Blacktop: Murder on the Move

sherrie87 · 28 May 2003, 22:34

Wooo I just ordered Blacktop on VHS and it is on it's way! Unfortunately, it's coming all the way across the country (California to Florida) so it will be a week before it's in my hot little hands. Anyway, my husband doesn't really understand why I'm all excited so I thought I'd share it with other Meat fans who DO understand what a thrill it is to see a "new" (to me at least) Meat movie. I'll definately be back here to chat about it with other's who've seen it once I watch it!

Sherrie

Asha · 28 May 2003, 23:16

Well i haven't seen it, sherrie87.

I have heard that it's a great movie though, and was planning on getting it myself.
So I'm eagerly awaiting your review of it.

I hope you have a lot of fun watching it, just drag your hubbie along, put him an the sofa, give him popcorn or something and he will have a good time aswell

(I hope)

Asha

Testify · 28 May 2003, 23:17

i aint seen it either, but i have been advised to. its on my top 5 to buy.

White of High · 29 May 2003, 02:04

I have seen it! And it's feeble. I have a big problem with Meat's films: I don't like them!

I've seen Fight Club and it's yeah, great... but I saw better.
I've seen Black Top and it's a simple thriller-action. Not good. But I don't like the actions!
I've seen RHPS and I must say it's terrible. I know everybody will hate me for it but that's my opinion. Sometimes disgusting.
I've seen Mighty but there Meat isn't an important actor of the film. And the film isn't best... but I could see it!
I've seen Motorama and that was the most terrible movie of my life. What was that? I don't know. shit!!!
I've seen him in Wayne's World. I hate this "comedy". It's a typical stupid American raving. Mike Myers' just making faces like Jim Carrey. I don't like them. And Meat "doesn't" play in it. Only one minute.

I'd like to see Crazy In Alabama. Till Meat didn't do enduring in the movie...

Asha · 29 May 2003, 05:10

Why would anybody hate you for your opinion White?
If you didn't like those movies that's fine....

I can't Judge Blacktop, since I haven't seen it.
But I did hear good reviews of it, but when I see it I will make my own mind up about it.

dottie · 29 May 2003, 12:01

I must admit I enjoyed Black Top - the character suited Meat to a tee -

**The Flying Mouse** · 29 May 2003, 15:37

I must say that I have a real hard time finding Meat's movies in the shops

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dottie · 29 May 2003, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

I must say that I have a real hard time finding Meat's movies in the shops

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Your're right mouse. all of mine are taped from the t.v.

Testify · 29 May 2003, 23:13

same here.

besty01 · 05 Jun 2003, 23:34

go to play.com and order them
they have most of them there

sherrie87 · 06 Jun 2003, 18:11

It has been 9 days since I posted the message that started this thread, and still my newly acquired copy of Blacktop is not here! They gave me an estimated shipping of 7-10 days, so it looks like the far end of the estimate is more accurate. Oh well, when it does arrive it will be my plans for the evening, at least. What better way to spend the evening than with ML as a psycho killer trucker? (OK, I can think of better ways to spend the evening with ML, but I guess that's neither here nor there!)

Sherrie

sherrie87 · 10 Jun 2003, 00:56

Blacktop arrived in my (rain soaked!) mailbox today! My husband and I will be watching it tonight, so I'll let you guys know how it is. He doesn't realize it's an ML film, I just read the summary of the back of the box to him and he's all excited about seeing it. We'll see how long it takes him to realize my real motives behind purchasing it!

Sherrie

sherrie87 · 10 Jun 2003, 06:39

Just finished watching Blacktop, my husband figured out real quick why I bought it as soon as the credits came on.

