Well, this week we saw another book/movie. I have read the books (its actually the first of 2) and Tiff hasn't so I imagine our reviews will be quite different...maybe.
The movie is based on the premise that there are 2 best friends, Kate Hudson plays Darcy and Ginnifer Goodwin the other best friend, Rachel. Rachel ends up having an affair with Darcy's fiance. The fiance (and ex law school friend of Rachel) played by Colin Egglesfeld. Also John Krasinski plays Ethan, a friend who has been a friend with the girls their whole lives.
I waiver back and forth about how I feel about the movie. Here is the deal. I know the "WHOLE" story because I read the books. The movie just didnt get the whole story. The movie left out some key developments of the the friends' history that makes you realize Rachel is not the bad guy... The movie didn't play it that way. Some key points are missing and in the end of the movie you find yourself feeling sorry for Darcy. Believe me, if you read the book your feelings won't be so black and white. However, since this is a movie blog, I guess I can't fairly judge it by the book.
As far as no brainer, chick flicks it was a decent movie. Romance, conflict, humor...all that jazz. But, again, I wasn't sort of bummed out. Kate and Ginnifer did an excellent job in their roles. I actually feel like they fit the book wonderfully. Ethan was perfect, although his role in the movie was actually a combination of two different characters in the book. Colin Egglesfeld fit the handsome fiance role, although I felt his passion wasn't up to par. Also, I have to mention Steve Howey, who played Marcus. He did great, but the movie really downplayed his role in the story and unfortunely it didn't do him justice.
I think this is a good rental movie...not worth $10 or more for the depth and quality. As I think I mentioned before....read the book, it will be much more worth your while.
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Week 19: Something Borrowed
So, what to say about Something Borrowed. First of all, let me give you a little histroy. This movie was based on a book. That book was written by Emily Griffin. Now, I haven't read the book but I was planning on it before we went and saw the movie. Problem was I listened to another one of her books on tape when me and my sister drove back from Montana not too long ago. Turns out I don't like her style of writing all that well and I didn't like the story line. All of that added to my thoughts of this movie.
I have no beef with the actors in this movie. You have Kate Hudson doing what she does best, Ginnifer Goodwin playing the "I don't think I'm good enough" role which worked and Colin Egglesfield as the super hot fiance/love interest. Oh, and you have John Krasinski as the best friend. I think they all fit the bill. And it had funny parts and was generally entertaining but probably only in a chick flick way.
Here is my beef with this movie. It jumped out as a movie that was a book first and didn't have enough details. Since I didn't read the book I felt like there were parts I was missing or background information that would have been helpful to know. Also, I didn't like the story line. Call me a romantic or purist or something but I don't like stories about people who cheat on other people (especially when it's your best friend's fiance). My question would be, "Are you really best friends?". And my other thought would be if you can't help it then be upfront right away and deal with the consequences. And who really has a best friend who is so utterly selfish that there is no give and take?
So really my issue is with the book not the movie. Even though I didn't read the book. Go figure. Unfortunately the movie was based on a book that I probably wouldn't have liked. Take that how you will. Bad thing is, there is a second book therefore a second movie and I'll probably have to see it just to see how it all works out. Now, Deb has read all the books so she will have a little different take I'm sure.
To Sum it up: Fitting actors, quasi-funny but awful story line for this product of a broken marriage.
I have no beef with the actors in this movie. You have Kate Hudson doing what she does best, Ginnifer Goodwin playing the "I don't think I'm good enough" role which worked and Colin Egglesfield as the super hot fiance/love interest. Oh, and you have John Krasinski as the best friend. I think they all fit the bill. And it had funny parts and was generally entertaining but probably only in a chick flick way.
Here is my beef with this movie. It jumped out as a movie that was a book first and didn't have enough details. Since I didn't read the book I felt like there were parts I was missing or background information that would have been helpful to know. Also, I didn't like the story line. Call me a romantic or purist or something but I don't like stories about people who cheat on other people (especially when it's your best friend's fiance). My question would be, "Are you really best friends?". And my other thought would be if you can't help it then be upfront right away and deal with the consequences. And who really has a best friend who is so utterly selfish that there is no give and take?
So really my issue is with the book not the movie. Even though I didn't read the book. Go figure. Unfortunately the movie was based on a book that I probably wouldn't have liked. Take that how you will. Bad thing is, there is a second book therefore a second movie and I'll probably have to see it just to see how it all works out. Now, Deb has read all the books so she will have a little different take I'm sure.
To Sum it up: Fitting actors, quasi-funny but awful story line for this product of a broken marriage.
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