Time for this week’s installment of I Fucking Hate (IFH)! Here’s how the game works: each week I pick a topic that we discuss (or just dis). You get more street cred if you can make a reference that makes us all go "Damn!, I forgot about that one!." Last week, we focused our attention on all the junk on TV. I am building on that theme, and moving from the small screen to the large screen. More Hatin’ below!
IFH: Movies Edition.
Now, I am a movie guy. I love movies. I love the experience of going to the movies...the popcorn, the previews, and the anticipation before the lights go dim. I love it all; however, there are always those times when you leave the theater thinking, "I want my money back, you bastards!" while futilely shaking your fist in the air. The ground rules: sequels suck in general, so you can only list one (choose wisely, Grasshopper). Resist the low hanging fruit. For instance, just anything starring a Wayans brother or the lead star has "The" as part of a middle name...such as Larry the Cable Guy or Duane "The Rock" Johnson. And I don’t even want to hear anyone mention Pauly Shore.
OK, I will get it started.
IFH:
Dune: The "mental dialogue" was unbearable. Horrible adaptation.
From Dusk Til Dawn I am almost embarrassed to admit I paid to see this movie.
Happy Feet Am I the only one that didn’t get it? It made no sense and Robin Williams’ voiceovers were painful. Seriously, learn to say no, Robin.
Chicago Sorry, even Catherine Zeta Jones could save this one for me. I am admittedly not a musical love, so no big surprise ("Rent" almost made the list as well).
The Piano Full frontal nudity! Awesome...wait, unless it is Harvey Keitel.
Pirates of the Caribbean 2 This is my one sequel on the list. I just do not understand the fascination with this franchise.
Want some ideas? Check the International Move Database Top 250 and Bottom 100 lists for inspiration!