Silver Linings Playbook
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Main Players: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro
General Gist: After a stay in a mental institute, a teacher moves in with his parents and begins to work on trying to reconcile with his wife. Along the way he meets a young woman with issues as well.
Tiff's Take:
This movie was sort of crazy. Crazy in the fact that the characters were a little off (or a lot) and there was so much arguing and yelling and things going on. This might have been a little too much for some people but it surprisingly was not for me. I really loved this movie.
Crazy really worked well for these characters and boy did the actors play the part. The chemistry between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence was great and I loved the humor. There was one scene that got me and Deb so tickled we could hardly stop laughing. I think people were looking at us funny. Over all it was a pretty predictable story line but it was so enjoyable that it didn't matter at all.
Tiff's Rate: Opening Night
Deb's Take: This movie played up Crazy to a different sort of level. I think the craziest part, the fact that more than likely there are households like this one in the world for real! I think I liked this movie because it made me feel a little less crazy.
I agree with Tiff, the movie was pretty predictable, and very out there, but there was good character development, good relationship development (even in all it's craziness) and great chemistry. The movie was funny, (yes Tiff and I were laugh crying at one point, although the full theatre did not seem to find as much humor in the scene as we did) as well as touching. There was a little disconnect from time to time, however, I think that only enhanced this movie. All the main actors were great, and I really enjoyed the show. I don't think it's Academy Award worthy, but worth a good night out.
Deb's Rate: Opening Night
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Week 50: New Years Eve
The pickins' are slim this holiday season! With only a few movies left I was hoping to go out with a BANG! However, it is kind of just fizzling away.
This week we say New Years Eve. This movie was basically the interconnection between about 20 different people and what they do on New Years Eve in New York. There were a ton of well known actors in this film, (look at Tiff's post, it will save me the typing!) Really there was only one story line that kind of "touched" me, and amazingly enough it was the scenes with Halle Berry and Robert De Niro. I guess saying, "amazingly enough" doesn't sound nice, really they both are great actors, I was more amazed that with all the different actors in this film there were only two that impressed me much.
The movie was pretty light hearted, with some laughs and some touching moments, but nothing of real depth that captures your soul. Kind of like watching a T.V. show as the relationships were not really developed too much, and there really was no plot. Just watching the lives of many on a Holiday.
I will say that my 14 year old daughter really did like this film, so maybe it's geared more towards the teenage female audience. Honestly, I was confused why it didn't come out on New Years, or something like that..I think the movie industry is just dying to find something to feed to us Movie Junkies because there isn't much out there right now, they were just throwing us a bone.
All in all, a decent movie, but nothing too special. I would say it is a good mother/teenage daughter show. Zac Efron and Ashton Kutcher may appeal to those tween types and it's a clean show :)
See you soon!
This week we say New Years Eve. This movie was basically the interconnection between about 20 different people and what they do on New Years Eve in New York. There were a ton of well known actors in this film, (look at Tiff's post, it will save me the typing!) Really there was only one story line that kind of "touched" me, and amazingly enough it was the scenes with Halle Berry and Robert De Niro. I guess saying, "amazingly enough" doesn't sound nice, really they both are great actors, I was more amazed that with all the different actors in this film there were only two that impressed me much.
The movie was pretty light hearted, with some laughs and some touching moments, but nothing of real depth that captures your soul. Kind of like watching a T.V. show as the relationships were not really developed too much, and there really was no plot. Just watching the lives of many on a Holiday.
I will say that my 14 year old daughter really did like this film, so maybe it's geared more towards the teenage female audience. Honestly, I was confused why it didn't come out on New Years, or something like that..I think the movie industry is just dying to find something to feed to us Movie Junkies because there isn't much out there right now, they were just throwing us a bone.
All in all, a decent movie, but nothing too special. I would say it is a good mother/teenage daughter show. Zac Efron and Ashton Kutcher may appeal to those tween types and it's a clean show :)
See you soon!
Week 50: New Year's Eve
For week 50 we went and saw New Year's Eve. This is from the same writer as Valentine's Day. I didn't see Valentine's Day but I imagine they are very similar. It's about a bunch of characters and what's going on in their life around New Year's Eve. All the characters are intertwined in some way and you find all the connections at the end of the movie.
Of course this movie was packed full of actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Josh Duhamel, Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Seth Meyers (SNL), Katherine Heigl, Jon Bon Jovi, Sofia Vergara, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele (Glee), Sarah Jessica Parker and Abigail Breslin. Whew. I think I got the main players.
I don't think this movie is intended to have a lot of meat to it. Because it doesn't. It's fun and a little humorous and a little touching but that's about it. If you want a similar type of concept that's done a lot better check out Crazy, Stupid, Love or Love Actually. Way better done.
I felt like through most of the movie I was missing out on back stories that would have made the relationships more meaningful. Again, I don't think this was meant to be really in depth but come on. I think I could have looked past the relationship aspect if it was funnier and just generally more entertaining. And with all the great actors in this movie none of them really stood out. The only thing I can really say about any of them is that Zac Efron makes me feel like a 15 year old girl again. Or maybe that I want to be a 15 year old girl again. Take that how you will.
