5/10
East Indians should stick to Bollywood movies, and steer clear of the serious ones. I hated Slumdog Millionairre. Man, was that boring AND repetitive.
This was the same. It vacillated between being serious and campy. There were so many parts where Karen and I looked at each other and rolled our eyes.
At the end, I voiced that it reminded me of an East Indian version of Forrest Gump.
I mean, there is no way a chick like that would marry a guy like this. He was almost like her child. Unconvincing. Bitch, please.
Ugh, the whole thing was a mess. I could go on and on and dissect this in each spot, but I will just say that it wasn't good. At all.
I'm giving it a 5 due to the performance of the main character. He did a good job. That's about it.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
She's Out of My League
6/10
I saw this movie two days after Laurelle passed away, so I was looking for something light and something that would make me laugh.
This did both.
I was introduced to a hottie named Kyle Bornheimer.......although he played trailer trash in this, I could see past the gruff exterior...very cute. Reminds me a bit of Craig Sheffer back in the day. Rowr.
Anyhow, again, this movie did the job. An hour and a half of light fun.
I saw this movie two days after Laurelle passed away, so I was looking for something light and something that would make me laugh.
This did both.
I was introduced to a hottie named Kyle Bornheimer.......although he played trailer trash in this, I could see past the gruff exterior...very cute. Reminds me a bit of Craig Sheffer back in the day. Rowr.
Anyhow, again, this movie did the job. An hour and a half of light fun.
Crazy Heart
9/10
Excellent, excellent movie.
Before I go on, I must admit that I found it very, very difficult to get past Jeff Bridges' eyebrows. Please allow me to direct you to an old blog entry.
I'm just saying that it only takes a few seconds to take scissors to the brows. That's all. I thought maybe it was done on purpose for the role, but he showed up at the Oscar's ungroomed too. Pity.
Back to the movie.
WOW. Can Jeff really sing! And play a mean guitar! I had no idea.
The story was wonderful. The acting was great and the location(s) were beautiful. Maggie did a great job - and the biggest shocker of all - was Colin Farrell as the younger, more successful musician. Again, I had no idea he could play the guitar and sing so well too.
Once again, it didn't end in a feel good way. I loved the realness and the rawness of this movie.
No one is perfect - we're all just trying to find our way in the world. Stumbling through each day.
There is one thing that they could have done to improve the credibility of Jeff's character. I would have had more empathy for him if he hadn't been married 3 or 4 times before meeting Maggie. It had me wondering if it was actually true love, or whether this was just the trend that he usually follows when he meets someone that he considers "special". Hell, maybe that was part of the movie? It was trying to confuse the viewer, who knows.
WELL worth watching. He deserved the Oscar for this one!
Excellent, excellent movie.
Before I go on, I must admit that I found it very, very difficult to get past Jeff Bridges' eyebrows. Please allow me to direct you to an old blog entry.
I'm just saying that it only takes a few seconds to take scissors to the brows. That's all. I thought maybe it was done on purpose for the role, but he showed up at the Oscar's ungroomed too. Pity.
Back to the movie.
WOW. Can Jeff really sing! And play a mean guitar! I had no idea.
The story was wonderful. The acting was great and the location(s) were beautiful. Maggie did a great job - and the biggest shocker of all - was Colin Farrell as the younger, more successful musician. Again, I had no idea he could play the guitar and sing so well too.
Once again, it didn't end in a feel good way. I loved the realness and the rawness of this movie.
No one is perfect - we're all just trying to find our way in the world. Stumbling through each day.
There is one thing that they could have done to improve the credibility of Jeff's character. I would have had more empathy for him if he hadn't been married 3 or 4 times before meeting Maggie. It had me wondering if it was actually true love, or whether this was just the trend that he usually follows when he meets someone that he considers "special". Hell, maybe that was part of the movie? It was trying to confuse the viewer, who knows.
WELL worth watching. He deserved the Oscar for this one!
The Blind Side
8/10
First of all, did you know that AMC Theatres has $6 movies on weekends before noon? Take advantage people! That's $3 per movie if you sneak into two (shame on me).
You know, I resisted this movie for a long time. I am so footballed out. Hollywood loves to create these football stories that are so horrendously patriotic and boring. Likely because I have never really understood the sport, or figured out America's fascination with it.
So, I resisted.
Until, of course.....the movie started at the exact time the first one ended (Crazy Heart).
So we sneaked* in and it turned out to be a pretty good movie! Sandra's performance was top notch.
One catty point - Tim McGraw needs to give up on the hair plugs. Seriously.
Here's the thing, boys. If you're starting to lose your hair, IT'S OKAY.
Shave your head. It's COOL.
Getting hair plugs? That's cheesy, and sad.
