Semi-Pro, Will Ferrell, Woody Harelson
I am a huge Will Ferrrell fan, but I was not a huge fan of Semi-Pro. There could of been so much done with this movie, and I feel they missed the boat completely. I also tried to watch this movie on 3 different occasions, and fell asleep each time. I thought this was one of the worst movies that Will Ferrell has ever done. It had incredibly filthy language, that was really unnecessary, and the humor in it seemed really forced, and left you just feeling embarrassed for the people in it. Over all I would say that this movie really sucked, and wouldn't waist my time with it. It could be easily overlooked, and your life would actually be better for not watching it.
Monday, June 30, 2008
The Grand
The Grand, Woody Harrelson, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Chris Parnell, Dennis Farina
This movie was completely unorthodox, and I absolutely loved it. I laughed from the beginning until the end. Appearances from actors you know from TV, but don't remember their real names show up throughout the movie. For instance, the teacher from Welcome Back Kotter plays a pretty significant role and he is really funny. The premise of the film is a spoof on Poker Tournaments. They walk you thru the characters and their families and what goes on behind the scenes. This movie will not win any Oscars, and was probably a straight to DVD release. But totally worth the rent. Not much more to say about this movie, but if you want a good non- thinking laugh, watch this movie!!
This movie was completely unorthodox, and I absolutely loved it. I laughed from the beginning until the end. Appearances from actors you know from TV, but don't remember their real names show up throughout the movie. For instance, the teacher from Welcome Back Kotter plays a pretty significant role and he is really funny. The premise of the film is a spoof on Poker Tournaments. They walk you thru the characters and their families and what goes on behind the scenes. This movie will not win any Oscars, and was probably a straight to DVD release. But totally worth the rent. Not much more to say about this movie, but if you want a good non- thinking laugh, watch this movie!!
CHAOS THEORY
CHAOS THEORY, Ryan Reynolds, Emily Mortimer
This came in my Blockbuster selections, and I didn't remember putting it there. But it was a pleasant surprise. Great movie. Kind of a redundant story of jealousy, and relationships, but a huge plot twist that makes the movie. Ryan Reynolds plays a pretty serious role, which is good for him, because he really makes a switch from his comedy to a real life situation. It reminded me of Jim Carrey making the switch from Ace Ventura to Truman. I found myself really feeling for this guy, as his life is turned upside down, just because of a few things getting off schedule. I was completely entertained the entire movie, as it takes you on a emotional roller coaster, while you just can't help but laugh in a few places. Great Movie, worth the rent. Favorite Line in the movie is when Ryan Reynolds approaches a old acquaintance in a bar, and she asks if he is still saving the world 5 minutes at a time, and he asks her is she is still a Home Wrecking Whore? Great exchange, between 2 people. Again, Great story, a few unexpected reveals, and a pretty good ending.
This came in my Blockbuster selections, and I didn't remember putting it there. But it was a pleasant surprise. Great movie. Kind of a redundant story of jealousy, and relationships, but a huge plot twist that makes the movie. Ryan Reynolds plays a pretty serious role, which is good for him, because he really makes a switch from his comedy to a real life situation. It reminded me of Jim Carrey making the switch from Ace Ventura to Truman. I found myself really feeling for this guy, as his life is turned upside down, just because of a few things getting off schedule. I was completely entertained the entire movie, as it takes you on a emotional roller coaster, while you just can't help but laugh in a few places. Great Movie, worth the rent. Favorite Line in the movie is when Ryan Reynolds approaches a old acquaintance in a bar, and she asks if he is still saving the world 5 minutes at a time, and he asks her is she is still a Home Wrecking Whore? Great exchange, between 2 people. Again, Great story, a few unexpected reveals, and a pretty good ending.
The Good Night
The Good Night, Danny DeVito, Penelope Cruz, Gwyneth Paltrow
So, Did you know that one of the biggest exports that the USA has, comes right out of Hollywood. It is our American Made Movies. Well, I kept thinking about that as I watched this British piece of Crap movie. I watch a British film every now and then cause you never know if a good one might come along, but unless it has violence, like Snatch or Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels, they all pretty much suck. I will admit, I have never watched a Monty Python movie, because that humor doesn't appeal to me very much, but I know millions of people love them, so I will excuse my opinions from those. Okay so THIS MOVIE... Well, wasn't that impressed, actually I was a bit bored. It is about a ex-musician, who is going thru a mid life crisis, and starts thinking that his dreams are windows to reality, until he tests it, and reality actually really sucks. The movie is a bit twisted, and tries to be clever with a plot twist, but everyone knows dreams are dreams, and reality is reality. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, except maybe for a couple of teenagers, that are looking to rent a movie just so they can make out, this would be perfect, cause you wouldn't miss a thing.
So, Did you know that one of the biggest exports that the USA has, comes right out of Hollywood. It is our American Made Movies. Well, I kept thinking about that as I watched this British piece of Crap movie. I watch a British film every now and then cause you never know if a good one might come along, but unless it has violence, like Snatch or Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels, they all pretty much suck. I will admit, I have never watched a Monty Python movie, because that humor doesn't appeal to me very much, but I know millions of people love them, so I will excuse my opinions from those. Okay so THIS MOVIE... Well, wasn't that impressed, actually I was a bit bored. It is about a ex-musician, who is going thru a mid life crisis, and starts thinking that his dreams are windows to reality, until he tests it, and reality actually really sucks. The movie is a bit twisted, and tries to be clever with a plot twist, but everyone knows dreams are dreams, and reality is reality. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, except maybe for a couple of teenagers, that are looking to rent a movie just so they can make out, this would be perfect, cause you wouldn't miss a thing.
