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Tried to watch Biloxi Blues
Posted on 5/21/24 at 6:05 am
Posted on 5/21/24 at 6:05 am
Tried but stopped halfway through. Damn that was bad. Even Walken was weak
Posted on 5/21/24 at 6:52 am to prplhze2000
It's so Hot! It's like Africa Hot!
Posted on 5/21/24 at 7:58 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
what do you expect from a old 80's movie
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:20 am to prplhze2000
I only wish I can give you more than one down vote.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:26 am to prplhze2000
I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
In my opinion "Full Metal Jacket" nailed boot camp in that era of time with R. Lee Ermey as the Drill Sgt. and the rigors he put his recruits through.
In my opinion "Full Metal Jacket" nailed boot camp in that era of time with R. Lee Ermey as the Drill Sgt. and the rigors he put his recruits through.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:29 am to gumbo2176
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I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
Was it trying to be accurate?
I never got the impression that was the goal.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:32 am to skrayper
I loved it but admittedly haven’t watched it in a minute.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:36 am to prplhze2000
More Marvel movies will be along for you soon enough.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:39 am to skrayper
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Was it trying to be accurate?
I never got the impression that was the goal.
Obviously not, thus my comment. Neil Simon is a comedy writer for the most part and it reflects in so many of his movies. It's like asking Mel Brooks to make a movie about boot camp not make it funny.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:45 am to skrayper
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Was it trying to be accurate?
I never got the impression that was the goal.
I mean it started as a play. Accuracy was not the goal.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:22 am to prplhze2000
I watched Biloxi Blues in the theater in Biloxi. I don't remember hating it...but I don't remember liking it as well...my Dad was stationed at Kessler.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:27 am to gumbo2176
quote:It's one of Simon's autobiographical plays, meant to fit in between Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound. Like his other autobios, it's loosely based on reality and his true experiences. I doubt that his brother or his brother's roommate attempted suicide, but that's the starting point of The Odd Couple.
I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
And to the OP, the performances in this film are top-notch and Walken is outstanding. Extremely quotable film.
The marketing for the film didn't do it any favors. The poster made it look like a romantic comedy with the romance with Daisy as the focal point. She was an extremely small part of the film.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:49 am to Fewer Kilometers
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romance with Daisy as the focal point. She was an extremely small part of the film.
Hell, he was with the hooker longer in the film then Daisy.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:13 pm to prplhze2000
What's your name, honey?
It's Eug...
Huge?
It's a HUGE name. Jack Bobby Lou Mulgreevey.
Where you from, Bobby Lou?
Texarkana
Is that Arkansas or Texas?
Arkansas, I think...
It's Eug...
Huge?
It's a HUGE name. Jack Bobby Lou Mulgreevey.
Where you from, Bobby Lou?
Texarkana
Is that Arkansas or Texas?
Arkansas, I think...
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:26 pm to gumbo2176
quote:Don't watch Stripes then
not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:29 pm to prplhze2000
I actually watched when it in the Lakeside mall movie theater. Walken was pretty good. It's a typical Neil Simon written comedy. Very underrated movie IMO.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:32 pm to prplhze2000
I would enjoy watching Private Joseph Wykowski stomp you out for that kind of talk.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 1:08 pm to prplhze2000
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Tried but stopped halfway through. Damn that was bad. Even Walken was weak
Ive got 3 enemies now; the Japs, the Germans, and you.
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