Endless Love
Genre: Drama, Romance
Main Players: Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, Bruce Greenwood, Joely Richardson
General Gist: The love story of a girl and boy who fall in love the summer after high school, and a father who doesn't believe in their romance.
Deb's Take:
All I could think about while watching this movies was.."This is like a Taylor Swift song put into a 2 hour production". That being said, I guess it depends on your opinion of Taylor Swift and her songs. This movie was definitely a high school, "Footloose", "Dirty Dancing" for this generation type of movie. Although, it won't be iconic like those movies from the 80's.
This movie is all about young love. I did get the feel of that desperate, young, first love. The storyline was pretty black and white, two young lovers, a father who thinks the boy isn't good enough for his daughter, a mother who fights to make the father realize young love is real, etc. etc...You know, like a Taylor Swift song. Now don't get me wrong, I am a Taylor Swift song lover. I like young love, I love the emotion, the passion, the newness. This movie didn't really do it for me though. All the main characters played their parts well. It's just that it played too much like an after school special (am I dating myself there?). I think it was trying to be like "Footloose" or "Dirty Dancing", but it missed the mark by a long shot. I guess all I can say is it was sweet, but lacking.
Deb's Rate: Rent it
Tiff's Take:
We saw Winter's Tale right before this movie and that was sort of disappointing as far as love stories go. So I was hoping that this one would be a little better although to be honest I didn't really have any high hopes. But I think it exceeded my expectations (however low they may have started).
This movie was completely predictable and we've seen a variation of it a hundred times. There were also things about it that just didn't seem likely. However, the chemistry that was lacking from last week's movie was not lacking in this one. I felt the emotions a lot more. And I was more drawn into this relationship. Sure it seemed a little immature but I'm a sucker for young love.
By no means did I think this movie was fantastic but I also didn't hate it. But I do love Taylor Swift songs so there you go.
Tiff's Rate: Matinee
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
2012: Week 26: Magic Mike
Magic Mike
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Tiff's Rate: Friday Night - definitely for the entertainment factor
Deb's Take: Just like my dear little sister, I too have never been to a male strip club. Interestingly enough, my mom did buy me and a couple of my friends tickets to a male review (which is what they are called) for my 18th birthday. We chickened out and didn't go. I guess both Tiff and I hold that embarrassed gene.
This movie is what I would call entertaining. I am not talking about entertainment in the cultural arts form, but rather entertainment in the appreciation of the male body art form. These males definitely see their bodies as art and have worked very hard to make them that way. My husband often says that the female body is like a work of art and should be appreciated. (I think I have mentioned that before) well, I agree completely, in regards to the male body, and these males bodies were just that! Appreciated.
As far as the movie itself, well, it was solely eye candy, six back abs, naked butts and pump and grind..the story line was lacking, the romance was blahhhh and really I think they just threw that in for good measure so they could call it a movie and rate it R vs calling it "girls night out with some hot actors." Due to the fact I have never been to a male strip club, yet have heard some good stories, I think the movie did a good job of placing that actually scenario in it's true light.
As far as going with my mom, before I walked in I had to just put it in my mind that the movie was going to be a lot of naked, sex and body. I pretended I was just sitting alone watching my own personal dance show. Oh and my mom's response to the movie.."Wow, Channing Tatum is really a good dancer." wink wink
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Main Players: Matthew McConaughey, Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Munn, Cody Horn
General Gist: A male stripper shows a new recruit the ropes while trying to find purpose in his life.
Tiff's Take:
How many of you ladies have been to a male strip club? Is it common? Am I in the minority of women who haven't experienced that? I've always felt like I would be super embarrassed and uncomfortable at a strip club. I think after seeing this movie, my instincts would be right. Not that this movie was embarrassing or uncomfortable but it did give you a good idea of what it would be like. Well, minus really hot, famous actors.
First, I want to say that just the act of going to this movie was fun. There was a buzz in the air. Women from all over were getting in line to go. Nothing like the hope of seeing a naked Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum to bring us all together.
