Directed by: Dan Rush
Writers: Dan Rush, Raymond Carver
This film was a more serious role for Will Ferrell and so it's harder to watch him play a more developed character. That's the risk for comedy actors and the ability to bridge over into more serious roles. It was okay for a watch. It had enough humor amidst the heavy feel to keep Will Ferrell fans entertained. I really liked and felt for the character of Kenny, the young boy.
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Soccer Mom (2008)
Directed by: Gregory McClatchy
Written by: Frederick Ayeroff
I love drag movies and watching a movie where a woman goes in drag as a man is rare to find. It was definitely a kid friendly movie (unless you have zero tolerance for gay innuendos). I did want to turn it off at one point (was watching it on Hulu) but stuck through it. Missi Pyle did a pretty good job playing the double characters. You know her. You've definitely seen her around and she was part of the Golden Globe winning cast for The Artist. The movie was cute and something to watch. Predictable, of course, but what (family) movie isn't?
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Directed by: John Jeffcoat
Written by: George Wing, John Jeffcoat
Okay, I've been to India and I watched the 2010 TV show of the same name prior to learning about this movie. The movie represents India well enough. Makes it more rural than it can be. But watching the movie after watching the television show is a BIG letdown. The TV show was more upbeat, the characters were more lovable and entertaining. The movie didn't meet my expectations built up by the movie as far as mood went. BUT it did well to show the reality of culture shock. The actors in the movie honestly weren't 'Hollywood' enough in the looks department. I know we all say 'Why aren't actors more normal looking?' but this movie exemplifies how hard it is to be enthralled with 'normal' looking people. If you can handle a reflective movie, try this one out.
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Directed by: Irving Reis
Written by: Vera Caspary, Edward Eliscu and Gertrude Purcell (uncredited)
So, my goal for the year is to watch one movie a week from this box set purchased over a year and a half ago.
The premise of this movie is that men take their wives for granted. We watch as three men discover a letter from their friend Max, telling the husband that Max and his wife had an affair. We get to see flashbacks and wonder for ourselves if it's true or not. Cute premise and nice message ;)
WATCH THE FULL MOVIE HERE!!
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Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Written by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Novel by: Steve McVicker (book "I Love You Phillip Morris: A True Story of Life, Love, and Prison Breaks") (as Steven McVicker)
I think I held off on this movie for the longest time thinking it was similar to Thank You for Smoking (2005), misled by the name Phillip Morris, thinking it to be a reference to Philip Morris, the cigarette company. Oh, but how wrong I was. A trailer before one of my other movies cleared that right up for me.
I really liked this movie. It was conman love story with a twist and apparently based on a true story. If you aren't homophobic, you'll enjoy it.Watching the trailer makes me want to watch it again. That's a pretty good sign.
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Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone
Written by: Hampton Del Ruth, George Rosener and John Howard Lawson
This movie is the opposite to the other old movie in this entry. The first one defends women, this one makes them out to be nothing but money grubbers. And the only 'good' woman in the movie is one that is 'just like a man'. But still, good for a watch. History, baby!
WATCH FULL MOVIE HERE!!
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So, that about covers it. 6 movies in 2 weeks. I really do hope you take the time to watch the two old movies shown here. They are shorter in length and witty. And although not super-memorable, still time capsules that can help you appreciate how far we've come, in many ways. PEACE.
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