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Reviews
Men in Trees: Pilot (2006)
You're gonna like this show!
I miss Anne Heche. She's an attractive versatile actress whose talents are well served by the intelligent and humorous writing on display here. Love the characters and the relationship dilemmas, which are never ending?
Perfect casting, (especially the raccoon). Also, the love/hate thing between her and the town, presents a lot of comic opportunities.
Oh I know, 'Northern Exposure' flashes into mind, but thats okay, Alaska is vast enough to produce more than one classic series.
I really hope the network realizes quality and gets behind this show. Word of mouth is already getting to work. Support this show!
Funny Ha Ha (2002)
Please don't give camera's to people who are clueless.
What happens when some bored teenagers in Boston get their hands on a camera? It depends on several things of course. To paraphrase my grandmother "It's all good fun until someone decides to actually make a movie". And while this sorry waste of energy won't 'put an eye out', you might actually wish for a stick in the eye, the thought being that the pain would distract you from having to endure another moment of this mess.
Firstly, nobody in the film can act...and I mean that kindly. Ms. Dollenmayer also has the misfortune to be rather plain (also being kind here). I could see the film 11 times and not pick her out of a line up.
But mainly, why make this film? It seems to be about a girl who is in a summer doldrum, trying to find a job and a boyfriend. I have a suggestion for this character: "Put on some makeup, brush your hair, make a quick trip to the GAP and grow a personality". We have all been in similar situations, some of us did something about it and some just wallowed in self pity, waiting for the miracle that never came. My point is that, while this seemingly angst ridden premise may seem quite profound and meaningful for the kids who spent 3 weeks doing what they normally do and filming it, as a story, it lacks direction, tension and above all, it's boring to other people. There is no story arc, and more importantly, I could not work up a bit of interest in these characters, what they were doing or where they may end up.
It would be difficult to write a spoiler for this film, as there is none. To me, the entire project was spoiled when this over eager, under talented lot, somehow got the $67.25 to actually make it. I sincerely wish them well and hope that their real lives take a turn for the serious.