RT on DVD: Get Smart, Futurama: Bender's Game and the Obama DVD Controversy
8. What We Do is Secret - 45%
Revisit one of the more tragic stories in punk rock history with this biopic of Germs frontman Darby Crash, who lit up LA's 1970 punk scene before realizing a five-year plan for fame that ended with his planned suicide. Shot guerilla-style over the course of two years, director Rodger Grossman's meticulously-detailed film drew mixed results from critics but should be an intriguing watch for Germs faithful. Founding Germs member Pat Smear (who would go on to join Nirvana and Foo Fighters) produced all of the film's music, which was performed largely by the cast; after providing his own vocals as lead singer Darby Crash, actor Shane West (yes, the dude from A Walk to Remember) went on to tour with the remaining Germs under the moniker The New Germs.
Next: Waterworld: Extended Edition
(1-15 of 15 posts) | Reply
on Nov 03 2008 04:33 PM A Christmas Story is a definate buy. What the hell's with a "Waterworld" extended cut? Shrek the Halls was a pleasent surprise, but not worth buying. No comment on the Obama DVD except "No". And I ain't got no interest in "Get Smart". Good job Ms. Yamato. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 03 2008 04:34 PM I'm just picking up a couple of catalog titles on Blu-Ray. Monster's Ball and Planet of the Apes (the original one). I hated Get Smart so very very much. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 03 2008 05:31 PM Hopefully Bender's Game is better than Beast With a Billion Backs. That movie was a severe disappointment. Not bad, but more on Family Guy's level rather than Futurama's. Somehow I think I'm going to be disappointed again. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 03 2008 05:31 PM Ah! Now all comments will involve politics....... (Reply to this) |
on Nov 03 2008 06:39 PM I'm getting Transsiberian tommorow, YAY! But. . . will I watch that, or election returns. . . I still don't know! (Reply to this) |
on Nov 03 2008 09:27 PM A Christmas Story is worst christmas movie ever made..... Enough said (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 03 2008 10:50 PM Oh sweet, the new Futurama movie! I loved Bender's Big Score, which worked as an actual movie, but was disappointed by The Beast With a Billion Backs, which felt like an episode dragged out to 90 minutes. Hopefully Bender's Game will follow the former and not the latter. Anyway, rental queue, here I come! (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 03 2008 11:51 PM Oh great an extended cut of one of the worst movies ever. Why do they do that to bad films (like Alexander)? Making a bad movie longer seldom if ever makes it more enjoyable. However yay to Transsiberian, I will be getting that, and I enjoyed Get Smart, but not enough to buy it. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 04 2008 07:29 AM I thought Get Smart was over rated, I enjoyed it but I didn't think it was vert good. (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 04 2008 09:23 AM get smart was decent not as funny as i thought waiting on hellboy 2 next week then tropic thunder the next. (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 04 2008 09:41 AM jokerofva, I think you mean one of the best christmas movies... ENOUGH SAID! (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 04 2008 10:29 AM Get Smart was good just to see once, Ebert giving 3.5/4 was wrong, it was more 3/4. (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 04 2008 11:40 AM Just got done watching Bender's game, and i have to say I was VERY happy with it. I've been a Futurama fan for as long as i can remember, in my opinion its best episodes were equal to if not beyond the greatness of Simpsons' best years, despite the clear discrepancy in the number of years both have been on tv. I was a little let down by Big score, and Billion Backs made me want to kill myself, but i wanted to rewatch Bender's Game as soon as it was over. It had everything you want from Futurama: great visual gags, memorable quotes and really nice writing. Definitely recommend everyone check it out, especially if you have had your hopes crushed by the last two films. (Reply to this) |