Seriously. Deal with the hair loss - women don't care. We like confidence more.
Anyhow, back to the review. Well worth the watch. Try to get past the annoying little brother though. He's a little too much.
* I believe it's sneaked and not snuck. Almost 80% sure.
First of all, did you know that AMC Theatres has $6 movies on weekends before noon? Take advantage people! That's $3 per movie if you sneak into two (shame on me).
You know, I resisted this movie for a long time. I am so footballed out. Hollywood loves to create these football stories that are so horrendously patriotic and boring. Likely because I have never really understood the sport, or figured out America's fascination with it.
So, I resisted.
Until, of course.....the movie started at the exact time the first one ended (Crazy Heart).
So we sneaked* in and it turned out to be a pretty good movie! Sandra's performance was top notch.
One catty point - Tim McGraw needs to give up on the hair plugs. Seriously.
Here's the thing, boys. If you're starting to lose your hair, IT'S OKAY.
Shave your head. It's COOL.
Getting hair plugs? That's cheesy, and sad.
Seriously. Deal with the hair loss - women don't care. We like confidence more.
Anyhow, back to the review. Well worth the watch. Try to get past the annoying little brother though. He's a little too much.
* I believe it's sneaked and not snuck. Almost 80% sure.
It's Complicated
7/10
You know, Meryl Streep could just stand there and look into the camera for 2 hours, and I would pay to watch her. She's brilliant.
This movie was cute. I was in the mood for cute, and I got cute. No more, no less.
Alec Baldwin was charming, as usual.
If you want to turn your brain off and enjoy a feel good story, check this out.
You know, Meryl Streep could just stand there and look into the camera for 2 hours, and I would pay to watch her. She's brilliant.
This movie was cute. I was in the mood for cute, and I got cute. No more, no less.
Alec Baldwin was charming, as usual.
If you want to turn your brain off and enjoy a feel good story, check this out.
Up In the Air
10/10
This is exactly the type of movie that I love, love, love.
A lot of people that I have discussed this film with, hated it. They can't understand why it was up for so many awards. I guess it just bored people.
Meanwhile, I wanted it to go on forever. The characters were fantastic, the chemistry was great, and the acting was superb.
I liked that it wasn't a feel good ending either. I can't stand those.
Yay Jason Reitman! First "Thank You for Smoking" and now this amazing piece of work. I will be awaiting all of his upcoming projects with excitement!
This is exactly the type of movie that I love, love, love.
A lot of people that I have discussed this film with, hated it. They can't understand why it was up for so many awards. I guess it just bored people.
Meanwhile, I wanted it to go on forever. The characters were fantastic, the chemistry was great, and the acting was superb.
I liked that it wasn't a feel good ending either. I can't stand those.
Yay Jason Reitman! First "Thank You for Smoking" and now this amazing piece of work. I will be awaiting all of his upcoming projects with excitement!
Monday, December 07, 2009
Everybody's Fine
9/10
This movie reminded me A LOT of one of my all-time favourite movies, About Schmidt.
It's about a recently widowed man, who has 4 kids that live in different parts of the United States. They all plan to come home to visit for one weekend and then they all bail within a few hours. He decides to go on a giant road trip to surprise each of them in their respective cities.
It's not the holiday-esque type of feel-good movie though. I think this is why I liked it. It was completely real.
I won't give the rest of the plot away, but holy moly. Get ready to be moved. A thousand times.
I really, really enjoyed this movie. And DeNiro. Friggin' Deniro. He's a genius. I can watch him do something so simple like eat his spaghetti..... and be completely engrossed with him.
Beautiful flick.
This movie reminded me A LOT of one of my all-time favourite movies, About Schmidt.
It's about a recently widowed man, who has 4 kids that live in different parts of the United States. They all plan to come home to visit for one weekend and then they all bail within a few hours. He decides to go on a giant road trip to surprise each of them in their respective cities.
It's not the holiday-esque type of feel-good movie though. I think this is why I liked it. It was completely real.
I won't give the rest of the plot away, but holy moly. Get ready to be moved. A thousand times.
I really, really enjoyed this movie. And DeNiro. Friggin' Deniro. He's a genius. I can watch him do something so simple like eat his spaghetti..... and be completely engrossed with him.
Beautiful flick.
An Education
8.5/10
I was impressed with this movie.
It was odd to me to see a man that could woo both this child and her parents in the way he did. The parents were so concerned with her meeting a nice guy that they didn't find it predatory in any way. Even with the 15+ year age difference.
Peter Sarsgaard was great in his role. Very suave and charming. Carey Mulligan was a brand new face for me. She was FANTASTIC. I was convinced that this high school student could be so wise beyond her years in specific ways, because she was so naive in others.
Each role was delivered perfectly. The teacher = excellent. The girlfriend of his friend = dopey and wonderful.
