Title: The Ugly Truth
Starring: Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler
Director: Robert Luketic
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Abby Richter (Heigl) plays a TV producer searching for a specific man to fill her romantic needs. Mike Chadway (Butler)is a shock-jock TV personality who tries to help Abby by teaching her the ugly truth about what men really want, spinning her into a whirlwind of embarrassing and entertaining scenarios.
This movie is the best romantic comedy I've seen in ages. It's not at all what you'd expect and the twists are beautiful. It's a raunchy comedy but without the need of over-exaggerated sex-scenes that would leave you feeling uncomfortable depending on who you are watching it with.
I give "The Ugly Truth" all the thumbs-ups and stars a movie can handle, this flick rocked!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Review
The Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince made quite a stir. Even in the small town of Cobourg there was a very long line-up to get in to the 2nd showing of the movie on it's opening day. Was it worth the wait? Honestly I can't really say it was. It was a good movie as part of the series, nice to see old familiar faces and new ones, but the story lacked depth. This was supposed to be the steamiest and most romantic of the movies but truly none of the love storylines really followed through. In fact, most of the storylines had very little follow through at all, they all seemed to just co-mingle with the other storylines without really satisfying the viewer in any of them. It is a very long movie, likely in hopes of pleasing the audience who have read the books by not missing any major details. Sadly though, it made the movie seem rushed at times. Perhaps it would have been wiser to do what they plan on doing with the next book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and break it into a two part movie.
On a brighter note about the movie, it was easy to see that they are catering to an older audience, as Harry and the crew grow-up, so do their fans. The comedy in this movie far beats any of the others and adds some light to a very dark film. The actors are all fantastic and play their roles wonderfully. The characters have great depth and Alan Rickman, who is one of my favorite actors, really comes through in this one. Helena Bonham Carter also deserves a very honorable mention as the seductively terrifying Bellatrix Lestrange.
All in all, I look forward to the movie coming out on DVD. I plan on buying it and watching it again. It's one of those movies that may be more rewarding watching it a second time when you already understand the plot. (note: I did not read the Harry Potter novels and therefore did not know what to expect, nor would I have gotten the same thing out of it that those who have read it would.)
Did you see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? What was your take on the movie? Leave a comment below!
On a brighter note about the movie, it was easy to see that they are catering to an older audience, as Harry and the crew grow-up, so do their fans. The comedy in this movie far beats any of the others and adds some light to a very dark film. The actors are all fantastic and play their roles wonderfully. The characters have great depth and Alan Rickman, who is one of my favorite actors, really comes through in this one. Helena Bonham Carter also deserves a very honorable mention as the seductively terrifying Bellatrix Lestrange.
All in all, I look forward to the movie coming out on DVD. I plan on buying it and watching it again. It's one of those movies that may be more rewarding watching it a second time when you already understand the plot. (note: I did not read the Harry Potter novels and therefore did not know what to expect, nor would I have gotten the same thing out of it that those who have read it would.)
Did you see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? What was your take on the movie? Leave a comment below!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Moscow Zero and Then She Found Me - Movie reviews
Let me start by saying that after last night, my friends aren't going to let me pick movies anymore. What a horrible selection I made!
Let's start with the first movie:
Moscow Zero (2006):
Starring: Vincent Gallo and Oksana Akinshina
So there I am, standing in the "cheap rental" movie store with one girly movie in my hand (see below), when I decide to get a guy movie too, since I'll be watching said movies with my boyfriend Dave and my best friend Ryan. Ryan favors horror while Dave prefers action and comedy. I come across Moscow Zero. The description on the back of the movie case sounds great. I don't remember what it said exactly but something along the lines of "a priest searching for the gates of hell that are protected by a man (Kilmer) with whom he makes a deal with. Is it a gentlemanly arrangement or a deal with the devil?" Sounds pretty good, yes? NO!
Does that description not make it sounds like Val Kilmer has a main role? Well he doesn't. In fact his small role made no sense whatsoever. The movie is basically some bad filming in a bunch of tunnels with a pale girl in a white dress running around the place. It makes no sense, and the sense it does make is simply boring. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT watch this movie. It is a total waste of time. It was even worse than the movie "23" and I didn't think that was possible. Oh! oh! oh! And on top of that, the characters switch from Russian to English at will throughout the movie. No rhyme or reason, just like they sort of feel like it. Ridiculous. I could go on and on, but I'll stop there. Bad bad bad Bad bad Movie.
