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Post by ck100 on Apr 17, 2024 4:04:06 GMT
Since it's Martin Lawrence's birthday, we can take a look back one of his movies as it turns 25 and he turns 59. I don't think there is much to say about this movie except for Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy at least having chemistry together (previously working together in Boomerang). There is also the Rick Baker makeup that is used to age their characters. Leonard Maltin Movie Guide Review: Life (1999) - 2.5 out of 4 stars"A slick Harlem pickpocket and a none-too-bright patsy meet up in the early 1930s and are railroaded into a Mississippi prison, where they spend the next 55 years. Broad comedy is juxtaposed against unexpectedly poignant and serious moments in this episodic film; not always on target, but entertaining just the same. Murphy and Lawrence are very funny, and age believably in Rick Baker's makeup."
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Apr 17, 2024 4:07:30 GMT
That fleeting moment where Martin sees freedom as an old man having lost so many years in prison made me cry as a kid. The only thing I really remember about the movie.
Since it's his birthday, let me shout-out his cameo in Beach Bum, which is fucking hilarious.
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Post by ck100 on Apr 17, 2024 4:28:26 GMT
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Apr 17, 2024 4:52:58 GMT
I remember it was kind of a big deal that Smith let him keep first billing in Bad Boys II despite being a way bigger star by then. Back when Will seemed like the coolest dude ever.
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Post by CrepedCrusader on Apr 17, 2024 5:29:45 GMT
Great movie.
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