Rating: B-
Agent Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 go off on adventure to Russia and Los Angeles to stop the Walt Disney Concert Hall from blowing up.
I thought this movie was cute. Definitely a matinee price or a renter - but worth watching. Steve Carell is great as usual. Surprisingly good are Dwayne Johnson and Alan Arkin. I always like Anne Hathaway and she did not disappoint here either.
Rating: B
Charlie Bartlett is a rich kid who gets kicked out of private school and goes to public school. Through his ability to obtain prescription meds, he becomes the most popular kid in school.
I liked this film alot. It sounded like it would be a funny (LOL) type movie but it is really more about parent/teen relationships. I would recommend it.
Rating: C+
Quirky 29 year old aspiring astronomer who is totally dependant on his mom, goes crazy when mom decides to get a life.
Overall this movie wasn’t bad. I didn’t like Dianne Keaton’s character (too whiney) but Jon Heder made this movie. This was a great part for him. Watch it if it is on cable.
Rating: C
Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are dying from cancer. They make a list of things they want to do before they “kick the bucket” and break out of the hospital to start doing them.
Major pet peeve: Movies that are marketed as comedies but are actually more drama with a few funny/touching scenes. This is one of those movies. It wasn’t terrible but I never need to see it again.
Rating: A
Miss Pettigrew is a governess that takes a job as a social secretary to a flighty actress. In the course of the day, she lets loose and finds love.
I loved this book and the movie was a great adaptation. The ending changed a bit but made more sense for a movie and was a little more satisfying. Everyone played their roles well with special props going to Frances McDormand and Ciaran Hinds. It's another must-buy when it comes out on DVD.
Rating: A
A record store owner deals with his life, love and breakups using Top 5 lists.
I had never seen this movie before and a co-worker lent it to me. I loved this movie! John Cusack is adorable. It's a must-own for me.
Rating: A
A widow finds out that her husband owed hundreds of thousands of pounds in bad business debt and is on the verge of losing everything. To avoid disaster, she and her gardener decide to grow a lot of pot.
This movie is hysterical! I was laughing out loud. Rent it now.
Rating: A-
Jane is always a bridesmaid and never the bride. She has to play the ultimate bridesmaid when her sister becomes engaged suddenly to the man Jane's been in love with for years.
I read the so-so reviews - that it was good but nothing great. So I went in with no expectation other than to be entertained for two hours. The reviews are wrong. This is a really FUN movie. James Marsden and Katherine Heigl are great. I'm totally in love with James Marsden now. The entire audience was laughing out loud. This is a must-own for me. Oh, there were about 3 guys in a theater of about 60 women. Don't know how the guys liked it but if you are one and want to score points with your lady - take her to see this.
Rating: C
Day in the life type story centered around two best friends that are about to graduate from High School and attend two different universities. They just want to party and get girlfriends.
I remember this getting a lot of hype and so it went on the NF queue. I didn't think it was that great. Some things were hysterical (McLovin) but for the most part - eh. I think this must be a guys movie.
Rating: B+
Opposing men's figure skaters get kicked out of skating due to a fight. After wasting three years of their lives trying to relive the glory, they become a men's pair team.
This was GREAT! Both Will Ferrell and Jon Heder were fantastic and perfect for their roles. This had us laughing from start to finish. Don't know if I'd let a kid watch it as it has some adult themes and situations.
Rating: B
Four middle age men trapped in a suburban life decide to reclaim their wild youths by going on a road trip motorcycle style.
This was cheesy but cute. The four actors worked well together with John Travolta being a scream! There were some genuine laugh out loud moments.
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