So after we sit through that piece of crap, it's time for my escape from reality with my girly movie:
Then She Found Me (2007)
Starring: Helen Hunt and Bette Midler
Ok, you pick up a movie case seeing Helen Hunt, Better Midler, Colin Firth and Matthew Broderick with a description of a schoolteacher (Hunt) who's husband (Broderick)leaves her, who's adoptive mother finds her (Midler) and who starts a romance with the father (Firth) of one of her students. You must be thinking "great funny and sappy girly movie, WOOT WOOT!". Hey that's what I thought! But no, no, no. Each actor was great in their role, I'll give them that, but the movie was utterly depressing! A little too realistic for a Saturday night veg-fest. I might as well have been sitting through an afternoon talk show about someone who's had a rough life. Not at all what I expected and I was truly disappointed. I do NOT recommend this movie whatsoever.
Well, it was a rough night for movies but on the bright side, at least they were only one-dollar rentals. You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
Let's start with the first movie:
Moscow Zero (2006):
Starring: Vincent Gallo and Oksana Akinshina
So there I am, standing in the "cheap rental" movie store with one girly movie in my hand (see below), when I decide to get a guy movie too, since I'll be watching said movies with my boyfriend Dave and my best friend Ryan. Ryan favors horror while Dave prefers action and comedy. I come across Moscow Zero. The description on the back of the movie case sounds great. I don't remember what it said exactly but something along the lines of "a priest searching for the gates of hell that are protected by a man (Kilmer) with whom he makes a deal with. Is it a gentlemanly arrangement or a deal with the devil?" Sounds pretty good, yes? NO!
Does that description not make it sounds like Val Kilmer has a main role? Well he doesn't. In fact his small role made no sense whatsoever. The movie is basically some bad filming in a bunch of tunnels with a pale girl in a white dress running around the place. It makes no sense, and the sense it does make is simply boring. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT watch this movie. It is a total waste of time. It was even worse than the movie "23" and I didn't think that was possible. Oh! oh! oh! And on top of that, the characters switch from Russian to English at will throughout the movie. No rhyme or reason, just like they sort of feel like it. Ridiculous. I could go on and on, but I'll stop there. Bad bad bad Bad bad Movie.
So after we sit through that piece of crap, it's time for my escape from reality with my girly movie:
Then She Found Me (2007)
Starring: Helen Hunt and Bette Midler
Ok, you pick up a movie case seeing Helen Hunt, Better Midler, Colin Firth and Matthew Broderick with a description of a schoolteacher (Hunt) who's husband (Broderick)leaves her, who's adoptive mother finds her (Midler) and who starts a romance with the father (Firth) of one of her students. You must be thinking "great funny and sappy girly movie, WOOT WOOT!". Hey that's what I thought! But no, no, no. Each actor was great in their role, I'll give them that, but the movie was utterly depressing! A little too realistic for a Saturday night veg-fest. I might as well have been sitting through an afternoon talk show about someone who's had a rough life. Not at all what I expected and I was truly disappointed. I do NOT recommend this movie whatsoever.
Well, it was a rough night for movies but on the bright side, at least they were only one-dollar rentals. You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
Friday, July 3, 2009
Top 10 Movies of the 80's
Ah the 80's (add reminiscent sigh here). You remember them right? Big hair and a ton of teenage angst invading your TV set, possibly on your Beta VCR? Below is the top ten list, in no particular order, of movies that everyone who grew up in the Eighties should re-watch. So dig out those old legwarmers, grab some licorice and some Bubble Tape gum, prepare to wash it down with a Jolt Cola and enjoy.
Footloose (1984)
Starring: Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer
Who could forget Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormick, dancing his socks off, in this classic about a town where dancing is illegal?
Best Line: (Ren) Well, it's just I get the feeling you've been kissed a lot, and I'm afraid I'd suffer by comparison
Flashdance (1983)
Starring: Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri
Jennifer Beals made legwarmers a hit in the 80's with this movie about a woman who is a welder by day, and a stripper by night.
