40Cent @ the movies

[Centurion40]

Well Charlize and the effects were worth a passing grade.

Then there's That's My Boy.  Just when I think that Sandler is due for a solid hit (after total stinkers like "Jack 'n Jill") he put's out "That's My Boy".  Yikes. 

On the upside, it wasn't as bad as "Jack 'n Jill" or "Bucky Larson" (which is almost as bad as the Tom Green, "Freddy Got Fingered" low water mark), but "That's My Boy" is bad.  I was stunned to see James Caan and Susan Sarandon in it.  After what Sandler did to Al Pacino in "Jack 'n Jill", I figured any old-school, serious actor would steer clear of him.  Apparently not.

Apart from some great strip-club footage, this movie is almost a complete waste of time.  Save you money for when this inevitably makes it to TV.

18 out of 40.

[Centurion40]

A double header of movies this weekend and double header of disappointment.

First out of the gate was Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, the apocalyptic romantic comedy.  Now this was a good movie, by the measures that critics usually employ: acting, cinematography, etc., but it is a movie about two people accidentally finding each other and falling love just as all human life on earth is extinguished.  Call it a romantic comedy all you want, THIS is not a feel-good movie! Want to feel depressed?  Yes?  Then rush out and see this movie!  Otherwise stay away, far away.

23 out of 40

Next comes Rock of Ages.  I must point out that we only saw the first movie in this posting, in my vain attempts to avoid seeing "Rock of Ages".  But "Seeking a Friend..." was such a total bummer, that I had to pay-back the Mrs and sit through "Rock of Ages".  What a turkey.  Yes people in the theatre were laughing at it, at times; it was so bad and corny.  Now I totally expected torment, so I only verbally expressed disgust on one occasion.  But honestly, this was not a good money, not in any way, shape or form.  Julianne Hough is nice to look at, but she should stick to country music. Just to make sure that everyone stays away, Alec Baldwin sings, falls in love with Russel Brand's character, and they kiss.  Yep.

16 out of 40

[MetalDog]

Because I trust you guys far more than the usual critics, I was a bit trepidatious about going to see Promethus.  Me and the S.O. went yesterday afternoon for the matinee (yes, WE are that cheap) and there were two couples and us in the theater.  I would like to say that the three duos had a GREAT experience!  I was pleased by all aspects of the movie: the special effects, the story, the acting, all of it!  Now, some of you may hold your cinema to a higher standard, but I don't think anyone would be disappointed to lay down your $7.50 to go see this.

35 out of 40

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

I watched Harry Potter and the Woman in Black.

Nice peroid sets and costumes but not very effective directing.  I lost count on the number of times the director would have something pop up suddenly with the accompanying screech of a violin.  He also seemed to have a fetish for Victorian era dolls and toys.  Felt like half the movie was just him filming dead eyed automaton toys doing their thing.

[Gusington]

If any of you have the chance to see the stage production of Woman in Black, go for it. I saw it in London with The Wife about 10 years ago and it was truly scary...I didn't think it was possible!

[Martok]

Forgot to mention that my dad and I finally went and saw Men in Black 3 last Monday.  I wasn't expecting much from this film, but sometimes you're pleasantly surprised! 


I actually really enjoyed it, and it's probably now my favorite movie in the series.  Yes, there are plot holes (mostly related to time-travel) that you could fly the Enterprise through, but I still found it to be a well-told story for all that.  The movie very properly focused less on the "scientific" aspects and more on the relationships between/among the characters, most especially (of course) on the one between Agents J and K.  And as usual, there was no shortage of funny lines/scenes -- I honestly think I laughed more during this film than either of the previous two. 

Acting-wise, Jones & Smith were in their usual fine style.  Jemaine Clement did his seemingly level-best to portray the villain as it might be played by an especially ham-tastic (and frightening) Tim Curry -- and I'd say he succeeded -- while Agent O was ably represented by both the always-superb Emma Thompson and the always-lovely Alice Eve (as the agent's younger version).  That being said, however, the greatest praise must almost certainly be reserved for Josh Brolin's performance as the younger Agent K; I felt he did a marvelous job of portraying a young Tommy Lee Jones, while still keeping the younger Agent K different enough (he's clearly more relaxed and has better interpersonal skills than his older self) to make it obvious that *something* happened to his character between the present and the events of 30 years ago. 


No, it's not perfect -- I found a number of the plot points to be obvious (to the extent that I saw them coming from light-years off), and the inconsistency with the whole time-travel bit will likely drive more conscientious/anal viewers a bit insane! -- but on the whole, I still found it a very enjoyable ride.  Not an Oscar-winner, of course, but I'd say it's definitely a fun popcorn flick, one worth seeing. 


I rate it 32 out of 40. 

[mirth]

Did anyone see 'Ted' this weekend? Would love to know what you thought. I haven't seen it yet, but it looks pretty damn funny and I do like Seth MacFarlane's stuff (Family Guy, etc).

[Centurion40]

Didn't get to the movies this past weekend... too much other crap going on.

[Shelldrake]

Didn't get to the movies this past weekend... too much other crap going on.

No kidding! Hope you are still improving.  :)

[mirth]

Yeah, hope your doing okay '40. Sorry I didn't say so in the other thread.

[Gusington]

WTF happened to 40??

[mirth]

^Acid reflux has been giving him a hell of time- http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2007.0

[Martok]

WTF happened to 40??

Damn, where you been fool?? 

http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2007.0

[Windigo]

WTF happened to 40??

Damn, where you been fool?? 

http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=2007.0

Head down, ass up, n'hiding from Azz ...

[Gusington]

^Actually I was reading your own brand of hippie lunacy. I have already apologized to 40.