Jack Johnson
Second Unit
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2002
- Messages
- 277
I had to give credit to Spielberg for dropping the F Bomb, but I docked him half after I thought about it; he was only quoting someone. Har.
As for nervous laughter, yeah, it can really derail a tense film. Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions really got to me, while it was total guffaw-fest for the gaggle of girls a few rows back. They didn't get it.
The Grudge is also dividing audiences this way. I'd recommend the Director's Cut to Ron. Just when I swore it was impossible for a modern horror film to give me the heebie-jeebies, along comes this crafty-as-hell, moody and atmospheric goose bump maker. Seems to be a "love it or hate it". In truth, most seem to think--or say, at least (I think they're kidding themselves)--it's a bore. But those who know better--IMHO--are giving credit where credit's due. This one's a winner. It totally unnerved me. Watch it alone, after dark, with the sound cranked.
--Jack
As for nervous laughter, yeah, it can really derail a tense film. Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions really got to me, while it was total guffaw-fest for the gaggle of girls a few rows back. They didn't get it.
The Grudge is also dividing audiences this way. I'd recommend the Director's Cut to Ron. Just when I swore it was impossible for a modern horror film to give me the heebie-jeebies, along comes this crafty-as-hell, moody and atmospheric goose bump maker. Seems to be a "love it or hate it". In truth, most seem to think--or say, at least (I think they're kidding themselves)--it's a bore. But those who know better--IMHO--are giving credit where credit's due. This one's a winner. It totally unnerved me. Watch it alone, after dark, with the sound cranked.
--Jack