Best Line: (Nick) What was he before he was a dog? (referring to Alex's very large dog)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Starring: Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh
This movie makes you wonder if Sean Penn, now an academy award winner, looks back at his classic character of Spicoli and cringes or smiles.
Best Line: (Linda) In Ridgemont? We can't even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance.
Better Off Dead (1985)
Starring: John Cusack and Curtis Armstrong
John Cusack plays leading man Lane Meyer in this comedy of errors.
Best Line: (Paperboy) Two Dollars!
Weird Science (1985)
Starring: Kelly Lebrock and Anthony Michael Hall
Very geeky best friends, Wyatt and Gary, try to literally make the perfect woman.
Best Line: (Wyatt) Gary? By the way, why are we wearing bras on our heads?
(Garry)Ceremonial.
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson and Mary Stuart Masterson
This one of my all-time favorite movies with so many memorable characters, especially Watts and Duncan. If you ever wonder where the line “You look good wearing my future” comes from, this is the movie. There are so many awesome lines in this movie I could never pick just one.
(Watts)I'd bet my hands on it. (watts) You break his heart, I break your face.
(Keith) Well, I like art, I work in a gas station, my best friend is a tomboy. These things don't fly too well in the American high school.
(Duncan)I'm here to kick your ass, and you know it, and everybody here knows it, and above all, you deserve it. In fact, I think it's safe to say that this party is about to become a historical fact.
Say anything (1989)
Starring: John Cusack and Ione Skye
The iconic moment when Lloyd (Cusack) holds up his ghetto blaster and blares “In Your Eyes” outside of Diane’s window. Classic.
Best Line: (Lloyd) She's gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall
Poor Samantha (Ringwald) is horribly embarrassed in pretty much every teenage nightmare imaginable, on top of everyone forgetting her sweet sixteen.
Best Line: (Samantha) I can't believe I gave my panties to a geek.
Pretty In Pink (1986)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer
Poor girl falls for rich boy, and of course, The Duckman. Special kudos go out to James Spader in this movie for being such a perfect creep.
Best Line: (Andie)I just want them to know that they didn't break me.
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson
Five very different students get detention on a Saturday… and actually show up. Through their differences they find they are each a basket-case, a criminal, a princess, a brain and an athlete.
Best Line: (John)Hey, how come Andrew gets to get up? If he gets up, we'll all get up, it'll be anarchy.
Honorable Mention: These didn’t make my Top 10 Lists but definitely deserve to be mentioned as 80’s icon movies: St. Elmo’s fire, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Did I miss one of your favorites? Let me know by leaving a comment.
You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
Footloose (1984)
Starring: Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer
Who could forget Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormick, dancing his socks off, in this classic about a town where dancing is illegal?
Best Line: (Ren) Well, it's just I get the feeling you've been kissed a lot, and I'm afraid I'd suffer by comparison
Flashdance (1983)
Starring: Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri
Jennifer Beals made legwarmers a hit in the 80's with this movie about a woman who is a welder by day, and a stripper by night.
Best Line: (Nick) What was he before he was a dog? (referring to Alex's very large dog)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Starring: Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh
This movie makes you wonder if Sean Penn, now an academy award winner, looks back at his classic character of Spicoli and cringes or smiles.
Best Line: (Linda) In Ridgemont? We can't even get cable TV here, Stacy, and you want romance.
Better Off Dead (1985)
Starring: John Cusack and Curtis Armstrong
John Cusack plays leading man Lane Meyer in this comedy of errors.
Best Line: (Paperboy) Two Dollars!
Weird Science (1985)
Starring: Kelly Lebrock and Anthony Michael Hall
Very geeky best friends, Wyatt and Gary, try to literally make the perfect woman.
Best Line: (Wyatt) Gary? By the way, why are we wearing bras on our heads?
(Garry)Ceremonial.
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Lea Thompson and Mary Stuart Masterson
This one of my all-time favorite movies with so many memorable characters, especially Watts and Duncan. If you ever wonder where the line “You look good wearing my future” comes from, this is the movie. There are so many awesome lines in this movie I could never pick just one.
(Watts)I'd bet my hands on it. (watts) You break his heart, I break your face.
