Ebert & Roeper - 2 Fast 2 Furious, Finding Nemo, Hulk, Terminator 3, The Matrix Reloaded

[@oliverclothesoff8604]

Ebert on T3: I don't like it because I'm tired of chases. Ebert on 2Fast: I liked it because of the chases.

[@JohnSmith-jn7nc]

I understand Ebert's way of thinking. Fast and Furious franchise is for the most part about street racing and chases. Terminator franchise isn't.

[@cleftturnip7774]

@@JohnSmith-jn7nc cmon man. Its a massive contradiction

[@mania4270]

@@cleftturnip7774 no its not. Fast and furious is literally about steer racing. Terminator 3 just felt like terminator 2 with a girl instead of robert Patrick. I like it but Ebert wasnt contradicting though

[@cleftturnip7774]

@@mania4270 Ebert was always contradicting himself.

[@sevendst19]

Clearly he watched 2fast first and by the time he got to T3 he was tired of the chases

[@Maniac1607]

Remember when we thought "T3" would be the worst film in the series? Those were the days.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Yes I do!

[@kingofkings69ner]

I didn't think T3 wasn't that bad besides it being much weaker of a film than T2 & the original Terminator in which would be almost impossible to make another Terminator film better than T2 considering that T2 was better than the original.. After T3 came out, the sequels kept getting worse and worse and I hope the Terminator series is dead!

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

Yeah. Same with the SW prequels, Temple of Doom, Matrix 2 and 3, etc. You're right. Those sure were the days.

[@gioluvs1893]

😂

[@LukeLovesRose]

Im glad these guys were able to appreciate Ang Lees Hulk.

[@craigwilson3532]

I prefer it to the 2008 one and I love Jennifer Connelly. Beautiful and great actress

[@ezequielgomez7083]

I love Finding Nemo was my number 1 best flim of the year 2003 I seen it 3D Verison at the Woodfield AMC Theater when I was a 11 year old child since September 15 2012 Hapy 20th Anniversary Finding Nemo (2003-2023)

[@Comictalent]

I'm still disappointed by the ending of Terminator 3 over 20 years later. It's not a bad movie, but audiences were promised something that didn't happen through trailers and more. Most of the movie is pretty good - the ending is such a tease.

[@alexanderdickens2517]

"i don't want to see those premises explored. i want my confusion solved, which is an entirely different thing."

[@Christian39521]

I think I was one the of the few who went into Terminator 3 with realistic expectations. Because I knew it wasn't Cameron. None of the people involved with the first 2 were involved. My expectations were low.

[@oobrocks]

Nice to have chapters!

[@ThatOldTV]

I used to do chapters. No one noticed. When I stopped, no one noticed. You're the first person to mention it.

[@oobrocks]

That surprises me

[@BackwoodsFilms]

If Roger had known how many more Fast & Furious movies were going to be hurled onto the public, he might not have been so kind to FF2.

[@Rick_Riff]

All the movies were trash

[@IWantToMature85]

@@Rick_Riff no sir lol!

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

T3 should've kept the deleted scene where they're designing the T800's voice.... ;)

[@thomasmarciano6133]

I always liked and respected Roger Ebert and agreed with most of his opinions. However in The Matrix Reloaded the villains he described as "not interesting" because "machines don't make good villains" is way off. Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith was an absolute joy to watch up on screen.

[@JamminOnThe1]

Roper’s criticism about 2 Fast 2 Furious foreshadowed Paul Walker’s death.

[@alexandergannon7058]

probably the only two weirdos in the world who liked Matrix 2 more than the first

[@mania4270]

Count me as another. I prefer reloaded. Maybe stop letting the internet decide your opinions

[@pleaserewind295]

@@mania4270 The movie sucks ass

[@mania4270]

@@pleaserewind295 you have weird tastes....

[@calisthenicsmachine9725]

2003 so nostalgic T3 easily the best sequel in the terminator franchise and 2nd only to the original.

[@tammyjej]

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines: Ebert 👎 Roeper 👍 Finding Nemo: Ebert 👍 Roeper 👍 2 Fast 2 Furious: Ebert 👍 Roeper 👎 Hulk: Ebert 👍 Roeper 👍 The Matrix Reloaded: Ebert 👍 Roeper 👍

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Did Roeper really just say T3 was better than the original? I can't believe he just said that. I'm stunned.

[@calisthenicsmachine9725]

It's better than T2 the original is still the best one in the franchise though.

[@42k78]

Ebert: Didn't like T3 because it had too much action. Loved 2F2F because it had a lot of action.

