MovieCriticinNJ's stats
- Review count16
- Helpfulness votes3
- First reviewAugust 13, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 31, 2011
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.1
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5
I wish I could give more than 5 stars
PostedAugust 14, 2009
This movie is the saviour of the 2009 movies. This movie was intoxicatingly "real." It was refreshing to see 2 normal people interacting and actually having "normal" relationship issues. The movie doesn't give audience members false hope of finding Mr/Ms Perfect. It helps you realize that everyone has some kind of flaw or insecurity, but that life does go on afterward.
The characters were endearing and both Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel do a fabulous job with helping the audience buy into the plot. I caught the 3:30 matinee and then bought a 2nd ticket for the next showing. I will own this when it comes out.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2
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5
Some endearing moments but overall bleh
PostedAugust 13, 2009
I have been a huge Adam Sandler fan for years; however, his last few movies have just not been good. This one, unfortunately, is included in that category too. Funny People has some very "cutesy" moments, but overall, it was overfilled with juvenile, gutteral humor that only teens would find amusing. The plot was awesome, but the actors did not deliver. Jonah Hill was the best part of this movie. He stays true to character. Seth Rogen was disappointing. Leslie Mann was also a great asset for this movie. She and her kids are consistently believable, funny, and have an identifiable lovingness about them.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2
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5
3rd Encounters Meets ET
PostedApril 17, 2009
I am a huge Nicholas Cage fan; however, this movie disappointed me. Albeit, there were some great effects, the whole premise of the movie was failed with the ending. Aliens guiding the whole thing? Come on. At least make the whole thing come together a little better.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5
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5
A humane look at an idiot
PostedOctober 26, 2008
I am not a fan of Bush in any way. However, after seeing this movie, I have at least a little more respect for the man. I understand now why he is what he is. Stone was able to show the greedy side of Bush as well as the needy side. Bush was a spoiled rich kid who lived in the shadow of his overachieving brother Jeb. The movie was funny, poignant, and showed the lengths politicians will go to fill their pockets. A must see
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2
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An attempt to drag the jigsaw killings out too far
PostedOctober 26, 2008
Very disappointing "film." The movie was gruesome without justification. The plot was weak. The introduction of the detective as a fledgling jigsaw was just ridiculous. By showing JigSaw helping the detective, it cheapened the acumen of the original killer's work.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4
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Heath Ledger needs an Oscar
PostedAugust 13, 2008
I'm not a big Batman fan; however, the overall movie was great (even for girls). I thought that Christian Bale's voice as Batman was odd, but overall he did a great job with the character. The defining and highlight of the movie of course is Heath Ledger. His portrayal of The Joker is 5 stars. He became completely absorbed in his character.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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