Hot Tub Time Machine
I had vowed that I would never give John Cusak a dime of my money to watch him in a movie who's concept seemed absolutely ridiculous to me. However on a day off with nothing on TV except garbage day time talk shows, while browsing Netflix that is featuring a lot of movies I have seen already, I decided to give Hot Tub Time Machine a try. And I couldn't be happier that I did. I laughed 100 times more than I thought I would. If you can get over the fact the plot is beyond ridiculous I can't see any reason not to watch and enjoy this movie.
Overall Grade
B
Phil Murray
Your Reviewer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Bridesmaids
I would like to preface this review by saying it is/was completely unfair to compare this movie to the hangover movie(s). The Hangover 1 or 2 are movies in their own category of comedy and ridiculousness. Comparing any movie to these two is [whether purposely or not] setting a movie up to be viewed as underwhelming or sub par.....
With that being said I was thoroughly entertained by Bridesmaids. The plot is about two women who have been best friends but live two separate lives. One of the women (Maya Rudolph) is getting married and asks her friend ( Kristen Wiig) to be her Maid of Honor. Enter a new prettier, richer, bolder friend into the mix and all hell breaks loose in the world of women/best friends.
So follows an hour and a half of shenanigans and a slow train wreck of a psychotic break down of Wiig's character Annie. The movie has an interesting take on a romantic comedy due to the lineup of all female comedians. I enjoyed the film and especially the antics of Melissa McCarthy's character Megan...
This is definitely a Redbox rental must. $1 is a good deal for this one. Also guys this is a great date movie, there's plenty of laughs to distract you from the fact it's a romantic comedy.
Overall Grade
B
With that being said I was thoroughly entertained by Bridesmaids. The plot is about two women who have been best friends but live two separate lives. One of the women (Maya Rudolph) is getting married and asks her friend ( Kristen Wiig) to be her Maid of Honor. Enter a new prettier, richer, bolder friend into the mix and all hell breaks loose in the world of women/best friends.
So follows an hour and a half of shenanigans and a slow train wreck of a psychotic break down of Wiig's character Annie. The movie has an interesting take on a romantic comedy due to the lineup of all female comedians. I enjoyed the film and especially the antics of Melissa McCarthy's character Megan...
This is definitely a Redbox rental must. $1 is a good deal for this one. Also guys this is a great date movie, there's plenty of laughs to distract you from the fact it's a romantic comedy.
Overall Grade
B
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A Netflix Must Watch! "Middle Men"
While perusing through Netflix a stumbled upon Middle Men.
Middle Men, which is based on a true story, chronicles an important internet business venture.
This movie chronicles the tale of two drug loving losers Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby. These two come up with the idea to allow people to pay for porn online with their credit cards.
This movie tells the story of how interent innovation mixed with conmen, the mob, crooked lawyers, and a few cameos from the FBI shaped the world wide web of adult sites. Not only did this change porn but internet shopping forever.
Although I'm sure the story was embellished, this movie is incredibly interesting, entertaining, and relevant. I recommend all you Netflix owners check this out immediately.
Overall Grade:
A
Middle Men, which is based on a true story, chronicles an important internet business venture.
This movie chronicles the tale of two drug loving losers Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby. These two come up with the idea to allow people to pay for porn online with their credit cards.
This movie tells the story of how interent innovation mixed with conmen, the mob, crooked lawyers, and a few cameos from the FBI shaped the world wide web of adult sites. Not only did this change porn but internet shopping forever.
Although I'm sure the story was embellished, this movie is incredibly interesting, entertaining, and relevant. I recommend all you Netflix owners check this out immediately.
Overall Grade:
A
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
THOR
Let me begin this review by stating I was never a fan or follower of Thor. I always thought Thor was hero with a love for 80's hair metal and blue collar worker.
What I really liked about Thor was the amount of time not spent on Earth. I was worried that this movie would turn into another Hercules in New York. We all remember how great that was!
Thor is a prince of the mighty God/King Odin . He is an arrogant son, who believes it is his time to be king. After a run in with some ice creatures disoeys the king and takes a battle to the ice king.
For this Thor is banished to Earth and his power is stripped. His father must deal with the fact his one son is banished and his other learns a powerful hidden truth about himself. This causes so much stress on the king he passes into a coma.
While on punishment on Earth Thor's brother Loki is causing havoc and trickery while the king is in a strange sort of coma. On Earth Thor learns a bit about respect, control, and thoughtfulness. He Also falls for an intrigueing earth woman. A scientist named Jane played by Natalie Portman (Who could blame him!)
I wont spoil the end of the movie. I will just sum up by saying if you like the the hero Thor you'll enjoy the movie, if you don't like nor follow Thor you'll still be entertained for an hour and a half as I was.
Overall Grade:
B
What I really liked about Thor was the amount of time not spent on Earth. I was worried that this movie would turn into another Hercules in New York. We all remember how great that was!
Thor is a prince of the mighty God/King Odin . He is an arrogant son, who believes it is his time to be king. After a run in with some ice creatures disoeys the king and takes a battle to the ice king.
For this Thor is banished to Earth and his power is stripped. His father must deal with the fact his one son is banished and his other learns a powerful hidden truth about himself. This causes so much stress on the king he passes into a coma.
While on punishment on Earth Thor's brother Loki is causing havoc and trickery while the king is in a strange sort of coma. On Earth Thor learns a bit about respect, control, and thoughtfulness. He Also falls for an intrigueing earth woman. A scientist named Jane played by Natalie Portman (Who could blame him!)
I wont spoil the end of the movie. I will just sum up by saying if you like the the hero Thor you'll enjoy the movie, if you don't like nor follow Thor you'll still be entertained for an hour and a half as I was.
Overall Grade:
B
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