his strong desire to get out of Charlestown.