Movie Flops at Box Office
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Original Date posted: Sat, 23 August 2003 02:25:58
Post: NSN: Movie Flops at Box Office
28th February 2003:
NSN Blockbuster Flops at Cinemas
By P.Fezza
This all action, cgi, big budget, shoot 'em up, action move / comic romance starring Arkie Swarz, Sylvia Alone and Vin Unleaded was expected to make millions at the box office. Its easy to understand concept and step by step storyline was perfect for a wide audience brought up on a manufactured pop culture. Crane Attack was perfect.
Basic Synopsis: Alexander Trump (Arkie Swarz - Term Mater, Command Oh?, Prey), an ex-green beret has been sent to Cambodia to stop his wife (Sylvia Alone - Destruction Girl, Judge Judy, Rambi) from being attacked by large angry genetically engineered crane fly. Armed only with bug spray, a mini gun and sweat band, Alexander must track through thick jungles, deep swamps, ice cold glaciers and underwater caverns to save his love and prevent the evil scientist (Vin Unleaded - X0X, The Slow and the Peaceful, Pitch is Green) from taking over the world.
Reviews:
"The Best Movie of the Year" - Barbie Weekly
"An Action packed thriller which will rip your heart out" - The Sun
"Watch This Movie" - Playgirl
"Killer Soundtrack. Killer Flies. GREAT Acting. *****" - Metal Blowback
"If you liked No Retreat No Surrender or Collateral Damage, You'll Love This" - Photography Experts
"This. Is. Shit" - DVD Review
"Do Not Watch This Pile of Crap" - Professional Movie Magazine
So why did this epic movie not succeed at the cinemas? It had everything required for the public to lap it up like a cat stuck in the land of milk and mice. The reason it failed is simply because it had absolutely no support and as a result, was not screened in cinemas. The company producing it, (20th Century Chicken) refused to distribute it due to fears that parts of the movie were not suitable for the public as a result of the current political climate. The offending scenes? The film's climax was a getaway in which the evil scientist, 'Dr Terrorist Scum' tried to escape in a private jet from his underground lair. The plane is shot down and it crashes into the laboratories where the Crane Flies were being created, completely destroying them in a large explosion that would impress any teen. A happy ending all round, we thought. 20thCC thought differently - the plane crash was supposedly too similar to the events of 9/11 and the $269 Million Dollar movie went straight to video, a video only available from a second rate, poorly designed fan site.
It has been recorded as one of the worst flops ever. The director who spent 90 days shooting this video and 90 days writing the script and screenplay has vowed never to create another film. The actors who dedicated their time, heart and soul to this movie are distraught and are seeking counseling. Only the producers and editor felt compelled to carry on working with movies - however with Crane Attack to their name, they are finding it incredibly hard to get work on even the lowest rated movies despite their experience and talent. NSN has decided to stop creating movies and focus on other aspects for making money, this movie has almost crippled us despite our desperate efforts to try and get a proper release for it.
It's sad that this is not the only movie that has had such treatment. Many movies didn't even get off the ground and had no source for funding. Even if the movie only had a slight reference to a plane, or even a terrorist. Many movies were delayed, some had only a select few showings at the smallest of private cinemas, hundreds were taken back and re-shot, re-scripted, re-worked and re-made. NSN can only hope that the guidelines for movie makers do not get stricter, we hope that good movies can still be made, watched and enjoyed. Remember that you have your freedom of speech and no one should be able to take that away from you.
Post: NSN: Movie Flops at Box Office
28th February 2003:
NSN Blockbuster Flops at Cinemas
By P.Fezza
This all action, cgi, big budget, shoot 'em up, action move / comic romance starring Arkie Swarz, Sylvia Alone and Vin Unleaded was expected to make millions at the box office. Its easy to understand concept and step by step storyline was perfect for a wide audience brought up on a manufactured pop culture. Crane Attack was perfect.
Basic Synopsis: Alexander Trump (Arkie Swarz - Term Mater, Command Oh?, Prey), an ex-green beret has been sent to Cambodia to stop his wife (Sylvia Alone - Destruction Girl, Judge Judy, Rambi) from being attacked by large angry genetically engineered crane fly. Armed only with bug spray, a mini gun and sweat band, Alexander must track through thick jungles, deep swamps, ice cold glaciers and underwater caverns to save his love and prevent the evil scientist (Vin Unleaded - X0X, The Slow and the Peaceful, Pitch is Green) from taking over the world.
Reviews:
"The Best Movie of the Year" - Barbie Weekly
"An Action packed thriller which will rip your heart out" - The Sun
"Watch This Movie" - Playgirl
"Killer Soundtrack. Killer Flies. GREAT Acting. *****" - Metal Blowback
"If you liked No Retreat No Surrender or Collateral Damage, You'll Love This" - Photography Experts
"This. Is. Shit" - DVD Review
"Do Not Watch This Pile of Crap" - Professional Movie Magazine
So why did this epic movie not succeed at the cinemas? It had everything required for the public to lap it up like a cat stuck in the land of milk and mice. The reason it failed is simply because it had absolutely no support and as a result, was not screened in cinemas. The company producing it, (20th Century Chicken) refused to distribute it due to fears that parts of the movie were not suitable for the public as a result of the current political climate. The offending scenes? The film's climax was a getaway in which the evil scientist, 'Dr Terrorist Scum' tried to escape in a private jet from his underground lair. The plane is shot down and it crashes into the laboratories where the Crane Flies were being created, completely destroying them in a large explosion that would impress any teen. A happy ending all round, we thought. 20thCC thought differently - the plane crash was supposedly too similar to the events of 9/11 and the $269 Million Dollar movie went straight to video, a video only available from a second rate, poorly designed fan site.
It has been recorded as one of the worst flops ever. The director who spent 90 days shooting this video and 90 days writing the script and screenplay has vowed never to create another film. The actors who dedicated their time, heart and soul to this movie are distraught and are seeking counseling. Only the producers and editor felt compelled to carry on working with movies - however with Crane Attack to their name, they are finding it incredibly hard to get work on even the lowest rated movies despite their experience and talent. NSN has decided to stop creating movies and focus on other aspects for making money, this movie has almost crippled us despite our desperate efforts to try and get a proper release for it.
It's sad that this is not the only movie that has had such treatment. Many movies didn't even get off the ground and had no source for funding. Even if the movie only had a slight reference to a plane, or even a terrorist. Many movies were delayed, some had only a select few showings at the smallest of private cinemas, hundreds were taken back and re-shot, re-scripted, re-worked and re-made. NSN can only hope that the guidelines for movie makers do not get stricter, we hope that good movies can still be made, watched and enjoyed. Remember that you have your freedom of speech and no one should be able to take that away from you.
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