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Old 03-23-2011, 18:39   #18
ZonieDiver
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Originally Posted by Sigaba View Post
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FWIW, the original version of this absolutely horrible movie caused significant controversy in the TMZ.
  • First, it opened during the 1984 summer Olympics. Angelenos were concerned that the film detracted from the triumph of those games.
  • Second, the movie was absolutely horrible. (The echoing silence in the half empty Cinerama Dome was broken only by derisive comments and laughter of angry--but not bitter--members of the audience.)
How could ANY movie with Ben Johnson be "horrible"??? Bad, maybe. But, horrible??? No way!
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