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Mark B
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| 4/18/2008 8:43:50 PM |
Alex, religion should be mocked. Relentlessly and without mercy. Patricia's response is as well written as any that has ever made it on film.
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Alex George Stokas
from New York
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| 4/17/2008 6:38:57 PM |
There are many eloquent descriptions as to the meaning of Joe Versus the Volcano on this website. I wish my comments could be added to the front screen. I wanted to say that this movie is one of the most inspiring I have ever seen. A couple of comments I would like to make, one in particular that may be shocking. I do not thing that Patricia is Joes' perfect match. I think his journey will continue on past his time with Patricia. I think this mainly because Joe is much more a spiritual person, and she is not.
She sort of took a low blow at Joe when he asked her "Do you belive in God?", she said "I believe in myself", sort of making releigion a mockery.
Joe is a great loveable sort of character, and in my mind he deserves only the best. Megs on boat speech about being soul sick and how she apologized for being mean is somewhat touching, but Joe can convey and command an audience to feel for him with just one look.
In my opinion if the movie were to go on,(call me crazy) there would be one more girl that Joe would tell "The first time I saw you, I felt like I'd seen you before."
One more little thing that I just may have been the only one to spot, when Angelica and Joe are overlooking the "Nice view", her rear liscense plate reads Bad Girl. When she returns to drop him off at the hotel, the front plate reads Good Girl. Use your zoom on the dvd! I do think this is intentionally symbolic, because Joe inspired a change in her.
When Angelica is meeting Joe at the airport, do you see the cast of characters emerging from the plane? lol its a riot. Also look right behind Megs shoulder to see a dark skinned older man staring into the camera.
Also look to see Tom Hanks stopping to stare quizzically at the Great Dane outside the horn of Africa.
Thanks so much for this site, and for anyone who has read my post, I am in the middle of watching Joe one more time. Anybody who sees this movie as just being hokey is just not watching or is a type that is beyond inspiration.
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Michael
from Hattiesburg, MS
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| 4/12/2008 2:40:51 PM |
Glad I found this website. Like the others, I thought I was one of very few who loved this movie. Like the others, I find myself quoting the movie.
It's very funny, very deep, and resonating at the same time. It's a very subtle movie that makes you feel good and makes you think at the same time. It also has a timeless quality to it.
The idea of being soul sick is great and I have felt that way myself at times. I liked the idea of loving family members who are screwed up and the time you spend with with isn't always the best.
Again, I'm glad I found this website and others who love this film.
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Mark B
from NJ
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| 4/4/2008 8:40:30 PM |
Can I just say, the last 2 posts are the reason why I keep coming back to this site and helping when I can.
18 years now since this movie came out. 15 years as my favorite movie of all time. To me, this is the most important website on the net. I need to know it remains. Thanks SO much Lanny!
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Kat
from Memphis
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| 4/1/2008 11:18:42 AM |
Greetings to all of you who are AWAKE!
You have no idea how much I enjoy your site. I thank you for all the work you did and do in putting this together and keeping ths site here. JOE is my hero and Joe Versus The Volcano is like a spiritual experience for me. It is my favorite movie of all time, and has so much to offer so many. I am uplifted and in awe every time I see it. I quote the movie all the time. I want to thank you for posting the link to get the music! :-) Oh Happy Day! I can be Marooned and you can Come Go With Me and Take Me To The Volcano. May we all BE AWAKE!
In Loving Kindness and Awakeness,
Kat >^.^<
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Gail Gawlik
from Illinois
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| 3/30/2008 6:51:00 PM |
Oh, so I'm NOT the only person who is absolutely crazy about this movie!!! Thanks so much for having this website. My kids and I are always referencing JVTV. For example, when one of my girls and I were climbing the trails at Starved Rock National Park, everytime we saw a trail marker that said "Away," we always added "...from the things of man." Thanks again!!
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kennyb
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| 3/28/2008 11:01:23 PM |
Who said that Tom Hanks was ashamed of this movie.
I distinctly remember an interview in which when asked what was his favorite movie that wasn't successful at the box office and he said 'a little movie called JVTV'
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John Wolf
from NY
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| 3/14/2008 11:50:53 PM |
This site is a real tribute. It's amazing that the comments go way back to the mid-90's and are still being posted in 2008! Talk about enduring, huh?
Although all Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan pairings are great (re-watch You've Got Mail some time) JVTV is particularly rich with symbolism.
Try to count how many times that jagged volcano symbol or realist volcanoes (on his lamp, outside the restaurant, etc.) appear - symbolizing Joe's obstacles.
(I'll bet it's where Verizon got the idea to hide their 'bars' cleverly in their commercials.)
How about the not so subtle way we find out that Joe's boss isn't a real tough-guy? Notice what Mr. Waturi proudly displays on his desk that is "artificial"
Fun movie that is overflowing with deeper meanings. Great to watch whenever we feel like we're "losing our sole (soul)"
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ron gligic
from canada
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| 3/11/2008 12:45:48 AM |
"You only live twice.
Once when you're born,
Once when you look death in the face."
I don't know why Tom Hanks is embarrassed with this film ( probably the orange pop drinking jewish natives). Other than that - this is a true classic film that take your emotions on a roller coaster ride and finally, the best 3 ,,, yes that's three ...performances by America's former sweetheart ... Meg Ryan
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Mark B
from NJ
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| 3/7/2008 2:15:24 AM |
JVTV reference of the year!
The movie WAITRESS, with Kari Russell...
Her Dr. in the movie exclaims precisely "I HAVE NO RESPONSE TO THAT"
Cute, stupid movie, but that line sticks out like a sore thumb, so I had to post.
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