(Keith) Well, I like art, I work in a gas station, my best friend is a tomboy. These things don't fly too well in the American high school.
(Duncan)I'm here to kick your ass, and you know it, and everybody here knows it, and above all, you deserve it. In fact, I think it's safe to say that this party is about to become a historical fact.
Say anything (1989)
Starring: John Cusack and Ione Skye
The iconic moment when Lloyd (Cusack) holds up his ghetto blaster and blares “In Your Eyes” outside of Diane’s window. Classic.
Best Line: (Lloyd) She's gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall
Poor Samantha (Ringwald) is horribly embarrassed in pretty much every teenage nightmare imaginable, on top of everyone forgetting her sweet sixteen.
Best Line: (Samantha) I can't believe I gave my panties to a geek.
Pretty In Pink (1986)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer
Poor girl falls for rich boy, and of course, The Duckman. Special kudos go out to James Spader in this movie for being such a perfect creep.
Best Line: (Andie)I just want them to know that they didn't break me.
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Starring: Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson
Five very different students get detention on a Saturday… and actually show up. Through their differences they find they are each a basket-case, a criminal, a princess, a brain and an athlete.
Best Line: (John)Hey, how come Andrew gets to get up? If he gets up, we'll all get up, it'll be anarchy.
Honorable Mention: These didn’t make my Top 10 Lists but definitely deserve to be mentioned as 80’s icon movies: St. Elmo’s fire, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Did I miss one of your favorites? Let me know by leaving a comment.
You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tom Hanks: My Top 10 Tom Hanks Movies
We know him. We love him. Tom Hanks! Comedy, romance, drama and action, this guy has done it all. He's not "Hollywood Handsome", he's more of a guy-next-door type and we love him for it. Let's take a look at my Top 10 Tom Hanks films/roles, in order:
#10 - Turner and Hooch
Hanks plays Det. Scott Turner in this 1989 film where he takes on a dog as his only witness to a murder.
#9 - The Terminal
Hanks plays immigrant turned airport resident Viktor Navorski in this 2004 film.
#8 - Charlie Wilson's War
Hanks plays Texas congressman Charlie Wilson in this 2007 "based on a true story" film.
#7 - Cast Away
Hanks is brilliant as Chuck Noland who is stuck on a deserted island in this 2000 film.
#6 - You've Got Mail
Hanks plays opposite Meg Ryan for a second time as Joe Fox in this 1998 film.
#5 - Angels and Demons
Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in this 2009 film based on the novel by Dan Brown
#4 - The Da Vinci Code
Hanks is introduced for the first time as Robert Langdon in this 2006 film based on the novel by Dan Brown.
#3 - The Green Mile
Hanks plays Paul Edgecomb, a guard on death row in this 1999 film based on a Steven King novel.
#2 - Big
Hanks plays child turned adult Josh Baskin in this 1988 film.
#1 - Forrest Gump
My all-time favorite Tom Hanks movie and performance goes to Forrest Gump. Hanks plays the endearing title role in this 1994 Oscar winner, the movie that always makes me feel better when I'm under the weather.
And that's a wrap. Did I miss any of your favorite Tom Hanks films? Let me know by adding a comment below. You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
#10 - Turner and Hooch
Hanks plays Det. Scott Turner in this 1989 film where he takes on a dog as his only witness to a murder.
#9 - The Terminal
Hanks plays immigrant turned airport resident Viktor Navorski in this 2004 film.
#8 - Charlie Wilson's War
Hanks plays Texas congressman Charlie Wilson in this 2007 "based on a true story" film.
#7 - Cast Away
Hanks is brilliant as Chuck Noland who is stuck on a deserted island in this 2000 film.
#6 - You've Got Mail
Hanks plays opposite Meg Ryan for a second time as Joe Fox in this 1998 film.
#5 - Angels and Demons
Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in this 2009 film based on the novel by Dan Brown
#4 - The Da Vinci Code
Hanks is introduced for the first time as Robert Langdon in this 2006 film based on the novel by Dan Brown.
#3 - The Green Mile
Hanks plays Paul Edgecomb, a guard on death row in this 1999 film based on a Steven King novel.
#2 - Big
Hanks plays child turned adult Josh Baskin in this 1988 film.
