Why do I always wait until after midnight to review movies? who knows. all we know is he's called The Stig (if you get that joke you are awesome). Now on to the review! Now, in my opinion, Romantic Comedies are a lot like Horror movies. "He's crazy! Why do i read this mad man's reviews?" because, abstract reader who talks to themselves, you know i will explain this comparison for you! Both Romantic Comedies and Horrors get very little respect from the cinematic community, and this is mainly because most of them are shit. I apologize for that language. It was uncalled for. I simply meant to convey that many of them would be better off as an hour and a half long uninterrupted film of a pile of poo, as it sits on the floor being stinky and making everyone generally uncomfortable as they go about their lives. However, both Horror and Romantic Comedies can also be done outstandingly well, and when they are, they more than justify their positions as two of my favorite genres.
Oh no oh no oh no the introduction is spilling over into the second paragraph why is this happening WHY I BE SO OPINIONATED anyway where was I... oh yes! How Do You Know, the new movie starring Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Reese Witherspoon. To start with, I had to look up the name of this movie to write this. because it is impossible to remember. I bet you've already forgotten it. See? told you. And to those of you who said you remembered it, stop lying. I'm not judging you. I know you had to check. Its ok. so did I. "When is he going to get to the review? and why did he give an entire paragraph to some nutty comparison?" well, talkative reader from the first paragraph, if you would stop interrupting me, i could get to it! Jeez... ok, reader has shut up, girlfriends gone to sleep, got another coke, The Black Keys are playing, it's review time.
Now, as she is the female lead, it seems only appropriate to start with Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon plays the role of Lisa Jorgenson, who plays Softball for Team USA. Now, I don't give away spoilers (or atleast I don't on purpose) so let's just say suddenly problem arises. You know, one of those romantic comedy problems, where the girl gets all filled with self-doubt and worries about her future and yada yada yada. Come to think of it, i can't really go any further than this because the entire plot of a Romantic Comedy is built around the interactions shared between characters. Maybe this is why reviews don't like them! it all makes sense now... *staring off into the middle-distance* oh what? you're still here? The rest of the review? Oh yes. Of course. No, I didn't forget! Anyway, Reese's character is very well done, and it felt to me like many of the actions she takes in the movie are things people in her place would actually do, which was nice. And while we're talking about Reese Witherspoon, I have a side note. "This whole review has been a side note!" Reader whose name i've now decided is Steve, shut up (i apologize to any readers who are actually named steve, and talk to yourself. this isn't aimed at you. i promise). Anyway, later this year, Reese Witherspoon is going to be in the film adaptation of Water For Elephants, an amazing book by Sara Gruen. I highly recommend it, even though Robert Pattinson plays the lead. Pattinson, if this goes well, I forgive Twilight. Yes, I mean that. Send your rage to benesdorritoan@gmail.com. i probably will read it and ignore it.
Now Owen Wilson, a very funny man. I enjoy all of his films. Even the ones people say are terrible, which is, admittedly, about half of them. But in this, he played a role that he always plays flawlessly: the funny, mildly egocentric, unintelligent guy. He even managed to swing it so he played that role without being that stereotypical bad boyfriend the girl ends up leaving for the obviously better choice. Like any actual human being, he has his pros and his cons. which is good, it leads to a strong, balanced character. Also, he was hilarious. which was good. Due to the shallow nature of his character though, which i forget to mention is Matty Reynolds, an MLB pitcher, I can't do too much more with his character.
Paul Rudd is both one of the funniest actors and also one of the best who is currently gracing the screen with their presence. Now, most of you will probably say thats an exaggeration. I prescribe one day of watching I Love You Man, The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Role Models. Then you will agree with me. And yes, i am qualified to prescribe things. You may now refer to me as Dr. Movies. Or not, your choice. Now, Rudd plays the typical attractive businessman with work troubles and a confusing love life. Normally i consider Ryan Reynolds a favorite for this role, but Rudd does it just as good, nay, better. He balances an appropriate amount of emotional distress with an innocent, idealistic sense of humor, and is much more down to earth than Reynolds (i.e. less flashy, muscle-y shirtless-ness). Rudd does the role well and believably, and gives an overall great preformance.
Also Jack Nicholson is in this movie. I plan to spend no time on him. Because he is Jack Nicholson. He is amazing. You don't need me to tell you that. And that is all i'd tell you, because if i said anything bad about Nicholson he would murder me. In my sleep. With his mind. "Is this guy saying Jack Nicholson is a telepathic killer? i knew he was crazy! I'm going to go read webcomics" YES THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M SAYING. and good riddance, Steve. Never come back (he will probably come back).
Hey. Guess what. Tony Shalhoub is in this movie. Crazy, right? He has like one scene. He plays a psychiatrist. Which is funny, after all those years of seeing him on Monk. Heh. Made me chuckle.
tl;dr :
Plot: 7/10
Acting: 9.5/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Effects: 9/10 (This hasn't really matters since Tron. but I am averse to change.)
Overall: 8.1/10
i think i need to revise my system. Tron was not better than this movie. Trust me. I've seen Tron 3 times.
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