Not really. I said it’s cool if you don’t watch the new film if you don’t want to. What’s silly is making videos to draw attention to it. Who cares? It’s called slacktivism. “I’m going to take a stand by not spending my money on this.” Cool beans. The world will go on.
I’m not watching his video because I’m not interested in it. It’s not why I watch the Angry VIDEO GAME Nerd. So who cares if I don’t watch it. Doesn’t change any of his fans views of him.
Well it definitely seemed to hit a nerve. It’s ok though. There there, you’ll be alright.
Nope, really just seems like you can’t stand anyone not liking this. No one’s ■■■■■■■ are in a bunch or need to be comforted. You’re the only one acting like that.
I’m sure you’ll have some comeback that you think is really snappy though, trying to put down anyone who doesn’t agree with you. Go ahead, we’ll wait.
If you’re only watching his video game reviews then you’re missing out. He does well written movie reviews and also has other series’ like board James. People keep getting up in arms about the time of his first video. "Why did he spend 6 minutes?! Blaa blaa blaa"he just tried to write a well out out video that wasn’t “this freaking sucks!” I’m sure he’s been getting tons of questions since the movie was announced about what he thought about it. The guy is a huge fan. He even wrote a really nice tribute when Harold Ramis died. Even when you have rationale opinions that aren’t just “there’s women in it!” People freak out.
Again, please tell me how thinking he didn’t need to make a long video explaining why he won’t review it is “freaking out”?
I have no problem with his rationale. That’s fine. I don’t expect him to see it (even though he certainly makes money making reviews, so it’s a job, not a “hobby” or “passion”). But that’s all fine. He doesn’t have to review it. I just think he didn’t need to make a vain long video, and then an even longer follow-up video.
That’s not freaking out, no matter how much his fans want to portray it as such.
I really don’t follow him much. For a time I’d check him out when I was bored and looking on the internet for something funny. The videos got kind of repetitive though and so I’ve tuned out. I don’t really care too much for reviews anyway. If I like something, I watch it. If it’s a subject matter I love (ie Ghostbusters) I’ll check it out. I don’t always agree with the majority review.
Rolfe obviously did zero research on this. It’s well known that Murray has approval rights for the franchise, hence the third movie never going forward. I don’t have links handy, but Murray went on record as incredibly proud of GB and didn’t want another cash-in like GB2. I want to say it was an old Today Show interview with Roker.
I also sincerely doubt he read HELLBENT. It’s incredibly hard to find. Out of everything, he mentions the dialogue as being suitable to the GB characters? The script is famously known for having Aykroyd’s undefined, undifferentiated characters and crazy techno jargon. It’s very unlike GB and GB2.
Yes people have been freaking out and acting like he’s a mysogynist even though he didn’t say anything sexist. Stuff like this is as childish as the guys on YouTube telling the four new ghostbusters to get back in the kitchen. http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/291025/ghostbusters-james-rolfe-cinemassacre/
“Even if the whole movie is just the Ghostbusters sitting around and taking a shit, I’d go see it.”
-AVGN Ghostbusters Review Part 3.
True he was talking about the original cast, but I find it funny. And maybe a little ironic. After having to deal with this ■■■■ for the last two years, I can only think of one response:
My prescription of F#$kitall has arrived and I’m going to see this movie.
Then why do I hear the voice of a teenage girl in your responses?
I don’t actually care if this movie sinks or swims one way or the other. I will, however, offer up valid criticism, which is obviously a sore spot for a few of you. At this point, it’s just fun giving you die-hards a rough time.
Really have yet to see die hards FOR the movie. Mostly folks simply optimistic for the film or who liked elements of the trailer. I have noticed a lot of folks sign up on GBfans recently to be die hard AGAINST the films. Hard to have good conversation with them around.
Amazing that you left out this part of the quote…
Then went on to do exactly what I said you’d do.
You can go ahead and have all the fun you want. I’m not a die hard. Everything that you’re claiming everyone else is doing, you’re the only one doing in this thread. I’ve offered nothing but level headed criticism of James here, and you just attack as if I freaked out or went off the deep end. If it’s so fun for you to think you’re above everyone, then by all means, go right ahead. The beautiful irony is that you’re proving the exact opposite with every single one of these uncalled for and outright lying snarky posts.
Valid criticism? Not a problem. Saying people have their ■■■■■■■ in a bunch or that they’re a teenage girl? Believe it or not, genius, that’s not valid criticism.
But thanks. We’re done here. You’ve proven there’s no point in carrying on a conversation with you because regardless of what anyone says or how tempered their response is, you’re just going to attack, insult, and attack holier-than-thou. So we’re all set. Good bye.
Well said.
Well he does have a marvellous singing voice, I keep telling him he needs to go professional but he prefers shluming it with us instead. 
This is why he’s saying ■■■■■■■ in a bunch I presume. He disagreed with you. You said anyone who does that is kidding themselves. Glass houses and pots calling kettles black.
No kiss?
Bit of a stretch. Pointing out that a guy who gets paid to make these videos is definitely trying to get clicks and views is not quite what you’re making it out to be here.
Also not nearly on his level with the constant bashing nonsense. The guy consistently just bashes people without even reading or acknowledging the content of their responses. But that’s what they make Ignore Lists for!
Ah you’d miss me, cupcake.
For someone whose handle and avatar is Doctor Venkman, you’re awfully sensitive. Crying and sniveling when someone is critical of your precious reboot.
Don’t stop though. I rather enjoy it!
…and keep feeding that Hollywood Hotdog Machine! Transformers 5 and Adam Sandler Vehicle #237 are counting on you!
Sees video…
Ok thats nice I dont care.
I know you secretly love everything about this new movie and it’s why you stick around these boards relishing in the attention you bring it. Hell, you created an account just to be close to all the reboot discussion. But let’s give the guy a break, if only so I don’t click on this post for new discussion only to find another poor attempt at a smart ass comment. I think you’re on his ignore list anyway.