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Summary: The funniest movie I have ever seen
Review: A friend of mine recommended this movie to me so I picked it up.The first time I watched it I laughed so hard I fell of my bed.It is all subtle humor so if you like that kind of movie just buy this.
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Summary: DVD Transfer Quality, Or Lack Thereof
Review: I'm a big Baumbach fan so I thought I'd grab this DVD to put in my collection. Unfortunately it's almost too horrible to watch because of the video transfter quality. The VHS copy isn't like that, I rented it from BB just to see. Anyway, I wouldn't suggest buying this DVD unless you want a horrible ... peice of work.
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Summary: Bizarre, but quite funny
Review: I'm a big NB fan. THis movie, with it's awful edits, still manages to be entertaining. It isn't nearly as good as his other two films, but still kept me glued to the TV for 75 minutes. The guest shots are fantastic, particularly the Ally Sheedy ones. Christopher Eigeman, my favorite actor, deserved a better part, but Carlos Jacott is terrific. Baumbach himself gives an enjoyable performance. THe movie is all about dialogue and much of it is inspired. If you are new to Noah Baumbach's work, go get Kicking and Screamin and then Mr. Jealousy. This film is really best for fans, and curious viewers. I'm awaiting Noah's next film with great hopes.
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Summary: Bizarre, but quite funny
Review: I'm a big NB fan. THis movie, with it's awful edits, still manages to be entertaining. It isn't nearly as good as his other two films, but still kept me glued to the TV for 75 minutes. The guest shots are fantastic, particularly the Ally Sheedy ones. Christopher Eigeman, my favorite actor, deserved a better part, but Carlos Jacott is terrific. Baumbach himself gives an enjoyable performance. THe movie is all about dialogue and much of it is inspired. If you are new to Noah Baumbach's work, go get Kicking and Screamin and then Mr. Jealousy. This film is really best for fans, and curious viewers. I'm awaiting Noah's next film with great hopes.
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Summary: Better than Mr Jealousy - not as good as Kicking &Screaming
Review: If possible, view this on DVD - you'll want to cue up several different scenes. Yes. The lighting is poor, the acting is hurried, the set is something from an old high school musical (probably from Western NY). It was filmed in a week - don't kill the messenger. Nonetheless, if it's 1 am, and you can't sleep - THIS is the movie to watch. Don't expect 'Caddyshack', or 'Old School'- some parts ARE hysterical, but its humor is subtle (particularly the mannerisms of certain characters, plot holes that aren't explained, etc) - which is precisely why one can view it over and over again.
NOTE: If for no other reason - you must see this film, for the scene of the two giant lizards conversing over work at the Halloween party. Never on celluloid has the "F" word been so prefectly placed.
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Summary: Is it worth $60.00? NO! Is is a great movie? OH, YEAH!
Review: If you're a fan of subtle humor, definitely see this movie. The plot is pretty basic, its about a newlywed couple and the parties they though, the the dialouge makes the film. The reason why the film isn't worth $60.00 is because the lighting and the editing are on a student film level. The movie was made on a VERY low budget, and it shows. But the script makes the viewer forgive the look of the film. To be fair, let me make it VERY clear that the director is a pro, and if you watch his previous films you see that he makes great looking films. Unfortunatly, he had a very small budget for this film. If you're into suble humor, dialouge films, or if you have a offbeat taste for film, don't miss out on Highball!!
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Summary: Is it worth $60.00? NO! Is is a great movie? OH, YEAH!
Review: If you're a fan of subtle humor, definitely see this movie. The plot is pretty basic, its about a newlywed couple and the parties they though, the the dialouge makes the film. The reason why the film isn't worth $60.00 is because the lighting and the editing are on a student film level. The movie was made on a VERY low budget, and it shows. But the script makes the viewer forgive the look of the film. To be fair, let me make it VERY clear that the director is a pro, and if you watch his previous films you see that he makes great looking films. Unfortunatly, he had a very small budget for this film. If you're into suble humor, dialouge films, or if you have a offbeat taste for film, don't miss out on Highball!!
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Summary: Quirky, crazy comedy
Review: Interesting comedy told through the course of three parties in one apartment: a birthday party, a Halloween party, and a New Year's Eve party. Basically centered around the couple who's apartment it is who first are together (birthday), break-up (Halloween), and then are married (New Year's) and all their weird and strange friends they join together for each occasion. For anyone who can remember times like these or are going through times like these, there are plenty of moments to laugh at. Like the boring awkward birthday party magician?! Or the hideously costumed drunk hostess at Halloween?! Or a friend coming out on New Years Eve?! It's all there.....strangely and sadly so. You will recognize so man actors in this I don't know how the director got them all for this nothing of a movie but he did, from Stolz to Sheedy to Bogdanovich and more. You'll have fun guessing who's who, but there's plenty of who's not in the film too. Quirky, strange, but enjoyable.
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Summary: Quirky, crazy comedy
Review: Interesting comedy told through the course of three parties in one apartment: a birthday party, a Halloween party, and a New Year's Eve party. Basically centered around the couple who's apartment it is who first are together (birthday), break-up (Halloween), and then are married (New Year's) and all their weird and strange friends they join together for each occasion. For anyone who can remember times like these or are going through times like these, there are plenty of moments to laugh at. Like the boring awkward birthday party magician?! Or the hideously costumed drunk hostess at Halloween?! Or a friend coming out on New Years Eve?! It's all there.....strangely and sadly so. You will recognize so man actors in this I don't know how the director got them all for this nothing of a movie but he did, from Stolz to Sheedy to Bogdanovich and more. You'll have fun guessing who's who, but there's plenty of who's not in the film too. Quirky, strange, but enjoyable.
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Summary: One of the most clever scripts written!
Review: It came upon accident i even saw this ridiculously funny movie. The editing sucks, the plot goes absolutely nowhere, but the undertones of great humor fullfill this movie even through the closing credits. If one is looking for a movie with flat out jokes please don't waste your time. To those with a sense of humor, on the other hand, this is one of my all time favorite movies. I've recommended this movie to most of my friends and have never had a negative comment. I have since purchased Mr. Jealousy and Kicking and Screaming by the same director, Noah Baumbach, god lets hope they are remotely compared to this outstanding work of art.
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