Side Effects
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Main Players: Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Channing Tatum, Catherine Zeta-Jones
General Gist: A woman's life falls to pieces when the side effects of her medication get the best of her.
Deb's Take:
Fun little facts. Rooney Mara's family is really big in the football NFL world. She earned her degree in international social policy and psychology. Her older sister is also an actress.
The reason I looked her up is because she is sort of a freaky actress. I first saw her in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and now in this movie. I don't know what I expected to find out about her personal life, maybe that she was a troubled teen who lived on the streets, under a bridge, until she was discovered by an agent who gave her a break and she still lives in a small studio apartment in downtown Detroit. HA..look her up, that is so not her story!
Anyway, what I think that says about her, is that she is a pretty good actress, because I truly believed she was a very troubled individual in this movie (as well as Dragon Tattoo). This movie was not what I expected. In fact I had a coat ready in case I needed to hide my face. Not that kind of movie. The other thing, I sort of pride myself on being able to figure out the twists in a movie. This one had me jumping around all over the place, up to the end I wasn't really sure what was going to happen. Like I said, Rooney was good. Jude Law was pretty good too, and Catherine Zeta-Jones really impressed me. I am always a little surprised at her talents.
All that being said, the movie wasn't bad. I think it wove a good thriller weave of webs. I can't say it was anything magnificent, but it was entertaining. Not one that will rate up there with my top 10, but could have been worse!
Deb's Rate: Matinee
Tiff's Take:
I was excited about this movie because I LOVED Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I thought she portrayed Lisbeth Salander perfectly. And Lisbeth Salander is probably one of my favorite fictional characters so it makes it easy to like Rooney Mara too. Following my logic? I know, sometimes I have a hard time separating fiction and reality.
Well, the previews for this leaves you very confused. Who is the bad guy or good guy or what really happens? At least that's how I felt watching them. The movie almost leaves you just as confused until the very end. And even then I think I'm still a little confused. So does the good guy (and by guy I mean guy or girl-I don't want to spoil it) end up being the bad guy when it's all said and done? I'm not an over thinker when it comes to my movie watching so I didn't sit and ponder it too long but this movie definitely keeps you on your toes. Isn't that what makes these movies good?
It was a really interesting story and the actors really played their parts well. Especially Rooney and Jude. Channing Tatum was just okay I guess. His role was more minor then I thought it would be. Honestly his part could have been played by anyone and it wouldn't have made much of a difference. I still love Rooney Mara even if she seems to be drawn to slightly disturbing characters. Maybe that's why I like her. And when it comes to suspenseful thrillers, I think this one hit it right on the head.
Tiff's Rate: Friday Night
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Week 53: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Everytime I see or say "Dragon" I think of my nephew and his little giggle. Tiff and I are from Montana, we say "dragon" incorrectly..it sounds like dregon, vs dragon..anyway, I know I say the title of this movie wrong for all my fellow friends of the world, but those from Montana probably would hear it the "right" way!
So, I didn't read the book. Usually I do, but this time the movie came out before I could get to the book, and I decided to be surprised. I was very pleasantly surprised! I loved this movie, and felt we couldn't have ended on much better of a note!
I don't think I will go into the details too much, except to say, it's a suspense mystery type of movie with a great story line and good development of characters. Daniel Craig was perfect for the role. I couldn't help but kind of feel like I was watching a James Bond movie, and actually it kind of sort a was. Rooney Mara did an amazing job. I was really intrigued with her, and think I may actually pick up the second and third book because I really want to know where her character goes from here.
The Chemistry of Daniel and Rooney was really quite cool. I did have a little bit of a cringe because she seemed so much younger than him, but all it all it wasn't too weird.
All I really have to say is...go see it! It's a great man or woman movie! (Not so much a kid movie though, lots of sex and violence.)
The year is done! Can we really stop seeing movies? I doubt it. We will be posting our 2011 favorites, and then figuring out what 2012 brings. Love to hear your comments on our movie filled year! Thanks for the adventure, and guess what! I accomplished my New Years Resolution!! YEA!!!
So, I didn't read the book. Usually I do, but this time the movie came out before I could get to the book, and I decided to be surprised. I was very pleasantly surprised! I loved this movie, and felt we couldn't have ended on much better of a note!
I don't think I will go into the details too much, except to say, it's a suspense mystery type of movie with a great story line and good development of characters. Daniel Craig was perfect for the role. I couldn't help but kind of feel like I was watching a James Bond movie, and actually it kind of sort a was. Rooney Mara did an amazing job. I was really intrigued with her, and think I may actually pick up the second and third book because I really want to know where her character goes from here.