A must-see for 2009.
*spoiler*
As you all know, I am jaded when it comes to men. During this movie, I was thinking...."Wow, men used to actually be like that? He's wooing her and is putting forth so much effort. Wow."
And then we find out he's married.
Pig.
Nothing's changed over the years :)
I was impressed with this movie.
It was odd to me to see a man that could woo both this child and her parents in the way he did. The parents were so concerned with her meeting a nice guy that they didn't find it predatory in any way. Even with the 15+ year age difference.
Peter Sarsgaard was great in his role. Very suave and charming. Carey Mulligan was a brand new face for me. She was FANTASTIC. I was convinced that this high school student could be so wise beyond her years in specific ways, because she was so naive in others.
Each role was delivered perfectly. The teacher = excellent. The girlfriend of his friend = dopey and wonderful.
A must-see for 2009.
*spoiler*
As you all know, I am jaded when it comes to men. During this movie, I was thinking...."Wow, men used to actually be like that? He's wooing her and is putting forth so much effort. Wow."
And then we find out he's married.
Pig.
Nothing's changed over the years :)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Zombieland
8/10
I love a good zombie flick. I know this doesn't really fall into my usual dislike of anything that isn't considered "real", but man, they are so entertaining!
Woody Harrelson is always good in whatever he chooses. Jesse Eisenberg is semi-annoying, as he is always the same character in every movie, but the two of them did really well together.
Zombie movies are great because they are always humorous, even if they don't intend to be.
I was worried in the first ten minutes, because it was especially gory, but once you got through that, it was great.
The scene with Bill Murray was especially noteworthy. I will leave it at that. The movie is worthwhile just for this one scene!
I was entertained from beginning to end, so I give this a higher mark than normal. Fun!
I love a good zombie flick. I know this doesn't really fall into my usual dislike of anything that isn't considered "real", but man, they are so entertaining!
Woody Harrelson is always good in whatever he chooses. Jesse Eisenberg is semi-annoying, as he is always the same character in every movie, but the two of them did really well together.
Zombie movies are great because they are always humorous, even if they don't intend to be.
I was worried in the first ten minutes, because it was especially gory, but once you got through that, it was great.
The scene with Bill Murray was especially noteworthy. I will leave it at that. The movie is worthwhile just for this one scene!
I was entertained from beginning to end, so I give this a higher mark than normal. Fun!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Invention of Lying
2/10
What a steaming, coiled pile of shit.
The premise of this movie is that no one has ever thought of the concept of lying before. Now, why they have to make all of their thoughts verbalized, I'll never understand.
Other than the opening date scene, where Karen and I giggled uncontrollably for about 5 minutes, the movie suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked (sing that).
Here it is...so you don't have to sit through it in the future - found the script online.
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EXT. JENNIFER’S APARTMENT COMPLEX - NIGHT
A completely indistinguishable Los Angeles mid-rent apartment complex.
MARK BELLISON pulls up in his early nineties Volvo, parks and enters.
INT. JENNIFER’S APARTMENT COMPLEX - SAME
Mark (40’s), average to semi-handsome, twists and turns through stucco hallways. He knocks on apartment “9C”.
JENNIFER MCDOOGLES opens, her face flushed. She’s beautiful.
JENNIFER: Hi. You’re early. I was just masturbating.
MARK: That makes me think of your vagina. I’m Mark, how are you?
JENNIFER: A little frustrated at the moment. Also equally depressed and pessimistic about our date tonight. I’m Jennifer.
MARK: I hope this date ends in sex.
JENNIFER: Not me. I don’t find you attractive. Come on in.
Mark enters.
Jennifer’s apartment is new-adult, as if she just found out she was an adult yet hasn’t had the time or the money to complete the transition.
JENNIFER: I need to finish getting ready. While doing that I might realize I’m still horny and try to finish masturbating without you hearing. Jennifer heads towards the bathroom. Mark stands alone in her living room, looking around.
MARK: (shouting to her) I feel awkward and I regret being early.
JENNIFER : (shouting back) Yeah, I’m disappointed you’re early and not really looking forward to tonight in general, but the thought of being alone the rest of my life scares both my mother and I equally.
It’s completely silent for a long beat. Mark looks around, then sits on her couch.
MARK: (shouting to her) I have an erection now because I assume you began masturbating once we stopped talking.
More silence.
MARK: (shouting to her) I’m embarrassed because I think the restaurant I’ve made reservations at might not be expensive enough or hip enough to impress you, but it was the best I could do because I don’t make very much money. You see, I’m forty years old and have no real financial assets to speak of, I’ve never owned a home, and never had a significant relationship. My boss even told me today that I’m most likely going to get fired tomorrow and...
