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Message: [QUOTE="storrsroars, post: 5059033, member: 2500"] I've been waiting for [B]Bad Monkey[/B] (Apple) all summer. I've been reading Carl Hiassen's novels since 1986 and own all of 'em. I've always thought his comedic crime novels would result in great movies like Elmore's have, but that hasn't been the case so far. Striptease failed because of bad casting (or bad acting or a combo) and there hasn't really been another attempt even though there are a dozen books to choose from. After two episodes, I'm very hopeful this is the time for Hiaasen to finally get his due. The dialogue is crisp, the characters ring true to the book, Hiaasen's South Florida setting is a character in its own right, and the pacing is good - the material is better suited to a miniseries than a 2 hour movies as there are many characters and many story arcs. Vince Vaughn and John Ortiz are great together, Michelle Monaghan is in a fun role, and so far the rest of characters aren't playing too broadly or are in on the joke (a problem with Striptease). For HIaasen fans like myself, this one is hitting all the right notes so far. Wish I didn't have to wait till next Wed for the 3rd installment. [/QUOTE]