To Sum it up: Only mildly entertaining and a lot of good actors with not a lot of good acting.
Of course this movie was packed full of actors: Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Josh Duhamel, Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Seth Meyers (SNL), Katherine Heigl, Jon Bon Jovi, Sofia Vergara, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele (Glee), Sarah Jessica Parker and Abigail Breslin. Whew. I think I got the main players.
I don't think this movie is intended to have a lot of meat to it. Because it doesn't. It's fun and a little humorous and a little touching but that's about it. If you want a similar type of concept that's done a lot better check out Crazy, Stupid, Love or Love Actually. Way better done.
I felt like through most of the movie I was missing out on back stories that would have made the relationships more meaningful. Again, I don't think this was meant to be really in depth but come on. I think I could have looked past the relationship aspect if it was funnier and just generally more entertaining. And with all the great actors in this movie none of them really stood out. The only thing I can really say about any of them is that Zac Efron makes me feel like a 15 year old girl again. Or maybe that I want to be a 15 year old girl again. Take that how you will.
To Sum it up: Only mildly entertaining and a lot of good actors with not a lot of good acting.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Week 14: Limitless
This week we went to Limitless. Bradley Cooper plays a writer who is in a slump, and takes a pill which is suppose to access more brain power than the normal human is able. He finds that it works, but with gliches and, like any drug, withdrawls. The story takes you through his climb through the corporate world, while on this drug. Robert DeNiro also plays a major role in this film.
Although I was super psyched based on the premise, and I did feel both Bradley and Robert did a great job playing their parts, the film was disappointing to me. The movie seemed to continually try to hit a climax, and always seemed to fall short. There was a stuggle to find an ending, and to find a way to wrap the whole thing up. In the end, I wasn't impressed with how little was accomplished in the film. The movie was slow, there never was a big climatic point, and the end was a huge let down.
Like I said, I did feel Bradley and Robert played their parts well, they did a good job with what they were given, but I just didn't feel like they were given a whole lot to work with. This type of storyline has so much potential. The writers could have gone in so many good directions, instead it kind of just fizzled.
Not a great one this week, don't recommend it, maybe next week will be better! See you then
Although I was super psyched based on the premise, and I did feel both Bradley and Robert did a great job playing their parts, the film was disappointing to me. The movie seemed to continually try to hit a climax, and always seemed to fall short. There was a stuggle to find an ending, and to find a way to wrap the whole thing up. In the end, I wasn't impressed with how little was accomplished in the film. The movie was slow, there never was a big climatic point, and the end was a huge let down.
Like I said, I did feel Bradley and Robert played their parts well, they did a good job with what they were given, but I just didn't feel like they were given a whole lot to work with. This type of storyline has so much potential. The writers could have gone in so many good directions, instead it kind of just fizzled.
Not a great one this week, don't recommend it, maybe next week will be better! See you then
Monday, April 4, 2011
Week 14: Limitless
This week we saw Limitless. Bradley Cooper plays the main character. He plays a washed up writer with major writer's block. He basically looks like a bum who hasn't taken a shower in weeks. He runs into his ex-brother-in-law who gives him this pill that supposedly allows you to use the "other" 80% of your brain that us humans haven't tapped into. Suddenly he can see clearer and knows how to fix all his problems. And he ends up looking a lot better too. Well, of course there are side effects and he gets into all sorts of trouble. It's actually a little gory in some spots.
Really, it was a pretty interesting concept. Although, there were some parts where the cinemotagraphy (not sure if this is the write word - Austin you would know) actually made you a little dizzy when you're zooming through the city at warp speed. I guess it just added another element of interest. And I thought Bradley Cooper was a good fit. He was believable as a bum and he was beleivable as an uber-smart, put together guy. Probably because he's not this major good looking guy but also a step above the guy next door. In my opinion anyway.
Robert De Niro was also in it as a high-powered exec who tries to use Bradley Cooper's character for his own use. And the girlfriend was played by Abbie Cornish. I haven't seen her in a lot before but she was good. Nothing exceptional.
Overall, I think this was an interesting movie and made you think but it wasn't much more than that. I did enjoy it though.
To Sum it up: Cool concept, a little disorienting but keeps you thinking.
Really, it was a pretty interesting concept. Although, there were some parts where the cinemotagraphy (not sure if this is the write word - Austin you would know) actually made you a little dizzy when you're zooming through the city at warp speed. I guess it just added another element of interest. And I thought Bradley Cooper was a good fit. He was believable as a bum and he was beleivable as an uber-smart, put together guy. Probably because he's not this major good looking guy but also a step above the guy next door. In my opinion anyway.
Robert De Niro was also in it as a high-powered exec who tries to use Bradley Cooper's character for his own use. And the girlfriend was played by Abbie Cornish. I haven't seen her in a lot before but she was good. Nothing exceptional.
Overall, I think this was an interesting movie and made you think but it wasn't much more than that. I did enjoy it though.
To Sum it up: Cool concept, a little disorienting but keeps you thinking.
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