#1 - Forrest Gump
My all-time favorite Tom Hanks movie and performance goes to Forrest Gump. Hanks plays the endearing title role in this 1994 Oscar winner, the movie that always makes me feel better when I'm under the weather.
And that's a wrap. Did I miss any of your favorite Tom Hanks films? Let me know by adding a comment below. You can also check out my other blogs at http://onlinebooksclub.blogspot.com/ and http://writinganovelproject.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Angels and Demons: Movie Review
I went to the theater this weekend to see "Angels and Demons" and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. Now I did read the book, so I knew the basic plot before going in, but I have to admit that when you put Tom Hanks in a role taken from a book, he does an awesome job. There are very few novels that I've read, that have been turned into movies that I actually enjoyed, but 3 of them starred Tom Hanks: Angels and Demons, The DaVinci Code and The Green Mile. I didn't read Forrest Gump before seeing the movie but it's one of my all time favorite flicks.
So back to "Angels and Demons", it had a little more gore than I expected and was definitely action-packed. The scenery is awesome, the Vatican, the churches, the art-work, it was all pretty amazing. It's worth seeing on the big screen.
This is also the type of movie you could watch with pretty much anyone except for young children (the violence), there's no romance, no sex scenes, and I don't even remember any swearing though it may have been there.
All in all, though I did enjoy the movie, the concept, the storyline and such... I felt it could have been... better I guess. That's how I felt about "The DaVinci Code" as well though. I'll attribute that feeling to my absolute adoration of the books, maybe nobody could have done a better job with the film... maybe...
So back to "Angels and Demons", it had a little more gore than I expected and was definitely action-packed. The scenery is awesome, the Vatican, the churches, the art-work, it was all pretty amazing. It's worth seeing on the big screen.
This is also the type of movie you could watch with pretty much anyone except for young children (the violence), there's no romance, no sex scenes, and I don't even remember any swearing though it may have been there.
All in all, though I did enjoy the movie, the concept, the storyline and such... I felt it could have been... better I guess. That's how I felt about "The DaVinci Code" as well though. I'll attribute that feeling to my absolute adoration of the books, maybe nobody could have done a better job with the film... maybe...
Monday, June 22, 2009
Top 10 - Guy movies for Girls
Are you and your honey trying to decide on a movie for the night and can’t quite agree? Well here is a list for you women who want to enjoy a movie and give your guys the feeling that you were thinking of just them. And guys? Here is a good list of movies that will keep you well leveled in that testosterone driven action you require while keep your favorite gal interested as well.
#1 - Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) starring: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
For the Guys: Action, suspense and Angelina Jolie looking super hot
For the Gals: Romance, witty banterish script and Brad Pitt looking super hot
#2 - True Romance (1993) starring: Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette
This is by far one of my favorite movies. Guys don’t let the name throw you off; this flick is written by Quentin Tarantino so you know it has all the violence and action you can handle. Gals this is an all-star cast, brilliant dialogue and a crazy kind of romance that will make you wish the movie never ended.
#3 - Con Air (1997) starring: Nicolas Cage and John Cusack
Guys: Convicts take over a plane and blow stuff up. Need I say more?
Gals: Another brilliant film, it’s got romance, a fine looking Nicolas Cage and some interesting plotlines with John Malcovich, John Cusack and Steve Buscemi.
#4 - The Mexican (2001) starring: Brad Pitt and Julia Rogers
Guys: It’s all about a gun. Action, comedy and violence, you’re good to go.
Gals: Its Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts! Enough said.
#5 - Gladiator (2000) starring: Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
Guys: This is all about you guys, an action hero saves the day with tons on slaughter to boot.
Gals: It’s a period piece, there is some romance. Basically it’s just a brilliant movie with a lot of gore for your man to be satisfied. Russell Crowe looks pretty dang awesome in it.
#6 – Taken (2009) starring: Liam Neeson
I REALLY loved this movie. Probably because I was in the mood for an action movie, but really it was awesome. Liam Neeson plays an unexpected amazing action hero-type. Who woulda thought? I don’t really need to dissect this for guys or gals, it’s just a great movie, watch it! (but yes there is a lot of action guys)
#7 - The Usual Suspects (2005) starring: Gabriel Byrne and Kevin Spacey
THE most clever suspense ending to any movie I’ve seen (I guessed the “Sixth Sense” plot within about 10 minutes of the movie which is my “The Usual Suspects” wins this award). I was truly blown away at the end. The plot is so twisted it keeps you guessing all the way through.