[@cookieface80]

Because people expect Terminator movies to also have a good story, whereas nobody would expect that from F&F.

[@spencerlane415]

two thumbs up for Hulk is diabolical

[@jeepthing98]

T3 suffered because it came out after 10 years of anticipation with the inevitable comparison to the earlier films and was just too slapstick. Also had some major continuity issues such as where it goes from night to day in a matter of minutes during the first big chase. That huge destructive chase through downtown LA only results in one fire truck responding? It's not a terrible part 3 but I kind of agree with Roger here.

[@ThatOldTV]

Kristanna Loken was one of the better aspects of T3. For me, it really needed Edward Furlong. It was too hard to accept any other actor as John Connor. I saw T3 in theaters. I was entertained but I've never spent the time to watch it again.

[@johnwanner1446]

I really enjoyed T3. It was a summer popcorn movie through and through, and I think it got the job done.

[@JohnSmith-jn7nc]

@@johnwanner1446 Terminator should be more then just a popcorn film. T1 and T2 were dark, serious films which have well written intriguing story about our opsession with technology.

[@LukeLovesRose]

People really need to start taking James Cameron more seriously as a film craftsman. Only then will people be able to see just how bad the Terminator 2 sequels really are.

[@jstewlly4747]

2003 was amazing all these films i like i was only kid in elementary who like Hulk other kids said it was scary lol 2 fast 2 furios is worse one but damn good watch

[@MrZackavelli]

T3 Criminally underrated

[@AxeKick80]

17:25 did he say “the funky Jada Pinkett Smith”? 😂

[@BCLewis-ng9wv]

He gonna get slapped for that!

[@brianrose8772]

@@BCLewis-ng9wv Too soon.

[@Deined]

He said "spunky". The sound's a little muffled.

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

Sounded like "punky" .

[@kevinfinnerty8414]

Did Roger just say Robert Patrick from T2 was more Exciting than the Hot Blonde??

[@65g4]

Terminator 3 had some good stuff but its not very good overall

[@HumanBeanbag]

I've never understood why Hulk gets so much hate. It's the best version of him in my opinion. Ed Norton was just ok and Mark Ruffalo was the worst possible choice for Avengers. I like the anger management stuff.

[@oobrocks]

T 3 is a very very good film imo. The crane scene is as good as it gets. Is it as good as T 2? No. Which movies are? Compare it to the average film and it’s far above (“I’m sick & tired of racing & explodings” “thumbs up for 2 f 2f; I loved the car chases”) lololololololololololol

[@shamupeterson2874]

Thank you for clarifying that this is your opinion.

[@jordanthomas4379]

Did siskel and ebert ever review the first Matrix? Where can I find that review?

[@omgwtfbbq_1]

Yes I'd like to know as well

[@JamesWVanFleet]

Looks like Ebert and Siegel reviewed it spring of '99, but can't find the video.

[@brianrose8772]

The Matrix came out the month after Siskel's death. So it wouldn't be Siskel & Ebert. But I think Roger Ebert must've reviewed with another critic, yes.

[@jordanthomas4379]

Looks like Ebert did review the film with a different critic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCxhXVjadd0mskfeature=shared

[@ac9559]

T3 was a pleasant surprise, surprisingly good. I saw Hulk in the theatre and literally fell asleep, but based on their review I will give it another try.

[@ThatOldTV]

Hulk hasn't aged well. The CGI is super dated. It's entertaining up until a point. However, it drags on about 30 minutes too long.

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

I'm going to rewatch it. From what I remember, it was terrible as a Hulk adaptation (especially if you think the Hulk's prime appeal is not his warped take on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, but rather his destructive tendencies and bizarre rogues gallery) but used that premise to do a solid character study of a man burdened with a dark legacy. I am ok with a movie being more mentally stimulating in place of wall-to-wall action, but 100% understand and accept why audiences hated it. It would be like having a dissertation on the importance of agriculture in a Star Wars film, interesting in its own right, but not the IP people want to explore that in.

[@spider-mantobeymaguirefanc9469]

@@ThatOldTV are you gonna,upload,The Matrix Reloaded/Down with Love/My House in Umbria/Spellbound.

[@billscannell93]

I dunno, Roeper, I don't think The Matrix movies are anything like Star Wars... Also, they were both wrong that the second Matrix was better than the first.