The Signal
The Signal, ALL NO NAMERS
This was a Horror film, and I am not a big fan of horror. This movie was pointless, and pretty much stupid. If you want to spend an hour and a half watching Zombie like humans kill each other with really no purpose, this is a great film, or you could clip your toe nails, and gain about the same amount of satisfaction. Stupid Movie, Mad at myself for even watching it. Total Dud, I couldn't wait to get it back in the mailbox.
This was a Horror film, and I am not a big fan of horror. This movie was pointless, and pretty much stupid. If you want to spend an hour and a half watching Zombie like humans kill each other with really no purpose, this is a great film, or you could clip your toe nails, and gain about the same amount of satisfaction. Stupid Movie, Mad at myself for even watching it. Total Dud, I couldn't wait to get it back in the mailbox.
There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood, Danial day Lewis
This was a first for me, because I hate long movies and this one was 2 1/2 hours long. However I absolutely loved this movie. There was a lot of hype surrounding this movie, and I believe it delivered. First of all Daniel Day Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our time. He makes every role he ever plays believable.He plays Daniel Plainview an Oil Prospector at the turn of the century. He is driven by greed, and doesn't feel the least bit bad about it. I loved his explanation about his competitive nature to "Henry". When his eyes opened and he said he didn't want others to succeed, -I got shivers. The religious zealot, "Eli" was a total freak, and the ending of this film, to me, is what made the movie. The film goes all out, so we could really see what kind of mad man Daniel Plainview was, and at what lengths he would go to get his point across. His famous line of, "I Drink your Milkshake!" was classic. This is the kind of movie I would want to own, as I think it is a timeless story, that was well thought out, and incredibly interesting all the way through. My warning on this film would be-That not everyone will like this movie, there are some violent scenes, some slower stretches, and it is 2 1/2 hours long. I was captivated the entire time, and would probably watch it again.
This was a first for me, because I hate long movies and this one was 2 1/2 hours long. However I absolutely loved this movie. There was a lot of hype surrounding this movie, and I believe it delivered. First of all Daniel Day Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our time. He makes every role he ever plays believable.He plays Daniel Plainview an Oil Prospector at the turn of the century. He is driven by greed, and doesn't feel the least bit bad about it. I loved his explanation about his competitive nature to "Henry". When his eyes opened and he said he didn't want others to succeed, -I got shivers. The religious zealot, "Eli" was a total freak, and the ending of this film, to me, is what made the movie. The film goes all out, so we could really see what kind of mad man Daniel Plainview was, and at what lengths he would go to get his point across. His famous line of, "I Drink your Milkshake!" was classic. This is the kind of movie I would want to own, as I think it is a timeless story, that was well thought out, and incredibly interesting all the way through. My warning on this film would be-That not everyone will like this movie, there are some violent scenes, some slower stretches, and it is 2 1/2 hours long. I was captivated the entire time, and would probably watch it again.
Before the Devil Knows your Dead
Before the Devil Knows Your Dead, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei.
So, My Brother Dane told me to rent this movie, I am not sure if he said it was good, or weird, so I won't hold him accountable, but this is one of the most F@#*ED up movies I have seen in awhile. This is a dark tale of a robbery that goes bad, and when I say bad, not just going to get caught bad, but the wrong people die -bad, the burglary doesn't net them any profit, and sends tow brothers into a tailspin of crazy decisions that ultimately bring you to the end of the movie. The performances by Hoffman and Hawke, are both amazing. Marisa is naked in almost every scene of the movie, almost at an uncomfortable level. Then Albert Finney makes an appearance as the dad to these two idiot brothers, that are both in financial despair, thus pushing them to the heist. Twisted Movie, lots of swearing, plenty of nudity, and a really messed up plot. To top it off the movie is showed in a back track mode, so you see the burglary, then it works backwards to develop character history, then circles back to show you how it plays out afterwards. Crazy Movie, not a huge fan of the story, but if you love PSH and Ethan Hawke, it is worth the rent.
So, My Brother Dane told me to rent this movie, I am not sure if he said it was good, or weird, so I won't hold him accountable, but this is one of the most F@#*ED up movies I have seen in awhile. This is a dark tale of a robbery that goes bad, and when I say bad, not just going to get caught bad, but the wrong people die -bad, the burglary doesn't net them any profit, and sends tow brothers into a tailspin of crazy decisions that ultimately bring you to the end of the movie. The performances by Hoffman and Hawke, are both amazing. Marisa is naked in almost every scene of the movie, almost at an uncomfortable level. Then Albert Finney makes an appearance as the dad to these two idiot brothers, that are both in financial despair, thus pushing them to the heist. Twisted Movie, lots of swearing, plenty of nudity, and a really messed up plot. To top it off the movie is showed in a back track mode, so you see the burglary, then it works backwards to develop character history, then circles back to show you how it plays out afterwards. Crazy Movie, not a huge fan of the story, but if you love PSH and Ethan Hawke, it is worth the rent.
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