I was surprised by this show. It was actually funny. Here are a couple of reasons why. It had sentiment, morals (kind-of) and an off beat dialogue. Meaning, there was actually a point to the movie - I think. And if you didn't catch onto what that was, it was still funny.
The actors chosen, Jonah Hill (Superbad), Elizabeth Moss (MadMen), Russell Brand (comedian) had chemistry and although parts of this movie were utterly ridiculous, you kind of had to say "this is ridiculous" and have a good time with it. Remember back in college when you didn't think twice about everything you did and you had a few fun wild days? Well, this movie reminds you that you can, but also that it's okay if you don't. Okay maybe that's vague but you'll know what I mean when you watch.
So Aaron Green needs to escort British rocker Aldous Snow to the Greek theatre for a anniversary-concert. This is Aaron's big break in the music business. He wants to impress his boss (P-Diddy. Not a good actor by the way.) All Aldous wants to do is have a good time partying. Aaron has also run into some problems with his girlfriend as does Aldous with his ex-wife. Their two lives clash and oddly connect to bring an hour and 1/2 of interesting and strange moments as well as ridiculous lyrics.
If you're into Russell Brand or any of the actors, you'll like this movie. I liked seeing cameos of current musicians and it was a fun ride if you like that sort of thing. And really "The Jeffrey" was hilarious.
Worth the money: $$$
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Killers
So Ashton is in a movie with Katherine where he plays a hired killer. I haven't seen Ashton in a sort of tough guy role before, and me likie! Not only does he look hot, but his character is a great guy. Someone you'd want to marry. And really too great to be believable.
Picture Katherine who has broken up with a boyfriend and she takes a vacation with her parents to Nice, France. Played by none other than Tom Selleck (Magnum PI and Friends) and Catherine O'Hara (better known as the mom in Home Alone and Beetlejuice), her parents embarrass her. She bumps into Ashton and they start dating. A few years later they end up married, and that's when all the lies start coming out. The big one this marriage has to survive is not infidelity. Just a plain big old lie. Once Katherine really finds out who her husband is the real action starts. As in bullets, bad guys, and trouble in suburbia.
All in all, it was a fun movie. Better than I expected. And honestly I didn't expect much after The Ugly Truth with Gerrad Bulter. I've been a fan of Katherine's since her Roswell days. And who could forget her performance as Izzy cutting L-vat wires or her awful dresses in 28 dresses or her role in Knocked Up. It'd be nice if she could stop making light romantic comedies and mix it up with some crime drama or something different.
That all being said... I'd pay-per-view, Netflix or see it at matinee price. It's not a movie you'd want to buy. But it does pass the time. And I thought they were cute together. This is still a chick-flick movie, so drag your man if you want but don't expect him to love it.
Worth the money: $$ 1/2
Picture Katherine who has broken up with a boyfriend and she takes a vacation with her parents to Nice, France. Played by none other than Tom Selleck (Magnum PI and Friends) and Catherine O'Hara (better known as the mom in Home Alone and Beetlejuice), her parents embarrass her. She bumps into Ashton and they start dating. A few years later they end up married, and that's when all the lies start coming out. The big one this marriage has to survive is not infidelity. Just a plain big old lie. Once Katherine really finds out who her husband is the real action starts. As in bullets, bad guys, and trouble in suburbia.
All in all, it was a fun movie. Better than I expected. And honestly I didn't expect much after The Ugly Truth with Gerrad Bulter. I've been a fan of Katherine's since her Roswell days. And who could forget her performance as Izzy cutting L-vat wires or her awful dresses in 28 dresses or her role in Knocked Up. It'd be nice if she could stop making light romantic comedies and mix it up with some crime drama or something different.
That all being said... I'd pay-per-view, Netflix or see it at matinee price. It's not a movie you'd want to buy. But it does pass the time. And I thought they were cute together. This is still a chick-flick movie, so drag your man if you want but don't expect him to love it.
Worth the money: $$ 1/2
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