Okay. . .I've got four movies up for review. A perfect string of of alphabetic letters. This review is a dream for an OCD person such as myself! Though. . .I will not be perfecting it by adding poster images today because I'm feeling lazy again. It happens. . .
Here we go:
Inglorious Basterds (2009)
Synopsis: Killin' Natzis!!
Grade: A
Oh Quentin. . .how I love thee! Your intelligent banter. Your eye for suspense and discomfort. Your mix of humor and violence. Your movies are a treasure to me and this is your "masterpiece". I know Pulp Fiction put you on the map and is a historic film but. . .I just may like this one better! And Brad Pitt's "attempt at Italian" was one of the funniest things I've ever seen in a movie! I wish I could give more specific examples about why I love this movie but I fear giving away important bits of information and spoiling the movie. It's simply a ride that must be taken without knowing too much about it.
Extract (2009)
Synopsis: Life, love, and work as told by Mike Judge
Grade: B
Another film where if you like the work of the director then it won't disappoint you. Extract comes to us from the guy who brought us Office Space - a movie we've all related to at some point in our lives. Extract is not that different. It stars the best "straight man" we have right now (Jason Bateman). His reactions to the "shenanigans" that happen around him are funnier than some of the actual lines. And Ben Affleck is great as his bartender/stoner buddy who gives "priceless advice" when it comes to Bateman's marital problems. Affleck may not be the best leading man but he always shines in his supporting roles and I think this is one of his best. Mostly because he looked like he had a lot of fun playing this character. Very enjoyable and very funny!
All About Steve (2009)
Synopsis: A mixed signal during a blind date sends a girl on an adventure to get the man of her dreams. . .
Grade: C
This movie, though not "great", is not bad either. It has some funny moments and some very touching moments. Sandra Bullock actually does a wonderful job in this movie playing Mary - a girl who's just misunderstood. She's super-smart but her good qualities are overshadowed by her quirky behavior. I'll even admit (though it's kind of embarrassing) that I can somewhat relate to Mary's character. I may have even enjoyed this movie a bit more if I didn't feel it was too "rushed". I felt like they tried to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time and I felt some character development got lost in that. Bullock was the only captivating and interesting one. But I think she's worth watching in this one.
The Final Destination (2009)
Synopsis: Death finds a way. This time in 3D.
Grade: D
The 3D aspect of this movie was the only thing that kept me from giving it an F. It's the worst of the series. Ummm. . .I don't know. . .there's not much else to say with this one. It follows the formula of the other three but kind of rushes some of the "death scenes" in which it's the art of suspense that makes us watch this series in the first place. And I think those of us that watch the Final Destination movies are kind of done with it. We've seen it. We get it. Let's move on.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
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