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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
Caught this whilst in the perfect mood. *spoilers?*
I have a wretched headache, a crying baby and a hyperactive dog, and I put this on just for background noise. I ended up actually watching it, and really enjoying it. Full disclosure: I haven't read the book before, so went into this completely blind.
Sure, it's probably not groundbreaking, and certainly is quite family- friendly-lets-all-get-on-themed, but I was sat there giggling away, and sometimes cringing with my hands over my eyes. Don't go into this expecting anything mind-blowing, but that doesn't mean it isn't a fun movie. Particular mention to when Steve Carell is on fire, and when the Kerris Dorsey makes her appearance as Peter Pan.
I tend to enjoy a lot of Steve Carell films, because I think he perfectly captures the slightly awkward dude humour, and he was perfectly cast. I probably would have cast a different Alexander? But it's not anything major.
Overall, I think it is a solid and enjoyable movie, and I will probably watch it again when I need cheering up on a miserable day.
7/10.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
Light-hearted fun, but predictable.
I went to go see this in the theater with my best friend last night. The screening was almost empty, aside from 3 other people, which always makes me happy and able to focus more on the film.
I had tried to read the books, (and don't hate me) found them to be a bit overwritten & predictable, so I didn't have high hopes for the film itself.
In some ways, it surprised me. It was a fun, enjoyable movie, with lots of sarcastic humor, and one surprising twist. Magnus Bane was a brilliant character, and Jamie Campbell Bower was as easy on the eye as his co-star, Lily Collins. The CGI was believable and there were moments of pure beauty in the cinematography.
It's the kind of film you watch when its raining and you want something funny and light-hearted, that you don't have to pay too much attention to. Unfortunately for us, it was also incredibly predictable. Once you've seen a certain amount of this genre, it all becomes a bit boring, and no amount of eye candy or flashy CGI could change that.
I will almost certainly see it again at some point, and its a good way of wasting a few hours, without breaking new ground for the genre.
Cyrus (2010)
A massive disappointment.
I saw the advert for this and thought, oh good, a comedy movie with Jonah Hill. I liked Superbad. I'd hoped this would be equally funny. I was wrong.
This film is dire.
After twenty minutes I started reading other reviews. After an hour I was painting my nails and trying to learn the alphabet backwards.
I like the actors but this film made me want the hour and a half I invested in it back.
I gave it a two for quality of Marisa Tomei's acting.
All in all, bland, unfunny and a huge disappointment.