hellolewis
While I agree wholeheartedly with most reviewers in that this is a terrible excuse for a film, none of them seem to have clocked what I suspected about halfway through the 3rd segment; it was never meant to be a film at all. Each is a standalone short made with nothing to do with the others whatsoever, and they were made up to 10 years apart (the Robert Downey Jnr one was made in 2000, the Robert Pattinson one in 2009, and others in 2004 and 2006 I think). Which does rather suggest that whoever made the decision to edit them together into one was doing so simply to be able to put so many big names on one DVD box, but (rightly or otherwise) suspecting people would be put off by having to call it a collection of unconnected shorts, so trying to hide the fact that that's what it is. I can only hope it failed to sell, otherwise this kind of trick could carry on for as long as stars or future stars make short films with probably no rights at all over what's done with them years later.
redtailedhawk12
This has to be the worst movie I have ever seen. To backpedal a little about, I would like to say that their idea for the movie was interesting, and I get the feeling the short films included were written by amateurs looking for a chance to show the world what they can do. However, the quality of the picture, the awful writing, and the ability of the film to turn actors I respect and admire like James Franco and Robert Downey Jr. into what you would consider B- or C-list really comes together to make for a really, really bad movie. Even the transitions between the skits and the way the music cuts in and out adds to the goofy factor."Grasshopper" may have been the only semi-decent part, but you will even notice the degradation of James Franco's acting skills in this part. His not-so-subtle use of his eyebrow movements and the lack of realism in the story contribute to a movie that can be best described with a rating of 1 out of 10.
mawbies
Where do I begin with this one. Let me just start off by saying that I am a big fan of movies, and I am very liberal in reviewing them. This is actually my first review on IMDb, this movie was so crappy that I felt compelled to register and review it, in the hopes that others will be spared the agony. I feel genuinely misled by the inclusion of some excellent, big name actors. By the way, the acting was very good, the stories just sucked. They were short and pointless. They didn't tie together. I got a bad feeling while watching the previews and it got progressively worse- by the time this was over I was actually very angry for some reason, mostly because the stories were just stupid. My girlfriend rented this from Red Box and I feel like I have to break up with her now. I also feel like I should at least email whoever owns Red Box. This is the type of movie that makes me want to just stick to tried and true "hits" and don't give other movies a chance if they seem iffy. Just a HORRIBLE turd of a movie.
djg404
OMG! THE WORST movie..the waste of 1 hr..I finally came to my senses and turned it off!! I rented it because the cast were very familiar people..who has been in many A+ movies..to say I, along with my husband was very much disappointed is an understatement.. TERRIBLE, DREADFUL, STUPID, RIDICULOUS!!It was 5 short stories..that had no relevance at all..perhaps if all of them tied in together somehow, maybe that would make sense....I will make it a habit to start reading reviews before I waste my money next time..I realize that sometimes there will be a movie made, that is strictly for the "art" but this lacked in so many areas..for me, no art..no story line that made sense..in fact my 8 year old nephew could put together something more enjoyable than this..if you, after reading these reviews still rent..well then..you are just a glutton for pure punishment!
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