7/11/2014 MATERIAL GIRLS
I remember Hilary Duff being a better actress...Haylie Duff too. While I admit, I didn't hate this movie as much as a majority of critics (who nominated them for worst actresses awards) I certainly didn't enjoy it. They were a little to bippy for me.
My first major issue was when they were checking their appearances with each other before going into the club.
"Like it?!"
Love it!"
I just figure that they probably should have discussed this before arriving at the club. I mean, what would have happened if she didn't "love it!" Sometimes...
I didn't really buy the whole Ava/Mac (I think that was his name) relationship to start with, but I do think that Ava should've been more upset when his bodyguard (or whoever) ended things with her.
Really, the only twist was that Fabiella WASN'T the culprit. Instead, she really was just creepishly nice to them...offering to get someone to massage their temples and all.
It was well-timed that the lawyer helping them suddenly became more handsome when he started dating Ava...just sayin'
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
The Double Infinitive (Two Weeks Notice)
7/10/2014 TWO WEEKS NOTICE
I thought it was too good to be true. Hugh Grant AND Sandra Bullock. A recipe that's impossible to mess up. I think you get the picture.
It was cool that Heather Burns, who played Sandra Bullock's friend in Miss Congeniality ALSO played her friend in this movie!
June really got on my nerves. I mean, let her have the stapler...although, I think the stapler represented George (Hugh Grant) in this situation. Lucy had a history with this stapler, and was used to how it...functioned. June, however, realized that the stapler had special benefits and knew that it didn't belong to Lucy. Regardless, in the stapler's heart, it knew who it's true owner was. Do you think it was symbolism that Lucy ended up with the stapler (ya know...because she ended up with George).
I don't understand why she didn't like her job. I mean, it was easy and she got paid a butt-load...and...well...Hugh Grant (or in this case, "George"). I guess she is just one of those independent people with a true work ethic. I am not one of those people.
I knew that all those times ordering Chinese for one would lead to her finally getting to order Chinese for two(: It was cute how George wasn't used to the tiny apartment.
That letter was one of the sweetest things I've ever heard...except for the double infinitive, which is something I just simply can't overlook...kidding...I thought it was funny how Lucy mentioned that.
I thought it was too good to be true. Hugh Grant AND Sandra Bullock. A recipe that's impossible to mess up. I think you get the picture.
It was cool that Heather Burns, who played Sandra Bullock's friend in Miss Congeniality ALSO played her friend in this movie!
June really got on my nerves. I mean, let her have the stapler...although, I think the stapler represented George (Hugh Grant) in this situation. Lucy had a history with this stapler, and was used to how it...functioned. June, however, realized that the stapler had special benefits and knew that it didn't belong to Lucy. Regardless, in the stapler's heart, it knew who it's true owner was. Do you think it was symbolism that Lucy ended up with the stapler (ya know...because she ended up with George).
I don't understand why she didn't like her job. I mean, it was easy and she got paid a butt-load...and...well...Hugh Grant (or in this case, "George"). I guess she is just one of those independent people with a true work ethic. I am not one of those people.
I knew that all those times ordering Chinese for one would lead to her finally getting to order Chinese for two(: It was cute how George wasn't used to the tiny apartment.
That letter was one of the sweetest things I've ever heard...except for the double infinitive, which is something I just simply can't overlook...kidding...I thought it was funny how Lucy mentioned that.
Bob Newhart is Life (Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde)
7/10/2014 LEGALLY BLONDE 2: RED, WHITE, AND BLONDE
I guess what the critics were saying was true. This movie wasn't really that great...well besides Bob Newhart...but how could you NOT love him. I liked Jennifer Coolidge as well, she's just got a different style about her. Poor Regina King (who played Grace), the woman never gets a break, what with constantly starring in sequels of popular movies that consistently turn out disappointing (Miss Congeniality 2, Legally Blonde 2). I mean, this movie wasn't all bad, but it definitely wasn't all good.
I deeply hate those two bippy friends of Elle's...they're just a little much for my liking. I had had about enough by the time they started the synchronized dancing...I mean, who had time to teach everyone that dance? And when one of them pulled out there phone and gave it to Elle, I was in awe of how small and ckunky it was, older than the dinky modern track phone. Has technology really progressed that much in the last 10 years?!
One of the things that made this movie not a total loss and worth seeing in the first place was Bob Newhart. I just love the way he says his lines; I'm sure those pauses and occasional "um"'s weren't written in, but it made it more believable. Some witty lines in movies, I have an extremely hard time believing that the characters came up with on the spot. Back to Bob Newhart...he was incredibly adorable as Papa Elf in Elf.
