Draft Day
Genre: Drama, Sports
Main Players: Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Patrick St. Esprit, Chadwick Boseman
General Gist: A NFL general manager, on Draft Day, must make several decisions to rebuild his team, while taking into consideration several outside influences.
Tiff's Take:
I feel really bad that I went to this movie without Russ. He really wanted to see it and I know he would have liked it. And he would have appreciated and understood it a lot better than me. I think a lot of the little details of the actual draft day were lost on me. Obviously.
So even though I'm a football idiot and basically know nothing about what goes on behind the scenes (or in front of my face) I still really enjoyed this movie. It was fascinating. It almost made me want to watch the draft. Ha! Okay, not really but it made me appreciate the process.
Kevin Costner was really good in this. I didn't quite believe the relationship between him and Jennifer though. I really liked her in this but the relationship aspect seemed a little forced and could have almost been left out of the story altogether. But other than that this was a great date movie that your man is sure to enjoy.
Tiff's Rate: Friday Night
Deb's Take:
Brian went to this movie with us, and I was happy he was sitting next to me, because like Tiff, I didn't know the details of an actual draft day, and Brian was so kind as to answer my questions during the movie. Which is HUGE, because I am a big believer in not talking during a movie but I broke my own rule so I could follow the whole process with more knowledge. I enjoyed the movie much more knowing what was going on. It's really not too suprising that I like the movie, because it's a sports movie and I can't think of a sports movie I haven't enjoyed. I am with Tiff on this one..the love story side could have just been left off the table. Maybe the writer's were trying to cater some to the female audience with that storyline, but really it was unnecessary. I liked the idea of his personal assistant having so much knowledge about football, but wish there would have just been a "female in the male world" spin and no romance at all. I absolutely loved Kevin Costner in this. Although, like sports movies, I have a hard time thinking of a Kevin Costner movie I didn't like. He is still so good at his job! Yep, this one was a winner for Friday night.
Deb's Rate: Friday Night
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Monday, May 7, 2012
2012: Week 18: The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Main Players: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie
General Gist: A couple becomes engaged yet continually postpones their wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Tiff's Take:
This week's movie was one I was looking forward to. Some weeks, like last one, we are struggling to find one to go to. This week was a no brainer.
I didn't really have any doubt that this would be a funny movie. I wasn't disappointed. Best of all, the previews didn't give you all the good parts. There were so many funny scenes. Scenes that made me cry I was laughing so hard. Man, I love a good comedy. I also love a good love story. This was a decent love story but it definitely didn't match up to the comedy. And that's okay. It wasn't super intense or serious but enough to make it a believable relationship.
I thought the chemistry between Jason Segel and Emily Blunt was great as far as the comedy was concerned and decent as far as romance was concerned. Pretty much like the movie in general. There were some great supporting roles. The sister and some of the coworkers really fed off each other well. I agree with Deb that this would be a great date night movie. A little romance and a lot of comedy. It's also pretty sexually charged so keep that in mind when you pick your company.
General Gist: A couple becomes engaged yet continually postpones their wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Tiff's Take:
This week's movie was one I was looking forward to. Some weeks, like last one, we are struggling to find one to go to. This week was a no brainer.
I didn't really have any doubt that this would be a funny movie. I wasn't disappointed. Best of all, the previews didn't give you all the good parts. There were so many funny scenes. Scenes that made me cry I was laughing so hard. Man, I love a good comedy. I also love a good love story. This was a decent love story but it definitely didn't match up to the comedy. And that's okay. It wasn't super intense or serious but enough to make it a believable relationship.
I thought the chemistry between Jason Segel and Emily Blunt was great as far as the comedy was concerned and decent as far as romance was concerned. Pretty much like the movie in general. There were some great supporting roles. The sister and some of the coworkers really fed off each other well. I agree with Deb that this would be a great date night movie. A little romance and a lot of comedy. It's also pretty sexually charged so keep that in mind when you pick your company.
Tiff's Rate: Friday Night
Deb's Take:
I was looking forward to seeing this movie. We have been seeing the previews for some time now and it looked like it was going to be pretty funny. Jason Segal usually does a great job with comedy, and I like Emily Blunt. This movie was not disappointing at all! I loved the humor. There were actually some moments when I got the giggles and even though the next scene was up I was still laughing from the scene before. I think the humor was just a little "off" which is why I found it so entertaining. I am weird that way. I also liked how all the characters, not just the main players, played on each other and worked together. I think the comedy was actually more of the highlight of the show, vs the romance part.