Guys: Lots of action and yes they blow stuff up.
Gals: The movie is genius, once you’ve seen it you will be glad for it.
#8 - Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007) starring: George Clooney and Brad Pitt
Guys: Heists, twists and turns, revenge, and yes they blow stuff up.
Gals: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Julie Roberts. A beautiful cast in a fast-paced fun movie trilogy. You won’t be sorry.
#9 - The Boondock Saints (1999) starring: Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus
Oh how I loved this movie. Ok gals, it’s a little brutal with lots of killing and blood and such and absolutely no romance whatsoever, but I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Guys you are looking at one of the best movies you NEED to see. There’s a little soul-searching, bonding and spirituality in it for you gals out there who, like myself, need some substance between the action scenes.
#10 - Shanghai Knights (2003) starring: Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson
This is just a really cute movie. The guys get their action, the gals get their romance and both can enjoy the comedic connection between Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan. Not a thinker of a movie at all, good for a Friday night after a long work week when you want to be entertained but don’t want to think.
So that’s a wrap. I hope the list helps you out in some way or another. If youc an think of any great Guy movies for Girls that I may have missed, please let me know as I’ll be making a part 2 list to this one eventually.
#1 - Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) starring: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
For the Guys: Action, suspense and Angelina Jolie looking super hot
For the Gals: Romance, witty banterish script and Brad Pitt looking super hot
#2 - True Romance (1993) starring: Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette
This is by far one of my favorite movies. Guys don’t let the name throw you off; this flick is written by Quentin Tarantino so you know it has all the violence and action you can handle. Gals this is an all-star cast, brilliant dialogue and a crazy kind of romance that will make you wish the movie never ended.
#3 - Con Air (1997) starring: Nicolas Cage and John Cusack
Guys: Convicts take over a plane and blow stuff up. Need I say more?
Gals: Another brilliant film, it’s got romance, a fine looking Nicolas Cage and some interesting plotlines with John Malcovich, John Cusack and Steve Buscemi.
#4 - The Mexican (2001) starring: Brad Pitt and Julia Rogers
Guys: It’s all about a gun. Action, comedy and violence, you’re good to go.
Gals: Its Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts! Enough said.
#5 - Gladiator (2000) starring: Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
Guys: This is all about you guys, an action hero saves the day with tons on slaughter to boot.
Gals: It’s a period piece, there is some romance. Basically it’s just a brilliant movie with a lot of gore for your man to be satisfied. Russell Crowe looks pretty dang awesome in it.
#6 – Taken (2009) starring: Liam Neeson
I REALLY loved this movie. Probably because I was in the mood for an action movie, but really it was awesome. Liam Neeson plays an unexpected amazing action hero-type. Who woulda thought? I don’t really need to dissect this for guys or gals, it’s just a great movie, watch it! (but yes there is a lot of action guys)
#7 - The Usual Suspects (2005) starring: Gabriel Byrne and Kevin Spacey
THE most clever suspense ending to any movie I’ve seen (I guessed the “Sixth Sense” plot within about 10 minutes of the movie which is my “The Usual Suspects” wins this award). I was truly blown away at the end. The plot is so twisted it keeps you guessing all the way through.
Guys: Lots of action and yes they blow stuff up.
Gals: The movie is genius, once you’ve seen it you will be glad for it.
#8 - Ocean's Eleven (2001) and Ocean's Twelve (2004) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007) starring: George Clooney and Brad Pitt
Guys: Heists, twists and turns, revenge, and yes they blow stuff up.
Gals: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Julie Roberts. A beautiful cast in a fast-paced fun movie trilogy. You won’t be sorry.
#9 - The Boondock Saints (1999) starring: Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus
Oh how I loved this movie. Ok gals, it’s a little brutal with lots of killing and blood and such and absolutely no romance whatsoever, but I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Guys you are looking at one of the best movies you NEED to see. There’s a little soul-searching, bonding and spirituality in it for you gals out there who, like myself, need some substance between the action scenes.