The movie did not disappoint. Good(looking) actors, hot bods and totally entertaining. The story line, especially the relationship aspect, could have left a little to be desired but let's be honest here, no one was going for the relationships. Matthew McConaughey was perfect as the self absorbed, stripper turned club owner. I don't think they could have cast that part better. And Channing with the rest of the boys were a hit. You get to see a LOT of skin and a LOT of gyrating so be prepared. I got to go with a friend (thanks Ginelle!) so it was fun. Deb got to go with our mom. Let's see how that went.
General Gist: A male stripper shows a new recruit the ropes while trying to find purpose in his life.
Tiff's Take:
How many of you ladies have been to a male strip club? Is it common? Am I in the minority of women who haven't experienced that? I've always felt like I would be super embarrassed and uncomfortable at a strip club. I think after seeing this movie, my instincts would be right. Not that this movie was embarrassing or uncomfortable but it did give you a good idea of what it would be like. Well, minus really hot, famous actors.
First, I want to say that just the act of going to this movie was fun. There was a buzz in the air. Women from all over were getting in line to go. Nothing like the hope of seeing a naked Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum to bring us all together.
The movie did not disappoint. Good(looking) actors, hot bods and totally entertaining. The story line, especially the relationship aspect, could have left a little to be desired but let's be honest here, no one was going for the relationships. Matthew McConaughey was perfect as the self absorbed, stripper turned club owner. I don't think they could have cast that part better. And Channing with the rest of the boys were a hit. You get to see a LOT of skin and a LOT of gyrating so be prepared. I got to go with a friend (thanks Ginelle!) so it was fun. Deb got to go with our mom. Let's see how that went.
Tiff's Rate: Friday Night - definitely for the entertainment factor
Deb's Take: Just like my dear little sister, I too have never been to a male strip club. Interestingly enough, my mom did buy me and a couple of my friends tickets to a male review (which is what they are called) for my 18th birthday. We chickened out and didn't go. I guess both Tiff and I hold that embarrassed gene.
This movie is what I would call entertaining. I am not talking about entertainment in the cultural arts form, but rather entertainment in the appreciation of the male body art form. These males definitely see their bodies as art and have worked very hard to make them that way. My husband often says that the female body is like a work of art and should be appreciated. (I think I have mentioned that before) well, I agree completely, in regards to the male body, and these males bodies were just that! Appreciated.
As far as the movie itself, well, it was solely eye candy, six back abs, naked butts and pump and grind..the story line was lacking, the romance was blahhhh and really I think they just threw that in for good measure so they could call it a movie and rate it R vs calling it "girls night out with some hot actors." Due to the fact I have never been to a male strip club, yet have heard some good stories, I think the movie did a good job of placing that actually scenario in it's true light.
As far as going with my mom, before I walked in I had to just put it in my mind that the movie was going to be a lot of naked, sex and body. I pretended I was just sitting alone watching my own personal dance show. Oh and my mom's response to the movie.."Wow, Channing Tatum is really a good dancer." wink wink
Deb's Rate: Friday night- Girls night out for sure!
Preview: It will be just Deb next week. Tiff's turn for a vacation!
Preview: It will be just Deb next week. Tiff's turn for a vacation!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Week 11: Beastly
This week we say "Beastly". Basically it was a modern day, teenager based "Beauty and The Beast" I didn't realize we were seeing a movie with the same main actor from last week, Alex Pettyfer. It also starred teenage actor Vanessa Hudgens.
The movie itself reminded me of a T.V. Disney Movie. I felt like it was pretty disconnected and "gappy" as far as jumping from scenerio to scenerio. Kind of like there was a place for commericals, but none inserted.
As far as the acting, I do think Alex is a pretty good "new" teenage heart throb, and Vanessa Hudgens is a good teen actor as well. They did good in their parts. Mary-Kate Olsen was too off and freaky for me. I also like the parts played by Neil Patrick Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton. I sort of wished their characters were more prominent. I like Neil Patrick Harris' sense of humor, although I wasn't too convinced of the blindness.
All in all this is a good movie for those pre-teen and teenagers. The movie was very age appropriate for my 13 year old daughter and I liked the message it was sending, as the whole "Beauty and the Beast" moral goes.
