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Willravel · 10-07-2004, 05:05 PM

I just got back from seeing the american remake of taxi, originally brought to us by Luc Besson. I've seen Taxi 1, 2, and 3 about 40 or 50 times each and I love them dearly. I'm not sure why America can't make movies like this. Neeways, I sat through the whole thing.
I like the basic storyline. I like the idea of letting American audiences in on this great movie franchise. I don't like the idea of making it more predictable than a Bearenstein Bears book (there's an odd comparison, eh?).
It's single redeeming aspect is as follows: Spoiler: Spoiler: Gisele Bundchen is worth seeing the film in and of herself. She is decent for a model turned first time actress, and has one paticular scene which makes the whole film. She has a scene with Jennifer Esposito where she gives Jennifer a very erotic frisk (feels her up). It looked like Jennifer enjoyed it. I started shaking.

Silverbrain · 10-08-2004, 06:17 PM

Sounds like a rental if I've ever heard of one. I didnt realize it was a remake. I look at it as the hollywood bigwigs saw Bringing down the house gross good buck, and queen latifa being a star of it they feel she can carry a movie now bringing along yet another snl;r for the ride. Id be suprised if this movie does well in the box office. I have no intention of seeing it.

GeePeeS'r · 10-11-2004, 09:25 AM

It doesn't seem amusing to me either. The dryness of the jokes in the commercials were bad enough - and those are suposed to be the hi-lights??! I think the stereotypical minority comic relief had been played out enough. I like Queen Latifa, but I don't think she is very funny, nor a good actress.

Might catch it on cable when it comes out, but thats about it.

warrrreagl · 10-11-2004, 09:35 AM

Both Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah annoy me greatly, so I don't anticipate paying to see it. I might sneak in on an unofficial double-feature, though.

Ace_O_Spades · 10-11-2004, 10:44 AM

*yawn*

Fallon is the most overrated SNL member... Latifa has had her moments in other flicks, but I didn't enjoy this movie at all...

It's a rental at most, don't waste your money going to see it in the theaters

my $.02

World's King · 10-11-2004, 10:58 AM

I refuse to see this film.

Why must Hollywood make everything into a pile of shit. How do you take the Taxi series and turn them into a fuckin' slapstick comedy? That makes me fuckin' sick.

kwoodmex · 10-11-2004, 11:00 AM

yeah, i agree with the people here saying it's pretty lousy. I caught it on a dirt cheap matinee and actually just went to see it, because I was curious how this hip-hop version of a remake would be. it was about what I was expecting.

frankgrimes · 10-11-2004, 09:09 PM

A cop who drives around to crimes in a souped up cab? I'm, sorry, but this does not sound like entertainment to me. The trailers look awful...

Willravel · 10-11-2004, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frankgrimes

A cop who drives around to crimes in a souped up cab? I'm, sorry, but this does not sound like entertainment to me. The trailers look awful...

Yep, it's poop. I strongly suggest renting the french version (with subtitles). It is really funny and really creative. It is also great if you like Peugeot.
There are 3 Taxi movies in french and I think at least one is available on netflix, but I'm not sure. If you get a hold of Taxi 3, pay attention in the first 5 minutes for an unexpected star. And leave it in french, you'll want to hear it in french.

inharmony · 10-15-2004, 05:22 AM

It was ok, definitely ok to wait for this to come out on dvd.

10-07-2004, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Taxi w/ Jimmy Falon, Queen Latifa, Gisele Bundchen I just got back from seeing the american remake of taxi, originally brought to us by Luc Besson. I've seen Taxi 1, 2, and 3 about 40 or 50 times each and I love them dearly. I'm not sure why America can't make movies like this. Neeways, I sat through the whole thing. I like the basic storyline. I like the idea of letting American audiences in on this great movie franchise. I don't like the idea of making it more predictable than a Bearenstein Bears book (there's an odd comparison, eh?). It's single redeeming aspect is as follows: Spoiler: Spoiler: Gisele Bundchen is worth seeing the film in and of herself. She is decent for a model turned first time actress, and has one paticular scene which makes the whole film. She has a scene with Jennifer Esposito where she gives Jennifer a very erotic frisk (feels her up). It looked like Jennifer enjoyed it. I started shaking.

10-08-2004, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silverbrain Addict Location: Nor Cal	Sounds like a rental if I've ever heard of one. I didnt realize it was a remake. I look at it as the hollywood bigwigs saw Bringing down the house gross good buck, and queen latifa being a star of it they feel she can carry a movie now bringing along yet another snl;r for the ride. Id be suprised if this movie does well in the box office. I have no intention of seeing it. __________________ Over Thinking, Over Analyzing Seperates the Body from the Mind - MJK

10-11-2004, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	Both Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah annoy me greatly, so I don't anticipate paying to see it. I might sneak in on an unofficial double-feature, though. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.

10-11-2004, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	yawn Fallon is the most overrated SNL member... Latifa has had her moments in other flicks, but I didn't enjoy this movie at all... It's a rental at most, don't waste your money going to see it in the theaters my $.02 __________________ Feh.

10-11-2004, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	I refuse to see this film. Why must Hollywood make everything into a pile of shit. How do you take the Taxi series and turn them into a fuckin' slapstick comedy? That makes me fuckin' sick. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

10-11-2004, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
GeePeeS'r Crazy Location: Tampa, FL	It doesn't seem amusing to me either. The dryness of the jokes in the commercials were bad enough - and those are suposed to be the hi-lights??! I think the stereotypical minority comic relief had been played out enough. I like Queen Latifa, but I don't think she is very funny, nor a good actress. Might catch it on cable when it comes out, but thats about it.

10-11-2004, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
kwoodmex Crazy	yeah, i agree with the people here saying it's pretty lousy. I caught it on a dirt cheap matinee and actually just went to see it, because I was curious how this hip-hop version of a remake would be. it was about what I was expecting.

10-11-2004, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
frankgrimes Psycho	A cop who drives around to crimes in a souped up cab? I'm, sorry, but this does not sound like entertainment to me. The trailers look awful...

10-15-2004, 05:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
inharmony Psycho Location: happy place	It was ok, definitely ok to wait for this to come out on dvd. __________________ "You can't shake hands with a clenched fist." Ghandi "Things do not change: We change" Henry David Thoreau