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RoloTomassy · 06-19-2003, 10:10 PM

OK, I've had The Godfather Part III sitting on my shelf for quite a while, but for some reason I always passed it by. Well I finally let curiousity get the best of me and I'm glad I did. That had to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. I've never seen Parts I and II, but trust me, I will soon. Anyway, this got me thinking:
With movies like The Godfather out there, why was Steven Segal ever allowed to be in movies. Why are they making movies like Master of Disguise (don't get me wrong, I love Dana Carvy, but....) when we have SO many great movies. I'd much rather watch American Beauty over again before I'd see 2 Fast 2 Furious. Are people that stupid? I know that people always hop on the commercial bandwagon, but seriously, nobody can watch Reign of Fire and think "hmm... now that's some great movie making!"

Now this is just me rambling on about something I'm sure most of you have already picked up on, but any have any thoughts on this?

livewirerc · 06-23-2003, 07:57 AM

Damn, you're in for a treat. The third Godfather movie is by far the most inferior of the trilogy. Have fun with the first two, they're AMAZING.

rockzilla · 06-23-2003, 11:38 AM

Now, Steven Segal making movies I can accept, but has anyone seen the one where he's some kinda environmental protection officer and in one scene he plays a guitar and sings a song about saving the planet? I thought I might have accidentally done acid, but it was real, ridiculous, completely ridiculous.

Unknown Poster · 06-23-2003, 12:49 PM

If you think Godfather 3 is one of the best movies you have ever seen, Parts 1 and 2 will blow your mind.

emopwr · 06-25-2003, 10:14 PM

lol steven segal movies and godfather arent even in the same category. I mean, you have to admit that old school segal movies are at least mildly entertaining.

butters · 06-25-2003, 10:19 PM

I love Segal movies. That one where he's in Alaska and keeps calling that guy cupcake is some serious movie making.

XenuHubbard · 06-26-2003, 10:15 PM

Yes, I watched "On Deadly Ground" yesterday! I like that he teaches everybody fastfood-Buddism by beating them up.

He's smarter nowadays; he's discovered the Buddy-system.
Seagal + Rapper = Audience.
Seagal keeps head above water, makes new buddy-movie.

Eiresol · 06-30-2003, 06:19 PM

Man if you thought part 3 was good (and it's not, it's a load of wank) you will cream yourself when you see 1 and 2.

Conclamo Ludus · 06-30-2003, 06:31 PM

Isn't Stephen Segal in a weekly rotation with all of his movies being shown on TNT on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Its seems like it. You are guarenteed to find a Stephen Segal movie playing every weekend. Its a travesty.

Dr.Who · 06-30-2003, 08:34 PM

Is Stephen Segal look the same over the years???

And yes, you are going to be blown away by Godfather 1 & 2. Al Pacino is a pure SOB, believe me.

VirFighter · 06-30-2003, 10:11 PM

I enjoyed Under Seige.... but then he had Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones to carry him along.

Never seen Godfather III but loved the first two.

rockzilla · 06-30-2003, 10:26 PM

Still haven't gotten around to seeing any Godfather movies. I was gonna buy the DVD set, but never got around to it. Read all of Mario Puzo's boks though.

losfp · 07-01-2003, 01:09 AM

Second and third the notion that the first two parts of The Godfather are close to the best movies ever put on film

Part III is ok, but felt like a "reunion" movie more than anything else.

Well, I think that like anything else, movies can be roughly divided up into 90% bad, 10% good. You simply can't have 100% good movies... Otherwise Steven Seagal WOULD have to, by definition, be in a good movie

Of course by the time movies get to big international distribution status, the ratio might be closer to 40% good, 60% bad, but I stand by my theory. You never really have all good, you just have relative qualities. Err.. My head hurts now. Just like after watching the matrix.

spectre · 07-01-2003, 04:41 AM

That's the problem with Hollywood. For every one good movie they make, there are like ten really shitty ones. What annoys me is when they overhype some of the movies that are really bad (and are obviously bad based on the commercials), and people actually buy into the hype and go see them.

frankx · 07-20-2003, 04:45 PM

The Godfather I and II are arguably the greatest movies ever made. Part III, well, it was OK. Not anywhere near as good as the first two.

Callo me nutty, but I find it difficult to utter "Godfather" and "Steven Seagal" in the same sentence. I cannot take his movies seriously.

nine · 07-21-2003, 01:29 PM

Strangely enough I watched all 3 Godfather - surely that should be spelt GodFather - films in one weekend for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago.

Both I and II were amazing. The first being my preference. Though the III was good but didn't match the first two.

Go see them

Pellaz · 07-21-2003, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoloTomassy
Are people that stupid?

Not to be cynical, but, yes.

hambone · 07-21-2003, 10:01 PM

Steven Segal is the worst actor ever.....ever.

Have you ever seen the Family Guy where he fights the seals? Now that is good stuff.

Hrothgar · 07-22-2003, 01:43 PM

I can watch a Godfather 1 and 2 marathon till my eyes bleed, but the Godfather 3 should never have been made.