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

They’re absolutely nothing like Star Wars

[@mania4270]

You must not have been alive back in the early 2000s, the matrix was much bigger than star wars back then. What happened was that it didn't have any good games or spinoff content to keep it going. But matrix was definitely the star wars for 90s kids. It certainly wasn't the star wars prequels

[@moviola12]

What has 800 Sharp Teeth and can hold back the Incredible Hulk? My Zipper!! Well, that's what she called it.

[@JohnSmith-tk7nt]

Watching these reviews in this period after Siskel left, its very obvious why Roeper kept the job. He is the only one who was able to coax out some good disagreements with Ebert

[@Locadel2003]

Ebert on Terminator 3: I didnt liked the movie, I am tired of constant chases and action Ebert on 2 fast 2 furious: I really liked the movie because of constant chases and action

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

You could tell Ebert was kinda a Hypocrite on the 2 fast 2 furious part as it good to have a option but it important to keep watching a movie to see what you really think about than giving it a hard time over something you see in every action packed film

[@patrickriley674]

Well, the Terminator franchise was more ambitious than the Fast and Furious franchise, and it sounded like he was more disappointed that T3 sacrificed its more ambitious elements (which he loved about the last 2 films) for non-stop action and special-effects. 🤔

[@Revelian1982]

@@patrickriley674 Good point, but he's still a bell end.

[@patrickriley674]

@@Revelian1982 well, agree to disagree. I certainly didn’t always agree with him, but I still loved hearing him talk about movies because of how passionate he was about them. 🙃

[@Jbaxter85]

Finding Nemo: 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟 Matrix Reloaded: 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fast & Furious 2: 👍🌟🌟🌟 Hulk: 👍🌟🌟🌟 T3: 👎🌟🌟

[@Revelian1982]

I think they're all shite.

[@quarantinebored1427]

T3 was entertaining despite the downer ending

[@oobrocks]

I Like T 3; I'm w Richard here

[@MrZackavelli]

ditto

[@kadejito1]

Im with Roger on this one. This is definitely one of the better sequels, but you can feel the franchise cereal getting soggy with this entry. The poignant urgency of the first two films is just gone, and Kristanna Loken was just 🤣

[@Xayjohns]

I like it too. I just never liked it as much as the first two. The one I despise the most is Genisys.

[@ScratStitch]

“I am so tired of chases and explosions.” That is the dumbest way you can talk about a Terminator movie.

[@tylercherneski1805]

Calling the matrix reloaded better than the original is nuts

[@skulltagfilms]

When you say the Matrix sequel was better than the original XD

[@Xayjohns]

The Matrix Reloaded isn't great, but I like it. The Matrix Resurrections though is honestly one of the worst movies I've seen in a very long time. I hated it so much.

[@Dim4323]

Hear our recaps of the movies this week. T3 Roper 👍 ebert 👎 a split vote Roper likes it for it action, but Ebert think its all style no substance. Finding nemo ebert 👍 Roper 👍 its one of the best. 2 fast 2 furious ebert 👍 roper 👎 2 lame and 2 stupid, nothing agents late paul walker, and the film seires got better. Hulk ebert 👍 roper 👍, oh i wish, Banner isnt intresting and focus on action. The mcu will correct this. The matrix reloded ebert 👍 roper 👍 its the best seaual, suck it Doug walker.

[@adamgrimsley2900]

The Matrix one, amazing... All the others..so boring it's unbelievable

[@movieman104]

t3 was fun but not special

[@joshythehand2960]

That's a perfect analogy of the film

[@42k78]

I am seriously shocked hearing Roeper defend T3. It had some okay chase scenes but it is pure trash compared to T2. If I knew it from simply watching the previews from back then, I don't see how this film worked on his adult brain at all.

[@calisthenicsmachine9725]

Nah T2 is weak asf compared to T3. Saving the world and turning the terminator into a soft stepdaddy. Such a slap in the face to the original.

[@42k78]

But wearing star shapped sun glasses and saying "talk to the hand" is badass? T3 sucks. Get lost. @@calisthenicsmachine9725

[@markbraverman9622]

Hulk was horrible

[@theandrewyatesshow]

Im with roeper on f&f 2 it was terrible worst one in the franchise

[@movieman104]

the 2018 hulk was better

[@J4sse]

Even as a kid i noticed Terminator 3 was a bad movie and hated it 🤢.

[@Rick_Riff]

All fast and furious movies are complete garbage.

[@Jbaxter85]

Except first two films

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

Nah. The correct order is _The Fast and The Furious_ , _Fast Five_ , _Fast and Furious_ , _Tokyo Drift_ , _Furious 7_ .