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[krickets]

Movie Reviews! Not spoilery.

The Town
Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, John Hamm, Rebecca Hall
I saw this last weekend and while I liked it I was a little disappointed in it. I'm spoiled because I saw Affleck's first film Gone, Baby, Gone just a couple months ago and so by comparison, in my opinion, The Town pales a bit. It was still good but it's not something I think I'll really remember later as a great movie. I felt like Rebecca Hall and John Hamm's characters would be more central to the plot and it turns out they really weren't. My favorite part was... when Jeremy Renner's character leaned over and sipped the soda during the final standoff. Such a real thing to do in that moment.

Easy A
Emma Stone, Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Kudrow, Thomas Haden Church
I saw this sometime in the middle of the week. I'm so glad that Emma Stone did Zombieland because now she's getting lead roles like this one. It was cute, funny, and everything I thought it would be and more. Just a perfect night at the movies. I still hate Amanda Bynes though.

Paper Man
Emma Stone, Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds, Lisa Kudrow, Kieran Culkin
This was a quiet, strange, and heartwarming little indie movie. I was extremely skeptical at first. Ryan Reynolds in a superhero costume -- enough said. But it's really not about that -- as much as it might seem like it. It's just a really special film and it won me over in a big way. Easily the best movie I've seen in a while. But then again I'm a strange one. Here's the trailer:

I may share this one later. Remind me!

The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston
Disappointing. I liked the end but, overall disappointing. I remember this movie having a lot of hype around it and it just didn't live up to any of it really. Maybe I was expecting something different or maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind but I found myself a little disappointed that I wasted the time watching it when all was said and done.

Our Family Wedding
America Ferrera, Lance Gross, Forrest Whitaker, Regina King, Carlos Mencia
Okay -- I'll be honest. I expected this to be awful. So I was okay with how it ended up. There's not really anything special about it but I watched it for America Ferrera pretty much exclusively. She's one of my faves. And it was worth the watch even if it was a little bland and generic. Sweet, though.

Wild Target
Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Bill Nighy
Hilarious. Adorable. Quirky. Emily Blunt is just totally charming and perfect in it. The whole cast is really great actually. I would say there are only one or two things I'd change about the movie. For the most part it was a satisfying and pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. Highly recommended!

Comments

[angela-weber.livejournal.com]

I've been really, really wanting to see Easy A. It's great to hear that you liked it!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

So cute! I loved it.

[blighted-star.livejournal.com]

I still have to see Easy A.

I'd see The Town, but the idea of Ben's character falling in love with the girl he kidnapped turns me off.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Yes you do. It's perfect.

Yeah that's a little bit creepy. But to be fair I think it stemmed from the fact that he felt sorry for her and that he felt guilty about what was happening when it was happening -- like he didn't even want to be doing it but his band of merry bank robbers were pretty much in charge.

[ozmissage.livejournal.com]

Paper Moon sounds intriguing. Is it out on dvd yet? I need some new stuff to add to my Netflix queue.

And yay for America Ferrera's movie being decent. I was skeptical when I saw the previews, but honestly I'll watch anything for her. <3

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Paper Man! Paper Man! I think Paper Moon is a different movie that came out recently which that Michael Cera guy. *looks it up*

Nope, that was Paper Heart. Paper Moon has Tatum O'Neil in it, lol.

Paper Man is sadly not out on DVD but I may be sharing it soon, don't fret!

It was like "watchable" decent. I too will watch just about anything for her.

[hazyflights.livejournal.com]

So much word on The Town. Gone Baby Gone was much better. I thought Rebecca's character was going to be onto Ben's at some point and follow him/figure something out/be in any suspicious at all, but they had her completely snowed the whole time. Way too bland for me in that respect.

And yes, that moment was priceless. Jeremy was excellent.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought so about The Town. Not that I didn't like The Town, I did, I just thought that Gone Baby Gone was far better in terms of storytelling and impact. I agree, a bit bland.

I loved that moment. I almost wanted to cheer. Not to root for his character, but just because it was such an unexpected but completely real moment.

[elliotsmelliot.livejournal.com]

I feel the same with about The Town. That was a great moment with the soda at the end. I hoped for his sake it was still cold!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Haha right? Me too. It looked very refreshing.

[daybreak777.livejournal.com]

Ooh, you just reminded me I want to see Easy A this week! I'm so glad it's still playing and thank you for the informative, and still unspoilery review!

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Go see it! Go see it! So cute. *draws hearts around it*

Happy to be of service.

*salutes*