Movie Review: Dan in Real Life, In Bruges, Tales of Despereaux, Shortbus
Monday, June 29th, 2009Should have been posted before below post.
Shortbus
- A Justin recommendation. Interesting to say the least, I think I
like Justin’s story about the film better than the film itself. Lots
of graphic sexual scenes, not that that’s a bad thing, unless they are
of guys sucking themselves off. It was OK, I didn’t really ever
dislike it, but I never really felt like I got it. Mike probably
wouldn’t like it but Joe might. I give it a 2.
Tales of Despereaux
- Kids movie. I will say though, that the designation of “Kids movie”
does not disqualify a movie from being entertaining or good, see
“Ratatouille.” However, this movie was pretty mediocre. The graphics
were good but the plot convoluted, especially for a “Kids movie.” I
give it a 2.
In Bruges
- This came as a recommendation from my buddy Scotty. I never really
heard of it and had little expectations except for the synopsis I read
and the recommendation as a dark comedy that I would enjoy. Well I
really enjoyed it, BUT not at first. It moves from a 2 movie to a 3
movie to a possible 4 movie as the plot accelerates and the dialogue
gets much better as well, by the end of the movie I was like that was
damn good. Plus, the setting of Bruges makes me want to visit someday,
remember from High School English that the setting can be a
character/antagonist/protagonist (never thought I would bring Ron
Gabriel/Bill Novak wisdom). Also you can never go wrong incorporating
midgets in your movies (take note Joe for future screenplays). I give
it a 3 bordering on a 4 (so a 3.7, although this violates my simple
rating system, I will make an exception. At least until I have more
time to digest it because I just finished watching it.) I think Justin
and Joe may like it and Mike, well I’m not sure. Mike, I think if you
endure about half way through you’d really like it because there is
some funny/witty dialogue and good scenes.
Dan In Real Life
- This is a perfect example of an actor carrying a movie. I like Steve
Carrell, in the same way I love Ben Stiller. Something about their
persona I find really funny. So pretty much any Ben Stiller or Steve
Carrell movie, I like. This movie has kind of a dumb plot, a pretty
unrealistic plot, the love story is really unbelievable or at least
underdeveloped but I still liked it and laughed a shitload. Because of
Steve Carrell. If you put Ben Affleck, Owen Wilson or any other
Romantic Comedy guy in there, the movie fails, but with Carrell it
really made me laugh and forget the bullshit part about it. I give it
a 3.
Coming Soon:
Raiders of The Lost Ark
(watching this with everyone, kids haven’t seen it. Probably won’t
write anything unless my viewing experience has changed dramatically
within the last 15 years. By the way, it can happen. I have a better
appreciation for E.T. after seeing it now than when I did when I was a
kid. I think I enjoyed it more as an adult.)
Beowulf
The Hunting Party (A Joe recommendation)
Still open to any recommendations. Mike, I’m really in the mood for some good hockey comedies, know of any?
