A Serious Man
A Serious Man is an indie comedy by the Coen Brothers. I would consider it to be in the dark comedy genre. Is about a Jewish man in the 70s, whose life is staring to fall apart. His job as a university professor is at risk, then his wife tells him that she wants a divorce and is already seeing another man. He is also trying to deal with his sons Barmitzvah and the extra expenses incurred from that. His wife kicks him out of the house to have her new boyfriend move in.
This movie just frustrates you because one thing after another happens to him and he just keeps taking it because he is so docile and is getting bad advice from priest and friends. At times I just wanna yell at the screen " Are you stupid? Don't take that!" Over all this movie is decent, very very slow at times but has the indie comedy feel to it. It had a couple of great laugh out loud moments and some great one liners.
It is definitely not a movie for kids or families' its ''R'' rating comes mostly from cussing and content (most of the cussing is from the sons school friends) The Coen Brothers have made such movies as: Burn After Reading, No Country For Old Men, O' Brother, Where Art Thou"? , Intolerable Cruelty and The Big Lebowski . So if you are into this type of movie then you will probably like this movie.
The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth is a romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. It has been out for awhile but I missed it when it first came out. This is a story about a successful and controlling television reporter who has controlled her way out of even the simplest relationship with a man.
Then enters Butler's character who's is a truth telling womanizer who has a local cable show called "The Ugly Truth" where he gives his take on the male/female dynamic and takes calls(mostly angry women) and tells his opinion of what men really want. So because Heigl's show is suffering they hire Butler to come in and do a segment on her show and of course his crass and abrasive opinions are a hit.
So the movie is about their awkward relationship and him trying to help her change into what men want. So their relationship progresses and he coaches her in a new relationship she starts and it then falls into the typical romantic comedy mode and gets a bit predictable, but it is a cute movie.
Couples Retreat
I have been wanting to see this movie for a long time and missed the screening cause it was on my birthday.Well I saw it and thought it was funny. An amazing cast of characters that are as funny and diverse as the day is long.
All of the couples in this movie have their own problems and set of circumstances that keep them from having the "perfect marriage". Well when one couple tells their group of friends that they are seriously considering getting a divorce they decide to go on a trip to a exotic resort that specializes in couples therapy. Reluctantly they all go for support. Although the group of friends think that they are there to relax they soon learn that they must all partake in the counseling and classes if they wish to stay.
I found this movie to be quite funny and very well acted and directed. The locations are amazing as well as the supporting cast/ I truly liked this movie and found it to be waaaay funnier then the majorly disappointing "Funny People" that was thought to be the major comedy of the summer.
It is rated "PG-13" for some language and scenarios, but a good film. It truly explores the couples dynamic and although marriage starts off with passion and love that doesn't always last and there are ways to re-discover that bond within yourself and your spouse
Where The Wild Things Are
This is a very interesting movie.Based off a nine sentence children's book that is mostly pictures this movie is a marvel of modern technology with its special effects.
It revolves around a rambunctious boy named Max who is having a hard time dealing with his life. He has an older sister who is more interested in her friends then him and a single mother who is super busy and stressed with work and is dating a new guy. After an argument with his mom he runs away and gets on a boat and winds up in a place Where the Wild Things Are.
This is not necessarily a movie for youngsters although people of all ages can probably enjoy it, but there are many themes that run through this movie: immaturity, imagination, growing up, recklessness, the ignorance of youth and many others. Max does not set a good example to children as he is wild and un-controllable at times, but he also is caring and wants to make things better for the Wild Things, he just lacks the knowledge and experience to do so.
Overall this movie was very well done, soo glad they took so long to make it right,it is visually stunning and just great special effects. I would recommend this movie to people. But it isnt all action and adventure, there are slow and dramatic moments, but lots of fun moments as well. Watching this movie made me think back to the carefree days of yester-year and the joys of youth.
It revolves around a rambunctious boy named Max who is having a hard time dealing with his life. He has an older sister who is more interested in her friends then him and a single mother who is super busy and stressed with work and is dating a new guy. After an argument with his mom he runs away and gets on a boat and winds up in a place Where the Wild Things Are.
This is not necessarily a movie for youngsters although people of all ages can probably enjoy it, but there are many themes that run through this movie: immaturity, imagination, growing up, recklessness, the ignorance of youth and many others. Max does not set a good example to children as he is wild and un-controllable at times, but he also is caring and wants to make things better for the Wild Things, he just lacks the knowledge and experience to do so.
Overall this movie was very well done, soo glad they took so long to make it right,it is visually stunning and just great special effects. I would recommend this movie to people. But it isnt all action and adventure, there are slow and dramatic moments, but lots of fun moments as well. Watching this movie made me think back to the carefree days of yester-year and the joys of youth.
Paranormal Activity
I have heard a ton of hype about this movie, so naturally i was a bit skeptical .I will say that Im rarely scared in scary movies. Most fall into the typical shoes of a horror film and go thru the same steps as many other before them have. Having said that I think that Paranormal Activity although compared to the documentary style of "the Blair Witch Project" is much more suspenseful and innovative.
This movie theatre was packed, i mean every single seat was taken and so that made for an interesting movie viewing in and of itself. I will say I loved the realism and look of the film. The editing and special effects were woven perfectly into the footageand for only costing $11, 000 to make was a great film.
So this movie is about a couple who is trying to figure out exactly what is going on in their home because strang things have been happenning. They hire physics and paranormal specialists to help them figure it all out. The husband is obsessed with the vcamera and filming everything while the wife is generally terrified and wants it to be all over. Im not gonna give anymore away to the plot of this film cause it would take away from yourmovie experience.
The audienced screamed,squirmed and jumped throughpout the film and there were massively packed suspenseful moments when you just know something is gonna happen and are on the edge of your seat waiting. I didnt find this movie "scary" but from what I could tell the majority if the audience did. In fact a lady two seats over from me started crying halfway through and had to leave because she couldnt handle the movie.
So if u want to see this film you have to see it in theatres, it just wont have the same feeling from the comfort of your couch. So see it while you can.
So until next time, happy viewing and I will see you at the movies!
GOD Bless,
ADP
This movie theatre was packed, i mean every single seat was taken and so that made for an interesting movie viewing in and of itself. I will say I loved the realism and look of the film. The editing and special effects were woven perfectly into the footageand for only costing $11, 000 to make was a great film.
So this movie is about a couple who is trying to figure out exactly what is going on in their home because strang things have been happenning. They hire physics and paranormal specialists to help them figure it all out. The husband is obsessed with the vcamera and filming everything while the wife is generally terrified and wants it to be all over. Im not gonna give anymore away to the plot of this film cause it would take away from yourmovie experience.
The audienced screamed,squirmed and jumped throughpout the film and there were massively packed suspenseful moments when you just know something is gonna happen and are on the edge of your seat waiting. I didnt find this movie "scary" but from what I could tell the majority if the audience did. In fact a lady two seats over from me started crying halfway through and had to leave because she couldnt handle the movie.
So if u want to see this film you have to see it in theatres, it just wont have the same feeling from the comfort of your couch. So see it while you can.
So until next time, happy viewing and I will see you at the movies!
GOD Bless,
ADP
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