As for Steven Segal, the best thing he ever did was Kelly LeBrock

06-19-2003, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
RoloTomassy Banned Location: my room	Godfather vs. Steven Segal OK, I've had The Godfather Part III sitting on my shelf for quite a while, but for some reason I always passed it by. Well I finally let curiousity get the best of me and I'm glad I did. That had to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. I've never seen Parts I and II, but trust me, I will soon. Anyway, this got me thinking: With movies like The Godfather out there, why was Steven Segal ever allowed to be in movies. Why are they making movies like Master of Disguise (don't get me wrong, I love Dana Carvy, but....) when we have SO many great movies. I'd much rather watch American Beauty over again before I'd see 2 Fast 2 Furious. Are people that stupid? I know that people always hop on the commercial bandwagon, but seriously, nobody can watch Reign of Fire and think "hmm... now that's some great movie making!" Now this is just me rambling on about something I'm sure most of you have already picked up on, but any have any thoughts on this?

06-26-2003, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
XenuHubbard Cute and Cuddly Location: Teegeeack.	Yes, I watched "On Deadly Ground" yesterday! I like that he teaches everybody fastfood-Buddism by beating them up. He's smarter nowadays; he's discovered the Buddy-system. Seagal + Rapper = Audience. Seagal keeps head above water, makes new buddy-movie. __________________ The above was written by a true prophet. Trust me. "What doesn't kill you, makes you bitter and paranoid". - SB2000

06-30-2003, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	Isn't Stephen Segal in a weekly rotation with all of his movies being shown on TNT on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Its seems like it. You are guarenteed to find a Stephen Segal movie playing every weekend. Its a travesty. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

06-30-2003, 10:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
VirFighter Insane Location: Raleigh, NC / Atlanta, GA	I enjoyed Under Seige.... but then he had Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones to carry him along. Never seen Godfather III but loved the first two. __________________ "The South is gonna boogie again" - Disco Stu

07-01-2003, 01:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
losfp Tilted Location: Sydney, Australia	Second and third the notion that the first two parts of The Godfather are close to the best movies ever put on film Part III is ok, but felt like a "reunion" movie more than anything else. Well, I think that like anything else, movies can be roughly divided up into 90% bad, 10% good. You simply can't have 100% good movies... Otherwise Steven Seagal WOULD have to, by definition, be in a good movie Of course by the time movies get to big international distribution status, the ratio might be closer to 40% good, 60% bad, but I stand by my theory. You never really have all good, you just have relative qualities. Err.. My head hurts now. Just like after watching the matrix. __________________ Grrr... Argh....

06-23-2003, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
livewirerc Insane Location: Austin, TX	Damn, you're in for a treat. The third Godfather movie is by far the most inferior of the trilogy. Have fun with the first two, they're AMAZING.

06-23-2003, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	Now, Steven Segal making movies I can accept, but has anyone seen the one where he's some kinda environmental protection officer and in one scene he plays a guitar and sings a song about saving the planet? I thought I might have accidentally done acid, but it was real, ridiculous, completely ridiculous.

06-23-2003, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Unknown Poster Insane	If you think Godfather 3 is one of the best movies you have ever seen, Parts 1 and 2 will blow your mind.

06-25-2003, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
emopwr Crazy Location: florida	lol steven segal movies and godfather arent even in the same category. I mean, you have to admit that old school segal movies are at least mildly entertaining.

06-25-2003, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
butters Upright	I love Segal movies. That one where he's in Alaska and keeps calling that guy cupcake is some serious movie making.

06-30-2003, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eiresol Crazy	Man if you thought part 3 was good (and it's not, it's a load of wank) you will cream yourself when you see 1 and 2.

06-30-2003, 08:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr.Who Insane Location: Part Unknow	Is Stephen Segal look the same over the years??? And yes, you are going to be blown away by Godfather 1 & 2. Al Pacino is a pure SOB, believe me.

06-30-2003, 10:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
rockzilla Junkie Location: The Kitchen	Still haven't gotten around to seeing any Godfather movies. I was gonna buy the DVD set, but never got around to it. Read all of Mario Puzo's boks though.

07-01-2003, 04:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	That's the problem with Hollywood. For every one good movie they make, there are like ten really shitty ones. What annoys me is when they overhype some of the movies that are really bad (and are obviously bad based on the commercials), and people actually buy into the hype and go see them. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

07-20-2003, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
frankx Psycho Location: The Tip of the Boot	The Godfather I and II are arguably the greatest movies ever made. Part III, well, it was OK. Not anywhere near as good as the first two. Callo me nutty, but I find it difficult to utter "Godfather" and "Steven Seagal" in the same sentence. I cannot take his movies seriously. __________________ Louisiana: We're Not ALL Drunken Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

07-21-2003, 01:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
nine Crazy Location: Doesn't matter - you wouldn't want to be here	Strangely enough I watched all 3 Godfather - surely that should be spelt GodFather - films in one weekend for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago. Both I and II were amazing. The first being my preference. Though the III was good but didn't match the first two. Go see them

07-21-2003, 10:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
hambone Zeroed In Location: CA	Steven Segal is the worst actor ever.....ever. Have you ever seen the Family Guy where he fights the seals? Now that is good stuff. __________________ "Like liquid white from fallen glass, Nothing to cry over"

07-22-2003, 01:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I can watch a Godfather 1 and 2 marathon till my eyes bleed, but the Godfather 3 should never have been made. As for Steven Segal, the best thing he ever did was Kelly LeBrock __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar. Last edited by Hrothgar; 07-22-2003 at 01:46 PM..