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- First reviewJuly 20, 2008
- Last reviewSeptember 2, 2010
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Nice try, but not up to par
PostedSeptember 2, 2010
laurelann
from West Los Angeles
I'm a great George Clooney fan, and not because he is "just another goodlooking face". I find that I enjoy his films because they tend to be intelligent (such as Michael Clayton or Good Night and Good Luck), quirky (Men Who Stare at Goats or O Brother Where Art Thou) and have a certain integrity to them. The American definitely gave diehard Clooney fans plenty of time to watch the actor but the plot was pretty hackneyed. I figured out how it was going to end after about the first 15 minutes and I'm sorry to say that I was correct. There were very few surprises and I wondered why Clooney chose to make this film over others. Hmmmm. Perhaps we will never know.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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PostedSeptember 18, 2008
laurelann
from West Los Angeles
I wanted to like this film. And on some level, I did -- I thought Penelope Cruz was fantastic! And Javier Bardem is always nice to look at. However, the rest seemed vaguely annoying -- much ado about nothing if you will. I'm an old time Woody Allen fan -- I've loved many of his films -- and have given him the benefit of the doubt the last few years, and gone to see his films -- and have been disappointed. I guess I'd say that this is more of the same.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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If you are suffering from depression, see this.
PostedJuly 20, 2008
laurelann
from West Los Angeles
An infectious musical that had me dancing in my seat, Mamma Mia suprised the heck out of me -- primarily by its casting. I had never thought of Meryl Streep in terms of a musical comedy actress, but she holds her own, as do the other actresses in the film. The men, on the other hand, seemed a bit out of their element. Nonetheless, this was a great movie -- especially if you are a member of the Boomer generation -- and remember, or cringe at your mispent youth (accompanied by a soundtrack by ABBA).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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