Jennifer enters the room and Mark stops talking.
JENNIFER: I just masturbated.
MARK: That makes me very horny.
JENNIFER: Shall we go?
MARK:Sure.
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Not a lot to tell you about this movie. After this scene, it was deathly boring. It's a good thing we snuck into this movie, because if I paid for it I would be perturbed.
What a steaming, coiled pile of shit.
The premise of this movie is that no one has ever thought of the concept of lying before. Now, why they have to make all of their thoughts verbalized, I'll never understand.
Other than the opening date scene, where Karen and I giggled uncontrollably for about 5 minutes, the movie suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked (sing that).
Here it is...so you don't have to sit through it in the future - found the script online.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
EXT. JENNIFER’S APARTMENT COMPLEX - NIGHT
A completely indistinguishable Los Angeles mid-rent apartment complex.
MARK BELLISON pulls up in his early nineties Volvo, parks and enters.
INT. JENNIFER’S APARTMENT COMPLEX - SAME
Mark (40’s), average to semi-handsome, twists and turns through stucco hallways. He knocks on apartment “9C”.
JENNIFER MCDOOGLES opens, her face flushed. She’s beautiful.
JENNIFER: Hi. You’re early. I was just masturbating.
MARK: That makes me think of your vagina. I’m Mark, how are you?
JENNIFER: A little frustrated at the moment. Also equally depressed and pessimistic about our date tonight. I’m Jennifer.
MARK: I hope this date ends in sex.
JENNIFER: Not me. I don’t find you attractive. Come on in.
Mark enters.
Jennifer’s apartment is new-adult, as if she just found out she was an adult yet hasn’t had the time or the money to complete the transition.
JENNIFER: I need to finish getting ready. While doing that I might realize I’m still horny and try to finish masturbating without you hearing. Jennifer heads towards the bathroom. Mark stands alone in her living room, looking around.
MARK: (shouting to her) I feel awkward and I regret being early.
JENNIFER : (shouting back) Yeah, I’m disappointed you’re early and not really looking forward to tonight in general, but the thought of being alone the rest of my life scares both my mother and I equally.
It’s completely silent for a long beat. Mark looks around, then sits on her couch.
MARK: (shouting to her) I have an erection now because I assume you began masturbating once we stopped talking.
More silence.
MARK: (shouting to her) I’m embarrassed because I think the restaurant I’ve made reservations at might not be expensive enough or hip enough to impress you, but it was the best I could do because I don’t make very much money. You see, I’m forty years old and have no real financial assets to speak of, I’ve never owned a home, and never had a significant relationship. My boss even told me today that I’m most likely going to get fired tomorrow and...
Jennifer enters the room and Mark stops talking.
JENNIFER: I just masturbated.
MARK: That makes me very horny.
JENNIFER: Shall we go?
MARK:Sure.
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Not a lot to tell you about this movie. After this scene, it was deathly boring. It's a good thing we snuck into this movie, because if I paid for it I would be perturbed.
Whip It
7.5/10
I just wanted another fun movie, so I checked this out with my friend Karen.
It was exactly that. A cute movie. Kristin Wigg was also in this movie (Extract) but she was completely different. Usually she plays the same character with the dry-executed wit, but she was very normal in this movie. I was happy to see that she has diversity with her talent. It's always a bit of a shocker when you see a comedian in a dramatic role.
It was nice to see Juliette Lewis too - haven't seen her around in a while. She still looks the same - hasn't really aged. Tidbit: I saw her on a talk show where she said that this role was probably one of the most difficult ones she has taken. Usually she can draw from some part of her character for her roles, but she claims that because she doesn't have a mean bone in her body it was difficult playing the bully. I found that interesting, especially after seeing her in "Natural Born Killers".
Enjoyable. You'll enjoy it too, as long as you go into it expecting exactly what it is.
I just wanted another fun movie, so I checked this out with my friend Karen.
It was exactly that. A cute movie. Kristin Wigg was also in this movie (Extract) but she was completely different. Usually she plays the same character with the dry-executed wit, but she was very normal in this movie. I was happy to see that she has diversity with her talent. It's always a bit of a shocker when you see a comedian in a dramatic role.
It was nice to see Juliette Lewis too - haven't seen her around in a while. She still looks the same - hasn't really aged. Tidbit: I saw her on a talk show where she said that this role was probably one of the most difficult ones she has taken. Usually she can draw from some part of her character for her roles, but she claims that because she doesn't have a mean bone in her body it was difficult playing the bully. I found that interesting, especially after seeing her in "Natural Born Killers".
Enjoyable. You'll enjoy it too, as long as you go into it expecting exactly what it is.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Extract
7.5/10
You all know how I feel about Jason Bateman....he is the perfect boy next door. Average height. Average weight. Perfect freckles. Little space between his two front teeth. He's adorable yet sexy.
