tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post6872351132265377250..comments2024-03-15T20:14:57.052-04:00Comments on Direct to Video Connoisseur: Double Trouble (1992)Direct to Video Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-37920998939128364712011-08-15T20:02:29.162-04:002011-08-15T20:02:29.162-04:00It just seems like "big budget + Neal Moritz ...It just seems like "big budget + Neal Moritz = PG-13 -> huge disappointment to fans of the original". Also, Farrell has stated this is not the same as Dick's short story, so they're not even trying to do a more faithful adaptation of the source material. It seems to me this is like the TV-show, Total Recall 2070, where they they're just using the title, because it sounds cool and people associate it with something good. I think the original did a good job exploring the major themes of the novelette, but I do belong to the "original still exists"-camp when it comes to remakes. Like with Conan: Don't like the idea, but Arnold's Conan still exists after Momoa's Conan. And hey, maybe, instead of a towel, Farrell's Quaid will use a huge mullet and support my campaign! And with mullets back in fashion, Double Trouble will finally get a DVD-treatment!TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361258547048668035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-32179677615337941512011-08-15T13:06:17.099-04:002011-08-15T13:06:17.099-04:00I'm actually kinda looking forward to the Tota...I'm actually kinda looking forward to the Total Recall remake, Colin Farrel is usually a pretty dependable actor, so him being in the film gives me some hope.venomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06632381738581803935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-28238829350720858752011-08-15T06:22:58.294-04:002011-08-15T06:22:58.294-04:00This was also the first produced screenplay by Kur...This was also the first produced screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, who went on writing films like Thomas Crown Affair-remake, Street Kings, Law Abiding Citizen and the upcoming Total Recall-remake (a truly, truly horrible idea there!), as well as writing and directing the brilliant Equilibrium. I know Equilibrium was heavy on politics, but fighting for personal freedom just hits the right note with me every time. This film... Tremendous fun. Huge mullets definitely deserve a comeback. One downside: someone on IMDb boards compared Barbarian Brothers to Sandra Bullock on steroids and... You know, Sandra has always been - and still is - a babe, and I really like her, but now that I think about it... NO! I don't want to think about it! I'll start a "bring back huge mullets"-campaign, instead!TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361258547048668035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-13174807170721932112011-08-13T17:07:38.790-04:002011-08-13T17:07:38.790-04:00Oh, I'll have to do Twinsitters eventually, bu...Oh, I'll have to do Twinsitters eventually, but I can use your review to let me know what I'm in for. It should be fun.<br /><br />The brothers live in Connecticut, right? It'll be awesome if you can interview them.Direct to Video Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-41971967498354753902011-08-13T13:35:08.131-04:002011-08-13T13:35:08.131-04:00and if you don't want to review Twinsitters......and if you don't want to review Twinsitters...here's MY review for it<br /><br />http://drunkonvhs.blogspot.com/2010/04/twin-sitters.html<br /><br />ENJOY!Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650548929366591397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-21220432238103534752011-08-13T13:26:09.219-04:002011-08-13T13:26:09.219-04:00I've actually been trying to get The Barbarian...I've actually been trying to get The Barbarian Brothers for my podcast, it's been kinda tough getting in touch with them, but I know they both live around here so it would be awesome if I could pull that off. You should review twinsitters. <br /><br />Great review, Ty actually gave this to me on VHS as a gift a while agoMoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650548929366591397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-30731563729257193462011-08-13T10:09:27.993-04:002011-08-13T10:09:27.993-04:00Yeah, I think the EncoreAction is what gets the mo...Yeah, I think the EncoreAction is what gets the movie on Watch Instantly, because Encore is a Stars company, I totally forgot about that, so thanks for the mention, and also thanks for picking me up on the Natural Born Killers deleted scene, I totally forgot to mention that as well.<br /><br />Ha ha ha, that's awesome, and this would make a great addition to a Twitterathon, you just need two good movies to pair with it. I'll definitely check out Highway to Hell, it sounds great.Direct to Video Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-76554103969066644662011-08-13T09:41:32.888-04:002011-08-13T09:41:32.888-04:00Excellent review! That's so funny that you mad...Excellent review! That's so funny that you made the decision on Wednesday and out of nowhere on Thurs I'm on Twitter yelling at you to watch this. HAHAHAHAHA<br /><br />I haven't seen it yet, I was trying to work it in on a Twitterthon but its so hard to say no to Roddy McDowell and James Doohan.<br /><br />And GINORMOUS mullets.<br /><br />(and you need to check out "Highway to Hell" on instant. We watched it last night: AMAZING)Mr. Gablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692611832324650463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-43331316489408869632011-08-12T23:46:29.004-04:002011-08-12T23:46:29.004-04:00Great cheese. Great review. You can also catch it ...Great cheese. Great review. You can also catch it on Encore Action where it pops up on occasion, which is where I saw it a few months back.<br /><br />Have you ever seen the Barbarians in their deleted scene from Natural Born Killers? Priceless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-18160443309500311052011-08-12T22:21:57.533-04:002011-08-12T22:21:57.533-04:00Hey thanks, and thanks for mentioning their nickna...Hey thanks, and thanks for mentioning their nickname, The Barbarian Brothers. I totally forgot to bring that up. Yeah, this is definitely a fun time.Direct to Video Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196474091232449207.post-3592979609828116222011-08-12T22:04:46.704-04:002011-08-12T22:04:46.704-04:00Excellent review! Double Trouble is awesome. The B...Excellent review! Double Trouble is awesome. The Barbarian Brothers are always entertaining.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188012325610596179noreply@blogger.com