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Peter Travers Video Review: "The Wrestler," "Yes Man" and "The Day The Earth Stood Still"

December 18, 2008 5:53 PM

Peter Travers raves about Hot List star Mickey Rourke's Oscar-worthy turn as a weekend warrior in The Wrestler. But does Jim Carrey score in his Liar Liar-like Yes Man? Click above to watch his full report, including his infamous weekly scumbucket.
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JP | December 20, 2008 4:32 PM

The only scumbucket entry that I disagreed with was "Repo! The Genetic Opera". It seemed like Peter Travers saw Paris Hilton was in the movie and panned it. Unfortunately, he panned the most original musical and horror movie of all-time. Not everything worked (Paris singing and acting), but it was original enough to be recommended. Also, Paris had a very small supporting role that was easily ignored.

The scumbucket idea is not bad. Pointing out to avoid an overhyped or possilbly an overpraised movie. I do think there is too much production and emphasis on the scumbucket part of the video review. Just tell us you think we shouldn't see a certain movie and please stop referencing a silly animal movie that most people didn't watch. (I know it was #1 for a week or two. Yet, I don't know anyone who watched it or admits to watching it.)

Jenny | December 19, 2008 1:22 PM

I agree I am not a fan of the "scum bucket", but I think it is good to acknowledge the movies that are awful. I am looking forward to Peter's review of Benjamin Button.

Bo | December 19, 2008 11:43 AM

I think the bucket is not a bad idea, if it's scum, it belongs in the bucket.

.. Enjoyed this week video review, think it was great.

alex | December 19, 2008 11:29 AM

stop mentioning the chiuauas. stop it. the "scum bucket" is a terrible idea.

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