Post Grad -- rental

When this movie was in theaters, I thought it would be cute. It looked vaguely familiar to my recent life so I thought it would be a nice little movie. Michael Keaton is in it and Carol Burnett does a few funny scenes. I thought Alexis Bledel did a good job. If this movie was meant for kids right out of college and their parents, it fits perfectly. If they were going to entertain the masses, it failed on me.

I am very glad I didn't pay $12 to see this in theaters. I'm even happier I didn't waste $4.99 renting it from Blockbuster, and thank goodness for Netflix.

I would recommend it to friends who are either very cheesy and silly, or those who have nothing better to do with their time and don't mind wasting 88 minutes they will never get back.

Zach Gilford, Matt Serasin from "Friday Night Lights" was in it and he did a pretty good job. Other than that, didn't have much else going for it.

All the dialogue was predictable and Michael Keaton was just too scatter brained and silly for me.

So, if you are looking for silly mindless some what entertainment, this is the movie for you. :)

Reservoir Dogs

So, I finally sat down and rented this movie and watched it start to finish. I did love all the male characters. Steve Buscemi was great as Mr. Pink. And I loved Mr. Blonde. But, other than that....I didn't get it! What is all the cult love about?!?!

I thought it was well written. It was like the entire movie was chapters 24 through 40 in a book with 50 chapters. It brought you into the movie in the middle of the book and took us out without answering some questions. As only a Quentin film will do I guess.

It wasn't nearly as gore-y as I thought it would be. I did hit fast forward during one part, but other than that, it was all ok.

When I originally asked friends about this, I noticed more females than males had seen this and had recommendations. I thought it would become clear why after I watched it, but I just....don't....get....it!

If anyone has any comments, I welcome them. So basically, unless you are a huge Quentin fan, I don't see any huge need to see this. It didn't move me or make me think. It just made me scratch my head and laugh.

9 - by Tin Burton & in animation

This is a dvd rental....NOT the musical in the theaters right now. It was done by Tim Burton, the same guy who did "Nightmare before Christmas". I never saw "Nightmare" and I had no intention of seeing this. But I've seen everything else at blockbuster right now and thought it deserved a review.

This movie was actually alot better than I thought it would be. I was actually pausing it when I had to walk away. I usually don't do that if something is just on for noise and not getting my full attention. ;) Anyways, it was an ok movie. I'm glad I didn't pay more than $2 to rent it. But it was a very different, very new idea.

It's a post apocalyptic world and all the humans are dead. Dolls are given live by machines and these machines are running everything. It has the voices of Elijah Wood (from Lord of the Rings) and John C Reilly (Stepbrothers). The voices sort of matched the characters, but I wasn't loving it. You know how in some cartoons, the characters look like the voices? This one, not so much. If you are open to "watching anything" , then give this a go. Otherwise, I wouldn't rush out to rent it. Throw it on your Netflix list just put it in the middle of your queue. :)

It was animation and again, a different idea. I mean, it is the future after all the humans are dead. And from a doll's point of view. It was only an hour and a half, and I can honestly say, I was entertained!

So, I guess in this case....see you at the rental line. :) Don't forget the ice cream!

It's Complicated

Caught this movie last night. It was alot cuter than I thought it would be. Overall, I enjoyed the movie! :) Meryl Streep was delightful as an older woman having to chose between her ex-husband who cheated on her and a new beau, played by Steve Martin. I must say Steve Martin's performance of an emotionally fragile, yet adorable new beau, made half of the movie for me. John Krasinski as the daughter's fiance made the other half. His facial expressions were picture perfect each time.

Aside from the older woman next to me who not only answered her phone in the middle of the movie, but had a 3 minute conversation, it was a delightful movie-going experience. It was worth the night time ticket price I paid.

I don't think I'm going to purchase this one. I will make sure to catch it when it comes out on DVD from Netflix, but it's not a building block in my collection. :)

I will of course recommend this movie!! It was a new idea, the characters worked wonderfully with each other, and it made me laugh throughout the movie. I think the running time of 2 hours could have been cut down a bit, but nothing to complain about. Just make sure to hit the restroom before you sit down.

I say go see it. If you miss it in theaters, it will be just as cute as at home on DVD. Doesn't matter where you see it, just see it! :)

Up in the Air

I went and saw this movie last week during the holiday rush :)

I enjoyed this movie!! I laughed, I cried, and I hardly looked at my watch. I am aware my last three reviews have all been positive to go to the movies and not wait for DVD. I just think some studios have stepped up the creativity lately. I'm not going to spoil the movie, but I think it was a new idea that hit home with the recent recession. I think the main characters were great and the story was different and refreshing!!!

It was worth the matinee ticket price at the expensive new theater. And I would consider buying this movie when it comes out. I will not rush out on day one, but I will consider it the next few WalMart trips. :)

This was a great movie that I am very much recommending. Again, I really like the main characters. Jason Bateman who has a small roll seems to be popping up everywhere lately, but he was good in this small role. Anna Kendrick was great in this roll!!! I'm sure we will be seeing her on the big screen soon.

If you haven't seen this movie yet, I urge you to go see it! I think it is very much worth the price of a theater ticket to see it on the big screen. :) If not, you will still enjoy it on DVD.

So, I say.....go see it in the theaters. And maybe, I'll see you at the concession stand. :)

The Blindside

I went and saw this movie a few weeks ago, so I apologize for the late review. :)

Ok.....I REALLY enjoyed this movie!! I laughed, I cried, and I hardly looked at my watch. Since the rapid increase in movie ticket price, it has been tough to find a movie I really enjoyed. But this movie takes the cake!!

Even the man next to me, whose wife was sitting behind us, laughed and cried. This movie has comedy, football, and togetherness. A great movie for everyone!

It was definitely worth the night time ticket price. And I would definitely buy this movie on DVD. I won't rush out to buy it, but it may be in the cart next WalMart trip. :)

I can not recommend this movie fast enough. I find "based on true stories" are usually done well, but this one, is top dog! Sandra Bullock was very believable as a Southern mother and had me jealous of her no holds-barred attitude within minutes. Far surprising was Tim McGraw's fatherly role. He was easy to stare at on a huge screen and who knew he could act so well!

If you haven't seen this movie yet, I urge you to go see it! It's the first movie in a long time I would consider seeing a second time in the theater.

So, I say.....go see it in the theaters. And maybe, I'll see you at the concession stand. :)

Sherlock Holmes

First theater review.....Enjoy. :)

I went and saw this movie on opening day, Jewish Movie Day. I definitely enjoyed the movie!! While waiting in line with my fellow moviegoers, I learned Sherlock Holmes' character is one of the most famously portrayed in movies. He has been portrayed over 70 different ways by 200 different actors. I have personally only seen about three or four of these, but Robert Downey Jr was my favorite.

It was not a long movie and kept me entertained the entire time. It was worth the matinee price I paid. I laughed, I jumped a few times and I even didn't mind watching Downey's well exercised naked torso dancing around the screen.

I would not purchase the dvd the day it came out. But if there was a second movie or sequel, and I enjoyed that one, I would buy it.

Not only would I recommend this movie to friends, it motivated me to start this blog! Yes this movie is "another remake" of an old classic, but well done. The movie didn't need to rely on explosions or CGI, it was clever writing and a good story that sold me. It had some good comedy and even made my 86 year old grandpa laugh out loud a few times.

So, I say.....go see it in the theaters. And maybe, I'll see you at the concession stand.