Crazy, Stupid, Love.

For all the office lovers we were probably looking forward to seeing Steve Carell, and he doesn't let us down. Carell is funny as always, not over the top, just does a good job. When seeing the previews one might think that it is a romantic comedy with more comedy then romantic, but after seeing it I would say it is more romantic then comedy. Now there are plenty of things to laugh at, but it was more Dan in Real Life, then Date Night. I also felt that it dragged a little at parts. There is a specific scene about hour and a half in where it turns, and you almost forget that it was dragging. There are surprises, and a good ending.

On a philosophical, those that have talked personally with me about movies, know that I really like the movie Serendipity. The idea is also something that I feel strongly about. There is someone out there for you, and in Crazy, Stupid, Love. that idea is focused on. We all know that Carell's part is getting a divorce, and one aspect of the movie is how the divorce affects his 13 year old son, who is beginning to think about love. At first I was disappointed in the message the movie was sending, that divorce is no big deal, and that you can just move on and not work through the tough times. As the movie went on I got a different message, and really liked the ending.

I thought that the chemistry of the actors was really good. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling clicked really well, and Ryan Gosling played his part great, and he played off of Steve Carell really well. Kevin Bacon made an appearance and he is kind of one of those cheesy actors that does a good job, but you aren't sure if you can take him serious. He played his part well though. Overall I was going into the movie expecting comedy, and it wasn't as funny as expected, but it was a fun movie, but not my favorite movie. One of those movies where the previews showed the funnier jokes.

Adam

Adam is an independent film about a guy that has aspergers disease. He lives with his dad until his dad passes away, and it shows the struggles he goes through the first little bit. There is this girl that moves into his apartment building, and she tries to be friends with him, and at first he doesn't really give her any attention and you can tell she doesn't understand, and thinks he just isn't interested. Then he will get her to go do something or will show her something, and she begins to understand that he has aspergers. They set up a lot situations where you can see how the girl responds to Adam and his aspergers. I felt like there was good chemistry between the two actors, and they filled their roles perfectly. The movie is funny, dramatic, has a really good soundtrack, and an ending that some don't like, but it also leaves it open for contemplation on what is going to happen. I personally thought it was a really good ending.

I am beginning to really enjoy independent films, like (500) Days of Summer, and Adam, movies that are done a little different, but have a good story, and I feel like they focus a lot on actual dialogue and also the music seems to always fit. There usually aren't big name actors so you are able to see people as they are beginning their acting career. I would recommend this film, and hope that you enjoy it.

Super 8

A movie that I really didn't know a lot about going into it. But I quickly fell in love with it. At first you are reminded of the Goonies. There is an conflict with the main character, who was starring in his first movie and did an amazing job. Once the conflict is introduced you meet all of his friends. I thought that the chemistry of the group of kids was perfect. Similar to the Goonies. The kids are filming a movie using a super 8 camera. Which if you stay through the credits you end up seeing the finished movie that they made. There is of course a love interest, which brings in even more drama. There is a big train crash, and it seems like there is some sort of alien like creature that was on the train. The rest of the movie is the kids trying figure out what it is. There was no "Hey you guys", but it was overall a very exciting movie, that kept my interest right to the end. There is the cheesy 80's like movie ending, but I feel that just adds to it, and why I liked it so much. Know we will see if the main actor becomes our next football hero.

Zooey Deschanel - "So Long" (Winnie the Pooh OST) FULL SONG

Taken Back to My Childhood

I went with my mom and sister to see Winnie the Pooh. And it really did take me back to my childhood. Winnie the Pooh was always one of my favorite shows as a little kid. I remember my best friend growing up loved it as well, and that is what we always watched. While sitting in the theater I thought about those childhood memories of playing in the sandbox, setting up a lemonade stand, playing cowboys and indians, creating this huge plans of how we were going to make a theme park, playing in mud, riding old skateboards that we had found down the ditch in my backyard, having sleep overs each month that Disney came out with another Disney Original Movie, we would have pizza soda and watch the movie back to back. The movie was of course a little childish, as it is intended to be. It is a classic tail(spelled like that on purpose) of the Winnie the Pooh gang solving a problem, lots of honey, and it has a part where each character is able to shine. And the credits song by Zoe Deschanel was enjoyable as well. The movie is rather short so you feel scammed paying full price for such a short film, but the memories and feelings it brought back were worth it. There were probably only 10 people in the theater, while I am sure the one next to us which was Harry Potter was full, but I know I made the right choice by seeing my childhood favorite Winnie the Pooh.

My Blue Heaven

I am going through a phase of watching movies from the 80's and early 90's. I get on IMDB, search an actor, and then add their movies to my blockbuster que. Right now I am going through Steve Martin movies. My Blue Heaven was made in 1990. It has Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack. Steve Martin plays an Italian mobster that was just put into the witness protection program, and Rick Moranis is the FBI agent that is supposed to watch over him. Martin plays a pretty good Italian, he even changed his hair color. It obiviously had a Steve Martin twist to the part, but I thought he played the part well. Martin finds a way to continue to get into trouble and that is when Joan Cusack comes into the film. She is the assistant general attorney, and Joan Cusack who I think plays all of her parts so well, did a really good job. I find her really funny. She is going through a divorce, as is Moranis, the nerdy FBI agent. Of course each time Martin gets into trouble Moranis has to come and get Martin out of jail, and that is when one of the greatest on screen romances begins. Rick Moranis and Joan Cusack. I will let you picture that. Needless to say the movie has a happy ending, but like most of these old movies it is a very simple movie, and simple humor, which is what I enjoy. I thought that Rick Moranis and Steve Martin and Joan Cusack all played off of each other well, and had great chemistry. Overall 3.5 stars.(I go off of the the tradition 0-5 stars rating system).

I Like Movies

I like movies. I like a simple story, a complex story, a good cast, a memorable musical score, a good fight scene, bring me to the edge of my seat, thought provoking, and a meaningful message. You wont find that in every movie, and I am not looking for that in every movie I watch. I just want to be entertained and those are the aspects that bring that satisfaction. I don't get caught up in cinematography, and all that stuff that the Oscars is about. I am easily entertained. For example, some of my favorite movies are Dumb and Dumber, Sound of Music, The Back to the Future Series, Sandlot, Breakfast Club, Remember the Titans, 310 to Yuma, Forrest Gump, Marry Poppins, and Fletch. It is a pretty wide range of movies.

My goal is to give a personal review of current movies, and also bring back some movies from the past. I am not going to be able to see all the movies coming out, but I will see most of the popular movies (except Harry Potter, haven't seen any of them and just not interested, sorry).

If you want me to see a movie just ask, hopefully I can give a review that will give you a good idea if you will like it. I will try to give my thoughts on past movies so you can base my thoughts towards yours. I am a big fan of blockbuster, not Netflix, and with the recent price increase for all you Netflix subscribers, I am sorry but come join Blockbuster. (Not sure if you knew but all non new releases are a dollar for a day, that's better than Redbox, which I wouldn't use if I didn't have a bunch of coupons from work). Plus there is just something nice about going out to Blockbuster and getting a movie, getting some ice cream and going home and enjoying the film.