Movie Reviews

So, we've seem a lot of movies lately. Rented them, seen them in theaters, watched them at friend's houses, etc. So, I shall review them for you. You are welcome.

Here is my rating system:
Just do it--Want to see it again, really enjoyed it, you should see it.
Maybe Later--Good enough to rent later.
If You're Really Bored--Eh, but not awful.
Don't do it-- don't see it. It is not worth your time.

1. The Switch
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman
Let's start off on a high note. I was going to begin with The American, but that might depress me, and then I'll never finish this. Then what will you do?
Well, first of all, I will see any Jennifer Aniston movie. Friends is still my absolute favorite, and I will watch any movie she is in. Even if it's awful (Ahem, I'm looking at you The Break-Up).  The little boy that plays Aniston's son is adorable. I love that this is not a paint-by-the-numbers romantic comedy, and it is sweet and refreshing, like a glass of strawberry lemonade**.
Rating: Just do it.

**Pause to go get lemonade.

2. Date Night
Stars: Tina Fey, Steve Carrell
Now, this was out a while ago, and we saw it in theaters. We rented it recently with friends, and it was a lot better than I remembered it being. It's about a couple that goes on a fancy date night to get them out of their boring marriage rut. (Thankfully, I cannot relate.) They take someone's reservation to get in, and everything spirals out of control. This was very funny, and you should rent it. It's out. Promise.
Rating: Just do it

3. The American
Stars: George Clooney, A Hooker
Okay, gross. I don't even want to talk about it. I was so excited to spend two hours with George Clooney. Bless us, it was only an hour and half, cause I could not have taken it anymore. This was the slowest moving movie I have EVER seen. There is a very racy sex scene, and the woman behind me in the theater said "Hmmph" every 6 seconds. Unrelated statements. People were walking out left and right.  Do not put yourself through this. It's so bad. So bad.
Rating: Don't do it

4. The Back-Up Plan
Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin
This is on video DVD too. (I get made fun of around here for saying video.) I thought this would be similar to The Switch, but it was pretty different. It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. JLo gets inseminated before she meets this guy, and so everything is just out of order. My favorite part was the cameo of Ceasar the Dog Whisperer. Be the pack leader.
Rating: Maybe Later

5. Dinner for Schmucks
Stars: Steve Carrell, Phoebe's Husband, Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords
We saw this in theaters, and it was funny. I mean it wasn't like rolling in the aisles, double rainbow funny, but it was decent. Zack Galifaniasysks (from The Hangover) is in it, but not very funny in it. I really saw it for him, and he disappointed me. Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords is in the movie, and if you have never watched Flight of the Conchords, google it NOW. See you in a few hours.
Rating: Maybe Later

6. The Other Guys
Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg
Uh, it was okay. Dinner for Schmucks was better. I was really hoping for Will Ferrell to redeem himself after several disasters, but he really didn't for me. Sure, I laughed, but it was no Anchorman. Or even Ricky Bobby. Ferrell and Wahlberg play two mismatched detectives who try to fight crime. Yawn.
Rating: If You're Really Bored

7. Killers
Stars: Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher
We rented this last night, and I was a little disappointed. Heigl meets Ashton in Nice, France, and they fall in love. She marries him, not knowing he is actually a hit man. He thinks he is "out of the game", but  he's not. First of all, let me point out that I did not really find Ashton all that attractive until this movie. He moved up the ranks with me. But, this movie was not good. Sorry, Ashton. You look nice with your shirt off.
Rating: Maybe Later

Okay, that's all for now. Yes, there are lots I haven't seen....Eat, Pray, Love....Inception (my husband loved)....More later!