Anyhoooodle, this movie was cute. All of the characters were great. Mila Kunis played the perfect manipulator, Kristin Wigg was great as the wife, and David Koechner was sooooo good that you really wanted to punch the crap out of him. This guy is in EVERY movie out there, and yet no one knows his name. Either did I, until now.
Another actor that is popping up everywhere:
Clifton Collins
I really noticed him for the first time in "Sunshine Cleaning". Since then, I see him here and there in movies.
The movie was fun. I watched this alone at Morningside Cinemas on a Sunday night, when it was quiet and enjoyable. I then went to Walmart to do my grocery shopping.....where it was quiet and enjoyable too. Sunday nights are great - because everyone stays home since they need to "prepare" for the week ahead, whatever that means.
A perfect, easy-going, funny film.
You all know how I feel about Jason Bateman....he is the perfect boy next door. Average height. Average weight. Perfect freckles. Little space between his two front teeth. He's adorable yet sexy.
Anyhoooodle, this movie was cute. All of the characters were great. Mila Kunis played the perfect manipulator, Kristin Wigg was great as the wife, and David Koechner was sooooo good that you really wanted to punch the crap out of him. This guy is in EVERY movie out there, and yet no one knows his name. Either did I, until now.
Another actor that is popping up everywhere:
Clifton Collins
I really noticed him for the first time in "Sunshine Cleaning". Since then, I see him here and there in movies.
The movie was fun. I watched this alone at Morningside Cinemas on a Sunday night, when it was quiet and enjoyable. I then went to Walmart to do my grocery shopping.....where it was quiet and enjoyable too. Sunday nights are great - because everyone stays home since they need to "prepare" for the week ahead, whatever that means.
A perfect, easy-going, funny film.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Inglourious Basterds
5/10
Not really my type of movie, and truthfully I wouldn't have seen it if it was my choice. Sometimes you take one for the team. I try to be open-minded though :)
I'm a big baby when it comes to gory scenes and the scenes with the scalps being sawed off with knives left me horrified. I eventually would just shut my eyes when I suspected that a gory scene was approaching.
Sometimes this movie was serious, and sometimes it was silly. And then, the odd time, you thought it was going to be silly, but it was actually serious. For example, Mike Myers played a British Officer...which ended up being a semi-serious role. The whole time I was waiting for him to bust out in the "Fat Bastard" Scottish accent. Oops. I mean the Fat BastErds accent.
Only okay.
Not fabulous.
Only okay.
Not really my type of movie, and truthfully I wouldn't have seen it if it was my choice. Sometimes you take one for the team. I try to be open-minded though :)
I'm a big baby when it comes to gory scenes and the scenes with the scalps being sawed off with knives left me horrified. I eventually would just shut my eyes when I suspected that a gory scene was approaching.
Sometimes this movie was serious, and sometimes it was silly. And then, the odd time, you thought it was going to be silly, but it was actually serious. For example, Mike Myers played a British Officer...which ended up being a semi-serious role. The whole time I was waiting for him to bust out in the "Fat Bastard" Scottish accent. Oops. I mean the Fat BastErds accent.
Only okay.
Not fabulous.
Only okay.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Funny People
4/10
Man, was this movie PAINFUL at times. I didn't do much reading up on it which is my fault. For some reason, I thought it would be funny. You know, considering it has "Funny People" in the title and all.
Boy, was I wrong.
You know, I can't even recall much about the movie at all. It dragged on and on and on and on. And on. And on. And on. This depressing movie was 2 hours and 26 minutes long. Ugghh.
I saw this with my friend Kari, who had never been to a drive-in before. Watched it at The Docks - review below. I was looking more forward to the movie afterward "Public Enemies".....but they changed this at the last minute to "The Hangover", which I had already seen.
The Docks Drive-In
Waited in a car-line for about 20 minutes, ingesting the gas fumes from the go-kart track beside us. They asked me to pop my trunk to see if I had any alcohol in the trunk. Meanwhile, I could have had it under my seat or in my backseat or in my ass crack - but they never checked those places. That was a little disappointing. .....considering my date didn't put out. The atmosphere is very city-like. You listen to 18-wheelers carting cargo in and out of Cherry Street - crossing a metal bridge that makes a ton of noise when something that heavy drives over it. You smell the fishy water. It was kind of a waste of $13. Not a cheap outing, for one movie that blew and one movie that I had seen before. They make you buy these cheesy water-bottle-type drinking glasses for their pop, which holds about 3 ounces of Coke for about $6. If you don't want to use this at home, you end up wasting this bottle, which I did. Actually, I put it in a city recycling box, but I am unsure as to whether it can actually be recycled. Oh well, it's the city's problem now. If they throw it out, they are going to hell, not me.
