The title 'Bridesmaids' was a little misleading at first, me and probably everyone else who only heard the title was instantly thinking 'chick flick'. I'd like to make it clear right now, just because a movie has a female cast, that doesn't automatically make it a chick flick (not bashing that sub genre, just clarifying). It was a bit on the rom-com side, but most comedies are. Anyway, once the trailer started and i saw that the brilliance of Apatow and Feig were collaborating, i had to see it. From beginning to end i couldn't stop laughing, the cast was perfect, especially Kristen Wiig. It's as if the jokes were tailored to her comedic style, which is probably due to her involvement in the writing process. What was really great about this movie, which is a large part of any comedy movie being successful, Bridesmaids is infinitely quotable!! (supposed to be all caps, but IMDb told me i couldn't shout hahah but i love shouting!!!!). Seriously, i saw it a few days ago at an advanced screening, and haven't been able to stop talking about it. Instant classic, cant wait to see it again.
Reviews
3 Reviews
Paul
(2011)
classic frost and pegg
24 February 2011
This movie is no hot fuzz, but it is definitely entertaining. Simon and Nick's sense of humor, i think, is always spot on. I love how their jokes are so subtle and dry, and move through the film without skipping a beat. Not as funny as it could've been i believe, but i will for sure be seeing it again. I do have one question however, why is it whenever religious people are shown in movies they are always made out to be way over the top and crazy, almost cult like? Just because someone has religion or beliefs doesn't mean that they are super closed minded and act as though they just had a frontal lobotomy. But anyway, still funny nonetheless, i look forward to seeing what Simon and Nick roll up with next.
The Last Airbender
(2010)
um...yeah i got a question...WHAT?!?
23 February 2011
Warning: Spoilers
First off i'd like to say that i have watched the TV show since the beginning and i love it. The only reason it has taken me this long to write a review is because i haven't been able to face this sight, simply depressing. But anyway when i found out about this movie coming out a couple years or so prior to release i was ecstatic. I saw the movie at midnight opening day, and from the first mispronounced name to the last poorly done battle scene i felt insulted. M. Night put nothing into this movie, he even said that he planned on releasing one of his own original movies in between each Avatar release. This means that M. Night figured that The Last Airbender would do just fine in theaters based purely on TV show fan base, so he wouldn't have to put much effort into filming the last airbender, WHICH IS EVIDENT! I pray that they will cancel any sequel to this movie, Book 1 was a big enough slap in the face and i don't believe i could handle seeing M. Night ruin something else i love.
M Night cut and spliced this film to death, he substituted character development and substance with fighting montage and Katara voice-overs. Just because Avatar is a kids show, doesn't mean that only kids watch it. Avatar is highly evolved with its character, and story development, M Night couldn't keep up with this. Even seeing all 20 book 1 episodes over and over and over again, i felt confused at times in this movie, so i cant imagine how someone new to the show could follow the last airbender. And where was the comedy, if you've seen the TV show you know what i mean. Night made almost no attempt to portray the group as funloving but serious kids, the whole movie made them seem stone faced. Sokka made none of his classic jokes, aang played no pranks, and im left wondering what could've been if Nickelodeon wouldve just picked a different person to take the reigns. I pray that this movie will never be seen by anyone again.
The parts Night decided to use and not to use befuddled me. I understand that you cant fit 2o over 2o minute shows into a movie for theaters, but you also don't have to try to fit it into under an hour an a half. Make The last airbender around 3 hours long, make it an epic like LOTR. It seemed like Night tried to touch base on every episode just a little bit (except for Kyoshi) when he really just needed to spend the first half on building characters (only the first few episodes on TV) and then the last half of the movie on the final battle scene (being part 1 and 2 of the northern water tribe).
Did you know Night had never even watched the show until being offered to direct? There are so many directors and producers out there, it took skill to find someone that could manage to screw up Avatar. And acting? Seriously, Noah Ringer (Aang) was chosen just for his martial arts, he took acting classes AFTER BEING OFFERED THE PART! And Dante Basco wouldve made a great zuko. I wont even get started on the other terrible role decisions. But after all is said and done it really wasn't the actors fault.
Only see this movie to better your understanding of awful cinema. If you actually want to be entertained, please i implore you to watch the TV show, and tune in for their upcoming show KORRA!
M Night cut and spliced this film to death, he substituted character development and substance with fighting montage and Katara voice-overs. Just because Avatar is a kids show, doesn't mean that only kids watch it. Avatar is highly evolved with its character, and story development, M Night couldn't keep up with this. Even seeing all 20 book 1 episodes over and over and over again, i felt confused at times in this movie, so i cant imagine how someone new to the show could follow the last airbender. And where was the comedy, if you've seen the TV show you know what i mean. Night made almost no attempt to portray the group as funloving but serious kids, the whole movie made them seem stone faced. Sokka made none of his classic jokes, aang played no pranks, and im left wondering what could've been if Nickelodeon wouldve just picked a different person to take the reigns. I pray that this movie will never be seen by anyone again.
The parts Night decided to use and not to use befuddled me. I understand that you cant fit 2o over 2o minute shows into a movie for theaters, but you also don't have to try to fit it into under an hour an a half. Make The last airbender around 3 hours long, make it an epic like LOTR. It seemed like Night tried to touch base on every episode just a little bit (except for Kyoshi) when he really just needed to spend the first half on building characters (only the first few episodes on TV) and then the last half of the movie on the final battle scene (being part 1 and 2 of the northern water tribe).
Did you know Night had never even watched the show until being offered to direct? There are so many directors and producers out there, it took skill to find someone that could manage to screw up Avatar. And acting? Seriously, Noah Ringer (Aang) was chosen just for his martial arts, he took acting classes AFTER BEING OFFERED THE PART! And Dante Basco wouldve made a great zuko. I wont even get started on the other terrible role decisions. But after all is said and done it really wasn't the actors fault.
Only see this movie to better your understanding of awful cinema. If you actually want to be entertained, please i implore you to watch the TV show, and tune in for their upcoming show KORRA!
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