It was really different- Meat played a psychotic truck driver who fancied himself a relationship counselor of sorts. Kind of like Dr. Phil on a crack binge. He was going to make a young couple understand the meaning of committment even if it killed them (and he seemed to sincerely hope it did!) There were loads of plot inconsistencies, but the film is definately worth a look just to see Meat at his frenzied best. Heck, he was even all sweet and sort of romantic, all up until he tied the girl to his truck and tried to shoot her boyfriend.
One thing I did like was the little touches that served as an homage to my favorite film ever, Psycho. There is a shower scene, with ML's character peeking through a hole in the wall covered by a painting, just like good old Norman Bates. There is the revelatory conversation over sandwiches, and the parent killed following an infidelity- ML's character here could be Norman with a mountain more testosterone! Check it out- I wouldn't say Blacktop is an outstanding film, but it's fun to watch ML's character get unhinged in grand style. Worth a look, two thumbs up!

Sherrie

Rushour · 22 Jun 2003, 05:17

I have already seen Blacktop. It was on Austrian TV on the 4th of June, and I really like this movie.

Greetings Rushour[/img]

sherrie87 · 22 Jun 2003, 06:32

Rushour said:

Quote:

It was on Austrian TV on the 4th of June, and I really like this movie.

Just wondering, but do they show it on Austrian TV in English or dubbed into German? Or with subtitles? I know that many people there speak English, but I was just wondering how they handle American movies.

Sherrie

Sue K · 22 Jun 2003, 12:42

SHERRIE!

i loved your review of the film...i never picked up on the PSYCHO bits...and you're so right! your tongue in cheek style made me lol...("romantic up to the point")... paraphrasing...as i've YET to learn how to manage that quote gizmo yet...lol...

thanks!

tink...who just finished listening to BLACKTOP on the telly as she checked emails..XO

Sue K · 22 Jun 2003, 12:44

and OH LOAF!!!

i yam now a LOAFER...

well..i be danged...

tink..danged...XO

Rushour · 22 Jun 2003, 16:43

Sherrie87 wrote: Just wondering, but do they show it on Austrian TV in English or dubbed into German? Or with subtitles? I know that many people there speak English, but I was just wondering how they handle American movies.

No it was in German, I would prefer to hear it in original English, but there are so many people in Austria, who can't speak English or don't understand it so god, that they can watch a movie in English. There are never subtitles, it's always synchronised, every movie that comes from the States is going to be synchronised in Germany and Austria gets these movies then.
Greetings Rushour

CarylB · 23 Jun 2003, 08:38

FM wrote:

Quote:

I must say that I have a real hard time finding Meat's movies in the shops .

I've managed to pick up most of them from eBay and Amazon.com FM (ie US not UK) And Amazon.com's "used" pages are excellent!! Good used copies can be of perfect quality yet cheaper than the new version even including postage to the UK :)

Elsewhere tink loafed at becoming a loafer .. There'll be no holding her back!! Congrats :)

besty01 · 12 Jul 2003, 19:16

just watched it
very good film
hard to get used to meats side parting though

Vickip · 13 Jul 2003, 05:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

One thing I did like was the little touches that served as an homage to my favorite film ever, Psycho. There is a shower scene, with ML's character peeking through a hole in the wall covered by a painting, just like good old Norman Bates. There is the revelatory conversation over sandwiches, and the parent killed following an infidelity- ML's character here could be Norman with a mountain more testosterone! Check it out- I wouldn't say Blacktop is an outstanding film, but it's fun to watch ML's character get unhinged in grand style. Worth a look, two thumbs up!

Sherrie

Funny I remember when Blacktop first came out, some people compared Meat's character to Jack Nicholson's character in The Shining. But right away I thought the same thing you did Sherrie ... he reminded me of Norman Bates in Psycho :) And as a big Hitchcock fan, I love the way they play homage to that film

I think Blacktop's a great movie - Meat really does bad so good :P and I just love watching Jack go over the top !! Definitely two thumbs way up!