The company was nice and any night out is better than a night at home, so a good time was had by all.
Man, was this movie PAINFUL at times. I didn't do much reading up on it which is my fault. For some reason, I thought it would be funny. You know, considering it has "Funny People" in the title and all.
Boy, was I wrong.
You know, I can't even recall much about the movie at all. It dragged on and on and on and on. And on. And on. And on. This depressing movie was 2 hours and 26 minutes long. Ugghh.
I saw this with my friend Kari, who had never been to a drive-in before. Watched it at The Docks - review below. I was looking more forward to the movie afterward "Public Enemies".....but they changed this at the last minute to "The Hangover", which I had already seen.
The Docks Drive-In
Waited in a car-line for about 20 minutes, ingesting the gas fumes from the go-kart track beside us. They asked me to pop my trunk to see if I had any alcohol in the trunk. Meanwhile, I could have had it under my seat or in my backseat or in my ass crack - but they never checked those places. That was a little disappointing. .....considering my date didn't put out. The atmosphere is very city-like. You listen to 18-wheelers carting cargo in and out of Cherry Street - crossing a metal bridge that makes a ton of noise when something that heavy drives over it. You smell the fishy water. It was kind of a waste of $13. Not a cheap outing, for one movie that blew and one movie that I had seen before. They make you buy these cheesy water-bottle-type drinking glasses for their pop, which holds about 3 ounces of Coke for about $6. If you don't want to use this at home, you end up wasting this bottle, which I did. Actually, I put it in a city recycling box, but I am unsure as to whether it can actually be recycled. Oh well, it's the city's problem now. If they throw it out, they are going to hell, not me.
The company was nice and any night out is better than a night at home, so a good time was had by all.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
The Hangover
7/10
Location: Oakville 5 Drive-In
A good follow up to The Proposal. These two movies made the drive-in worthwhile.
I don't really know what to say about this movie. Thinking back, not a lot sticks out in my mind. Two actors that I really liked from the TV show Fat Actress starred in this movie - I was happy to see that they are still working -they did a fine job in this.
It was fun to watch. Nothing too magnificent, but fun.
My favourite part was this:
When I mention my friend Black Shelley, people get all weirded out. It's as though I am a racist by referring to her like that. Back in university, there were 3 Shelleys on our floor. Black Shelley, White Shelley and Big Shelley. Now, you would think that being referred to as BIG would be more insulting than the other two, but really, both White and Black were under 5 feet tall. Big Shelley was about 6 feet. I guess we should have called her Tall Shelley, looking back.
Anyhooo.
*spoiler*
In this movie, there was a section where this guy named Doug gets kidnapped. When they actually make the transaction to get him back, the bag comes off his head and they realize it's not Doug. This dude is black and Doug is white. It turns out they are both named Doug. For the rest of the movie, they refer to both of them as White Doug and Black Doug.
I HOWLED.
So funny. Anyone that lived in Huntington (residence) will be laughing when they see this movie, as it will hit home.
I'd probably watch it again.
Not bad, overall.
*by the way, I have tried to drop the "Black" from Shelley's name, but when I do, people will ask: "Which one? White or Black?" So it's a lost cause at this point.
Location: Oakville 5 Drive-In
A good follow up to The Proposal. These two movies made the drive-in worthwhile.
I don't really know what to say about this movie. Thinking back, not a lot sticks out in my mind. Two actors that I really liked from the TV show Fat Actress starred in this movie - I was happy to see that they are still working -they did a fine job in this.
It was fun to watch. Nothing too magnificent, but fun.
My favourite part was this:
When I mention my friend Black Shelley, people get all weirded out. It's as though I am a racist by referring to her like that. Back in university, there were 3 Shelleys on our floor. Black Shelley, White Shelley and Big Shelley. Now, you would think that being referred to as BIG would be more insulting than the other two, but really, both White and Black were under 5 feet tall. Big Shelley was about 6 feet. I guess we should have called her Tall Shelley, looking back.
Anyhooo.
*spoiler*
In this movie, there was a section where this guy named Doug gets kidnapped. When they actually make the transaction to get him back, the bag comes off his head and they realize it's not Doug. This dude is black and Doug is white. It turns out they are both named Doug. For the rest of the movie, they refer to both of them as White Doug and Black Doug.
I HOWLED.
So funny. Anyone that lived in Huntington (residence) will be laughing when they see this movie, as it will hit home.
I'd probably watch it again.
Not bad, overall.
