M.Dancer Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 As far as a English language Canadian made film goes, it's a smash hit bringing in a record $1.3 million over the weekend. Estimated Budget was only 5 million including a telefilm investment of 2.3 million (peanuts).... The film has yet to be released in the US although SCTV alumni and all around big shot Ivan Rietman is working on a deal. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...ainment/Movies/ Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
M.Dancer Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Posted October 11, 2006 Montreal's Franglish movie, Bon Cop Bad Cop has grossed $11,465,491 USD... so far. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
PocketRocket Posted October 12, 2006 Report Posted October 12, 2006 Bon Cop.......wasn't he the original singer for AC/DC???? Quote I need another coffee
fellowtraveller Posted October 12, 2006 Report Posted October 12, 2006 If you like TPB the series, you'll like TPB the Movie. It is much more of the same hijinks we've come to expect. Quote The government should do something.
Hicksey Posted October 12, 2006 Report Posted October 12, 2006 I can't believe they ever made that series, let alone a movie of that garbage. Who would have ever dreamt a society would so be interested in the assorted delinquencies of a couple of trailer park bums? Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - “In many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.” - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
M.Dancer Posted October 12, 2006 Author Report Posted October 12, 2006 I can't believe they ever made that series, let alone a movie of that garbage.Who would have ever dreamt a society would so be interested in the assorted delinquencies of a couple of trailer park bums? I take it then you don't watch it? I agree it ain't high brow....but it is fucking funny as shit...... consider the quotes... Ricky I try to be a role model for kids around the park. If some kid wants to grow dope, they can come talk to me, instead of growing dope 6 or 7 times through denial and error, they're going to get it right the first time and have some good dope Ricky: [about their illegal gas station] Regular goes into this can, premium into this one and diesel into that one. Cory: How do we know which is which? Ricky: By tasting, you moron. Regular tastes sour, premium tastes a little tangy and diesel actually tastes pretty good. Bubbles: Here's what I know, Rick. If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, you own it. If it doesn't, you don't own it. And if it doesn't you're an asshole, just like you. Ricky: You guys are bleeding, you're not getting in my fuckin car. Bubbles: Oh, for fuck-sakes. [grabs bag of chips out of Ricky's hand, rips it open and and covers Trevor's wounds with it] Trevor: Ow, Bubbles, those are salt and vinegar! Bubbles: Please J-ROC. I'll give you two grams of blonde Lebanese hash. J-Roc: That's not even blonde mothafucka. Bubbles: Well it's dirty blonde. J-Roc: [J-Roc is caught masturbating] Turn that shit off, motherfucker! I was gettin' changed, you know what I'm sayin'? I don't want that shit on TV. I don't want motherfuckers seeing me gettin' changed! Bubbles: Turn that thing off, he's pullin' his goalie! Ricky: Treena, I'm stupid. I'm not as smart as everyone else. Treena Lahey: No, Ricky, you're not stupid, remember you're going to get your grade 10 and you'll be just as smart as everyone else. Ricky: I dunno, Treena. Treena Lahey: OK, What's the capital of Nova Scotia? Ricky: That's easy, Halifax. Treena Lahey: OK, then what's the capital of British Columbia? Ricky: Victoriaville. Treena Lahey: See, Ricky, you're just as smart as everyone else. And I think that's just the the clean bits from first season............ Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
g_bambino Posted October 12, 2006 Report Posted October 12, 2006 I can't believe they ever made that series, let alone a movie of that garbage.Who would have ever dreamt a society would so be interested in the assorted delinquencies of a couple of trailer park bums? I think it's popular with a lot of people because it's certainly not the type of politically correct, officially multicultural sop we're typically fed by Canadian TV, and it's not the sanitized, Christian values, one-liner sit-com garbage we mostly get out of the States. It's daring, satirical, self-mocking, yet poignant all at the same time. Quote
Hicksey Posted October 13, 2006 Report Posted October 13, 2006 I can't believe they ever made that series, let alone a movie of that garbage. Who would have ever dreamt a society would so be interested in the assorted delinquencies of a couple of trailer park bums? I think it's popular with a lot of people because it's certainly not the type of politically correct, officially multicultural sop we're typically fed by Canadian TV, and it's not the sanitized, Christian values, one-liner sit-com garbage we mostly get out of the States. It's daring, satirical, self-mocking, yet poignant all at the same time. I can't even force myself to sit through an entire episode. I've tried 3 or 4 times. I'm a fan of comedies and I just see nothing beyond a melding of Jerry Springer, Cops, and a bunch of people on crack. Sure there are a few laughs, but how long are you willing to wait around and watch paint dry to hear a second one? Its like pot humor. Most people on pot get it, the rest of us just think those who laughed have already smoked too much drugs and damaged enough brain cells to realize its not nearly as funny as they think it is. Quote "If in passing, you never encounter anything that offends you, you are not living in a free society." - Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell - “In many respects, the government needs fewer rules, but rules that are consistently applied.” - Sheila Fraser, Former Auditor General.
Canadian Blue Posted October 13, 2006 Report Posted October 13, 2006 It's a funny movie, better then most of the other Canadian shows that are crap. But then again I don't think its really glorifying that lifestyle, its something to be mocked, not something to aspire to become. Quote "Keep your government hands off my medicare!" - GOP activist
M.Dancer Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Posted October 16, 2006 It's a funny movie, better then most of the other Canadian shows that are crap. There's been a flurry of really good Canadian TV recently. Now considering the production budgets of Canadian TV is a tenth of what an average US show is.....they accomplish much with little. This season I've been watching Billable Hours, Naked Josh and Slings and Arrows. I haven't watched but I have heard they are good......Corner Gas and Alice, I think. And finally, I always made time to catch one of the funniest shows on TV last fall, The Tournement. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
Technocrat Posted October 16, 2006 Report Posted October 16, 2006 It's a funny movie, better then most of the other Canadian shows that are crap. There's been a flurry of really good Canadian TV recently. Now considering the production budgets of Canadian TV is a tenth of what an average US show is.....they accomplish much with little. This season I've been watching Billable Hours, Naked Josh and Slings and Arrows. I haven't watched but I have heard they are good......Corner Gas and Alice, I think. And finally, I always made time to catch one of the funniest shows on TV last fall, The Tournement. Slings & Arrows is a great series... I don't understand why this show does not get more press. Trailor Park Boyz is just filling a complete void in television. Its the modern day lowbrow Monty Python... something completely different from everything else on TV. Its boy humour, mocumentary style and just plain funny. The great thing is that dispite the cheap production... some of the ideas for the episodes are actually quite original. Not too mention when you actully read about the cast, it adds a little more to the show. Give me trailor park boys over Will & Grace anyday... BTW thnx for the TPB quotes those were great. Quote
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