"Crash" Worth a pay-per-view?

[matcom]

Mrs Matcom has to work tonight (software upgrade) and i'm looking for a good movie to order.

how is this one? good? no?

thanks

[philosophie_en_rose]

1. It's on On Demand, I think.

On HBO? I think it came on the other day. If so, you could save the $3.99. :)

[matcom]

2. no HBO

you saying not worth it? :shrug:

[philosophie_en_rose]

17. worth it.

it's a brutal movie, but very thought-provoking.

[Shine]

3. TOTALLY worth it, imo

We LOVED this movie. It's very powerful and topical for today's society. I'd definitely recommend it, but keep in mind it's not exactly "light and fluffy". Heavy stuff, racism, but very thought-provoking, nonetheless.

My two cents,
Shine
:hi:

[prolesunited]

4. Good movie

You won't be sorry. It's one of those that challenges you to think and you'll be mulling the questions raised afterward.

But, if you want something lighter, no.

[tjdee]

5. YES--I did it Thursday night. It was very, VERY good.

Can't say enough good things about that film.

Just wonderful. I burst into tears at one part, and I do that *extremely* rarely. There were a few surprises I didn't see coming...the film makes you think about who is "good", who is "bad", lots of really interesting things in it. Wonderful performances all around, too. That Thandie Newton isn't a bigger star boggles the mind.

You won't regret it. I'm wondering if I should pay for it again. I'll probably buy it (another rare thing).

[ghostsofgiants]

6. Definitely

[matcom]

7. thanks all

good enough for me :hi:

[mwdem]

8. Go for it, you will not regret it.

Very thought-provoking movie, very entertaining.

[Flaxbee]

9. yup - I enjoyed it...

I'm guessing you're talking about the new "Crash" with Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, etc., not the movie by the same name with James Spader from about a decade ago...

Anyway, the new "Crash" is very good. Let us know what you think after you've seen it..

[datasuspect]

10. not really

kinda like "grand canyon" (is that the name of that movie with kevin kline?) on steroids.

the epiphany per second ratio is really way too high.

[henslee]

14. Briiliantly phrased. I am with you -- a melodramatic message picture.

[alarcojon]

18. It does hit you over the head sometimes

and some scenes are overdone.

I would say it dealt with race in a surprisingly good way FOR HOLLYWOOD. That's kind of like saying Bush's speeches are good FOR HIM - doesn't make them good speeches.

[sundog]

11. stop sitting around the house barefoot & pregnant & watching movies

go for a walk you lazy b*tch

[southlandshari]

12. Oh dear.

I am highly disappointed with you, Sparky. Don't you know all good neanderthals and neanderthalettes watch college football and drink beer together on Saturday nights in the fall?

Don't you love football? Don't you love drinking beer?

I don't know if I can call you Sparky anymore. Sparky.

[matcom]

13. LMAO!!

:D

:thumbsup:

[southlandshari]

15. Much better!

I just KNEW you liked football and beer!!!

[shanti]

16. yes!

crash is a terrific movie and worth the money. i watch a lot (well, used to since i discovered netflix) of dvds, and dish ppv is the same price as blockbuster - and i have a copy of the movie - love it!

[bigwillq]

19. Yes.

I really liked it. It does bring up the same old typical sterotypes but it was interesting throughout. Some good acting too. Sandra Bullock turns in one of her better performances and of course Don Cheadle is good as always.