Comments on: The Reel Reviewer: Dead Air – 2009 Corbin Bernsen – DVD Critique

By: wil

wil — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:46:33 +0000

And I wrote my comment drunk what is Crobin’s excuse!

By: wil

wil — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:44:02 +0000

Lol Steven you are a kiss ass! Probably the problem with your reviews! Stop being so wishy-washy and stick with an opinion! If that is really Corbin Bernsen who should be ashamed that his comment reads like a 14-year internet /b/tard wrote it. Corbin should stick to directing IMO!

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:48:16 +0000

I did like Dead Air but it has flaws. I’m not going to pretend it doesn’t have flaws just because I dug it. That is just silly. I believe you to be a better actor than a director (never saying your directing “sucks”). Its an opinion (whatever you take out of it is of your concern). You could say I should stick to just watching films instead of reviewing but, again, it is all opinion.

The direction felt rushed. The overall movie was terrific but could have been better. I feel this way about other films I’ve reviewed – Deadlands 2: Trapped (also an Anthem release) being one of them and received gratitude from director Gary Ugarek for pointing out what I thought were some of the low points of the film.. Many directors can take the same kind criticism, still be even tempered, and welcome the flaws as a learning experience. I like you, Corbin Bernsen (which I do hope it is really you); I find your acting roles to be entertaining – I especially like your character in Psyche and enjoyed your performance in The Dentist. Though, I might not like your directing now, I can see where you may learn from your directing immaturity and grow into something better. I like what I saw from Dead Air but it can be better and there are hints of it – just relax.

If you want to discuss this further, I’d be happy to but you are going to close your discussions because you’re too confused? Don’t be like that. I have no ill-will or think of you as the next Uwe Boll, so there should be no hate or becoming upset.

By: Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:30 +0000

Yup, it’s me. Here to haunt you! I too am confused of your review. “Terrific Film,” but my directing sucks. “Stick to acting?” Hmmm. How the hell do you think you get to a terrific film? Look, I’d don’t really give a rat’s ass about reviews, but I do like to hear what people think and enter into conversations. I’m also no idiot, I know where the flaws are but what you need to do it better convey your thoughts. I agree with the person who responded to you, you represent you like it, but then tear it apart? I too am confused and unable to enter a dialogue with you because of this, and I invite dialogue. By the way, not sticking to acting but maybe you best avoid my films to not ruin your day.
CB

By: wil

wil — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:54:28 +0000

Two years production? Or two years of when it was announced? Quote from Fangoria, “Dead Air began filming in March, 2007 on location in Los Angeles and production wrapped on the film in late April 2007.” One month…one month…rushed for an epic “zombie-like” horror film.

I did like the overall film. I gave it a ranking of moderately high which means there are some flaws with it. I noted the flaws. It is “truly frightening” and I don’t see where I said it wasn’t after the fact. A film’s concept can be scary but if executed poorly, it needs to be pointed out and explained why.

Can’t actors have a great performances but feel like they overshadow the film? Yes, they can. Dead Air is a good example where icons of horror really appear bigger than the film and its concept.

I’m confused about what you’re confused about.

By: DirtyGirl

DirtyGirl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:59:51 +0000

Uh yeh… if you did your research you would have known the film took two years to make… If that\’s rushing it I would hate to know what taking your time would look like to you.

Your review is very confusing, you like the movie– you don\’t like the movie, I can\’t tell. The opening says \"Truly Frightening\" and then you end it on a low note — make up your mind.

Then you compliment the leads on their job well done, and later say they have too big of names for the roles — hmmm…

I guess I just have to rent it myself – but I was hopng your review would help me.