Vicki

Vickip · 13 Jul 2003, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by tink

and OH LOAF!!!

i yam now a LOAFER...

well..i be danged...

tink..danged...XO

Forgot to say Congratulations tink !!
Vicki

Sue K · 13 Jul 2003, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vickip

Quote:

Originally Posted by tink

and OH LOAF!!!

i yam now a LOAFER...

well..i be danged...

tink..danged...XO

Forgot to say Congratulations tink !!
Vicki

hey..lol..where ya BEEN...i b a SUPER DUPER loafer now.... :-) ...

ta luvvie...

tink..who's also learned to use the quotey thang..she THINKS... XO

sherrie87 · 30 Aug 2003, 18:12

This is very odd.....I got up very early in the morning for work a few days ago to find my husband watching Blacktop (or as he refers to it "the freaky movie where that guy you like gets all crazy and drives that truck"- hows that for a synopsis?), all on his own, on cable. Perhaps I have a closet ML fan in my home?

Sherrie

Sue K · 30 Aug 2003, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

This is very odd.....I got up very early in the morning for work a few days ago to find my husband watching Blacktop (or as he refers to it "the freaky movie where that guy you like gets all crazy and drives that truck"- hows that for a synopsis?), all on his own, on cable. Perhaps I have a closet ML fan in my home? :lol:

Sherrie

... they are a funny lot our men aren't they?..i mean...if i LOOK like i'm going to mention...YKW's name...we get the pouts on..however...he works nights...me days..and he'll be home...and call me to tell me...YKW..is on the telly..or YKW...was given a mention here or there....closet YKW fan?? hmmmm...perhaps they just are fans of us... :-) ... my husband is DEFINATELY ...my YKW scout... :-) ...

28 May 2003, 22:34	#1
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Blacktop: Murder on the Move Wooo I just ordered Blacktop on VHS and it is on it's way! Unfortunately, it's coming all the way across the country (California to Florida) so it will be a week before it's in my hot little hands. Anyway, my husband doesn't really understand why I'm all excited so I thought I'd share it with other Meat fans who DO understand what a thrill it is to see a "new" (to me at least) Meat movie. I'll definately be back here to chat about it with other's who've seen it once I watch it! Sherrie

05 Jun 2003, 23:34	#10
besty01 Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.05.2003 Location: ballynahinch n ireland Posts: 105	blacktop go to play.com and order them they have most of them there

12 Jul 2003, 19:16	#20
besty01 Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.05.2003 Location: ballynahinch n ireland Posts: 105	blacktop just watched it very good film hard to get used to meats side parting though

28 May 2003, 23:16	#2
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Well i haven't seen it, sherrie87. I have heard that it's a great movie though, and was planning on getting it myself. So I'm eagerly awaiting your review of it. I hope you have a lot of fun watching it, just drag your hubbie along, put him an the sofa, give him popcorn or something and he will have a good time aswell (I hope) Asha

28 May 2003, 23:17	#3
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	i aint seen it either, but i have been advised to. its on my top 5 to buy.

29 May 2003, 02:04	#4
White of High Nature's Siegfried Join Date: 27.05.2002 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 2,930	I have seen it! And it's feeble. I have a big problem with Meat's films: I don't like them! I've seen Fight Club and it's yeah, great... but I saw better. I've seen Black Top and it's a simple thriller-action. Not good. But I don't like the actions! I've seen RHPS and I must say it's terrible. I know everybody will hate me for it but that's my opinion. Sometimes disgusting. I've seen Mighty but there Meat isn't an important actor of the film. And the film isn't best... but I could see it! I've seen Motorama and that was the most terrible movie of my life. What was that? I don't know. shit!!! I've seen him in Wayne's World. I hate this "comedy". It's a typical stupid American raving. Mike Myers' just making faces like Jim Carrey. I don't like them. And Meat "doesn't" play in it. Only one minute. I'd like to see Crazy In Alabama. Till Meat didn't do enduring in the movie...

29 May 2003, 05:10	#5
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Why would anybody hate you for your opinion White? If you didn't like those movies that's fine.... I can't Judge Blacktop, since I haven't seen it. But I did hear good reviews of it, but when I see it I will make my own mind up about it.

