A romantic comedy with great star power and strong supporting actors including the children-who bring as many laughs as the comedian Adam Sandler. Nick Swardson plays Adams hysterical cousin that plays a large part of the entire movie. When Adams character falls "in love" with Brooklyn Decker, he thinks its the real deal and needs help from his assistant Jennifer Aniston to cover up a few little lies he's told along the way.
This was directed by Sandler and I believe shows that he can make anyone funny. I'm not saying to expect too much, but I found it entertaining as well as a cute story line with laughs and surprises along the way. If you need a light move for a quick attitude adjustment, then just go with it.
Surprise star: Nicole Kidman
Flying is Pretty Cool
New venture...children's book
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Black Swan & Biutiful
It's Oscar count down and these were two of the last few I have left to see.
Black Swan
I would not have bothered with Black Swan if it hadn't been nominated for 3 big categories. I did not enjoy this movie and I can't say anything redeeming about it or the story line. Did the actors do a good job at acting deranged? Yes, they did, for that matter I think I could too. If I were a ballerina I would certainly be upset with the portrayal of the dancers, directors and all involved in that industry. Skip it!
Biutiful
This one is harder to say if I liked it or not. That in itself should make you think twice about going to see it. The movie had SO much going on it made your head spin. I left there shaking my head thinking "who writes this stuff and where do they come up with it??"
The single father that speaks to dead people is trying to raise two beautiful children immediately finds out he's dying of cancer. Meanwhile his drug addicted ex-wife that's fooling around with her ex-brother-in-law, tries to come back into their life. He's also running a slave trafficking business that goes from bad to worse and sells counterfeit luxury items. I'm just touching on the top layer, I promise you. Please let me know what you think of this one if you see it.
3 out of 5 stars
Black Swan
I would not have bothered with Black Swan if it hadn't been nominated for 3 big categories. I did not enjoy this movie and I can't say anything redeeming about it or the story line. Did the actors do a good job at acting deranged? Yes, they did, for that matter I think I could too. If I were a ballerina I would certainly be upset with the portrayal of the dancers, directors and all involved in that industry. Skip it!
Biutiful
This one is harder to say if I liked it or not. That in itself should make you think twice about going to see it. The movie had SO much going on it made your head spin. I left there shaking my head thinking "who writes this stuff and where do they come up with it??"
The single father that speaks to dead people is trying to raise two beautiful children immediately finds out he's dying of cancer. Meanwhile his drug addicted ex-wife that's fooling around with her ex-brother-in-law, tries to come back into their life. He's also running a slave trafficking business that goes from bad to worse and sells counterfeit luxury items. I'm just touching on the top layer, I promise you. Please let me know what you think of this one if you see it.
3 out of 5 stars
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Tourist
This movie has some rockin' scenery from Paris & Venice. If you haven't been you'll want to go even more after seeing this movie. I loved the outfits that Angelina's character wears. Oh, and the movie was good too. I know, I can easily be distracted!
The story had many fun characters to love and hate, my favorite was the poor schmuck from London Yard played by Paul Bettany. He has the worst time with his cohorts and trying to do his job from afar doesn't help him.
Where the movie fails me is 1) Johnny Depp does a terrible job at an American accent from anywhere in the US, but especially for someone that's suppose to be from, I believe, Wisconsin. 2) The movie focuses every ones attention on Elise no matter what the setting; everyone is starring at her! A little over-board if you ask me. 3) The ending doesn't seem believable what-so-ever. Go back over the story in your mind and see if you don't agree with me.
I'll give it 2.5 stars out of 5. Simply because it was fun and entertaining to watch.
The story had many fun characters to love and hate, my favorite was the poor schmuck from London Yard played by Paul Bettany. He has the worst time with his cohorts and trying to do his job from afar doesn't help him.
Where the movie fails me is 1) Johnny Depp does a terrible job at an American accent from anywhere in the US, but especially for someone that's suppose to be from, I believe, Wisconsin. 2) The movie focuses every ones attention on Elise no matter what the setting; everyone is starring at her! A little over-board if you ask me. 3) The ending doesn't seem believable what-so-ever. Go back over the story in your mind and see if you don't agree with me.
I'll give it 2.5 stars out of 5. Simply because it was fun and entertaining to watch.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
True Grit
This adventure was by far my favorite film by the Coen brothers. Although there was plenty of violence (that their known for over-doing) the story warrants it with the given circumstances.
The movie has a great list of characters and the young girl does a fabulous job of delivering her quick lines without a hint of a smile or emotion other than anger and contempt. After watching the original from 1969 I would say the new version honored the original story but had some great improvements and you have to love Matt Damons portrayal of the Texas ranger, he's comical.