*by the way, I have tried to drop the "Black" from Shelley's name, but when I do, people will ask: "Which one? White or Black?" So it's a lost cause at this point.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
The Proposal
7/10
Location: Oakville 5 Drive-In
The evening started out as a total bust. Karen and I had decided to hit the drive-in days in advance. I picked her up, and we were on our way out to Oakville when the sky opened up and poured on us. The rain continued for about 30 minutes...and I turned into bitchy girl. I was pissed, as there was no rain in the forecast, which I had watched an hour earlier.
We pulled in and noticed that no one seemed to care that it was raining - the cars were streaming in as though it was the norm. So, we decided to chance it. $15 per carload on Thursday nights. Good price.
SECONDS before the movies began, it stopped. There couldn't have been better timing! We missed the first few minutes of the film though because as soon as the rain stopped, everyone jumped out of their cars and made a beeline to the snack bar. It was all good because I got my popcorn, my slushie and some candy floss. If they sold funnel cakes, I could have died there and then, because I would have been happier than a pig in poo.
And now to the movie:
Did I ever mention how much I like Ryan Reynolds? Did I ever mention that I think he is perfection?
I actually like Sandra Bullock too. How can you not like her? I bet you she's really cool in real life too as she seems really down to earth. The two of them had good chemistry. I had read that there were nude shots for both of them, but it was simply half nude shots, with private parts hidden. What a shame.
The movie was okay. A light romantic comedy, but not too silly. Okay, yes, silly. But I like the two main actors so it was bearable.
Location: Oakville 5 Drive-In
The evening started out as a total bust. Karen and I had decided to hit the drive-in days in advance. I picked her up, and we were on our way out to Oakville when the sky opened up and poured on us. The rain continued for about 30 minutes...and I turned into bitchy girl. I was pissed, as there was no rain in the forecast, which I had watched an hour earlier.
We pulled in and noticed that no one seemed to care that it was raining - the cars were streaming in as though it was the norm. So, we decided to chance it. $15 per carload on Thursday nights. Good price.
SECONDS before the movies began, it stopped. There couldn't have been better timing! We missed the first few minutes of the film though because as soon as the rain stopped, everyone jumped out of their cars and made a beeline to the snack bar. It was all good because I got my popcorn, my slushie and some candy floss. If they sold funnel cakes, I could have died there and then, because I would have been happier than a pig in poo.
And now to the movie:
Did I ever mention how much I like Ryan Reynolds? Did I ever mention that I think he is perfection?
I actually like Sandra Bullock too. How can you not like her? I bet you she's really cool in real life too as she seems really down to earth. The two of them had good chemistry. I had read that there were nude shots for both of them, but it was simply half nude shots, with private parts hidden. What a shame.
The movie was okay. A light romantic comedy, but not too silly. Okay, yes, silly. But I like the two main actors so it was bearable.
Obsessed
1/10
Location: North York Drive-In, Newmarket Area
Second movie of the evening - the other choices were just as grim.
Nothing much to say about this movie other than it was the biggest piece of garbage I have seen in a long time.
Predictable.
Bad acting.
Predictable.
Oh and please. He SO would have cheated on her. Please.
Did I mention that it was predictable?
Man, can someone come up with a new storyline for suspense movies? I saw this movie when it was called "Fear" and "Single White Female".
Pssshhhhhh.
Location: North York Drive-In, Newmarket Area
Second movie of the evening - the other choices were just as grim.
Nothing much to say about this movie other than it was the biggest piece of garbage I have seen in a long time.
Predictable.
Bad acting.
Predictable.
Oh and please. He SO would have cheated on her. Please.
Did I mention that it was predictable?
Man, can someone come up with a new storyline for suspense movies? I saw this movie when it was called "Fear" and "Single White Female".
Pssshhhhhh.
Night at the Museum - Smithsonian Something or Other...
6.5/10
Location: North York Drive-In, Newmarket Area
I don't usually sit through movies like this, but I decided to keep an open mind considering that the other choices sucked too.
I learned a little about history, which I am ashamed to admit I didn't already know. There were a few conversations between Ben Stiller and Hank Azaria that put me in stitches. The comedic timing was brilliant.
Other than that, just a light film, that wasn't draggy at all. It was okay. I didn't hate it, which I usually say for any type of movie that can't be real. Such as fantasy, science-fiction, comic bookish, etc.
Not bad.
Mind you, I didn't see the first one, so maybe I would have liked that one too?
Location: North York Drive-In, Newmarket Area
I don't usually sit through movies like this, but I decided to keep an open mind considering that the other choices sucked too.
I learned a little about history, which I am ashamed to admit I didn't already know. There were a few conversations between Ben Stiller and Hank Azaria that put me in stitches. The comedic timing was brilliant.
Other than that, just a light film, that wasn't draggy at all. It was okay. I didn't hate it, which I usually say for any type of movie that can't be real. Such as fantasy, science-fiction, comic bookish, etc.
Not bad.