I think I liked Reese Witherspoon more in the previous movie. I just felt that her voice got higher and she got bippier. I agree with the critic that said something to the effect that blonde jokes aren't as funny the second time around. One thing I do like about these movies is how self-grooming tips constantly lead Elle Woods to find out about a deception or make some kind of law breakthrough.
Not a totally worthless movie I suppose.
I guess what the critics were saying was true. This movie wasn't really that great...well besides Bob Newhart...but how could you NOT love him. I liked Jennifer Coolidge as well, she's just got a different style about her. Poor Regina King (who played Grace), the woman never gets a break, what with constantly starring in sequels of popular movies that consistently turn out disappointing (Miss Congeniality 2, Legally Blonde 2). I mean, this movie wasn't all bad, but it definitely wasn't all good.
I deeply hate those two bippy friends of Elle's...they're just a little much for my liking. I had had about enough by the time they started the synchronized dancing...I mean, who had time to teach everyone that dance? And when one of them pulled out there phone and gave it to Elle, I was in awe of how small and ckunky it was, older than the dinky modern track phone. Has technology really progressed that much in the last 10 years?!
One of the things that made this movie not a total loss and worth seeing in the first place was Bob Newhart. I just love the way he says his lines; I'm sure those pauses and occasional "um"'s weren't written in, but it made it more believable. Some witty lines in movies, I have an extremely hard time believing that the characters came up with on the spot. Back to Bob Newhart...he was incredibly adorable as Papa Elf in Elf.
I think I liked Reese Witherspoon more in the previous movie. I just felt that her voice got higher and she got bippier. I agree with the critic that said something to the effect that blonde jokes aren't as funny the second time around. One thing I do like about these movies is how self-grooming tips constantly lead Elle Woods to find out about a deception or make some kind of law breakthrough.
Not a totally worthless movie I suppose.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
A "costume party" is never JUST a costume party... (Legally Blonde)
7/8/2014 LEGALLY BLONDE
"You haven't seen Legally Blonde yet?!?!?!?!"
"No..."
Now I don't have to go through that humiliation every time I start talking about chick flicks with one of my friends! But, now that I've seen the movie, I understand how it has become one of those "must see" movies. I admit...it looked kind of stupid. But now, it is easily one of my guilty pleasure movies. The underestimated rising to glory is probably one of my all time favorite story plots...never gets old.
At first, I had no idea why they would choose the name Legally Blonde. I mean...it's not like it's a clever play on words or anything. Ha! Wrong. Upon further thought I have come to realize that it sounds similar to "legally blind" but incorporates the fact the Elle is blonde and ALSO a law student at Harvard. Most of you probably think I'm pretty stupid since it took me this long to realize how clever a title it was...but the moment I cracked the code, I felt pretty profound.
Oh Elle...when will you realize. A "costume party" is NEVER just a costume party. It is also often a center for humiliation and grave embarrassment. I have to say, Elle played it off pretty cool and didn't let herself become effected by the impending shame that was surely to come upon her. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way...
The only downside to this movie is that I knew the moment that she became excited for her date with Warner that he was going to break up with her. I knew the moment she went to Harvard to get him back that he would eventually come back and she would reject him. I knew the moment she met Emmet that he would be the one that she would fall for. I mean, the movie was pretty standard as far as archetypes and foreshadowing go. I was suspicious of Callahan, but he proved to be a pretty good guy so I let it slide...he proved me wrong. One thing I did NOT expect was that she would become Brooke's lawyer.
It made me extremely happy the way she helped that guy out who was trying to ask a girl on a date. She basically went up and slapped him because he didn't call her back after a night of alleged passion. The thought process of the girl he wanted to ask out was basically "if he went out with her, than who am I to reject him? It was awesome(:
I LOVE Jennifer Coolidge, who played Paulette the manicurist. I also loved that her love interest is only known to us as "the UPS guy"...although I think the wiki page says his last name is Parcelle...hahaha, I see what they did there.
"You haven't seen Legally Blonde yet?!?!?!?!"
"No..."
Now I don't have to go through that humiliation every time I start talking about chick flicks with one of my friends! But, now that I've seen the movie, I understand how it has become one of those "must see" movies. I admit...it looked kind of stupid. But now, it is easily one of my guilty pleasure movies. The underestimated rising to glory is probably one of my all time favorite story plots...never gets old.
