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Re: Identity Thief

#11 Post by DaveWeed » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:56 pm

Just watched this at packed Cheshire Oaks.

Great film with lots of laughs & a lot better than we were expecting.

As mentioned above the 2 leads characters were excellent,as were the supporting cast.

8/10 from us o/

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Re: Identity Thief

#12 Post by jcolombi » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:11 pm

This was awful, nothing about this film (except the hotel scene which raised a slight smile) was funny. The acting was good though, so on that basis 2/10
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Re: Identity Thief

#13 Post by greece » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:31 pm

I went to see this movie today @Vue woodgreen and I admit that I couldn't stop laughing at all, Melissa McCarthy ROCKS!
8/10

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Re: Identity Thief

#14 Post by winitfamily » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:51 pm

Thanks too Beate for the tickets. I went with My Daughter and We thought it was funny. We kept laughing. Its lifted My spirits after a bad few days. Just what I needed . We would both recommend the film . We managed too wade and laugh at the Bieber fans . Unfortunately My Daughter use too be one but now She cant stand Justin Bieber anyone .

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Re: Identity Thief

#15 Post by jeanelle » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:03 pm

This film was a bit of a strange mixture of comedy and extreme violence.

The comedy was patchy with some good ideas not executed very slickly but also some laugh out loud moments.

Melissa McCarthy was brilliant, did she really [spoiler]do the splits?[/spoiler]

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Re: Identity Thief

#16 Post by Livi92 » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:06 pm

Hilarious! I didn't think I'd like it at first because it seemed very silly.. but I was hooked from the beginning. Sooo funny.
Melissa McCarthy made the film for me.. Loved that the film had a semi-serious message at the end.

Surprised at the turnout. Would have expected a full house, but the entire front section of the cinema was empty. I guess it is Champions league tonight and all that...

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Re: Identity Thief

#17 Post by asamaic » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:21 pm

Gosh, I'm surprised by all the positive feedback! I'm with jcolombi on this one, Melissa McCarthy gave it her all, but the script was weak.

2/5 for me.
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Re: Identity Thief

#18 Post by Ms Thrifty » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:42 pm

Mixed reviews but so far more good than bad. I wish I hadn't had to choose between this and Robot And Frank, as I'd have liked to see both, but as this doesn't open until 22 March, maybe some further previews will be announced?

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Re: Identity Thief

#19 Post by fetta » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:44 pm

I am quite surprised as well, as I actually walked out! I can't remember ever doing this, but this pushed me over the edge. I don't like seeing the trailers b4hand but for a while now I would be too afraid
to go to another movie without thorough research. 0/10
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Re: Identity Thief

#20 Post by asamaic » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:48 pm

Ms Thrifty wrote:Mixed reviews but so far more good than bad. I wish I hadn't had to choose between this and Robot And Frank, as I'd have liked to see both, but as this doesn't open until 22 March, maybe some further previews will be announced?
Robot and Frank was much better, so if you opted for that one, you won tonight, Ms Thrifty.

Robot and Frank is a good film that doesn't have to try hard to be enjoyable. With Identity Thief, the humour is anything but subtle, it's a case of do whatever you can in the hope of getting a laugh. Melissa McCarthy is a fairly game actress (Bridesmaids) but the plot is pretty weak.
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