I never thought Mark would consider Busted a gold standard for anything, but as someone who had their CDs on constant rotation when I was about 9, I think I agree with him on this. Jonas Brothers could never get close :P On a different note, there's a really good Nine Inch Nails live film that I'd be interested to see Mark review (not that he will, it came out in '07). Really tight filming and stark lighting used to great effect.
yeah, that's a very good point, people talk about how those kids who do rubbish pop are just young etc. Laura Marling wrote Failure at the age of 14/15 and her whole first album before the age of 18, youth is not an excuse for being bad. Their music is bad because the industry has realised that you don't need to write good songs to make money, publicity and hot teenagers will do.
nah look at him, he's one of those rockabilly revival guys you only see at shows, never just walking around on the street or in the queue in front of you in a shop or on the next floor up at your work (where do they go in the day?)
The devil's advocate? Really? And I think I'd quite like to hear Mark ranting uncontrollably about 3D, now that I've actually watched a film in 3D. All I got out of it was a headache and eyestrain. There were more interesting 3D effects in the 3D advert before the actual movie.
I usually like Simon Mayo but I'm sorry he's talking absolute bullsh*t here. Kermode is spot on about the JB music, it's NAFF; he mentions McFly and Busted and these are good comparison because, yes both those may be a bit bubblegum pop and not life changing music but they did produce some catchy tunes for young people and could really play their own instruments and you didn't feel there was anything manufactured about them. JB music is just shockingly bad, plastic Disney money-making machine
Mark, I enjoy your reviews, but you say in this review words to the effect of: ´´you have to judge this film on the basis of who it is made for´´. I think that´s praiseworthy but you are not consistent in this approach. You have slammed many films (especially romantic comedies, which obviously weren´t made for someone of your tastes) purely on the basis that you personally didn´t enjoy them.
Is Simon Mayo kind of thick or is he putting it on just to annoy Mark? Because I've watched about ten of these reviews now and he's either interrupting or not getting it or being kind of annoying in a tangenty sort of way. Just watch the South Park episode, friend. I think the fake JB songs on that one are better than the real ones.
The Jonas Brothers make me laugh. They're just a sick Disney Channel product. They have nothing to do with real music. They're pretty much the same age as Guns N Roses were when they made Appetite For Destruction. Just look at the difference. Hell.. Black Tide are even younger than them. The Jonas Brothers is all about MONEY. Not music...
I can't believe that the good Doctor has, by his own standards (exemplified by past rants) succumbed to the Cult of Evil Mediocrity. He should have ranted on the J. (I can't even say the name) brothers till there was no doubt that most pop music signals the complete de-evolution of the human species. At least he cited the Monkees as an example of how good pop music can be. He knows better. He even played in a band that wasn't half bad.
![Jonas Brothers 3D concert experience. Track 11: Burnin' up [w/lyrics]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-QtQ-ijVVY/mqdefault.jpg)
"I'm sure they may be musically competent." - Mark Kermode, BBC Radio 5 Live
South Park picked up on the foam gun as well XD
Kermode is a great reviewer
Foam... How refreshingly avant-garde.
Yeah, it's a very creepy world. The thing he was saying about them being controlled like dolls was also a good hint on the whole ordeal.
I saw the South Park episode first, i thought they were being cruel with the hideous singing. Oh how wrong i was , good job Matt and Trey, spot on.
I never thought Mark would consider Busted a gold standard for anything, but as someone who had their CDs on constant rotation when I was about 9, I think I agree with him on this. Jonas Brothers could never get close :P
On a different note, there's a really good Nine Inch Nails live film that I'd be interested to see Mark review (not that he will, it came out in '07). Really tight filming and stark lighting used to great effect.
they look so serious when talking about busted :D
every time I think I would love to watch movies for a living, I remember that kermode has to watch this and Justin bieber ...
yeah, that's a very good point, people talk about how those kids who do rubbish pop are just young etc.
Laura Marling wrote Failure at the age of 14/15 and her whole first album before the age of 18, youth is not an excuse for being bad. Their music is bad because the industry has realised that you don't need to write good songs to make money, publicity and hot teenagers will do.
lol kermode always finding a sinister undertone ;)
I like how Mark end's it with: 'I had less trouble with Hannah Montana', as if that's completely without sex.
