When In Rome (2010) - This movie was actually pretty cute. Some slapstick humor and of course, far-fetched, but it hit the mark with a feel good movie that tells all of us suckers to keep hoping beyond hope. I loved the Napolean and Pedro cameo. Aw, did I ruin it for you? Too bad! ;)
Funny People (2009) - No, just no. Talk about a movie that starts off okay, has a nice up-swing and then becomes incredibly drawn out and painful. There were some humorous moments and the basic concept was good, but it was needlessly long and spiraled into something very uninteresting to watch.
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) - I am definitely the opposite of a shopaholic, but I found the movie cute. Formulaic, knew exactly what was gonna happen, but it was sweet. One thing about fashion movies is that they always seem to think that garish fashion is good. It is not. Of course, I'm not all about brand names and trends and whatnot.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) - LOVE! When I decided to watch an Indian bachelor party road trip movie, I wondered if I was in store for a Hangover knock-off (see next film), but luckily I was not. The theme was very sweet and uplifting. Three friends embark on an adventure trip in Spain before one gets married. The male leads are all yummy and Hrithik Roshan is a dead-ringer and an improvement on Bradley Cooper which is kinda funny. Kalki Koechlin caught my eye b/c I saw her nose and thought, 'not Indian'. I was right. She was born to French parents who had moved to India before they had her. I think she's quite interesting with her background. I'll keep an eye on her. She already knew Tamil but learned Hindi for a role in another movie. Quite cool. Anyway, this movie touched with my heartstrings because it is about overcoming your fears and relishing every moment of life you have. It was a great movie and I highly recommend it. The adventures they choose are quite fun and I was happy to see it on a big screen and squirm in my seat and feel what they went through. Yup, I'm buying this one!! :)
The Hangover Part II (2011) - I saw this right after ZNMD ---^ and it was the complete opposite, despite the shared bachelor party idea. So first I was in Spain, then Thailand. What a trip that night! If you've heard of the sensation that is the movie The Hangover (2009), you know exactly what you're getting into. It was humorous for sure. But I don't really want to see a third one. The idea is getting stale. Guys get drunk, do crazy shit, have to remember it in the morning as they find a lost friend and find pictures of it later. Fun but raunchy. If you're into that type of thing.
El Juego de la Verdad (2004) - Spanish language movie about how the truth can set you free. But first causes a lot of problems! It was predictable of course, but fun. Let's just say, the mistaken scare of death and couple swapping and you've got it down pat.
Apparently I only watched recently-made movies this past week. (2004-2011) But I watched 6 movies in a week? Holy hell. Sometimes I surprise myself ;) Well, happy viewing!!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"Despicable Me" (2010), "Father Ted" (TV), "Rango" (2011), "Rosemary's Baby" (1968), "Krazzy 4" (2008), "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1952), "Assassination of a High School President" (2008), "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2001)
Despicable Me (2010) - Okay, since I now own this movie, I should probably stop mentioning it in my blog. But I do love it so. My dad said it was the cutest movie he's seen in a long time and my work-mom's hubby shed a few tears too. This is most definitely a 'dad' movie. I'm sure many fathers out there can relate to finding importance in realizing there is more to life than what you knew before you had kids. And that with all the trials and tribulations that kids bring, it's still worth it. I think that's pretty sweet and it's a very fun flick with some goofy characters. I like the crazy contraptions that Gru has and his Minions are pretty cool. I need me some minions for sure.
Father Ted (TV Series 1995-1998) - YES, it's a TV show, but it's hilarious and worth noting. My parents and I individually and together watched the first season DVD, thanks to my library. It's amazing... a BBC show that makes fun of Roman Catholics that my parents were able to laugh at. Obviously, it must not have been tooooo offensive, but I'm sure some of it was. But at least they were able to laugh at it and be jolly. I highly recommend this series. Obviously, I've only season 6 episodes, but they were awsome. Some I saw more than once. The jokes are pretty great. Not completely wholesome and obviously both religious and anti-religious people were able to find humor in it, so it's a definite win!!
Rango (2011) - Something most definitely was being smoked during the creation of this movie and I'm told one should be smoking something while watching it to fully appreciate it. I was not smoking anything and had my nine year old nephew with me at the dollar theatre. He liked it. I found it strangely philosophical at points and the characters were downright creepy-looking for the most part. I suppose it's a nice change from the standard bubbly fake-looking characters we normally see in kids' movies. But I'm not too sure this was a kid's movie. There were plenty of jokes for adults but that's how you fill the seats. It was an odd movie. I guess that's the best way to say it. Oh and long. Which was not helpful to my tiny bladder. Cuz Lordisa knows I can't miss a movie if I can't pause it! Watch this one at your own risk.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - I put off watching this movie because I knew anything dealing with pregnancy had to be creepy. Oh, gee, did I say pregnancy? I meant the devil. And I had a devil dream not too long ago, so that didn't make me any more excited to see this one. But I knew I had to because it's one of those "important" films. Yeah, it was creeeeeepy. I started watching it at one of my jobs when I wasn't required to do much and got about an hour of it watched. And then when I was able to finish watchint it at home, I made sure to watch it in the living room because I was not able to invite the devil into my bedroom... he had already appeared there in a nightmare. Eeps. Okay, so the movie. Yeah, I would NOT be inhabiting any haunted witchery type place, no matter how cool the setup. And one obviously must set boundaries with the neighbors. But to not be able to trust your own spouse is also scary. Ugh, so not cool. I suppose you have to watch it. It's kind of an obligation, you know.
