A cute movie with Sean William Scott (or some other combination of those three first names) and John C. Reilly (I kept waiting for Will Ferrell to pop up as two grocery store assistant managers who are vying for the same job. As they go through the interview process for the manager position at the new Donaldson's location they both try to one up each other and keep things together at home. A little funny potty humor is never a bad thing -- Deli person of the month gets award for "Cutting the Cheese" for example.
If you have seen the movie Employee of the Month (Dax Shepard and Jessica Simpson), this is a smarter, funnier, less embarrassing movie to watch. Oh and if you're obssessed with The Wire like I am, you will appreciate seeing "Randy" in the parking lot scenes.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunshine Cleaning
One thing I really hate is reading reviews before going to see a movie. I always feel like a dumbass.
People said that this was a rip off of Little Miss Sunshine and I feel stupid because I don't see the connection. I mean other than Alan Arkin, a van, Sunshine in the name and being set in NM, I don't understand. So then, after I read another 4 reviews that make the exact same point I feel really dumb.
They said the story was flat but Amy Adams and Emily Blunt were great. I of course loved the story and the acting and once again feel like I'm missing something.
The reviews said the movie goes no where. I disagree.
I guess the real question is, if I read all these reviews about how lackluster the movie was, then why did I go in the first place?
I love movies. I love the feeling when I'm walking up to buy the ticket. I love the sound of ice in drinks and popcorn crunching in the theater. I love the Regal Arbor. I love my Regal Cinemas card.
And in the end, I DID like this movie. I thought it was good and original and the loved the two sisters. So what if people think it has similarities to Little Miss Sunshine. I liked that movie, too.
People said that this was a rip off of Little Miss Sunshine and I feel stupid because I don't see the connection. I mean other than Alan Arkin, a van, Sunshine in the name and being set in NM, I don't understand. So then, after I read another 4 reviews that make the exact same point I feel really dumb.
They said the story was flat but Amy Adams and Emily Blunt were great. I of course loved the story and the acting and once again feel like I'm missing something.
The reviews said the movie goes no where. I disagree.
I guess the real question is, if I read all these reviews about how lackluster the movie was, then why did I go in the first place?
I love movies. I love the feeling when I'm walking up to buy the ticket. I love the sound of ice in drinks and popcorn crunching in the theater. I love the Regal Arbor. I love my Regal Cinemas card.
And in the end, I DID like this movie. I thought it was good and original and the loved the two sisters. So what if people think it has similarities to Little Miss Sunshine. I liked that movie, too.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The Class
I was feeling pretty good about things. I'd been on a long bike ride, finished two puzzles in two days, and the dog hadn't escaped from the backyard once all week. Then I saw The Class.
The movie was great. The story focuses on a year in a Parisian middle school classroom. The kids are rough around the edges, the parents are totally disengaged and the teachers are pushed to the limit. Not a surprising or especially original point of view. But it works really well because the movie doesn't try to do too much. The movie focuses on the constant tension in the classroom contrasting with the little snapshot "ah-ha" moments (Mark, that reference is for you.) from the students. There is a raw, slice of life feeling to the whole thing.
The real reason I felt like a slacker was because after watching the movie, I found out that Francois Begaudeau not only wrote the novel that the movie was based on, he also wrote the screenplay and plays M. Marin, the main character. And the film was nominated for an oscar for best foreign language picture.
Yeah, but can he hula hoop?
The movie was great. The story focuses on a year in a Parisian middle school classroom. The kids are rough around the edges, the parents are totally disengaged and the teachers are pushed to the limit. Not a surprising or especially original point of view. But it works really well because the movie doesn't try to do too much. The movie focuses on the constant tension in the classroom contrasting with the little snapshot "ah-ha" moments (Mark, that reference is for you.) from the students. There is a raw, slice of life feeling to the whole thing.
The real reason I felt like a slacker was because after watching the movie, I found out that Francois Begaudeau not only wrote the novel that the movie was based on, he also wrote the screenplay and plays M. Marin, the main character. And the film was nominated for an oscar for best foreign language picture.
Yeah, but can he hula hoop?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Bug
It has been a long time since I wrote on here. And not because I stopped seeing movies. I saw every movie that was nominated for an oscar in the best picture, best actor/actress and best supporting actor/actress categories. I just got lazy. Sometimes it takes a really spectacular event to jar me out of laziness. A wake up call. In the case of this blog it could be a REALLY amazing movie. Or a REALLY terrible one.
I watched Bug (Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr. and Ashley Judd) on cable last night. It was possibly the worst movie ever.
EVER.
What were these people thinking when they read this script? These are smart people.
So how did I get myself in this awful place? As I was flipping through the movie options last night I got to Bug, clicked on "Info" to see what it was about. "Lost souls find each other at road side motel. Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon star." Hmmm... Michael Shannon was great in Revolutionary Road, husband has an unspoken crush on Ashley Judd, this sound like it's worth a shot.
I like almost any movie I see. My list of "don't ever go see that" is pretty small. Yeah, I love all the indie stuff playing at the arbor. But.... Paul Blart, Mall Cop? Laughed like crazy. Twilight? Was entertained and proceeded to read all the books. Hotel For Dogs? Holy cuteness.
This movie was fucked up. The moment they had sex you knew you were in a weird place. But like a train wreck -- couldn't stop watching. The scene where he pulls his teeth out to remove the egg sacks -- one of the most terrifying things I've ever seen.
So, this is my public service for the day. If you've seen this movie, I am deeply sorry, let's get a drink and try and forget. If you haven't seen it, DON'T. Do anything else. Check your own bed for aphids, or carve egg sacks out of your skin. Alec Baldwin in Thomas the Tank Engine is a better choice -- my former least favorite movie of all time.
The upside. My husband's crush on Ashley Judd may have taken a hit.
I watched Bug (Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr. and Ashley Judd) on cable last night. It was possibly the worst movie ever.
EVER.
What were these people thinking when they read this script? These are smart people.
So how did I get myself in this awful place? As I was flipping through the movie options last night I got to Bug, clicked on "Info" to see what it was about. "Lost souls find each other at road side motel. Ashley Judd and Michael Shannon star." Hmmm... Michael Shannon was great in Revolutionary Road, husband has an unspoken crush on Ashley Judd, this sound like it's worth a shot.
I like almost any movie I see. My list of "don't ever go see that" is pretty small. Yeah, I love all the indie stuff playing at the arbor. But.... Paul Blart, Mall Cop? Laughed like crazy. Twilight? Was entertained and proceeded to read all the books. Hotel For Dogs? Holy cuteness.
This movie was fucked up. The moment they had sex you knew you were in a weird place. But like a train wreck -- couldn't stop watching. The scene where he pulls his teeth out to remove the egg sacks -- one of the most terrifying things I've ever seen.
So, this is my public service for the day. If you've seen this movie, I am deeply sorry, let's get a drink and try and forget. If you haven't seen it, DON'T. Do anything else. Check your own bed for aphids, or carve egg sacks out of your skin. Alec Baldwin in Thomas the Tank Engine is a better choice -- my former least favorite movie of all time.
The upside. My husband's crush on Ashley Judd may have taken a hit.
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