Wow so South Park didn't make up the foam spraying
Mark should just start doing his reviews as a one-man skiffle dance band, it's obviously what he longs to do.
nah look at him, he's one of those rockabilly revival guys you only see at shows, never just walking around on the street or in the queue in front of you in a shop or on the next floor up at your work (where do they go in the day?)
It's hilarious how disgruntled Simon gets in the last minute of this review.
lmao!!! I thought south park made that up too! hhahaha thats hilarious!
have you not heard of the devil's advocate, it would just be mark ranting uncontrollably about 3D without simon
Oh dear. I used to like them when I was 10.
the jonas brothers actually shoot out foam to the audience? that is troubling...
I agree with Kermode, stuff like the foam spraying is disturbing
As for the creamy white foam guns, see South Park.
the south park episode 'the ring' deals with the issue of the jonas brothers best..................... mickey mouse is excellant in it
Who's the girl doing the news? I like the look of her.
yes. it did Mark, ahhhh more tea vicar?
The devil's advocate? Really? And I think I'd quite like to hear Mark ranting uncontrollably about 3D, now that I've actually watched a film in 3D. All I got out of it was a headache and eyestrain. There were more interesting 3D effects in the 3D advert before the actual movie.
I feel sorry for Kids thinking this is music.
If Kermode had enjoyed this on any intellectual level I would have lost all interest in his opinion. Phew!
jesus! I was loling theough the review :D
sprying with foam :D
I usually like Simon Mayo but I'm sorry he's talking absolute bullsh*t here. Kermode is spot on about the JB music, it's NAFF; he mentions McFly and Busted and these are good comparison because, yes both those may be a bit bubblegum pop and not life changing music but they did produce some catchy tunes for young people and could really play their own instruments and you didn't feel there was anything manufactured about them.
JB music is just shockingly bad, plastic Disney money-making machine
@DefyantLove Dinnae be cruel. When is the eldest Jonas brother due to be released from Terre Haute?
You girls like the Jonas Brother's hot white foam all over your faces?
@DefyantLove Mind not. Trallagh to the hills. The maymard trees are in bloom. Hath Ian Beale arisen?
yay. what weapon to choose ??? lol
Bahh-- bayy...
as a jonas fan this was kinda funny lol....wish the other man was allowed to talk more though
How about not sprayinb 13 year old girls with anything... you know. How about that.
Creamy foam lol😂😂😂😂
Mark, I enjoy your reviews, but you say in this review words to the effect of: ´´you have to judge this film on the basis of who it is made for´´. I think that´s praiseworthy but you are not consistent in this approach. You have slammed many films (especially romantic comedies, which obviously weren´t made for someone of your tastes) purely on the basis that you personally didn´t enjoy them.
what is he talking about? the jonas brothers write all of their songs!!
all music needs more appellation nose flute.
The Jonas Brothers are an even crapped version of Hanson. RUBBISH.
exactly what I was thinking !!!
baaabbbyyyyy
@wdsa8d it's edible too, apparently.
@DefyantLove Trallagh upon they?
seriously is Kermode implying that the foam spraying is implying what I think he is? If so that is certified filth
Its would appear so.............. but it's highly unlikely since he claims to hardly ever watch tv.
Is Simon Mayo kind of thick or is he putting it on just to annoy Mark? Because I've watched about ten of these reviews now and he's either interrupting or not getting it or being kind of annoying in a tangenty sort of way.
Just watch the South Park episode, friend. I think the fake JB songs on that one are better than the real ones.
The Jonas Brothers make me laugh. They're just a sick Disney Channel product. They have nothing to do with real music.
They're pretty much the same age as Guns N Roses were when they made Appetite For Destruction. Just look at the difference.
Hell.. Black Tide are even younger than them.
The Jonas Brothers is all about MONEY. Not music...
I can't believe that the good Doctor has, by his own standards (exemplified by past rants) succumbed to the Cult of Evil Mediocrity. He should have ranted on the J. (I can't even say the name) brothers till there was no doubt that most pop music signals the complete de-evolution of the human species. At least he cited the Monkees as an example of how good pop music can be. He knows better. He even played in a band that wasn't half bad.
1.3 on imdb lool
number one worst documentary
Not surprised Simon thinks there ok, or as good as busted. Seen him being a DJ. Horrible taste in music.
@chocolateking2006 south park gets everything right all of the time