All that being said, it wasn't the "perfect" film for a couple of reasons. It was a little long...I suppose depicting 5 years is going to be long, but there were some scenes that I felt were unnecessary and drawn out. The comedy was good, the romance was slightly lacking. The main characters did a good job of playing an engaged couple, but I am a sucker for the highest romance, and what can I say, after 5 years the romance is not so "intense", the relationship was more true to life then sappy story. I do think it would be a pretty good "date night" movie. Funny for the guys, without too much chic flicky stuff.
One other quick tid bit, Dakota Johnson plays in this film. She looked so familiar to me. She is actually the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson...just a fun fact.
Deb's Take:
I was looking forward to seeing this movie. We have been seeing the previews for some time now and it looked like it was going to be pretty funny. Jason Segal usually does a great job with comedy, and I like Emily Blunt. This movie was not disappointing at all! I loved the humor. There were actually some moments when I got the giggles and even though the next scene was up I was still laughing from the scene before. I think the humor was just a little "off" which is why I found it so entertaining. I am weird that way. I also liked how all the characters, not just the main players, played on each other and worked together. I think the comedy was actually more of the highlight of the show, vs the romance part.
All that being said, it wasn't the "perfect" film for a couple of reasons. It was a little long...I suppose depicting 5 years is going to be long, but there were some scenes that I felt were unnecessary and drawn out. The comedy was good, the romance was slightly lacking. The main characters did a good job of playing an engaged couple, but I am a sucker for the highest romance, and what can I say, after 5 years the romance is not so "intense", the relationship was more true to life then sappy story. I do think it would be a pretty good "date night" movie. Funny for the guys, without too much chic flicky stuff.
One other quick tid bit, Dakota Johnson plays in this film. She looked so familiar to me. She is actually the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson...just a fun fact.
Deb's Rate: Friday Night
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Week 18: Water for Elephants
I have really been looking forward to seeing Water for Elephants. Mainly because I love going to movie's that are books first. I know there can be a lot of disappointment because rarely do you see a movie that's even close to as good as the book. But I don't have a real vivid imagination so I love seeing how a movie brings a book to life.
When I read this book I was a little disappointed with the whole love story. For whatever reason it didn't give me enough emotion or something. That being said, I thought it would be perfect for a movie. Movie's can't give you quite as much as a book so I thought the book was at a level that would be captured well in the movie. Does that make sense? Am I just rambling?
So on to the movie. I was curious to see how Robert Pattinson would do in a non-Twilight role. I think he did a really good job. And he had pretty good chemistry with Reese Witherspoon. She did a great job. She fit the role well. Christoph Waltz, an unknown character for me, played the other main guy. He was the slightly crazy, abusive ring leader. I thought he really fit the bill.
It seemed like the movie stayed pretty true to the book. I read it over a couple years ago so it's been awhile but it seemed pretty close. And I did think the love story was better as a movie. I would say, overall this movie was better than average. Better then most we've seen lately. I'd say it's worth going to whether you've read the book or not.
To Sum it up: Good, high profile actors and a decent book to movie film.
When I read this book I was a little disappointed with the whole love story. For whatever reason it didn't give me enough emotion or something. That being said, I thought it would be perfect for a movie. Movie's can't give you quite as much as a book so I thought the book was at a level that would be captured well in the movie. Does that make sense? Am I just rambling?
So on to the movie. I was curious to see how Robert Pattinson would do in a non-Twilight role. I think he did a really good job. And he had pretty good chemistry with Reese Witherspoon. She did a great job. She fit the role well. Christoph Waltz, an unknown character for me, played the other main guy. He was the slightly crazy, abusive ring leader. I thought he really fit the bill.
It seemed like the movie stayed pretty true to the book. I read it over a couple years ago so it's been awhile but it seemed pretty close. And I did think the love story was better as a movie. I would say, overall this movie was better than average. Better then most we've seen lately. I'd say it's worth going to whether you've read the book or not.
To Sum it up: Good, high profile actors and a decent book to movie film.
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