|
on Nov 05 2008 05:07 AM Get Smart= Not worth a place in a dvd collection, rent it. Benders game= Lots of fun but not worth a blu-ray copy, regular dvd quality very good. A Christmas Story= If your old enough to remember many Christmas pasts you will appreciate and love this charming film, kids do relate to this movie. Formats: boxed set regular dvd, HDdvd and blu-ray a little overkill for a simple film. Squeeze every dollar you can out of the consumer! (Reply to this) |
on Nov 07 2008 06:57 PM I'm glad to see the new Futurama movie is out on Blu-Ray. I can't wait to get my copy. I have high expectations and really enjoyed the previous two (unlike every other RTer who commented above me). (Reply to this) |
| You must be registered to post comments. Login or Register. |
Related Articles
- People's Choice Awards Winners Announced (0)
-
Segal to Helm Captain Marvel, Get Smart 2 for Warners
(5)
- RT on DVD: Get Smart, Futurama: Bender's Game and the Obama DVD Controversy (15)
- Weekly Ketchup: Steve Carell to Get Smart again. (34)
-
Carell Commits to Get Smart Sequel, New Warners Deal
(6)
- UK Critics Consensus: Hellboy Delights; Somers Town Shines (0)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Kapow! The Bat Slams The Box Office (76)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Moody Superheroes Rule the Box Office (27)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Hancock shows some attitude at the box office (38)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: WALL-E and Jolie: Box Office Power Couple (35)
Most Discussed
- Critics Choose Must-Sees and Worsts of 2009 (267)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Avatar Continues Its Run In 2010 (168)
- RT's Ten Most Popular Movies of 2009 (101)
- Total Recall: New Year's Eve Movies (44)
- Rotten Tomatoes Is Joining Forces With Flixster! (39)
- Weekly Ketchup: Annual Ketchup Edition (37)
- Five Favorites of the Five Favorite Films of 2009 (36)
- Friday Harvest: Eclipse, Robin Hood, and more! (31)
- Awards Tour: The Hurt Locker Wins Big At National Society of Film Critics Awards (30)
- Critics Consensus: The White Ribbon Is Certified Fresh (24)
Latest News
- Rotten Tomatoes Is Joining Forces With Flixster! (39)
- Seth Rogen talks Funny People (0)
- Win Funny People on DVD (0)
- Box Office Guru Wrapup: Avatar Continues Its Run In 2010 (169)
- Awards Tour: The Hurt Locker Wins Big At National Society of Film Critics Awards (30)
- Weekly Ketchup: Annual Ketchup Edition (37)
- Friday Harvest: Eclipse, Robin Hood, and more! (31)
- Five Favorites of the Five Favorite Films of 2009 (36)
- RT on DVD: District 9, Ponyo, Young Victoria (0)
- Critics Consensus: The White Ribbon Is Certified Fresh (24)
Latest Interviews
- Five Favorite Films With Peter Jackson (74)
- Robert Downey Jr. talks Sherlock Holmes & Iron Man 2 - RT Interview (22)
- Director Ruben Fleischer Talks Zombieland (2)
- "I Don't Hate Women": Lars von Trier on Antichrist (17)
- Eric Bana talks Love the Beast - RT Interview (12)
- Fight Club Sound Designer Reflects on Film's 10th Anniversary (24)
- James Schamus talks Taking Woodstock - RT Interview (8)
- RT on DVD: Wassup, Bruno (3)
- Scott Hicks Talks The Boys Are Back (0)
- John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview (16)
Latest Features
- RT on DVD: District 9, Ponyo, Young Victoria (0)
- RT on DVD: Sam Raimi Drags Us To Hell... (2)
- RT's Best of the Decade! (192)
- Our Favourite Films of 2009 (13)
- Five Favorite Films With Peter Jackson (74)
- RT on DVD: Inglourious Basterds, Year One, The Ugly Truth (2)
- The Effects of Where the Wild Things Are (37)
- The Gimmicks That Changed Cinema: Part 2 (8)
- RT on DVD: The War Begins in Terminator Salvation (2)
- The Gimmicks That Changed Cinema: Part 1 (37)
RSS Feeds