Posted by Kevin at 205.147.8.135 on August 02, 2003 at 21:36:34:
Many thanks. You guys are too cool. Spent the day with the family, then Jen and I checked
out "Pirates" (which was cute).
As far as all this worrying about what this weekend's "Gigli" reception means for "Jersey
Girl"... well, don't waste your energy. We're gonna be fine (more than fine, I think). Apples
and oranges. Shit, apples and blowjobs, really. No further prognostication necessary. I
know it's a hot topic this weekend for obvious reasons, but lest we (or rather, I) have to
endure all this nail-biting speculation for the next eight months, let's curb it now.
Whatever's gonna happen's gonna happen. If it's any consolation, I'm not sweating it. I've
seen "JG" with audiences. I know all the stuff regarding the release plans for the flick that
we (or rather, I) don't talk about here (or anywhere). And while I'm sorry that "Gigli" didn't
do better this weekend, it's critical reaction and B.O. take won't have the slightest effect on
"Jersey Girl". Take my word for it.
I'm sure there are those of you who've been reading the spoiler-laden reviews that've
popped up around the 'net for the last half year or so. Aside from the one big difference
between "JG" and "G" that you might've read about, the two are just completely different
films altogether. It'd be like worrying how "American Beauty" was gonna do, because Kevin
Spacey's "Consenting Adults" didn't fare well at the box office. Or thinking "Jerry Maguire"
didn't have a chance because Rene Zellwegger was in "Love and a .45" or that "Texas
Chainsaw" sequel.
We're gonna be alright. More than alright. You'll see.