Mind you, I didn't see the first one, so maybe I would have liked that one too?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sunshine Cleaning
9/10
Ever since I saw the trailers for this movie, I wanted to see it. Timing never seemed to work out with friends, so I went alone on my day off.
I loved everything about this movie. This is EXACTLY the type of movie I like to watch. Less known actors, average storyline, normal- yet- interesting characters.
The sisterly relationship was believable. One second they were fine, one second they were pissy. The father was a bit of a mess up but he was lovely. The little boy was a doll. I really, really felt for the friend of Emily Blunt....who sorta had the wool pulled over her eyes...I don't want to give it away. My favourite character was the dude who ran the cleaning supply store. I loved him! He was so normal and so amazingly accepting of the weirdness that surrounded him.
All of these characters had issues but they were all so wonderful to watch.
Loved this movie.
I just read about the writer...Megan Holley - this was her first writing credit. Bravo!
Ever since I saw the trailers for this movie, I wanted to see it. Timing never seemed to work out with friends, so I went alone on my day off.
I loved everything about this movie. This is EXACTLY the type of movie I like to watch. Less known actors, average storyline, normal- yet- interesting characters.
The sisterly relationship was believable. One second they were fine, one second they were pissy. The father was a bit of a mess up but he was lovely. The little boy was a doll. I really, really felt for the friend of Emily Blunt....who sorta had the wool pulled over her eyes...I don't want to give it away. My favourite character was the dude who ran the cleaning supply store. I loved him! He was so normal and so amazingly accepting of the weirdness that surrounded him.
All of these characters had issues but they were all so wonderful to watch.
Loved this movie.
I just read about the writer...Megan Holley - this was her first writing credit. Bravo!
The Class
6.5/10
What a weird movie!
I mean, I have seen documentaries, and I have seen dramas...mockumentaries....you name it.
I don't know what to compare this movie to. Did you ever see Kids? That is the closest style that I can think of.
I went to see this with Karen at the Fox Theatre. I love older theatres. If I could change one thing about this one though, I would put the washrooms in another section of the building. As it stands, they are right at the back of the theatre - you don't need to leave the room to pee. Which means....that because my sense of smell is so strong....the wafting smell of pee/poo/air freshener wafts down into the seats from the back. We managed to sit near the front, which was cool, since the smell was kept at bay. Okay, it wasn't that bad, but again, I am a hound.
The popcorn had an odd smell too. I don't even want to get into that.
Oh yes, the movie.
An hour in, Karen turned to me and said...and I quote:
"What the fuck are we watching?"
I had to agree, because it was devoid of a storyline. It was as though you were just watching a class go about their day.
It was one of those movies that makes you wonder what they are trying to accomplish throughout....and then you leave the theatre and things start to make sense. Once you get home and start thinking about it, you realize what the actual point of the movie may have been. In this case, I think they were just trying to show you the dynamics of a regular classroom. The shit disturbers, the smart kids, the kids on welfare, the kids that slip through the cracks and get pushed ahead although they should have failed grades along the way, etc. This movie shows you that teachers make mistakes too.
I was impressed with the length of scenes/takes...I don't think there could have possibly been a script for this movie. It was too naturally done.
An interesting movie, but draggy in many,many, many areas.
What a weird movie!
I mean, I have seen documentaries, and I have seen dramas...mockumentaries....you name it.
I don't know what to compare this movie to. Did you ever see Kids? That is the closest style that I can think of.
I went to see this with Karen at the Fox Theatre. I love older theatres. If I could change one thing about this one though, I would put the washrooms in another section of the building. As it stands, they are right at the back of the theatre - you don't need to leave the room to pee. Which means....that because my sense of smell is so strong....the wafting smell of pee/poo/air freshener wafts down into the seats from the back. We managed to sit near the front, which was cool, since the smell was kept at bay. Okay, it wasn't that bad, but again, I am a hound.
The popcorn had an odd smell too. I don't even want to get into that.
Oh yes, the movie.
An hour in, Karen turned to me and said...and I quote:
"What the fuck are we watching?"
I had to agree, because it was devoid of a storyline. It was as though you were just watching a class go about their day.
It was one of those movies that makes you wonder what they are trying to accomplish throughout....and then you leave the theatre and things start to make sense. Once you get home and start thinking about it, you realize what the actual point of the movie may have been. In this case, I think they were just trying to show you the dynamics of a regular classroom. The shit disturbers, the smart kids, the kids on welfare, the kids that slip through the cracks and get pushed ahead although they should have failed grades along the way, etc. This movie shows you that teachers make mistakes too.
I was impressed with the length of scenes/takes...I don't think there could have possibly been a script for this movie. It was too naturally done.
An interesting movie, but draggy in many,many, many areas.
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