#10 - Shanghai Knights (2003) starring: Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson
This is just a really cute movie. The guys get their action, the gals get their romance and both can enjoy the comedic connection between Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan. Not a thinker of a movie at all, good for a Friday night after a long work week when you want to be entertained but don’t want to think.
So that’s a wrap. I hope the list helps you out in some way or another. If youc an think of any great Guy movies for Girls that I may have missed, please let me know as I’ll be making a part 2 list to this one eventually.
How the Company, the Mood and the Setting Effects Movie Watching
You’ll only get out of a movie what you put into it. I once had one of my best friends in the world tell me she hated “Forrest Gump”. FORREST GUMP! Who could possible hate such an endearing character in a touching, well-acted movie such as “Forrest Gump”? So I probed… I asked questions that might help her identify what could have possibly turned her off of the movie. The answer? She watched it alone, after a horrible break-up, in a living room packed with her ex’s boxes while waiting for said ex to call. Well DUH! And that’s when it really hit me how much can affect a movie’s impact on a person despite the brilliance (or idiocy) of a film. Let’s take a look at the environmental factors.
When and where you watch a movie makes a big difference. Watching a horror movie in broad daylight won’t have nearly the same affect as watching it at night. Seeing an action film is far more awesome on a big screen than on a small one or even watching it on blu-ray at home on a big screen sure beats watching it plain old 27inch. But for films such as “Pretty Woman” or “High Fidelity”, it might actually be more enjoyable to curl up on your own couch or bed, make your own popcorn and have the opportunity to use your washroom at your own discretion.
Who you chose to watch a movie with makes the biggest difference in my opinion. You don’t want to watch a completely feminine movie with your male mate. You can of course, but would the “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” have nearly the same effect if you watched it with a guy than if you watched it with a woman, or even alone? You wouldn’t want to sit through Zack and Miri Make a Porn with your parents or your teenager either. It affects the comfort level allowed to enjoy the film.
Mood, lighting, company, environment and general state of mind can all have a huge impact on your basic enjoyment of a movie. So keep these aspects in mind before you pick your next flick!
When and where you watch a movie makes a big difference. Watching a horror movie in broad daylight won’t have nearly the same affect as watching it at night. Seeing an action film is far more awesome on a big screen than on a small one or even watching it on blu-ray at home on a big screen sure beats watching it plain old 27inch. But for films such as “Pretty Woman” or “High Fidelity”, it might actually be more enjoyable to curl up on your own couch or bed, make your own popcorn and have the opportunity to use your washroom at your own discretion.
Who you chose to watch a movie with makes the biggest difference in my opinion. You don’t want to watch a completely feminine movie with your male mate. You can of course, but would the “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” have nearly the same effect if you watched it with a guy than if you watched it with a woman, or even alone? You wouldn’t want to sit through Zack and Miri Make a Porn with your parents or your teenager either. It affects the comfort level allowed to enjoy the film.
Mood, lighting, company, environment and general state of mind can all have a huge impact on your basic enjoyment of a movie. So keep these aspects in mind before you pick your next flick!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Welcome to the Movie Discussion Group and Guide
Hi there and welcome to the Movie Discussion Group and Guide! My name is Nina and I will be your host. Should you require anything please feel free to leave a comment or email me at bookclubblogger@gmail.com.
This site will be full of top ten lists and movie reviews, as well as anything else having to do with movies, actors, directors or anything else we feel is topic worthy. Every time I watch a movie, my review of that movie will be posted here on this site. Your input on the movie is more than welcome, it's what turns this site from me just rambling, to an actual discussion! So keep those comments coming, and share with all of us your views and opinions, that's what a discussion is all about.
If reading is more your niche, visit me at my Book Club blog.
This site will be full of top ten lists and movie reviews, as well as anything else having to do with movies, actors, directors or anything else we feel is topic worthy. Every time I watch a movie, my review of that movie will be posted here on this site. Your input on the movie is more than welcome, it's what turns this site from me just rambling, to an actual discussion! So keep those comments coming, and share with all of us your views and opinions, that's what a discussion is all about.
If reading is more your niche, visit me at my Book Club blog.
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