Winter's Tale
Genre: Drama
Main Players: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Will Smith, William Hurt
General Gist: A man thinks he finds his destiny only to become immortal in search of his true destiny. (yes it's sort of confusing)
Tiff's Take:
So this is why Lady Sybil left Downton Abbey. I have to say, I miss her on the show. She was one of my favorite characters. But I'm glad she's broadening her horizon. However, if I'm going to be honest here I think she should have stuck to Downton Abbey. Don't get me wrong, I thought she did well in this movie but I don't think this movie helped her out in any way.
When I saw the preview for this, I thought it would be a delightful chick flick. I was hoping for a great love story. Extra fluffy and heart wrenching. The kind my husband would rather die than see. But it wasn't exactly that for me. First of all, I don't think there was much chemistry between Findlay and Farrell. I really didn't believe the "love at first sight" business between them. I didn't love Colin Farrell in this and I really didn't love his haircut. Russell Crowe's character was a little strange and threw a little twist in the seemingly normal love story. Not sure I loved him either.
Besides the actors and the acting, the concept behind the story could have worked but I felt like it just wasn't executed well. It seemed to outlandish when it could have been more believable if done right. I will say though there were a few really touching moments that surprised me. So much so that I teared up. But it just wasn't enough to make it a great movie for me. Mediocre at best.
Tiff's Rate: Rent It
Deb's Take:
I'm with Tiff on this one. I was really thinking that this movie was going to be a perfect sort of love story. I was disappointed. The concept was great! Then they added a mystical flying horse, an immortal gangster, and Lucifer. The mix just was wrong. I either like real or fantasy, I don't like a mix.
I do like Findlay and Farrell in this. I like love stories, I just wish this one would have had a more real feel. I don't think any of the actors did exceptional, and I think any liking of the characters was mostly because I liked the actors themselves. This was definitely one of those movies that I was hyped to see and then was disappointed I went. I'm itching for a good love story so hope I find something soon!
Deb's Rate: Rent It
Preview: Going to an Oscar rating movie. Not sure which one though
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Friday, February 24, 2012
2012: Week 7: The Vow
The Vow
Genre: Romance, Drama
Genre: Romance, Drama
Main Players: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum
General Gist: A woman is injured in a car accident and has a traumatic brain injury that leaves her without a memory of her last 5 years of life. She doesn't remember her husband, or their marriage. He works to rekindle their love.
Deb's Take:
I was really thinking that this movie was going to capture my heart and put me into my romance oblivion that my favorite romance movies and books often do. I was sort-of disappointed. I have to say that the acting was actually pretty good, I like Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum a lot. I feel like they had good chemistry, but I was looking for "The Notebook" or "Titanic" kind of romance. The drama, the conflict and the eventual coming back around to the ultimate love, and I never really felt that. I wanted intense, but it fell a little short of that. It wasn't a bad movie by any means, I just didn't find myself longing for more. All in all, you will get the romance, but don't expect the heartfelt story of some previous movies.
Tiff's Take:
Again, I totally agree with Deb. Two weeks in a row! We're starting to get back on the same wavelength.
I really wanted to just LOVE this movie. I love Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum so no issues there. They do have great chemistry so they were a good match. Another plus. And the story line seemed like it would make a wonderfully, heartbreaking, want to die in your seat kind of movie. But the truth is, it only sort of did. For the most part I ended up feeling really bad for Tatum's character the whole time without truly getting great closure in the end. I just wanted more. Although, I will say I've thought a lot about the movie since I've seen it. Usually that's a good sign for me. But that might also have something to do with the fact that I let my imagination run wild about the "what ifs" in life.
So I'd say it was a decent movie and if you're thinking about going to it you would probably like it but don't count on loving it. As Deb said, it's no Titanic.