The Chemistry of Daniel and Rooney was really quite cool. I did have a little bit of a cringe because she seemed so much younger than him, but all it all it wasn't too weird.
All I really have to say is...go see it! It's a great man or woman movie! (Not so much a kid movie though, lots of sex and violence.)
The year is done! Can we really stop seeing movies? I doubt it. We will be posting our 2011 favorites, and then figuring out what 2012 brings. Love to hear your comments on our movie filled year! Thanks for the adventure, and guess what! I accomplished my New Years Resolution!! YEA!!!
Week 53: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Ahh, the elusive week 53. Yes, it does exist in our minds here on Two Sisters. Read my week 52 review if you're interested in my long, drawn out explanation of why there is a week 53 in 2011. Or don't that's fine too.
For our last week of movies this year we went to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In my opinion it was a great movie to end the year. I thought I would like it but I'm actually surprised by how much I liked it. I can't stop thinking about it if that tells you anything.
So, of course this was a book made into a movie. I just finished the book a week or so ago so I was super excited to see this one. And I might add that it's a remake of a movie released in Denmark in 2009. I was hoping to see the original version before I saw this one but I didn't get around to it. If you can believe it it's a lot harder for me to watch a rental then to go to a movie.
As I'm sure you know by now, I love seeing a book come to life. I might be going on a limb here by saying that this was probably one of the best ones I've seen. Meaning that the movie followed the book so well. Of course there were slight differences but overall it did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the book. Excellent.
I might be slightly bias with the characters because I saw who was playing the characters before I actually started the book. So I had those people in mind while I was reading. But let me tell you they were perfect. I'll start out with saying I love Daniel Craig. When I saw him in the his first James Bond I was sold. He's perfect in my mind. (Did I say that out loud? Sorry) Since he's not American he was able to pull of a European character very nicely. Very nicely. And don't get me started with Rooney Mara. She couldn't have been better at playing Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon tattoo. I really can't imagine a better Lisbeth.
Since I read the book I was prepared for the more disturbing and sexual scenes. But if you haven't read the book you might want to keep in mind that this is definitely not a feel good movie. Also, take note of who you are going to the movie with. This probably isn't one you want to go with your grandma. It would be a good one to go with the man in your life. It's a very male movie. Lots of action, suspense and sex.
I'm so happy this was the last movie of 2011. I thought for a while there that 2011 would fizzle out in the end. But it didn't. And I'm glad.
To Sum it up: Wonderful casting, lots of crazy, sexual suspense all with European flare.
Stay tuned for our Top 5 favorite movies in 2011!
For our last week of movies this year we went to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In my opinion it was a great movie to end the year. I thought I would like it but I'm actually surprised by how much I liked it. I can't stop thinking about it if that tells you anything.
So, of course this was a book made into a movie. I just finished the book a week or so ago so I was super excited to see this one. And I might add that it's a remake of a movie released in Denmark in 2009. I was hoping to see the original version before I saw this one but I didn't get around to it. If you can believe it it's a lot harder for me to watch a rental then to go to a movie.
As I'm sure you know by now, I love seeing a book come to life. I might be going on a limb here by saying that this was probably one of the best ones I've seen. Meaning that the movie followed the book so well. Of course there were slight differences but overall it did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the book. Excellent.
I might be slightly bias with the characters because I saw who was playing the characters before I actually started the book. So I had those people in mind while I was reading. But let me tell you they were perfect. I'll start out with saying I love Daniel Craig. When I saw him in the his first James Bond I was sold. He's perfect in my mind. (Did I say that out loud? Sorry) Since he's not American he was able to pull of a European character very nicely. Very nicely. And don't get me started with Rooney Mara. She couldn't have been better at playing Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon tattoo. I really can't imagine a better Lisbeth.
Since I read the book I was prepared for the more disturbing and sexual scenes. But if you haven't read the book you might want to keep in mind that this is definitely not a feel good movie. Also, take note of who you are going to the movie with. This probably isn't one you want to go with your grandma. It would be a good one to go with the man in your life. It's a very male movie. Lots of action, suspense and sex.
I'm so happy this was the last movie of 2011. I thought for a while there that 2011 would fizzle out in the end. But it didn't. And I'm glad.
To Sum it up: Wonderful casting, lots of crazy, sexual suspense all with European flare.
Stay tuned for our Top 5 favorite movies in 2011!
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