Post your favorite answer to: "Why are they Riffing a GOOD movie?"

MarkAndrew · August 07, 2007, 01:49:38 PM

I'm going to take the bold stance of saying: The Bourne Identity is a very good and entertaining movie. As always, with the sewers overflowing with the Hollwood's celluloid waste, I'm mystified why Mike, Kevin and Bill are Riffing a spy movie that's actually good.

My answer: Because it was on sale at Blockbuster when you buy '300'.

Submitted with love

Steve-O · August 07, 2007, 01:56:02 PM

Because it's there.

SmilinJackRoss · August 07, 2007, 02:18:49 PM

Once they decided to riff Lord of the Rings, I knew there would be very little that was sacred. They riffed it, but they didn't hate it, they didn't point out how bad a movie it is. So......I hope that as long as they don't totally rip this movie to shreds, pointing out how terrible it is at every turn, I don't mind the riffing.

But the real reason I think...because The Bourne Ultimatum just came out, and they wanted the tie-in sales.

Raven · August 07, 2007, 03:03:11 PM

There is no consensous on what is a good movie. I don't think this one is good. It stars Matt Damon as an action hero. I realise that with three of these movies out now it seems like he's been an action hero the whole time but come on. I thought this was a ridiculous premise when it came out.

Conor · August 07, 2007, 03:09:39 PM

For me the movie is quite similar to Casino Royale, in that I'm very surprised that it has the reputation of being "good." It seems like both of them get lots of points for not being ridiculous, one liner spouting action movies, but the fact that the movies are not cheesy doesn't necessarily make them memorable or likable. To me, both movies end, and I sort of wonder what the point was. I'd much rather leave a theater talking about how awesome it was when Bruce Willis rode on the wing of the bomber that was just trying to explode the mack truck he was driving then marvel at the deliberate pacing of the Bourne Identity.

That said, the Bourne Identity isn't necessarily a "bad" movie either. It definitely IS however, one that I feel is vastly improved when Riffed.

MrTorso · August 07, 2007, 03:45:10 PM

The sample says it all for me. Guy awkwardly committing suicide out the window....Julia "Save the Last Dance" Stiles as a CIA agent. It is an OK flick but it was nothing stellar. The worst of all the Bourne movies is the spastic seizure inducing editing of the fight scenes that are so close up you can't tell what the hell is going on. Pull the camera back just a touch and maybe get a real fight choreographer in there...

bettertomorrowamy · August 07, 2007, 04:05:11 PM

Because I hate you!

Wiseblood · August 07, 2007, 04:12:38 PM

They're riffing a good movie because you touch yourself at night!

Robyn · August 07, 2007, 06:35:52 PM

Why? WHY!? I spit in the face of your WHY!

...I dunno, I can't remember anything about the movie anyway. Was it good? I know I saw it when it came out, but all I remember is an insane hour long car chase in a Mini Cooper. Maybe I'm thinking of The Itallian Job. :-",

Tony Farms AKA Puma Man · August 07, 2007, 08:49:05 PM

I didn't realize it was so easy to jump out of windows until I saw the sample.

SecretAgentSuperDragon · August 07, 2007, 11:47:05 PM

They are riffing it because it longed to be riffed.

Man I love philosophy.

I always liked the Bourne movies, and I like Matt Damon. I think he's a very good and committed actor. Anyone want to argue otherwise, watch Courage Under Fire, then get back to me.

Sharktopus · August 08, 2007, 12:44:17 AM

They did it just to piss you off. Yes, you.

Cosmic Muse · August 08, 2007, 07:08:14 AM

This isn't my favorite but I think it's the most logical. I think it's because after several consecutive seasons of doing MST3K they just got sick and tired of having to watch very bad movies dozens of times over to come up with Riffs.

BEERxTaco · August 08, 2007, 07:47:32 AM

I think sometimes people equate visually entertaining and quality production values with a good film. Not always the case.

What would you rather watch, The Bourne Identity or The Creeping Terror? lol

Regardless, as Shakespeare said, "The Riff Is The Thing". Or something like that...

ObscureGamer · August 08, 2007, 07:56:35 AM

It has never been the case that a movie had to be unwatchably horrible to be riffed. Even back in the days of MST3K,
they made the decision to riff some movies that have generally been well-received, like Marooned and This Island Earth.
Sure, it's always harder with better movies, but it is never impossible.

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