At first, I had no idea why they would choose the name Legally Blonde. I mean...it's not like it's a clever play on words or anything. Ha! Wrong. Upon further thought I have come to realize that it sounds similar to "legally blind" but incorporates the fact the Elle is blonde and ALSO a law student at Harvard. Most of you probably think I'm pretty stupid since it took me this long to realize how clever a title it was...but the moment I cracked the code, I felt pretty profound.
Oh Elle...when will you realize. A "costume party" is NEVER just a costume party. It is also often a center for humiliation and grave embarrassment. I have to say, Elle played it off pretty cool and didn't let herself become effected by the impending shame that was surely to come upon her. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way...
The only downside to this movie is that I knew the moment that she became excited for her date with Warner that he was going to break up with her. I knew the moment she went to Harvard to get him back that he would eventually come back and she would reject him. I knew the moment she met Emmet that he would be the one that she would fall for. I mean, the movie was pretty standard as far as archetypes and foreshadowing go. I was suspicious of Callahan, but he proved to be a pretty good guy so I let it slide...he proved me wrong. One thing I did NOT expect was that she would become Brooke's lawyer.
It made me extremely happy the way she helped that guy out who was trying to ask a girl on a date. She basically went up and slapped him because he didn't call her back after a night of alleged passion. The thought process of the girl he wanted to ask out was basically "if he went out with her, than who am I to reject him? It was awesome(:
I LOVE Jennifer Coolidge, who played Paulette the manicurist. I also loved that her love interest is only known to us as "the UPS guy"...although I think the wiki page says his last name is Parcelle...hahaha, I see what they did there.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Why not cut out the middle man? (Premium Rush)
7/7/2014 PREMIUM RUSH
So I shook things up today and watched something that wasn't a chick-flick. It wasn't my choice...family movie night, you understand, right? Either way, it was really good...when my dad told me it was an action movie about a guy who likes to bicycle, you really shouldn't blame me for making sure it wasn't like the last British Documentary that was "exciting". Who's in it? Is it fictional? Was it released in a movie theater in America?
Joseph Gordon Levitt is kind of like a better looking Orlando Bloom...although Bloom is quite good looking as well...I have come to the conclusion that the better looking actor depends solely on what haircut Orlando Bloom has.
I fail to understand how the ticket even mattered. Couldn't Mr. Leung call Sister Chen in order to have Nima's relatives board the ship. Was the ticket really needed? I mean, why not cut out the middle man? I suppose it made for an exciting story...almost makes me want to start biking again...almost.
I loved during the credits how a clip was shown of Gordon-Levitt after he had gotten hurt. Basically, someone was driving on the set who should not have been there, which eventually caused some kind of accident. Long story short, Gordon-Levitt had to get several stitches in his right arm, which explains why it was bandaged for about half the movie.
Overall, a good selection...way to go Dad.
So I shook things up today and watched something that wasn't a chick-flick. It wasn't my choice...family movie night, you understand, right? Either way, it was really good...when my dad told me it was an action movie about a guy who likes to bicycle, you really shouldn't blame me for making sure it wasn't like the last British Documentary that was "exciting". Who's in it? Is it fictional? Was it released in a movie theater in America?
Joseph Gordon Levitt is kind of like a better looking Orlando Bloom...although Bloom is quite good looking as well...I have come to the conclusion that the better looking actor depends solely on what haircut Orlando Bloom has.
I fail to understand how the ticket even mattered. Couldn't Mr. Leung call Sister Chen in order to have Nima's relatives board the ship. Was the ticket really needed? I mean, why not cut out the middle man? I suppose it made for an exciting story...almost makes me want to start biking again...almost.
I loved during the credits how a clip was shown of Gordon-Levitt after he had gotten hurt. Basically, someone was driving on the set who should not have been there, which eventually caused some kind of accident. Long story short, Gordon-Levitt had to get several stitches in his right arm, which explains why it was bandaged for about half the movie.
Overall, a good selection...way to go Dad.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Who manufactures feathers that strong? (Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous)
7/5/2014 MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED AND FABULOUS
Shockingly, I didn't find this movie as terrible as the critics did. Funny, it's usually the other way around. I thought it was nice, and refreshing that it wasn't a story leading up to a big romantic ending. Okay, I admit it, those aren't all bad. Either way, I at least appreciated that it was more about friendship than romance. It was Detective Fuller who saved the day in the end, not some buff male lead. I still fail to understand who manufactures feathers that strong. Basically, Gracie Hart's costume got caught under a cannon on a boat that was under water (okay, it's a long story) and they just wouldn't break.
