Pursuit of Happyness? More Like . . . Pursuit of Boryng
The girls cried while the guys yawned. I could have cried, but I didn't. I've stopped crying in movies once I realized that they weren't real. For example; Where the Red Fern Grows is only a book, White Fang is a book, The Little Mermaid is a cartoon, Rudy is made-up, Pride and Prejudice shouldn't even have been written, and all of these caused needless tears. My last hope is Apocalypto and if Queztaxoacl doesn't show up and I cry, then I am done with movies.
Though I did enjoy Will Smith and son, and the early eighties atmosphere, and the San Fran bay area, I felt too somber and sad. In the end I would rate it up there with every other Hallmark movie.
The kid is cute, Will is likeable and his character is well-played, so in the end I would recommend it, but be sure to buy popcorn (refillable).
posted by 3703 @ 12:47 PM
19 Comments:
Great blog, right to the point. I like it! ( take note spencer, longer is not always better.)
Judson, I must agree although I will not be as harsh. It is worth seeing once, but definitely not one to buy on DVD or to go to twice. My only question is if Will Smith's character was such a likable guy, how is it that he had no friends to help him out. Sounds like pride to me. If you really want to be inspired this holiday season re-watch It's a wonderful life. (Or Babes in Toyland if you are Judd)
Thank you Tj and Allison. Though my blog does not give instruction on how to become a Sith Lord, I would never want anyone to be angry at Darth spencer.
Babes in Toyland is a Christmas Classic, but I would say that Gremlins is a better christmas movie than It's a Wonderful Life and/or Miracle on Elm Street
I can feel the blogosphere sigh with relief now that the rumbler has posted again.
I had high hopes for Happyness. I'll probably wait for video (like I see any movies in the theater anyway, anymore) and check it out. So I know his son in the movie is his real son...I wonder if he'll follow in big willy's footsteps.
I agree with Juddy that Gremlins is an unsung holiday classic. I would love to be like Billy and get Maguay for a christmas present.
Cblakes, I hope that this Christmas fortuna grants you a Gizmo. No chicken after midnight.
I will choose not to comment on the movie, but rather, the part of your post that I was most able to connect with...crying in movies. I must say that i am impressed with your self control and ability not to loose it anymore during those sad sad movie moments. I still struggle at times and have a fear of being noticed. I think that fear came from your 10th bday party when we went and saw White Fang at the Villa. Though it comforts me that you also wept, i was very embarassed in front of all of your friends.
You say you don't cry in movies because they aren't real, but isn't Happyness based on a true story? Also, even though the movie might not be real, your feelings are. Let it all out, Rumbler. In fact, I won't promise I won't cry when I see Rocky Balboa just because it will be so good to see Rocky back up on the big screen. Its been a long time since Rocky IV (I like pretend Rocky V never happened).
Welcome back Juddy! Spencer, I thought you just fainted in movies :).
Darth Spencer, I'm sorry. I'm feeling guilty for my last post. That was not nice of me. I've fainted in more embarrassing places than movies so I don't have room to talk.
Katie, you should not appologize for such great comments. You got an LOL out of me and I'm sure out of everyone else that reads it. Thanks for thinking of me feelings though, which is more then I can say for your husband. Did you ever hear that after I fainted and my date brought me back home to the apartment, Ian was there on a date with another woman. Rather then rushing to my side like a good and loving brother should, he told me to be quite so that he could watch Mulon Rouge with his ugly date. He showed zero concern for me. I guess its good that he has someone kind like you to keep him in line.
Rumbler,
Thank you for the insight and advice for Happiness. Also, Mr. Darth, I too fainted in a movie once, except that it was in the middle of class in seventh grade. We were watching a movie about science when they showed someone's blood being drawn. I can still see it... Well, I put my head down, started to breath heavy, like Tanzy during a thunderstorm (before she went deaf), and then woke up on the floor.
Darth Sman9, we felt the pain together. I remember being sooo choked up, I have never experienced that before, and I choose to never have to again. I laughed hard at your comment to Ian's date being ugly. -Ian, I'm sorry he made rude comments.
Katie, I heard you have a blog, I need to find it and read it. I love your postings and that you read our blogs. Your comment about spencer was well timed and I give it an ROFL, as i laughed hard in my cubicle.
Ian, your points are well taken, as real as happyness can be, I now feel the realness of boryng. The movie was based on a true story, but so was Bowhunter.
Risin up,
Back on the street
did my time
took my chances . . .
Those words should flood you with emotion. They are real. I don't know if you have heard rumors, or eavesdropped on people hatin on Rocky, because I have, but to quelm the fire, read this article that Jayme sent me: The "Alipour: The return of Rocky" story is located at http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=alipour/061213
Be sure to appreciate Rocky's use of the word "ilk" it'll 'rock' your world.
Correction, Darth Spencer. I did not tell you to be quiet. You were still a little woozy and out of it. I told your date to be quiet. We were at a very gripping pary of Moulin Rouge, and I did not appreciate her calling her sister, or whoever it was, to come and pick her up so loudly when we were obviously enjoying our movie. At least I did not say, "Are you retarded?" as Christopher did. Cblakes was the only one nice enough to feign genuine concern.
Ian,
Great usage of 'Feign', I looked it up and that was 100% correct usage. You rival the vocabulary of Sly Stallone. I forgot about Christopher's comment, I think, actually, I forgot about Christopher (may he rest in peace).
"feigning concern" is probably the best way to put it. I did try to help Spencer save a shred of dignity by trying to help, but as I looked through the yellow pages (to either call a cab for spence's date or a doctor for a diagnosis), with Christopher by my side, I just couldn't help laughing. I'm sorry to say that my laughing was his fault.
I tried to hide my laughter from spencer by angling myself out of his view, which was pretty easy since his head was on the floor, and I was standing by a table. If I succeeded in hiding my laughter, I'm sorry, Spence, that you had to find out this way.
LOL, LOL, LOL to all of you. I deem this one of the funniest sequences on a blog yet. It makes me miss you all being in Salt Lake. Good thing we have the blogosphere to keep us all together!
Spencer, I apolagize for my husband's inconsideration. I don't mind his date being called ugly :). I am reminded of why this is a family filled with attorneys and small business loan men and not doctors. You don't like blood! Mike I'm sorry you fainted too.
Juddy, I would love you to visit my blog. There's a link on Ian's blog. Cblakes, we can always trust you to be the "sensitive" one!
Thanks for all of your kind words and for inspiring me to join the blogging world.
Spencer didn't you make out with this same girl after inviting her over to watch WCW wrestling? I seem to remember that is how the story went.
I am also worried that no one has pointed out the homosexuality of Ian being so into a movie like Moulin Rouge. At least lie Ian and say you asked them to be quiet just to impress your date and not because 'it was an intense part'.
I have enjoyed all of these comments and I would like to add to them. I went on two dates one weekend (not at the same time) and neither had seen Rocky 1-4 or Rocky Balboa (I pretend Rocky 5 doesn't exist) and I just could not beleive the kinds of guys that are allowed to date in Provo. How can I be expected to date guys that do not share my Rocky enthusiasm? I cannot.
Well that's the last time I invite you to a movie where my uncle has a small and insignificant role.
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