tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post6829628418945120135..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Hobo With A Shotgun (2011)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-57179706655205960442011-08-24T12:31:32.283-07:002011-08-24T12:31:32.283-07:00I hear ya Shaun, the same can be said of disntigui...I hear ya Shaun, the same can be said of disntiguished filmmakers like Tarantino and Rodriguez. This type of filmmaker basically watches a bunch of films within the genre they want to work with and then makes their own film based on all those other films they watched.<br /><br />I usually forgive this sort of technique if the result adds something new to the mix or improves on the films it is inspired by.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-79970483244900312682011-08-11T11:38:44.556-07:002011-08-11T11:38:44.556-07:00This has pretty much been the case since the early...This has pretty much been the case since the early 1990's Franco. He was one of a clutch of actors who found themselves making films for the direct to rental market in the 90's and beyond. I wouldn't forgive this films juvenilia on the grounds that it was intentional. From what I can judge of the people involved, the only thing they could do is be juvenile. One of the worst developments in cult film/ horror filmmaking in recent years is the proliferation of geeky fans being afforded the opportunity to make repugnantly referential films to try and show off how clever they think are. Who gives a toss if Eli Roth has seen a bunch of Lucio Fulci films?Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-26342703655101079032011-08-11T05:17:13.088-07:002011-08-11T05:17:13.088-07:00@Shaun: This is definetly a love it or hate it fil...@Shaun: This is definetly a love it or hate it film! Half love it, half hate it, and the other half is somewhere in between.<br /><br />Agree that it's juvenile, but I think that was entirely intentional in this case.<br /><br />About Rutger Hauer's career, what I was trying to say is that he isnt making many theatrical releases these days and that in this way he is extremely underrated. <br /><br />@A: Agree, thanks for commenting!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-39893285592451851152011-08-10T21:22:52.683-07:002011-08-10T21:22:52.683-07:00Glad you enjoyed it! I agree with you that the vil...Glad you enjoyed it! I agree with you that the villains were the films weakest link. They verged on being obnoxious to me so I'm glad that they were replaced with the plague mid-way through.A.http://www.onemorebullet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-59664343596657003012011-08-10T09:40:40.174-07:002011-08-10T09:40:40.174-07:00This is a typically repugnant and repulsive film f...This is a typically repugnant and repulsive film from men who have yet to grow beyond adolescence. Were it not for the presence of Rutger Hauer, the rather cool assassins known as The Plague, and the soundtrack, this would be entirely without merit. <br /><br />One of your earlier commenters asked where Rutger Hauer has been - the answer is making lots and lots and lots of films. He has been more prolific in the last decade than at any other point in his career. Most of them direct to rental garbage, which is what HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN is or should be. Nice review though Franco :-)Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-10732952662709791842011-08-08T10:28:29.883-07:002011-08-08T10:28:29.883-07:00@TWISTED FLICKS: Exactly how I feel about it. I di...@TWISTED FLICKS: Exactly how I feel about it. I didnt give it a 5 precisely because I felt it lacked it certain areas, but it showed promise, let's see where this film will take Eisener, hopefully as you say bigger and better things. <br /><br />@Neil: I think you will enjoy it Neil, I know you have an appreciation for that grindhouse mentality, "Summer of Satan" anyone? :)Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-6752897288603705482011-08-08T06:57:01.289-07:002011-08-08T06:57:01.289-07:00This has just been released to DVD in the UK (afte...This has just been released to DVD in the UK (after a very very limited theatrical run) at a ridiculously low price - payday on the 25th, so expect my review very shortly after that.Neil Fulwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686296295535235988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-49848742682683184032011-08-07T23:30:17.500-07:002011-08-07T23:30:17.500-07:00I really wanted to like this one... the more non-P...I really wanted to like this one... the more non-PC genre films the better! And kudos to Eisener and crew for making it happen, and for doing it with such disregard for the censors. <br /><br />However the limited budget and inexperience are quite apparent. Hauer was awesome, but the rest of the cast were not. And as you say, the trio of villains let things down in a big way.<br /><br />Still, a decent debut effort that possibly didn't warrant the amount of exposure its received. Hopefully it will launch the director into bigger and better things.TWISTED FLICKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393486792505734280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-53722219465545575452011-08-06T10:04:45.715-07:002011-08-06T10:04:45.715-07:00@BRENT: Seeing Hauer on Hobo With A Shotgun, and s...@BRENT: Seeing Hauer on Hobo With A Shotgun, and seeing him so gung-ho about every aspect of the production made me want to see more of him in the future, I think you'll enjoy this one Brent! <br /><br />@Manuel Marrero: I saw more reasons to see this one than Hauer's performance, I mean the film is ultra stylish and colorful and gory, and fun as hell if you like your revenge films. <br /><br />@HorrO: Thanks for commenting HorrO! True, this isnt a film to take too seriously, its a fun silly, flick meant to entertain with its shock value more than anything, I think it achieved it wonderfully. <br /><br />@Direct To Video Connoisseur: True man, its just a fun film, it's over the top nature is what kept me glued. <br /><br />@Planet of Terror: Great observation man, it's true, he isnt a vigilante by nature, the evil in the world forces him to become one. Thanks for stopping by POT!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-22279610220247844752011-08-06T08:26:34.198-07:002011-08-06T08:26:34.198-07:00I loved the fact that Hauer, at first, was just a ...I loved the fact that Hauer, at first, was just a simple man with a wish: to buy an old lawnmower at a pawn shop. He didn't want to get in the mix of things. He was thrown into the hero position when he goes to the shop one day and has to come to the rescue of the owner. He becomes more reluctant hero than anything else and that's why I think the film works so well. And of course, Hauer is badass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-65014484011336175352011-08-06T08:07:29.951-07:002011-08-06T08:07:29.951-07:00I enjoyed this one a lot too. It just really went...I enjoyed this one a lot too. It just really went for it, completely unapologetic, and that worked for me. Great stuff!Direct to Video Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310858965138247572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-60687575098313818382011-08-06T07:39:09.709-07:002011-08-06T07:39:09.709-07:00This was just a different and fun film the Grindho...This was just a different and fun film the Grindhouse way. Nothing to take too seriously. It is good to see films like this every once in a while. It had plenty of blood and some interesting kills. I completely agree, the acting of the evil/bad guys was terrible, but I wasn't expecting great acting in a movie like this. Great review! Haven't stopped by on the site in while. I hope you are doing good.HorrOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384229602693596518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-47189495711242245122011-08-06T02:14:22.730-07:002011-08-06T02:14:22.730-07:00It's a silly but ok film, not awesome but ok. ...It's a silly but ok film, not awesome but ok. The only good reason to watch this movie is Hauer, nothing more. The plague was cool... But the voice they gave one of them killed it for me, they sounded like the good robot us'ses from Bill and Ted. I got to admit that when Hauer said that cool oneliner towards the end, I applauded.Manuel Marrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341967701127338133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-22236805960126412242011-08-05T23:59:43.370-07:002011-08-05T23:59:43.370-07:00I love Grindhouse and the whole grindhouse genre! ...I love Grindhouse and the whole grindhouse genre! So am looking forward to this reaching my shores...seems to be taking it's time though.<br /> Funny thing with Hauer is he seems to have come back from no where hasn't he? I mean what has he been doing the last few years...living in a cave??!<br /> Great to have him back doing films he was just born to star in!BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.com