I don't understand how, at the end of the movie, it's okay for Gracie Hart to return to detective work when, at the beginning, she wasn't allowed to due to her notoriety. It's not like she got any less notorious.
It made me angry how that one guy (yup. I didn't even bother to learn his name...or look him up, because I hate him that much and I am that lazy) tried to take all the credit for Gracie Hart's work.
Jerk.
I admit it. I thought Detective Fuller was the culprit behind the crime....somehow, I just thought he was. He was always going on about Janet to the point were I thought he was a stalker and the sweater that he showed Gracie was something that he had stolen...I don't know. It just seemed that Janet was NEVER that into him and that he was possessive. I was glad that he ended up with Miss United States...that showed Janet.
I like how they brought back the "world peace" concept at the end, when clearly Gracie had found her calling in physical violence.
Shockingly, I didn't find this movie as terrible as the critics did. Funny, it's usually the other way around. I thought it was nice, and refreshing that it wasn't a story leading up to a big romantic ending. Okay, I admit it, those aren't all bad. Either way, I at least appreciated that it was more about friendship than romance. It was Detective Fuller who saved the day in the end, not some buff male lead. I still fail to understand who manufactures feathers that strong. Basically, Gracie Hart's costume got caught under a cannon on a boat that was under water (okay, it's a long story) and they just wouldn't break.
I don't understand how, at the end of the movie, it's okay for Gracie Hart to return to detective work when, at the beginning, she wasn't allowed to due to her notoriety. It's not like she got any less notorious.
It made me angry how that one guy (yup. I didn't even bother to learn his name...or look him up, because I hate him that much and I am that lazy) tried to take all the credit for Gracie Hart's work.
Jerk.
I admit it. I thought Detective Fuller was the culprit behind the crime....somehow, I just thought he was. He was always going on about Janet to the point were I thought he was a stalker and the sweater that he showed Gracie was something that he had stolen...I don't know. It just seemed that Janet was NEVER that into him and that he was possessive. I was glad that he ended up with Miss United States...that showed Janet.
I like how they brought back the "world peace" concept at the end, when clearly Gracie had found her calling in physical violence.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Isn't hairspray flammable? (Miss Congeniality)
7/3/2014 MISS CONGENIALITY
For the record, I did NOT mean to plan a patriotic movie the day before Independence Day...but if you want to think that I did, I guess that's okay too. Sandra Bullock is actually a pretty good actress. She did a fantastic job of thoroughly grossing me out at the beginning while still being believable as a pageant contestant. I don't know how much damage Kathy Morningside (who named that character) planned to do with a bomb that small...best case scenario, she lights the new Miss United States' hair on fire. When are they gonna learn...flammable hairspray. I guess it can't be that flammable considering Cheryl was throwing those flaming batons dangerously close to her head.
After the former Miss New Jersey got caught for "performing" in that "movie", how did no one notice that "Gracie Lou Freebush" wasn't the runner-up for Miss New Jersey ...or even a competitor in that pageant...I mean, you'd think that there would be some kind of outrage over that.
Who else thought that it would be revealed that William Shatner was Frank's father? There was a definite resemblance between the two.
I'll probably watch the sequel to this movie tomorrow, but I can't garuntee I'll enjoy it. I heard it got really bad reviews...but I guess I'll be the judge of that. As for this movie, I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. They hit the nail on the head with the "world peace" bit.
For the record, I did NOT mean to plan a patriotic movie the day before Independence Day...but if you want to think that I did, I guess that's okay too. Sandra Bullock is actually a pretty good actress. She did a fantastic job of thoroughly grossing me out at the beginning while still being believable as a pageant contestant. I don't know how much damage Kathy Morningside (who named that character) planned to do with a bomb that small...best case scenario, she lights the new Miss United States' hair on fire. When are they gonna learn...flammable hairspray. I guess it can't be that flammable considering Cheryl was throwing those flaming batons dangerously close to her head.
After the former Miss New Jersey got caught for "performing" in that "movie", how did no one notice that "Gracie Lou Freebush" wasn't the runner-up for Miss New Jersey ...or even a competitor in that pageant...I mean, you'd think that there would be some kind of outrage over that.
Who else thought that it would be revealed that William Shatner was Frank's father? There was a definite resemblance between the two.
I'll probably watch the sequel to this movie tomorrow, but I can't garuntee I'll enjoy it. I heard it got really bad reviews...but I guess I'll be the judge of that. As for this movie, I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. They hit the nail on the head with the "world peace" bit.
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