Wednesday, June 23, 2004
White Chicks
What do you get when you team up Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon in a movie about 2 black FBI men impersonating 2 rich, white socialites resembling the Hilton sisters, complete with a little dog? A fairly predictable Wayans brothers over-the-top comedy, but the film does have its funny moments. Shawn and Marlon are eerie looking in their "White Chick" makeup as they poke fun at black and white cultures. This movie is silly summer fun, not to be taken too seriously. Terry Crew is the scene stealer in this film. Parental units beware of the use of crude humor and the "N" word.
Alien gives it 2 ½ wayout Wayans stars out of 4.
What do you get when you team up Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon in a movie about 2 black FBI men impersonating 2 rich, white socialites resembling the Hilton sisters, complete with a little dog? A fairly predictable Wayans brothers over-the-top comedy, but the film does have its funny moments. Shawn and Marlon are eerie looking in their "White Chick" makeup as they poke fun at black and white cultures. This movie is silly summer fun, not to be taken too seriously. Terry Crew is the scene stealer in this film. Parental units beware of the use of crude humor and the "N" word.
Alien gives it 2 ½ wayout Wayans stars out of 4.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
The Terminal
Steven Spielberg's "The Terminal" is a cleverly written sophisticated comedy about a foreigner stuck at JFK airport because a coup in his native country has invalidated his passport. Tom Hanks is sweet, charming, and resourceful as the man without a country not allowed to enter the U.S. nor return home. Weeks turn into months and still airport security cannot control him nor get rid of him. You'll experience life at the airport as you never have before. Among the interesting characters you'll meet there is one called Gupta who is a scene stealer.
Alien gives it 3 celebrity Spielberg/Hanks/Zeta-Jones stars out of 4.
Steven Spielberg's "The Terminal" is a cleverly written sophisticated comedy about a foreigner stuck at JFK airport because a coup in his native country has invalidated his passport. Tom Hanks is sweet, charming, and resourceful as the man without a country not allowed to enter the U.S. nor return home. Weeks turn into months and still airport security cannot control him nor get rid of him. You'll experience life at the airport as you never have before. Among the interesting characters you'll meet there is one called Gupta who is a scene stealer.
Alien gives it 3 celebrity Spielberg/Hanks/Zeta-Jones stars out of 4.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
They made of movie about dodgeball? Remember that brutal game (sometimes called bombardo or slaughter ball) that coaches made you play in the gym on rainy days.
Ben Stiller is outrageous in this hilariously funny spoof on big time sports and sports television. It's part Rocky, Rollerball, and Road Runner cartoon with a touch of Star Wars. The plot line is the typical "win the big tournament and the cash prize to save the gym", but watch out for the cameo appearances and the surprise twists. Parental units beware that some parts may be deemed crude, rude, and lewd. Stay seated for the little number at the end of credits if you want to be scarred for life.
Alien gives it 3 "Duck Dodgers" stars out of 4. "That's all folks."
They made of movie about dodgeball? Remember that brutal game (sometimes called bombardo or slaughter ball) that coaches made you play in the gym on rainy days.
Ben Stiller is outrageous in this hilariously funny spoof on big time sports and sports television. It's part Rocky, Rollerball, and Road Runner cartoon with a touch of Star Wars. The plot line is the typical "win the big tournament and the cash prize to save the gym", but watch out for the cameo appearances and the surprise twists. Parental units beware that some parts may be deemed crude, rude, and lewd. Stay seated for the little number at the end of credits if you want to be scarred for life.
Alien gives it 3 "Duck Dodgers" stars out of 4. "That's all folks."
Friday, June 11, 2004
Around the World in 80 Days
Disney and Jackie Chan team up for a remake of "Around the World in 80 Days". The premise is an inventor and his reluctant valet must travel around the world within 80 days to win a bet. It is funny and action filled. Jackie Chan definitely leaves his mark on this version with his clever and humorous fight sequences. Keep an eye out for the many stars popping up in cameos along the way from London to Paris to Instanbul to China to San Francisco, the Southwest, and New York City. Not a serious film, just fun summer entertainment. Disney finishes with a reggae version of "It's a Small World" in the closing credits.
Alien gives it 3 globe-trotting stars out of 4.
Disney and Jackie Chan team up for a remake of "Around the World in 80 Days". The premise is an inventor and his reluctant valet must travel around the world within 80 days to win a bet. It is funny and action filled. Jackie Chan definitely leaves his mark on this version with his clever and humorous fight sequences. Keep an eye out for the many stars popping up in cameos along the way from London to Paris to Instanbul to China to San Francisco, the Southwest, and New York City. Not a serious film, just fun summer entertainment. Disney finishes with a reggae version of "It's a Small World" in the closing credits.
Alien gives it 3 globe-trotting stars out of 4.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
The Notebook
"The Notebook" is a romantic drama about two young lovers torn apart by class and war as told through the pages of an old notebook. Although fairly predictible, the film does have a few delightful surprises as well as outstanding performances by Rachel McAdams, Nancy Allen, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. It is a bittersweet, tear jerker. If you are a sucker for this kind of movie, you will love it. The film has something for the young and the old. You will laugh and you will cry.
Alien gives it 3 "star-crossed lovers" stars out of 4.
"The Notebook" is a romantic drama about two young lovers torn apart by class and war as told through the pages of an old notebook. Although fairly predictible, the film does have a few delightful surprises as well as outstanding performances by Rachel McAdams, Nancy Allen, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. It is a bittersweet, tear jerker. If you are a sucker for this kind of movie, you will love it. The film has something for the young and the old. You will laugh and you will cry.
Alien gives it 3 "star-crossed lovers" stars out of 4.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Top Speed
Do you have the need for speed? If so, go see "Top Speed" at the IMAX for a real thrill ride. If you are prone to motion sickness, take a Dramamine beforehand.
Feel the sensations of speed on a roller coaster, in a race car, and in a bob sled. The movie illustrates how athletes use their bodies, minds, and hearts to achieve top speeds in their particular sports, such as running, mountain biking, and auto racing. The movie is beautifully shot emphasizing speed and motion, but also is transitioned with spectacular vistas while accompanied by the wonderful music of Mozart.
Alien gives it 3 streaking shooting stars out of 4.
Do you have the need for speed? If so, go see "Top Speed" at the IMAX for a real thrill ride. If you are prone to motion sickness, take a Dramamine beforehand.
Feel the sensations of speed on a roller coaster, in a race car, and in a bob sled. The movie illustrates how athletes use their bodies, minds, and hearts to achieve top speeds in their particular sports, such as running, mountain biking, and auto racing. The movie is beautifully shot emphasizing speed and motion, but also is transitioned with spectacular vistas while accompanied by the wonderful music of Mozart.
Alien gives it 3 streaking shooting stars out of 4.
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Garfield
Garfield, Odie, and Jon step out of the comic strip and on to the big screen. The movie centers around the antics of the computer-animated Garfield and his animal friends with humans scurrying around in the background.
Bill Murray is an excellent choice for the voice of Garfield. His characterization of the lasagna-loving fat cat is a purr-fect match. This film is made for the kiddies and fans of the Garfield comic strip.
Alien gives it 2 ½ twinkle, twinkle little stars out of 4.
Garfield, Odie, and Jon step out of the comic strip and on to the big screen. The movie centers around the antics of the computer-animated Garfield and his animal friends with humans scurrying around in the background.
Bill Murray is an excellent choice for the voice of Garfield. His characterization of the lasagna-loving fat cat is a purr-fect match. This film is made for the kiddies and fans of the Garfield comic strip.
Alien gives it 2 ½ twinkle, twinkle little stars out of 4.
