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- Review count98
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- First reviewJuly 21, 2008
- Last reviewJune 15, 2013
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Crude and Prude Collide
PostedJuly 25, 2009
Heigl and Butler are positively hilarious in this adult comedic battle between Venus and Mars. Crude and prude collide when Butler walks onto Heigl's TV set to boost ratings with his unorthodox style of explaining the difference between men and women. When Heigl falls for her "perfect" man, Butler is all-to-happy to help her seal the deal. Although predictable and finishing with a weak ending, this film is still very entertaining a makes for a great adult date night. I wish there had been a bit more chemistry between the actors, but the movie still works well. Go and enjoy!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Sophomoric Comedy
PostedJuly 13, 2009
The premise for this movie was actually pretty good, though a bit cliche, but the first hour of the movie was so lacking for substance, that I almost walked out. Only the last 30 minutes saved the film from one star. If you don't mind a sophomoric comedy with an appeal to the under 20 crowd, then it probably will hit a chord with you. This is not for children under 13 (don't give them ideas!).
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Worth a Second Look
PostedJuly 11, 2009
We NEVER go to a movie twice, but my husband enjoyed this movie so much that we went back the next night. I'll admit that on first viewing, I thought the movie dragged a bit and it was hard to figure out the supporting characters. But on the following night, I realized what a superb film this was! Depp was outstanding, and Bale's performance was strong, though not his best work. Even though I knew what was going to happen next, I found myself hooked from the beginning. The cinematography may be distracting to some during the action scenes, but stay focused to follow the characters. I would even see this a third time if only to enjoy Depp's stellar performance.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Just Missed
PostedJune 28, 2009
I have been a fan of the original series for a long time. This movie had it all - almost. Except for Quinto and Cho who most reminded me of their original counterparts, the rest of the cast just didn't click for me even though their acting was strong. Still, the special effects and backstories held my interest even if the plot was weak. I also felt the villainous, Nero, was not as compelling as some of the others such as Khan (forever my favorite!). Still, the movie is very good, mostly because of the special effects which are the highlight of this film. Seeing it again with more realistic expectations may have changed my rating, but I felt a bit letdown walking out of the theater.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Contrived and Predictible
PostedJune 28, 2009
The incredibly short run this film had here is a strong indication that it could not compete with The Proposal, which is in the same general genre. The characters were terribly stereotypical, and the unoriginal plot did nothing to make this much more than a 2-star movie. It was definitely watchable, but simply too elementary to provide me with very much satisfaction. Some laughs, but for me, they were forced.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Just Falls Short
PostedJune 28, 2009
I had high expectations for this movie, and for the most part "Keeper" delivered. The younger actors were outstanding; Diaz held her own in her role as a mother in denial, and Jason Patric really stood out for me as a loving father who found himself helpless in the face of a cruel reality. Parts of the movie are hard to watch, but even with the inevitable tears, there are lighter moments that keep "Keeper" from being a pure downer. I didn't read the book, so I can't compare. I do think the film was a bit over-hyped. For a first-night showing, the theater was only half-full. I suspect the film will not live up to the publicity generated before it was released.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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An Unexpected Delight
PostedJune 28, 2009
I almost missed this little gem, but I'm so glad I caught it last night. Parts are laugh-out-loud funny; others are tender and heartfelt. John and Maya are well cast as are their quirky friends and relatives. Nice date movie. Most of our audience was 30+. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and walked away smiling, including me.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Strong Acting, Weak Script
PostedJune 22, 2009
Only two Hollywood Heavyweights make this movie worth seeing. To me, it was predictable and suffered from "lazy writer syndrome." F-Bombs galore, which is a dead giveaway that the writers missed a lot of opportunities for meaningful dialogue and character development, especially with Travolta's Ryker. Still, "Pelham" held my interest, and watching two superb actors going head-to-head was a treat. The ending was anticlimactic, but the remainder of the movie made it worthy of four stars.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good for the Right Audience
PostedJune 7, 2009
Although raunchy, predictable and sophomoric, "Hangover" did deliver the expected laughs. Too much unnecessary male nudity for me, and some of the movie, mostly out-takes, should have pushed this into the NC-17 rating. Great premise that could have been better developed. The characters were a bit stereotypical, but they worked well together. If you are looking for mindless laugh-out-loud raunchy humor, this is probably one of the better ones that have come around for a while, but I just can't bring myself to give it four stars. Would I recommend it? Depends on the friend.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Chick Flick With a Nice Twist
PostedJune 6, 2009
If not for the "A Christmas Carol" twist, this would have been a dreadful flop. There are some weak laughs, but much of the movie is overly predictable. I did enjoy seeing Michael Douglas as the uncle. Mediocre acting and casting. It's mildly entertaining, but if you are on a budget, rent it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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