The proper title of this movie should have been "Sex and Other Drugs". Basically Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal are partially naked the whole film. Not that they aren't pretty people, but it distracted from the heart of the movie.
The story is a love story between Jake's character, Jamie, and Anne's, Maggie. She has early stage Parkinsons. They meet while Jamie is trying to peddle pharma drugs to a doctor played by Hank Azaria. Jamie is only thinking about making money and landing hot women. Maggie, who's a waitress, basically sleeps with doctors for the drugs she needs that are highly expensive. Meanwhile, a new drug is introduced to the market - Viagra. And Jamie sets his heart out on being the winning rep of this drug. It could take him to the next level of his career. After having sex many times with Maggie, he starts to fall for her. He then has to face the fact that she has Parkinsons and if he stays with her, he'll have to take care of her for the rest of his life. Can love be the ultimate drug? Watch to find out.
The dialogue in some of the scenes was interesting and fun. I haven't read Jamie Reidy's memoir Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman that this movie was based on, but it's on my list now.
Worth the money: $$ 1/2
Thursday, January 13, 2011
TRON - 3D
I first saw Garrett Hedlund in Georgia Rule with Linds back in 2007. He played a good, country, Idaho guy vs Lohan's bad, city girl. Not sure I noticed his talent but he sure was cute. So now he's starring in TRON, a movie about special effects more than substance. Still can't make out his acting ability but he does have a nice body. I didn't see Friday Night Lights (It's on my Netflix que) so I reserve judgment. Needless to say, we'll definitely see him in more plum roles - like in Country Strong. He's kind of eating the microphone which Justine Batemen did in Satisfaction from the 80's. But I'll give this guy a break. His eyes sure do sparkle. And I think he's going to be a big star. He certainly has steady work.
Back to the movie. TRON. Jeff Bridges, Kevin Flynn, plays a father who discovers a new world through a video game. One he creates and gets lost in mentally and physically. He tells his young son about his discovery and the principle characters in that world, then disappears leaving Sam in charge of a big high-tech business. One he's not terribly interested in. Then Kevin's old friend receives a text from Kevin and urges Sam to reconnect with his father. He believes that Kevin is alive. Sam pursues this notion and discovers the world of TRON. A digital world unlike any I've ever seen. It blew me away. Visually stunning, it captured your interest at every gladiator game and with almost-human, virtual characters who had evolved to build of world of not so fun and games.
Olivia Wilde from HOUSE, M.D. plays Kevin's right hand woman who holds the key to the world he loves. As the three- father, son and friend- try to outrun the dangerous world of digital chaos, we find the truth that can end one world and propel the other into a new age.
It was a fun ride. I highly recommend seeing it even though the story line could have been better. But oddly enough it fit the digital world - not quite 3 dimensional but imaginative.
Worth the money: $$$
Back to the movie. TRON. Jeff Bridges, Kevin Flynn, plays a father who discovers a new world through a video game. One he creates and gets lost in mentally and physically. He tells his young son about his discovery and the principle characters in that world, then disappears leaving Sam in charge of a big high-tech business. One he's not terribly interested in. Then Kevin's old friend receives a text from Kevin and urges Sam to reconnect with his father. He believes that Kevin is alive. Sam pursues this notion and discovers the world of TRON. A digital world unlike any I've ever seen. It blew me away. Visually stunning, it captured your interest at every gladiator game and with almost-human, virtual characters who had evolved to build of world of not so fun and games.
Olivia Wilde from HOUSE, M.D. plays Kevin's right hand woman who holds the key to the world he loves. As the three- father, son and friend- try to outrun the dangerous world of digital chaos, we find the truth that can end one world and propel the other into a new age.
It was a fun ride. I highly recommend seeing it even though the story line could have been better. But oddly enough it fit the digital world - not quite 3 dimensional but imaginative.
Worth the money: $$$
The Tourist
Angelina and Johnny. Quite a combo, one would think. I actually liked the slower pace of this movie - more Bond-like vs action-packed. Although it was predictable, A & J had some chemistry and in places it was a charming film. Did I believe that Angie at what 95 pounds could be a member of Interpol? Or Johnny was a school teacher when he's so intelligent? Not really but it's a movie. And I did like her wardrobe and her British accent.
Here's what I do believe they pulled off. A charming scene on the train when Angie instructs Johnny on how to ask her to dinner. It made me want to try it in real life. And the locations were romantic. Who wouldn't be swept away? I'd say more about this film but the previews said it all. There wasn't much more than that unfortunately.
I think Angie was better in SALT but this was nice too. I wish Johnny would have had more going on in this movie but Angie was clearly the star. Next time? Well, Johnny has Pirates of the Caribbean coming up so we won't have to wait long.
Worth the money: $$$
Here's what I do believe they pulled off. A charming scene on the train when Angie instructs Johnny on how to ask her to dinner. It made me want to try it in real life. And the locations were romantic. Who wouldn't be swept away? I'd say more about this film but the previews said it all. There wasn't much more than that unfortunately.
I think Angie was better in SALT but this was nice too. I wish Johnny would have had more going on in this movie but Angie was clearly the star. Next time? Well, Johnny has Pirates of the Caribbean coming up so we won't have to wait long.
Worth the money: $$$
Country Strong
Leighton Meister branches out from Gossip Girl to sing in this movie with Gwyneth Paltrow.
I already knew that Leighton could sing, but country? She did alright. I'm not a country music fan, but I've heard enough of it to know that these two women didn't really pull off country music. Sure Gwyneth is a pretty good singer, her accent, however, I'm still debating.
It was interesting to see Gwyn as a failing, alcoholic, country star trying to make a comeback. Gwyn herself is trying to do that with Glee and now this movie. It's hard to be out of the limelight for over 5 years and then try to come back. So I was routing for her. There were little surprises in this film to put her back on the map. Even the ending was guessable. So, I don't want to ruin what little charms there are in this move for you.
Basically it's a love story about one star falling and another star rising. Should you choose love over fame? What's really important in life? I'll leave that up to you to decide.
Worth the money: $$ 1/2
I already knew that Leighton could sing, but country? She did alright. I'm not a country music fan, but I've heard enough of it to know that these two women didn't really pull off country music. Sure Gwyneth is a pretty good singer, her accent, however, I'm still debating.
It was interesting to see Gwyn as a failing, alcoholic, country star trying to make a comeback. Gwyn herself is trying to do that with Glee and now this movie. It's hard to be out of the limelight for over 5 years and then try to come back. So I was routing for her. There were little surprises in this film to put her back on the map. Even the ending was guessable. So, I don't want to ruin what little charms there are in this move for you.
Basically it's a love story about one star falling and another star rising. Should you choose love over fame? What's really important in life? I'll leave that up to you to decide.
Worth the money: $$ 1/2
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