Neighbors
Genre: Comedy
Main Players: Zac Efron, Seth Rogan, Rose Byrne
General Gist: A frat house goes up in a residential neighborhood and the neighbors work to keep things under control.
Deb's Take:
This movie felt like it was tailored for a 18 to 23 year old crowd. At first I thought maybe I was just getting old, but then I talked to Tiff...she thought maybe she was getting old, then we decided we aren't old, this was just young, stupid, mildly disturbing, comedy. I actually don't think even as an 18 to 23 year old I would have liked it. The idea seemed like it could have been funny, but it wasn't. I was disappointed because I like Seth Rogan and Zac Efron most of the time. The humor just seemed more stupid than funny. I suppose there was a few places that made me laugh, I'm not THAT old, but I just didn't get the hype from this one. Not a lot of substance. I wouldn't even bother with this one.
Deb's Rate: Don't bother
Tiff's Take:
Yeah, like Deb said, I thought maybe I've reached that age where young, crude humor is lost on me. Does it happen in your mid 30's? Man, I hope not. This movie sort of reminded me of an updated version of Old School. Do you remember that one? With Will Ferrell? That was funny. This was not. It just didn't work at all. I didn't think any of it was overly funny and some of the story just didn't make sense. Seth Rogan wasn't very funny and Zac Efron seemed sort of creepy. My husband really wanted to see this one (I think hoping it would be like Old School) but I don't think even he would have liked it. I'd be curious to know what a younger crowd thought. Who knows. Maybe I am just getting too old.
Tiff's Rate: Rent It
Preview: Moms' Night Out (Hint: Not much better than this one. Maybe worse.)
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
2012: Week 19: The Avengers
The Avengers
Preview: We will post the winner of our "Footloose" giveaway tonight. Next review...What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Main Players: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston
General Gist: A team of super heroes is pulled together in order to save the earth from an attack by an unearthly enemy.
Deb's Take:
General Gist: A team of super heroes is pulled together in order to save the earth from an attack by an unearthly enemy.
Deb's Take:
I am not a super fan of the Super Hero movies. Yet, after seeing this film that brings a team of super heroes together I realized I had seen almost every movie about each individual character that preceded The Avengers. I think it might have something to do with my husband really liking these kinds of films.
As far as Super Heroes go, this movie was good. Sometimes the Sci-Fi stuff ends up being so ridiculous that I just can't get into the movie. This movie...not to shabby in the Sci-Fi area. I will say, see "Thor" before you see this movie, there are some pivotal points that may be lost otherwise. This movie gives you good action, decent acting, a lot more comedy than I would have expected, and some Sci-Fi thrills. Although it wasn't my type of movie, it really was a good movie and I have to say if this type of movie is your thing, you will love it.
Deb's Rate: Opening night for all you Super Hero Fans, personally I could have taken it as a Matinee
Tiff's Take:
Last year when all these Marvel movies were coming out I thought it was weird. Why all the super heroes? It wasn't until this movie came out that I realized it was on purpose and leading up to this one final movie. I know, I'm pretty quick. Good idea. It seems right up my alley even though I'm not a big super hero fanatic.
Going to this movie made me feel a little bit like I did when I went to see Moneyball. I felt like I was doing the movie a disservice by not knowing all there is to know about these super hero characters. I mean, there were some of the movies that I didn't even see like The Hulk and the first Iron Man. I sorta wish I had now. Even though I hadn't seen them all I felt like I still knew what was going on mainly from seeing Thor since the main bad guy is from that movie. So, like Deb said, you might want to see Thor first if you haven't.
As far as liking the movie...I'll be honest. The first part was a little slow. I felt like they could have reintroduced all the characters a little better. It seemed like a hodge podge of activity at first. It didn't start getting really good until about halfway through. I did love the characters/actors in this movie though. I love almost anything Robert Downey Jr. plays and I love Chris Hemsworth's Thor character. He's probably my favorite. Ruffalo's Hulk character was surprisingly funny too.
So what I'm saying here is if you're into this stuff you'll probably love the movie. If you're not, you'll probably like it okay but maybe not think it's worth the hype.
Tiff's Rate: Borderline Matinee/Friday Night
As far as Super Heroes go, this movie was good. Sometimes the Sci-Fi stuff ends up being so ridiculous that I just can't get into the movie. This movie...not to shabby in the Sci-Fi area. I will say, see "Thor" before you see this movie, there are some pivotal points that may be lost otherwise. This movie gives you good action, decent acting, a lot more comedy than I would have expected, and some Sci-Fi thrills. Although it wasn't my type of movie, it really was a good movie and I have to say if this type of movie is your thing, you will love it.
Deb's Rate: Opening night for all you Super Hero Fans, personally I could have taken it as a Matinee
Tiff's Take:
Last year when all these Marvel movies were coming out I thought it was weird. Why all the super heroes? It wasn't until this movie came out that I realized it was on purpose and leading up to this one final movie. I know, I'm pretty quick. Good idea. It seems right up my alley even though I'm not a big super hero fanatic.
Going to this movie made me feel a little bit like I did when I went to see Moneyball. I felt like I was doing the movie a disservice by not knowing all there is to know about these super hero characters. I mean, there were some of the movies that I didn't even see like The Hulk and the first Iron Man. I sorta wish I had now. Even though I hadn't seen them all I felt like I still knew what was going on mainly from seeing Thor since the main bad guy is from that movie. So, like Deb said, you might want to see Thor first if you haven't.
As far as liking the movie...I'll be honest. The first part was a little slow. I felt like they could have reintroduced all the characters a little better. It seemed like a hodge podge of activity at first. It didn't start getting really good until about halfway through. I did love the characters/actors in this movie though. I love almost anything Robert Downey Jr. plays and I love Chris Hemsworth's Thor character. He's probably my favorite. Ruffalo's Hulk character was surprisingly funny too.
So what I'm saying here is if you're into this stuff you'll probably love the movie. If you're not, you'll probably like it okay but maybe not think it's worth the hype.
Tiff's Rate: Borderline Matinee/Friday Night
Preview: We will post the winner of our "Footloose" giveaway tonight. Next review...What to Expect When You're Expecting.
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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