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- First reviewFebruary 5, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 16, 2012
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Rental
PostedApril 9, 2010
If you have seen the previews, then you have seen 95% of the funny parts of this movie.
Fey and Carell are usually great improv actors, but either they are losing their game, or I'm just getting too used to them. This movie seems like it should be hilarious. The problem is, it just isn't.
The story: Married couple with kids. Their marriage has become a bit stale. Mayhem ensues, but its just mayhem. Not the funny kind, either.
The big problem is the story. It tries too hard to be a serious movie and the laughs were way too far apart.
Definitely not a "must see". Hot Tub Time Machine was better than this.
Fey and Carell are usually great improv actors, but either they are losing their game, or I'm just getting too used to them. This movie seems like it should be hilarious. The problem is, it just isn't.
The story: Married couple with kids. Their marriage has become a bit stale. Mayhem ensues, but its just mayhem. Not the funny kind, either.
The big problem is the story. It tries too hard to be a serious movie and the laughs were way too far apart.
Definitely not a "must see". Hot Tub Time Machine was better than this.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Not exactly like the book
PostedApril 7, 2010
My wife read the book and said that quite a bit of substantial plot was left out. It seems like they ripped up the book, taped up the pieces, and called it a movie script.
Miley's character is introduced as one of the most annoying characters I have ever seen in a movie. The old "I'm a teenager and I'm mad at the world" role. I was hoping someone would smack the attitude off her face.
This movie seemed to have no direction and went from one of Miley's fights to another. The viewer isn't given a reason why they should care one iota about the plot. Miley, who apparently needs some serious dental work, seems to be bipolar in this movie and could use some acting lessons.
Kinnear's greatness, and the fact that the 2nd half of the movie just about made up for the awful 1st half, was the only thing keeping me from giving this 1 star. I guess it is meant for a certain demographic and you will know if you are in it or not.
I just went along as a favor to the wife :)
Miley's character is introduced as one of the most annoying characters I have ever seen in a movie. The old "I'm a teenager and I'm mad at the world" role. I was hoping someone would smack the attitude off her face.
This movie seemed to have no direction and went from one of Miley's fights to another. The viewer isn't given a reason why they should care one iota about the plot. Miley, who apparently needs some serious dental work, seems to be bipolar in this movie and could use some acting lessons.
Kinnear's greatness, and the fact that the 2nd half of the movie just about made up for the awful 1st half, was the only thing keeping me from giving this 1 star. I guess it is meant for a certain demographic and you will know if you are in it or not.
I just went along as a favor to the wife :)
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Cheesecake Factory
PostedApril 2, 2010
Its like the original movie had it's heart scooped out, and Hollywood injected it's standardized "action sequence/special effects" formula in it's place. All effects and cheese, no heart... There's just no feeling or emotion compared to it's predecessor.
The original did just fine with the story. See that one again if you feel the urge and have access to it.
I'm sure there are many who will see this and are too young to know that this is a remake, and they will accept this hollow husk of a movie as the norm it is advertised to be. It is sad that the scope of human emotion displayed in the past has been reduced to only rage and pride.
Sad....
The original did just fine with the story. See that one again if you feel the urge and have access to it.
I'm sure there are many who will see this and are too young to know that this is a remake, and they will accept this hollow husk of a movie as the norm it is advertised to be. It is sad that the scope of human emotion displayed in the past has been reduced to only rage and pride.
Sad....
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Hangover, minus the plot
PostedMarch 29, 2010
Kind of like the Hangover, but without the intrigue. I didn't really care what happened, as long as it is funny, and the laughs were sparse.
I liked the cameo by mustached William Zabka, (the bad kid from Karate Kid), as a guy who takes a bet on the Denver game. Also someone shouts, "put him in a body-bag", which is another funny quote from Karate Kid.
If you didn't grow up in the 80's, forget it.
I liked the cameo by mustached William Zabka, (the bad kid from Karate Kid), as a guy who takes a bet on the Denver game. Also someone shouts, "put him in a body-bag", which is another funny quote from Karate Kid.
If you didn't grow up in the 80's, forget it.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Green light
PostedMarch 23, 2010
It is a political movie. Nothing more, nothing less. You decide which side you are on.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better than you would expect
PostedMarch 23, 2010
With a movie with this title, you don't expect much. I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually funny and actually had a point.
It is a bit crass at times and has very adult subject matter.
T.J. Miller steals the second half of the show as an almost Jon Heder type character.
It is a bit crass at times and has very adult subject matter.
T.J. Miller steals the second half of the show as an almost Jon Heder type character.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Running Man meets Total Recall
PostedMarch 19, 2010
The plot is OK until the timeline progresses. Its almost exactly like "Running Man" meets "Total Recall".
The more time passes, the more far-fetched everything seems to get. Really basic story. I wish I could have reviewed it better, but it didn't deserve any better.
Too bad, it had so much potential.
The more time passes, the more far-fetched everything seems to get. Really basic story. I wish I could have reviewed it better, but it didn't deserve any better.
Too bad, it had so much potential.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Mad Hatter in Wonderland
PostedMarch 6, 2010
I can't help but feel like this movie was sold solely on the basis of Johnny Depp. Can you have too much Depp? Perhaps
I don't recall the original story featuring the Mad Hatter so prominently, but this movie certainly did.
Not sure if I would bring a child to see this. It was quite a crazy story and would be more suitable to a teenager instead of a child. Some of the visuals of beheaded people were a bit over the top.
I think this movie was OK. Not great, but OK.
Definitely the most over-hyped film in a while.
I don't recall the original story featuring the Mad Hatter so prominently, but this movie certainly did.
Not sure if I would bring a child to see this. It was quite a crazy story and would be more suitable to a teenager instead of a child. Some of the visuals of beheaded people were a bit over the top.
I think this movie was OK. Not great, but OK.
Definitely the most over-hyped film in a while.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Take it or leave it
PostedMarch 3, 2010
There are 2 kinds of people who will have an opinion on this movie. Those who like Tracy Morgan, and those who don't.
I actually fall somewhere in between, so I guess I'm the exception to the rule. But to everyone else out there, you probably already know where you stand.
BTW, I only saw this for 5 bucks on free popcorn day, and I had a free soda ticket to go with it. If not, I likely would have skipped this.
I actually fall somewhere in between, so I guess I'm the exception to the rule. But to everyone else out there, you probably already know where you stand.
BTW, I only saw this for 5 bucks on free popcorn day, and I had a free soda ticket to go with it. If not, I likely would have skipped this.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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48 Hours Later
PostedFebruary 26, 2010
I had low expectations for some reason, but they were soon blown away.
This movie grabs you by the brain, squeezes it really hard, and doesn't let go. It is definitely not for the meek. It has flavors of 28 days later, which happens to be one of my all-time favorite movies.
Tim Olyphant rocks, as does his deputy. Surprisingly awesome. Do not miss your chance to see this as I can not recommend it highly enough. It's even better than Shutter Island.
This movie grabs you by the brain, squeezes it really hard, and doesn't let go. It is definitely not for the meek. It has flavors of 28 days later, which happens to be one of my all-time favorite movies.
Tim Olyphant rocks, as does his deputy. Surprisingly awesome. Do not miss your chance to see this as I can not recommend it highly enough. It's even better than Shutter Island.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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