Don't forget we are drawing for our winners for a book and 2 movie tickets, there is still time to vote!
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The movie itself reminded me of a T.V. Disney Movie. I felt like it was pretty disconnected and "gappy" as far as jumping from scenerio to scenerio. Kind of like there was a place for commericals, but none inserted.
As far as the acting, I do think Alex is a pretty good "new" teenage heart throb, and Vanessa Hudgens is a good teen actor as well. They did good in their parts. Mary-Kate Olsen was too off and freaky for me. I also like the parts played by Neil Patrick Harris and Lisa Gay Hamilton. I sort of wished their characters were more prominent. I like Neil Patrick Harris' sense of humor, although I wasn't too convinced of the blindness.
All in all this is a good movie for those pre-teen and teenagers. The movie was very age appropriate for my 13 year old daughter and I liked the message it was sending, as the whole "Beauty and the Beast" moral goes.
Don't forget we are drawing for our winners for a book and 2 movie tickets, there is still time to vote!
See you next week
Monday, March 14, 2011
Week 11: Beastly
This week we saw the movie Beastly. I had no idea going into this movie that it was basically a modern day version of Beauty and the Beast. I didn't realize it until Deb said something about it after the movie. I really need to become more observant.
To start out with this movie had Alex Pettyfer. He was the hot teen alien in last week's movie, I Am Number Four. Strange since I had never heard of him before and now I'm seeing movies back to back with him in it. I guess that's what happens when you go to movies every week. He was okay in this movie. Maybe a little awkward. I definitely liked him better last week. But in his defense I liked last week's movie better anyway.
As I said, this was a modern day twist to the old Beauty and the Beast story. Since I didn't realize that until the end it made the movie seem random, with way to many holes in the story. Kyle, played by Alex Pettyfer, is this rich, good looking kid who believes only the outside makes someone beautiful. This crazy witch-like girl played by Mary-Kate Olsen makes him ugly and says he has to find true love within a year or he'll stay that way. Vanessa Hudgens plays the girl he falls in love with...yadda yadda. You know the rest of the story. (Honestly, how didn't I know this was Beauty and the Beast?) This movie played like a book remake in the sense that you felt like you were missing pieces of the story. And if you didn't know it was a Disney remake you probably were.
I really like good edgy remakes of old classics. Like Romeo and Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. One of my favorites. But this one fell way short for me. There wasn't much of it that worked.
To Sum it up: Weird, disjointed and just not there.
To start out with this movie had Alex Pettyfer. He was the hot teen alien in last week's movie, I Am Number Four. Strange since I had never heard of him before and now I'm seeing movies back to back with him in it. I guess that's what happens when you go to movies every week. He was okay in this movie. Maybe a little awkward. I definitely liked him better last week. But in his defense I liked last week's movie better anyway.
As I said, this was a modern day twist to the old Beauty and the Beast story. Since I didn't realize that until the end it made the movie seem random, with way to many holes in the story. Kyle, played by Alex Pettyfer, is this rich, good looking kid who believes only the outside makes someone beautiful. This crazy witch-like girl played by Mary-Kate Olsen makes him ugly and says he has to find true love within a year or he'll stay that way. Vanessa Hudgens plays the girl he falls in love with...yadda yadda. You know the rest of the story. (Honestly, how didn't I know this was Beauty and the Beast?) This movie played like a book remake in the sense that you felt like you were missing pieces of the story. And if you didn't know it was a Disney remake you probably were.
I really like good edgy remakes of old classics. Like Romeo and Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. One of my favorites. But this one fell way short for me. There wasn't much of it that worked.
To Sum it up: Weird, disjointed and just not there.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Week 10: I am number four
This week we say I am number four. It was a sci-fi flick, which usually aren't a first pick for me, but my mom was in town and wanted to see it, so hey! why not? I was surpisingly impressed. I was even more excited when at the end of the movie I found out it has a sequel , and there were books! I love to read as much as I like movies so...YEAH!!
