One of the worst films ever!
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Get Carter
jeremy3 — 15 years ago(May 13, 2010 04:04 PM)
I was expecting a great film. I had seen the Stallone version. It was okay. Boy, was I wrong. This movie is awful. You have no empathy for Carter. He has been away for years from his brother, he is a womanizer, and we are supposed to like him? This movie was awful. There was a much better film made that year - Shaft. You liked Shaft. This movie was one of the worst films I have ever seen. What an eyesore.
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Colm123 — 15 years ago(May 18, 2010 08:44 AM)
You're not supposed to like him.
You're supposed to think a little deeper about the character and what makes him tick and why he behaves the way he does. He's merely avenging his brothers death even though he too is a killer himself -
Royalroland656 — 15 years ago(July 02, 2010 10:27 AM)
Colm, Strichley you guys hit the nail on the head, Carter is unlikable but I think he knows it. He knows he was not a good brother, he knows he is a d!ck, but he is on a mission, this original poster should just enjoy the ride Caine takes you on.
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thomas998 — 13 years ago(August 06, 2012 09:49 AM)
Not a fan of either movie myself, but I can understand why someone would not like the first movie compared to the remake. Not that either had a character you really cared about I think it was simply that the original was made in a different time when the typical movie wasn't shot like a music video, where scenes were longer and people hadn't been programmed to watch movies like an ADHA kid on speed.
I grew up on older movies, and I have to say that after years of watching the quicker paced movies of today many of the old ones seem slower and that can cause people to be bored if they aren't in the mood and being in the mood for a movie will dictate if you enjoy it or not to some large degree. -
JJFranco — 11 years ago(October 18, 2014 09:08 PM)
Ha ha ha. Yes indeed! I was trying to think of a response to probably THE most ridiculous posting I've ever read on IMDB, (maybe even the internet!) Then I read yours! Which is perfect!
One of the main themes of the film is being 'on the ride' WITH the 'monster'! That and the horrific, 'of the time' back drop. And this clown missed them both!!!!!
Best stick to Disney.. or Shaft! ROTFL!!! -
jbrunton007 — 9 years ago(April 17, 2016 08:47 AM)
Agreed!!! I was just thinking about what a brilliant and badass film this is. Carter does nothing but kick ass, beep, and drink in Newcastle all the while investigating his brothers un natural death. Great ultraviolent film from the same period of time as Dirty Harry and Death Wish. I can empathize. I like his style. "Worst movie ever" ??? Do me a favor
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Bilestoad17 — 12 years ago(July 22, 2013 02:41 AM)
Naturally most of us have a slew of oldies we've yet to see, and having them spoiled does not do any good. The fact it is being discussed here tells you that it is still relevant. It's easier to follow a rule not to spoil ANY movie than to declare spoilers fair game for old movies. There are so many movies much older even than this one that I intend to see. Warning people of spoilers is the decent thing to do regardless. There's even a Spoiler markup button, so it couldn't get much fricken easier.
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naturally !