29 May 2003, 12:01	#6
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	I must admit I enjoyed Black Top - the character suited Meat to a tee -

29 May 2003, 15:37	#7
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	I must say that I have a real hard time finding Meat's movies in the shops .

29 May 2003, 23:13	#9
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	same here.

06 Jun 2003, 18:11	#11
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	It has been 9 days since I posted the message that started this thread, and still my newly acquired copy of Blacktop is not here! They gave me an estimated shipping of 7-10 days, so it looks like the far end of the estimate is more accurate. Oh well, when it does arrive it will be my plans for the evening, at least. What better way to spend the evening than with ML as a psycho killer trucker? (OK, I can think of better ways to spend the evening with ML, but I guess that's neither here nor there!) Sherrie

10 Jun 2003, 00:56	#12
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Blacktop arrived in my (rain soaked!) mailbox today! My husband and I will be watching it tonight, so I'll let you guys know how it is. He doesn't realize it's an ML film, I just read the summary of the back of the box to him and he's all excited about seeing it. We'll see how long it takes him to realize my real motives behind purchasing it! Sherrie

10 Jun 2003, 06:39	#13
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Just finished watching Blacktop, my husband figured out real quick why I bought it as soon as the credits came on. It was really different- Meat played a psychotic truck driver who fancied himself a relationship counselor of sorts. Kind of like Dr. Phil on a crack binge. He was going to make a young couple understand the meaning of committment even if it killed them (and he seemed to sincerely hope it did!) There were loads of plot inconsistencies, but the film is definately worth a look just to see Meat at his frenzied best. Heck, he was even all sweet and sort of romantic, all up until he tied the girl to his truck and tried to shoot her boyfriend. One thing I did like was the little touches that served as an homage to my favorite film ever, Psycho. There is a shower scene, with ML's character peeking through a hole in the wall covered by a painting, just like good old Norman Bates. There is the revelatory conversation over sandwiches, and the parent killed following an infidelity- ML's character here could be Norman with a mountain more testosterone! Check it out- I wouldn't say Blacktop is an outstanding film, but it's fun to watch ML's character get unhinged in grand style. Worth a look, two thumbs up! Sherrie

22 Jun 2003, 05:17	#14
Rushour Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.06.2003 Location: Graz/Austria Posts: 30	I have already seen Blacktop. It was on Austrian TV on the 4th of June, and I really like this movie. Greetings Rushour[/img]

22 Jun 2003, 12:42	#16
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	SHERRIE! i loved your review of the film...i never picked up on the PSYCHO bits...and you're so right! your tongue in cheek style made me lol...("romantic up to the point")... paraphrasing...as i've YET to learn how to manage that quote gizmo yet...lol... thanks! tink...who just finished listening to BLACKTOP on the telly as she checked emails..XO

22 Jun 2003, 12:44	#17
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	and OH LOAF!!! i yam now a LOAFER... well..i be danged... tink..danged...XO

22 Jun 2003, 16:43	#18
Rushour Junior Loafer Join Date: 20.06.2003 Location: Graz/Austria Posts: 30	Sherrie87 wrote: Just wondering, but do they show it on Austrian TV in English or dubbed into German? Or with subtitles? I know that many people there speak English, but I was just wondering how they handle American movies. No it was in German, I would prefer to hear it in original English, but there are so many people in Austria, who can't speak English or don't understand it so god, that they can watch a movie in English. There are never subtitles, it's always synchronised, every movie that comes from the States is going to be synchronised in Germany and Austria gets these movies then. Greetings Rushour

30 Aug 2003, 18:12	#24
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	This is very odd.....I got up very early in the morning for work a few days ago to find my husband watching Blacktop (or as he refers to it "the freaky movie where that guy you like gets all crazy and drives that truck"- hows that for a synopsis?), all on his own, on cable. Perhaps I have a closet ML fan in my home? Sherrie