Yeah, well...I still am watching a ton of movies lately. For the current time, I am okay with watching other people have adventures. Provided they are good. Here's what I've been watching lately:
How Do You Know?
This movie was truly horrible. It was so boring that I stopped approximately halfway through. I honestly didn't even find Paul Rudd redeeming in this movie. For shame, Reese Witherspoon. For shame.
The Kids Are All Right
This was another disappointing movie. Although I appreciated the emotion shown between Benning and Moore as they navigated through the rocky waters of marriage, how did watching so many sex scenes help me understand its complexity? Also: why is lesbianism so cool? It's nearly hipster. I don't get it.
Midnight in Paris
I am not generally a fan of Woody Allen movies, but this one was delightful. In fact, I'd call it whimsical. That's right, whimsical. I thought Owen Wilson was a perfect fit, and loved this take on a person escaping--and then returning to a reality better suited to himself.
I'm getting sick of how every romantic comedy revolves around transgressions. People actually do fall in love without cheating on their partner. And Kate Hudson's character was absolutely abrasive. (P.S.: If you've seen Bride Wars, you know her character, and vise versa. It saves you the trouble.) However, Jim is so lovable...and I couldn't help but be charmed by the romance budding. Even though parts brought back painful parallels...I've seen it three times. Sigh.
This movie was incredible. One of my friends told me that she had never laughed and cried so much in the same movie, and I'm willing to second her on that opinion. Watch it. Watch it now.
The Switch
I feel that romantic comedies are hitting a low point where there are no new ideas, and the only ideas that get regurgitated are the bad ones. That being said, this was fairly decent. I really enjoyed watching the relationship between father and son.
Captain America
I'll admit it: I watched this movie purely to watch Chris Evans. And I'll say this: it was your typical superhero movie. It engaged me when it was on, and now it's done and I don't feel the need to watch it again. Side note: I've noticed that the X-Men movies are an exception to this. Why is that?
Crazy Stupid Love
Welcome to another of my new favorite movies. Witty, touching and absolutely hilarious. I love it when the climax makes you laugh so hard that you can't stop. And another note: is Emma Stone not the prettiest, funniest actress to come out on the scene? I just love her.
True Grit
You know how a good movie will stick with you for awhile after you watch it? When the message and emotion resonates with you, it's something good. However, I'll be up front right now and come clean that I didn't watch the original. For all you John Wayne fans: how did this version fare compared with the original?
That's all for now, folks. More is on the way, as I continue to plow through other movies on my list. What do you all think? Did you love or hate any of these?
I really loved the Help. The book was awesome as well! The only thing I liked about Midnight in Paris was the part about Paris. I want to go there so bad! Other than that I felt the plot was kind of lacking but I was also trying to get homework done at the same time. Meh.
ReplyDeleteReally? See, I loved the fact that he was trying to escape reality and yet he found his own reality at the end. I generally don't love Woody Allen, but this one was great. And The Help: I want to read the book!
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