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Title: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: kuanyin on November 21, 2002, 12:46:07 AM
I got this video last week. Ehhhhcckkk, it put me to sleep and I never have been able to bring myself to put it back in the VCR. What a mess of a movie, I can see why Frid dismissed Stone in an interview I read. Stone must have been stoned out of his mind making this. (As I recall he has publically stated that he continues to do drugs, some of us grew up.)

It doesn't help that the video tape is crappy. I'm so sorry that one of the few big screen releases of Frid's is of this caliber. Oh well, it add to my collection....
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Carol on November 21, 2002, 01:41:46 AM
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I got this video last week. Ehhhhcckkk, it put me to sleep and I never have been able to bring myself to put it back in the VCR. What a mess of a movie, I can see why Frid dismissed Stone in an interview I read. Stone must have been stoned out of his mind making this. (As I recall he has publically stated that he continues to do drugs, some of us grew up.)

It doesn't help that the video tape is crappy. I'm so sorry that one of the few big screen releases of Frid's is of this caliber. Oh well, it add to my collection....


My feelings exactly, kuanyin! I bought it to see what all the hype was about -- very disappointed. Never finished viewing it either and I don't even know if I want to keep it in my collection. It is by no means the highlight of his career. Rating: two thumbs down.
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: LoveAtFirstBITE on November 21, 2002, 02:02:04 AM
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I got this video last week. Ehhhhcckkk, it put me to sleep and I never have been able to bring myself to put it back in the VCR.


"Ehhhhcckk" is right.  I saw it not long ago, and I couldn't follow ANY of it.  It would be good for a laugh when you're down because it's so stupid. [scrm]
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Midnite on November 21, 2002, 02:49:38 AM
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(As I recall he has publically stated that he continues to do drugs, some of us grew up.)

Well, you might be thinking of a much-publicized arrest a few years back for DUI and drug possession, but he pleaded innocent to all charges.  Don't believe Stone publicly admits to any recent drug use, sorry.

Haven't seen Seizure yet but I can't say I'm anxious to. :-/
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: MrsJ on November 21, 2002, 03:08:41 AM
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Haven't seen Seizure yet but I can't say I'm anxious to. :-/

The movie is pretty bad, and I'll admit it took me a couple of sittings to get through the whole thing.  It is interesting to see Frid on film in a non-DS role, which is the only reason to watch it (IMO).

MrsJ.
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Nancy on November 21, 2002, 05:24:33 AM
It is a horrible movie. I saw the original script and it was not much like what was actually filmed.  Too bad since the story had such an interesting premise.  

Nanc
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: TERRY308 on November 21, 2002, 05:36:33 AM
Yes, the whole movie is terrible.  I'm with Kuanyin, I'm afraid to touch it.  Jonathan should have sued Olvier Stone for cooking up this one.  I really felt sorry for Jonathan.  [vryangb]
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: ClaudeNorth on November 21, 2002, 07:55:12 AM
Wow!  I haven't seen "Seizure" in years, but I recall that I enjoyed it.  I really need to rewatch it soon!

Regards,

John
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Connie on November 21, 2002, 09:25:56 AM
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It is interesting to see Frid on film in a non-DS role, which is the only reason to watch it (IMO).


Yes.  That's why I got it - intense curiosity.  I must say...it's quite boring.  It's also DUMB.  LOL
But it IS good for fans who want to see JF doing something different!  Also, I've been able to get some good pictures from it.

(Uh oh...looks a little worried - doesn't he!)
(http://members.aol.com/clchalifoux/images/seizure.jpg)

:)


Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Josette on November 21, 2002, 09:50:44 AM
I don't remember too much about it.  I know it seemed weird and a lot of the time I wasn't sure what was happening.  However, I think from about the middle on the main plot sort of came together and from then on it was all right.  I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a movie, but for a chance to see him in a different role it was worth it.
Title: Re: Sorta OT, "Seizure"
Post by: Luciaphile on November 23, 2002, 01:43:47 AM
Ah, Seizure. I saw this in its entirety a couple of years ago. Scary, but not in any good way.

Luciaphil
(who prefers Suspiria 8-) )