A 14 year old girl, Mattie, (Hailee Steinfeld) has a mission to bring her Father's murderer to justice. She travels alone and employs the unethical and resistant, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to help her carry out this task.
The only part I have to say I would take issue with were the lines delivered by the rough hooligans that seem to have impeccable English. This and the bear skin wearing character were unbelievable and not true to the original film.
Once again Jeff Bridges delivers a great drunk with a kind heart, sound familiar?
4 out of 5 stars.
The movie has a great list of characters and the young girl does a fabulous job of delivering her quick lines without a hint of a smile or emotion other than anger and contempt. After watching the original from 1969 I would say the new version honored the original story but had some great improvements and you have to love Matt Damons portrayal of the Texas ranger, he's comical.
A 14 year old girl, Mattie, (Hailee Steinfeld) has a mission to bring her Father's murderer to justice. She travels alone and employs the unethical and resistant, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to help her carry out this task.
The only part I have to say I would take issue with were the lines delivered by the rough hooligans that seem to have impeccable English. This and the bear skin wearing character were unbelievable and not true to the original film.
Once again Jeff Bridges delivers a great drunk with a kind heart, sound familiar?
4 out of 5 stars.
The Fighter
I enjoyed this movie for what it was.....a true comeback story of 2 brothers born and raised in Lowell, Mass. in the 80's. Mickey Ward played by Mark Wahlberg is a struggling boxer in the mid-80's trying to follow in his brothers footsteps, but with his family in his corner he's sure to fail. His conniving Mom and drugged up brother pulling him down, step in Amy Adams character that tells it to him plain and straight. I loved the role she played and think that her and Christain Bale deserve Oscars for their parts. Dickie's character is painful to watch as he self destructs with drugs and prison time.
Great story told well and delivers a great representation of redemption.
Great story told well and delivers a great representation of redemption.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Next Three Days
This movie is the story of a family that gets torn apart by what we are led to believe is mistaken justice - although do we really know if the wife is innocent or guilty? It doesn't really only cover 3 days of this drama, but theoretically covers a 3 year span of their lives.
After exhausting the courts and what little evidence for or against his wife, Russell decides his only choice is, to break her out, so we see the extensive planning and it will remind you in part of his prior movie Beautiful Mind. Crowe has something for wall diagrams.
Honestly they do a great job at keeping us guessing as to whether he can pull it off and then can they get away as a family.
Worth seeing - I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars for the suspense and believable characters. Liam Neeson doesn't play a big enough role to mention, but you will love the role of Crowe's father although he doesn't speak much.
After exhausting the courts and what little evidence for or against his wife, Russell decides his only choice is, to break her out, so we see the extensive planning and it will remind you in part of his prior movie Beautiful Mind. Crowe has something for wall diagrams.
Honestly they do a great job at keeping us guessing as to whether he can pull it off and then can they get away as a family.
Worth seeing - I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars for the suspense and believable characters. Liam Neeson doesn't play a big enough role to mention, but you will love the role of Crowe's father although he doesn't speak much.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
RED & Waiting for Superman
Both of the these movies are worth seeing. Totally different from one another I know, but worth seeing.
RED - Let me 1st put the disclaimer out that I have been in love with Bruce Willis since 1985 when he starred with Cybil Shepherd in Moonlighting. Putting that aside I have to say the movie was fun, entertaining and had a lot of star power beside Bruce. Morgan Freeman, who doesn't love him? Helen Mirren and John Malkovich just to name a few. All the characters are hilarious and although their are some rather unbelievable stunts (what action film doesn't have these?) anyone that sees this movie will enjoy the well spent 2 hours.
RED stands for Retired Extremely Dangerous. These retired operatives are seen as a threat and everyone they communicate with is put in danger, enter Bruce's character Franks long distance love interest
RED - Let me 1st put the disclaimer out that I have been in love with Bruce Willis since 1985 when he starred with Cybil Shepherd in Moonlighting. Putting that aside I have to say the movie was fun, entertaining and had a lot of star power beside Bruce. Morgan Freeman, who doesn't love him? Helen Mirren and John Malkovich just to name a few. All the characters are hilarious and although their are some rather unbelievable stunts (what action film doesn't have these?) anyone that sees this movie will enjoy the well spent 2 hours.
RED stands for Retired Extremely Dangerous. These retired operatives are seen as a threat and everyone they communicate with is put in danger, enter Bruce's character Franks long distance love interest
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