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- First reviewJanuary 1, 2009
- Last reviewMay 15, 2011
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Bridesmaids made me laugh and cry and laugh again
PostedMay 15, 2011
AnneMac
from National City, CA
Jealousy between women is no new story line. And watching these gifted comedians take us to squirmy, awkward places and beyond left me guffawing loudly a number of times. Even though I could see the resolutions coming a mile away, I enjoyed the bumpy ride. Kristen Wiig is amazing as Annie, whose life is spiraling down fast. Melissa McCarthy is a genius who uses every single one of her considerable assets to inspire and shock those around her back to reality. I cried at parts because Annie's life is a lot like mine, and I loved how she recovered from her humiliation and got really brave. Lots of gross-out humor will delight the guys. Loved it and recommend it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Surprisingly funny and soulful
PostedJune 7, 2010
AnneMac
from National City, CA
I expected to see a lot of the ... ahem ... juvenile type of humor that Judd Apatow films tend to represent. So I was delighted to see the outsized wacky talents of Russell Brand combined with a more serious, pensive character. It made for a rock star that was over the edge but with room to grow. He was paired with the silly boyish sweetness of Jonah Hill's obsequious music industry toady, whose wide-eyed innocence and passivity was cured with a nice backbone-growing arc of his own. I could have done without the incredibly long, awkward scene with Daphne and the two leading men near the end. It wasn't well foreshadowed or believable. The most surprising: Sean Combs (aka Puff Daddy, P.Diddy) as a record industry mogul. He was hilarious, terrifyingly realistic, and convincingly insane. I hope we see a LOT more of Sean Combs in films from now on. Brilliant casting, great performances.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Funny and exciting
PostedApril 11, 2010
AnneMac
from San Diego, CA
I was expecting more madcap, zany comedy, but I was delighted instead to find a story about a surburban couple who played fast and loose with the restaurant reservation rules and ended up in the middle of a dangerous situation. Mark Wahlberg is incredibly hot, and Steve Carell and Tina Fey have a magical rhythm and chemistry. I would love to see these 2 paired again. Favorite moments included Tina Fey voicing over the female of a dating couple in another booth while Steve voiced the male. I really could relate to that, because I've done that too. People watching with an attitude. It is a really fun ride.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Powerful Performances, Thin Story
PostedJanuary 3, 2009
AnneMac
from San Diego, CA
The showcase of this film was the collection of powerful performances. The pitched battle of wills between this nun and priest were underscored by theme of the continuum between real doubt and certainty, and the appearance of doubt and certainty. The most compelling performance was that of Viola Davis as a mother who loves her son and wishes for acceptance for her son, but in a way that would surprise you. The other characters were woefully underutilized, and there were big empty holes where they were concerned, making it hard to care about them. I can see it being brilliant on the stage, but the lack of peripheral action makes it very thin for the screen, especially after one has witnessed the beautiful, chaotic Slumdog Millionaire.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nixon Perspective
PostedJanuary 1, 2009
AnneMac
from San Diego, CA
I remember my parents' extreme disappointment, and their subsequent distaste for the RNC. Nixon created a whole generation of Democrats. Frank Langella was brilliant personifying that complex, gruff, intelligent, proud, corrupt man. It was fun to see the 70's imagery again, and I thought Ron Howard effectively transported us back in time. Matthew MacFadyen was sexy and genius as the Producer, and Oliver Platt and Sam Rockwell are effective and passionate as the researchers who helped Frost launch the most surprisingly effective interview of his career. It was gripping and exciting, and a wonderful history lesson for anyone who ever wants to become an interviewer.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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