Krazzy 4 (2008) - What better to follow a scary movie than a Bollywood feel-good flick? Obviously it's not on the required watching list. And I suppose I can't even say it's good. It follows the typical pattern for B-wood movies, minus the love-fest and a great deal of song and dance. It follows four mental patients who have to get their doctor back after she's been kidnapped. And of course it asks us, what defines 'crazy'? Good question, I suppose. Not very deep, but always great escapism.
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - This also happens to be a very long movie (made longer by the four phone calls Mom had to answer, requiring the 'pause' button) but it was a good watch. There really is nothing like the circus and this brings it into your living room. My mom and I particularly liked the tiny dogs dressed as elephants! CUTE! Of course, brace yourself for typical 50's movies gloss and story lines. But the spectacle is worth it. Also, has my new favorite dialogue.... here is my paraphrased version: Brad: "Women are poison." Angel: "Yes, but it's a beautiful death." SCORE.
Assassination of a High School President (2008) - This movie was predictable, but clever. There were some good zingers in there. I do recommend this one, despite predictability because it was well-done and had some great references and funny moments. Yeah, that's all I'm gonna say.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) - I was first introduced to this movie by my brother and his wife when I was so young and impressionable. Okay, I was probably in high school or maybe even college. Most likely high school. But this movie is pretty great. It takes a person usually on the outskirts of society and puts them forefront and Hedwig forces you to deal with the reality of his life. It's a great movie that speaks of duality and trying to find your other half but coming to terms with yourself as you are. There are a LOT of songs in there, but they are pretty good. Origin of Love is of course a favorite.
So, I hope you have found something to watch here. Leave me comments on your thoughts on the above movies, if you've seen them, or recommendations to me for similar movies. Basically, I just find movies at the library or from Facets. Go, little guy! :) Peace out, homies!
Father Ted (TV Series 1995-1998) - YES, it's a TV show, but it's hilarious and worth noting. My parents and I individually and together watched the first season DVD, thanks to my library. It's amazing... a BBC show that makes fun of Roman Catholics that my parents were able to laugh at. Obviously, it must not have been tooooo offensive, but I'm sure some of it was. But at least they were able to laugh at it and be jolly. I highly recommend this series. Obviously, I've only season 6 episodes, but they were awsome. Some I saw more than once. The jokes are pretty great. Not completely wholesome and obviously both religious and anti-religious people were able to find humor in it, so it's a definite win!!
Rango (2011) - Something most definitely was being smoked during the creation of this movie and I'm told one should be smoking something while watching it to fully appreciate it. I was not smoking anything and had my nine year old nephew with me at the dollar theatre. He liked it. I found it strangely philosophical at points and the characters were downright creepy-looking for the most part. I suppose it's a nice change from the standard bubbly fake-looking characters we normally see in kids' movies. But I'm not too sure this was a kid's movie. There were plenty of jokes for adults but that's how you fill the seats. It was an odd movie. I guess that's the best way to say it. Oh and long. Which was not helpful to my tiny bladder. Cuz Lordisa knows I can't miss a movie if I can't pause it! Watch this one at your own risk.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) - I put off watching this movie because I knew anything dealing with pregnancy had to be creepy. Oh, gee, did I say pregnancy? I meant the devil. And I had a devil dream not too long ago, so that didn't make me any more excited to see this one. But I knew I had to because it's one of those "important" films. Yeah, it was creeeeeepy. I started watching it at one of my jobs when I wasn't required to do much and got about an hour of it watched. And then when I was able to finish watchint it at home, I made sure to watch it in the living room because I was not able to invite the devil into my bedroom... he had already appeared there in a nightmare. Eeps. Okay, so the movie. Yeah, I would NOT be inhabiting any haunted witchery type place, no matter how cool the setup. And one obviously must set boundaries with the neighbors. But to not be able to trust your own spouse is also scary. Ugh, so not cool. I suppose you have to watch it. It's kind of an obligation, you know.
Krazzy 4 (2008) - What better to follow a scary movie than a Bollywood feel-good flick? Obviously it's not on the required watching list. And I suppose I can't even say it's good. It follows the typical pattern for B-wood movies, minus the love-fest and a great deal of song and dance. It follows four mental patients who have to get their doctor back after she's been kidnapped. And of course it asks us, what defines 'crazy'? Good question, I suppose. Not very deep, but always great escapism.
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - This also happens to be a very long movie (made longer by the four phone calls Mom had to answer, requiring the 'pause' button) but it was a good watch. There really is nothing like the circus and this brings it into your living room. My mom and I particularly liked the tiny dogs dressed as elephants! CUTE! Of course, brace yourself for typical 50's movies gloss and story lines. But the spectacle is worth it. Also, has my new favorite dialogue.... here is my paraphrased version: Brad: "Women are poison." Angel: "Yes, but it's a beautiful death." SCORE.
Assassination of a High School President (2008) - This movie was predictable, but clever. There were some good zingers in there. I do recommend this one, despite predictability because it was well-done and had some great references and funny moments. Yeah, that's all I'm gonna say.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) - I was first introduced to this movie by my brother and his wife when I was so young and impressionable. Okay, I was probably in high school or maybe even college. Most likely high school. But this movie is pretty great. It takes a person usually on the outskirts of society and puts them forefront and Hedwig forces you to deal with the reality of his life. It's a great movie that speaks of duality and trying to find your other half but coming to terms with yourself as you are. There are a LOT of songs in there, but they are pretty good. Origin of Love is of course a favorite.
So, I hope you have found something to watch here. Leave me comments on your thoughts on the above movies, if you've seen them, or recommendations to me for similar movies. Basically, I just find movies at the library or from Facets. Go, little guy! :) Peace out, homies!
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