I just saw the trailer for the new Three Stooges movie. It’s scary bad.
I am a Three Stooges fan from when I was a kid. Moe, Larry, and Curly will always be among my all time favorites. Even Shemp I like, although we don’t have to talk about Curly Joe. The thing is, these guys are literally one of a kind, and the fact that they did their movie shorts on a shoestring budget makes them even better. Trying to remake them today using no name morons would be like trying to recreate the Mona Lisa using fingerpaints. It really can’t be done, and to do so would be an insult to their noble heritage. This credits image comes from the movie tshirts, by the way.
Of course, nothing will ever prevent the blood and soul sucking opportunists of Hollywood from betraying their heritage and turning a quick buck. I don’t care if it is the Farrelly brothers. The fact that they agreed to make this tells me that maybe they aren’t as great as we all thought, and should probably take another look at their work. I noticed that all the big name stars who were rumored to be in this bailed out. I guess they figured out how much suck could go into a film. The thing is, the Stooges were brilliant physical comedians, which means the makers of this film should look for good physical guys. Instead they hired three guys no one has ever heard of. I guess if you don’t have a career to speak of you aren’t risking much doing something like this. Personally I am glad it is Dave who will have to watch this and all I have to do is read his bitter review.
Jason
