20 response about Harrison Ford Does Stuff »

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   There’s an old saying that goes, ‘Fool me once… don’t fool me again. Fool me twice, and… I’m a fool.’
   It’s something like that. That may not be a direct quote.
   Anyways, although my love for Harrison Ford is eternal, I don’t know if I can forgive him for Indy IV either. It’s a deep burn. Like a pulled muscle.

   Comment by Andy — December 17, 2008
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   Is that a George Bush impression Andy?

   Comment by Henrik — December 17, 2008
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   Right on.

   By the way contributors at rowthree, speaking of Indy IV and terrible movies, will anyone be compiling a ‘Worst of 2008′ list? We see too many best of lists. I’d like to see a worst of with some commentary to amuse me for the new year.

   Comment by Andy — December 17, 2008
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   I seriously doubt a “worst of” list would fit here. Partly because we like to try and stay positive. Second (at least for me personally), if I put together a worst of list, the movies wouldn’t really be that bad because I try not to see movies I know (or think) will be bad.

   I mean, Rambo, 21, Air I Breathe, Postal and Repo! would all make the list, but none of those are completely horrible films. They just weren’t very good and/or were disappointing.

   Comment by Andrew James — December 17, 2008
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   As for Harrison Ford, I want him to “do stuff,” but the guy who wrote this project scares me. As much of a guilty pleasure as “Prada” was, it had way to much bullshit thrown in and was kind of messy.

   I do like the director though and Harrison Ford is a God, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see; though the plot device seems somewhat contrived.

   Comment by Andrew James — December 17, 2008
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   But stay tuned Andy. You’ll like my next “Christmas” post if you wanna hear about pure awfulness.

   Comment by Andrew James — December 17, 2008
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   I love Rachel McAdams, and I think she’d be great in the broadcast news world. I always pictured her in the role of a sportscaster I had in a screenplay I was working on awhile back.

   But I couldn’t really care less about Ford. The only movies I believe I’ve seen him in are Witness, which bored me to tears, and that bad cop one with Josh Hartnett from several years ago. Hollywood Homocide? Yeah I think that was it. Whenever I think of Ford, that scene where he’s riding a girls pink bicycle comes to mind. Terrifying.

   And the pedigree of the writer and director do not encourage me for this film. I bet there will be some kind of romantic subplot involved. Hopefully not between McAdams and Ford. That would be beyond creepy.

   Comment by Ashley — December 17, 2008
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   I don’t think we’ll ever lunch together again (at least until this little problem of yours is remedied). All you know of Ford is Hollywood Homicide and Witness? First off, Witness is great and got him nominated for an Oscar.

   I assume you’ve seen the Indiana Jones trilogy. If not, WTF? After that, try Working Girl, Regarding Henry, The Fugitive, Jack Ryan movies, Presumed Innocent and Air Force One.

   You are a neglected young woman, Ashley.

   Comment by Andrew James — December 18, 2008
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   Haha, sorry Andrew. No I haven’t seen the Indy movies. I’ll get around to them eventually, I promise. Okay, I sort of enjoyed Witness the first time, but subsequent viewings were just dull. I think I have seen one Jack Ryan movie … was Sean Bean a bad guy in one of those … Patriot Games. Zzzzz. Oh and I also saw What Lies Beneath. Don’t get me started on that one!

   Who knows, this morning news show movie could be hilarious. If it’s subtle and finds it’s humour in smart dialogue and small glances, it’ll be golden. But if it’s going to rely on gross-out humour or silly slapstick or dumbed down 90s-romantic-comedy coincidences, I’m not interested. We’ll put this in the “we’ll see” file.

   Comment by Ashley — December 18, 2008
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    Admittedly you’ll want to steer clear of post 90’s Ford (although Air Force One is kind of fun). But anything pre-1990’s is gold. Hanover Street and Force Ten from Navarone are solid choices as well.

    Though go see Raiders of the Lost Ark right now.

    Comment by Andrew James — December 18, 2008
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    Yeah, I enjoy Air Force One. It’s silly, but a hell of a fun movie and Gary Oldman as a villain is always fantastic.

    And I would say post-mid-90s Ford. The Fugitive, Clear and Present Danger, and Patriot Games are all great. I’m also a fan of Presumed Innocent and Regarding Henry (not a great film, but a great and out of character performance for Ford).

    Comment by Jonathan B. — December 18, 2008
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    I guess I didn’t realize those were 1990’s. I was being presumptive. But you know what I mean. I guess I should’ve said anything post-Air Force One.

    The Fugitive kicks all sorts of ass.

    Comment by Andrew James — December 18, 2008
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    Harrison Ford for President! 2012!

    Comment by Jonathan B. — December 18, 2008
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    Well I gotta commend you for defending the guy. I’ll add a few of your recommendations to my cue and we’ll see …

    Comment by Ashley — December 18, 2008
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    Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, Ashley… I just read that you haven’t watched Raiders of the Lost Ark? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!

    Comment by Jonathan B. — December 18, 2008
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    Meh. It’s just never interested me. Sorry to offend everybody! I will get around to it eventually, really.

    Comment by Ashley — December 18, 2008
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    I don’t want to offend you Ashley, but you’re probably too old to enjoy it by now, so I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it.

    Comment by Henrik — December 18, 2008
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    Hahaha, I understand the appeal to fanboys that the franchise has, but I doubt I’ll get a whole lot out of it myself. I’ll see it someday because I “have to,” but I’m really in no hurry.

    Comment by Ashley — December 18, 2008
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    It’s actually:

    “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me”

    R

    Comment by Ryan Kohler — April 7, 2009
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    who hasn’t watched indy jones?

    Comment by ralph — April 8, 2009

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