RUN, DO NOT WALK, TO SEE THIS FILM!!!
I bow down to Kristen Wiig and her amazing comic talent! She wrote as well as stars in this amazing, so NOT just a chick flick, flick!
Not only does she achieve true comic genius, she hurdles over every barrier put in front of her. Part of her genius was to surround herself with other picture-perfect funny women. These include but are not limited to Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy. All of these women were fearless, and therefore identifiable.
I have not had this much fun at a movie since I saw the first "Hangover".
Go see this movie today, and take someone of any gender that you like with you. If you already saw it--go see it again. Remember how much fun you had!?!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
"The Green Hornet"
This movie, written by and starring Seth Rogan, seemed at most times to be all about Seth Rogan and how amazingly self-centered and egotistical he can be. The only movie I've seen him him where he could carry the lead role was in "Knocked Up", and after that he lost his mojo.
The one scene that was worth watching the entire movie for was a scene where Rogan and his sidekick "Kato" played to less than perfection by Jay Chao, fight nearly to the death. That scene reminded me of "The Revenge Of The Pink Panther" when Inspector Clouseau and his Cato fight in order to keep Clouseau in fighting shape. This one scene was brilliant!
If you have two hours to do NOTHING ELSE then see this film. Otherwise, You-tube that one scene and be content with that.
The one scene that was worth watching the entire movie for was a scene where Rogan and his sidekick "Kato" played to less than perfection by Jay Chao, fight nearly to the death. That scene reminded me of "The Revenge Of The Pink Panther" when Inspector Clouseau and his Cato fight in order to keep Clouseau in fighting shape. This one scene was brilliant!
If you have two hours to do NOTHING ELSE then see this film. Otherwise, You-tube that one scene and be content with that.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
"The Mechanic"
This movie has it all--action, adventure, Jason Statham, Donald Sutherland, and the cherry on top of this non-stop thrill-ride, Ben Foster.
Statham has his action movie formula down to a science by now, and except for a misstep or three ("Crash 2", anyone....anyone...), he mostly hits his man (pun intended). This film delivered on the action level, but thanks to Foster also connected in an emotional way that rarely happens in this genre.
Be prepared to see the famous "Statham Stare" when the actor breaks the fourth wall to intimate intimacy instead of actually committing to the moment, but know that more important walls come down as soon as we are in the presence of the acting genius' of Sutherland and Foster.
Watch this and know...barring some Lindsay Lohan-like meltdown, Ben Foster will have an Oscar one day.
Statham has his action movie formula down to a science by now, and except for a misstep or three ("Crash 2", anyone....anyone...), he mostly hits his man (pun intended). This film delivered on the action level, but thanks to Foster also connected in an emotional way that rarely happens in this genre.
Be prepared to see the famous "Statham Stare" when the actor breaks the fourth wall to intimate intimacy instead of actually committing to the moment, but know that more important walls come down as soon as we are in the presence of the acting genius' of Sutherland and Foster.
Watch this and know...barring some Lindsay Lohan-like meltdown, Ben Foster will have an Oscar one day.
"Just Go With It"
Excellent cast. Excellent Soundtrack. Excellent location.
This movie had all the makings for a delightful rom-com...except the writing could have been better.
Adam Sandler was much less angry, and therefore more lovable than he has been in past films, and his chemistry with Jennifer Aniston was not just undeniable, it was believable. The child actors, who, let's face it can often be downright irritating, were warm and lovable---and damn good actors to boot!
Still, the best of the bunch was Nick Swardson who ,with such amazing comic timing, successfully brought down the house that Sandler built. Amen to the man who will do anything to look like an ass, and keep us laughing as we applaud his risks!!
Not great, but just watch it!
This movie had all the makings for a delightful rom-com...except the writing could have been better.
Adam Sandler was much less angry, and therefore more lovable than he has been in past films, and his chemistry with Jennifer Aniston was not just undeniable, it was believable. The child actors, who, let's face it can often be downright irritating, were warm and lovable---and damn good actors to boot!
Still, the best of the bunch was Nick Swardson who ,with such amazing comic timing, successfully brought down the house that Sandler built. Amen to the man who will do anything to look like an ass, and keep us laughing as we applaud his risks!!
Not great, but just watch it!
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