The whole premise of the movie was pretty cool. A group of 9 "aliens" (for lack of a better word) find themselves living on earth, and they are being hunted by a group of bad "aliens". The group of 9 need to find eachother to strengthen their powers....but 3 are already dead. SO...I didn't make that sound exciting, or thrilling or anything, but the set-up for the whole story line is cool.
The main actor, Alex Pettyfer, is new to me. I liked him. I also liked two of the female roles Teresa Palmer, who is number six, and Dianna Agron. They looked a lot a like, but Teresa Palmer plays the bad ass, and Dianna Agron the love interest.
I am really excited to see where this series goes, and will be getting the books so I don't have to wait.
Overall I would recommend this movie, I think it may get better as it goes," which often isn't the case. Be prepared for a few scares, a little bit of shoot "em up, and some out there moments.
See you next week! Stay tuned for our next giveaway
The whole premise of the movie was pretty cool. A group of 9 "aliens" (for lack of a better word) find themselves living on earth, and they are being hunted by a group of bad "aliens". The group of 9 need to find eachother to strengthen their powers....but 3 are already dead. SO...I didn't make that sound exciting, or thrilling or anything, but the set-up for the whole story line is cool.
The main actor, Alex Pettyfer, is new to me. I liked him. I also liked two of the female roles Teresa Palmer, who is number six, and Dianna Agron. They looked a lot a like, but Teresa Palmer plays the bad ass, and Dianna Agron the love interest.
I am really excited to see where this series goes, and will be getting the books so I don't have to wait.
Overall I would recommend this movie, I think it may get better as it goes," which often isn't the case. Be prepared for a few scares, a little bit of shoot "em up, and some out there moments.
See you next week! Stay tuned for our next giveaway
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Week 10: I Am Number Four
This week we went and saw I Am Number Four. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this movie. I hadn't heard a whole lot about it and didn't really know what it was about. I knew it was a little sci fiish but that's about it. I have to tell you I was surprised how much I liked this movie.
I'm not usually into sci fi movies but this one was really entertaining. There were a couple elements in this movie that really sucked me in. The first was the high school love story. What is it about teenagers falling in love that is so appealing? The next was the fact that it's set up to be a sequel. I love good sequels. But I didn't realize it was a sequel going in to it. Or the fact that it is a book too. (Wow. Maybe I should research a movie a little before I see it.) Throughout the whole movie I was thinking, "How are they going to wrap this story up?". Well, turns out they didn't.
The story is about these "beings" from another planet who are in hiding from these bad guy aliens trying to kill them. There were nine of them and three had been killed so far. Number four finds number six and realize they are stronger together. So the goal is to find the rest. I can't wait to see the other four and what they are like. It sort of reminds me of the X-Men movies where they introduce new people with new powers.
I didn't really recognize any of the actors. The main guy was Alex Pettyfer. He was a really good and cute teenage alien. The main girl is Dianna Agron which I guess is on Glee. She was good too. All the other actors were pretty fitting for the characters. Overall a really good movie.
To Sum it up: Good story, a lot of jump in your seat action and leaves you wanting more.
I'm not usually into sci fi movies but this one was really entertaining. There were a couple elements in this movie that really sucked me in. The first was the high school love story. What is it about teenagers falling in love that is so appealing? The next was the fact that it's set up to be a sequel. I love good sequels. But I didn't realize it was a sequel going in to it. Or the fact that it is a book too. (Wow. Maybe I should research a movie a little before I see it.) Throughout the whole movie I was thinking, "How are they going to wrap this story up?". Well, turns out they didn't.
The story is about these "beings" from another planet who are in hiding from these bad guy aliens trying to kill them. There were nine of them and three had been killed so far. Number four finds number six and realize they are stronger together. So the goal is to find the rest. I can't wait to see the other four and what they are like. It sort of reminds me of the X-Men movies where they introduce new people with new powers.
I didn't really recognize any of the actors. The main guy was Alex Pettyfer. He was a really good and cute teenage alien. The main girl is Dianna Agron which I guess is on Glee. She was good too. All the other actors were pretty fitting for the characters. Overall a really good movie.
To Sum it up: Good story, a lot of jump in your seat action and leaves you wanting more.
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