I was really thinking that this movie was going to capture my heart and put me into my romance oblivion that my favorite romance movies and books often do. I was sort-of disappointed. I have to say that the acting was actually pretty good, I like Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum a lot. I feel like they had good chemistry, but I was looking for "The Notebook" or "Titanic" kind of romance. The drama, the conflict and the eventual coming back around to the ultimate love, and I never really felt that. I wanted intense, but it fell a little short of that. It wasn't a bad movie by any means, I just didn't find myself longing for more. All in all, you will get the romance, but don't expect the heartfelt story of some previous movies.
Tiff's Take:
Again, I totally agree with Deb. Two weeks in a row! We're starting to get back on the same wavelength.
I really wanted to just LOVE this movie. I love Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum so no issues there. They do have great chemistry so they were a good match. Another plus. And the story line seemed like it would make a wonderfully, heartbreaking, want to die in your seat kind of movie. But the truth is, it only sort of did. For the most part I ended up feeling really bad for Tatum's character the whole time without truly getting great closure in the end. I just wanted more. Although, I will say I've thought a lot about the movie since I've seen it. Usually that's a good sign for me. But that might also have something to do with the fact that I let my imagination run wild about the "what ifs" in life.
So I'd say it was a decent movie and if you're thinking about going to it you would probably like it but don't count on loving it. As Deb said, it's no Titanic.
Preview: Something a little different than our normal: "Chronicle"
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Week 7: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
As Deb said, we went to see Justin Bieber: Never Say Never because of my nieces. I'll admit I wasn't really objected to it. I mean, come on. Hasn't every girl had her own version of Justin Bieber? Mine came in the form of New Kids On The Block. When I was twelve I went to my first concert and saw NKOTB in Seattle. We drove all the way from Montana specifically for the concert. My mom and my aunt took me and my cousin. We jumped up and down and screamed the whole time. I think my aunt was actually reading a book with ear plugs in.
We could have used ear plugs at this movie. It's amazing how crazy girls can get. Deb was not exaggerating when she said the girls at the movie were acting like they were actually at a concert. Screaming, jumping up and down, randomly yelling "I love you Justin Bieber". During any other movie I would have been thoroughly annoyed. People who talk, let alone scream, during a movie is one of my all time biggest pet peeves. But I expected it at this movie and this movie wasn't really for my benefit so I just enjoyed the experience and pretended like I was twelve again. (Minus the screaming)
As far as the movie itself goes, it was very entertaining. Although I don't really think a man would think so. I think you would have had to be a twelve year old girl at some point in your life to enjoy it. I always enjoy hearing the story of people's lives. It's amazing what some people can accomplish. Especially at such a young age. The movie was basically how Justin Bieber became the phenom that he is today. The movie was leading up to his sell out concert at Madison Square Gardens. I liked how the movie kept going back in the past while they were leading up to the days before the big event.
Well, it may not have been my choice for our movie this week but I had a good time.
To Sum it up: Fascinating, fun and really, really loud.
We could have used ear plugs at this movie. It's amazing how crazy girls can get. Deb was not exaggerating when she said the girls at the movie were acting like they were actually at a concert. Screaming, jumping up and down, randomly yelling "I love you Justin Bieber". During any other movie I would have been thoroughly annoyed. People who talk, let alone scream, during a movie is one of my all time biggest pet peeves. But I expected it at this movie and this movie wasn't really for my benefit so I just enjoyed the experience and pretended like I was twelve again. (Minus the screaming)
As far as the movie itself goes, it was very entertaining. Although I don't really think a man would think so. I think you would have had to be a twelve year old girl at some point in your life to enjoy it. I always enjoy hearing the story of people's lives. It's amazing what some people can accomplish. Especially at such a young age. The movie was basically how Justin Bieber became the phenom that he is today. The movie was leading up to his sell out concert at Madison Square Gardens. I liked how the movie kept going back in the past while they were leading up to the days before the big event.
Well, it may not have been my choice for our movie this week but I had a good time.
To Sum it up: Fascinating, fun and really, really loud.
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