My Best Friend's Girl

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Rating: R

Stars: 3 out of 5

Trailer:


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Thoughts:
My Best Friend's Girl is what I refer to as a disposable movie. I dole out the 3.99 to rent it on iTunes and then after 24 hours it is never heard from again. Although it has the laughs and the entertainment value to keep me interested for two hours, there isn't anything particularly memorable about the film. The characters are underdeveloped and the plot builds up to a pretty unrealistic conclusion (spoiler: after the whole conflict semi-revolving around the fact that it is, obviously, his best friend's girl, the best friend calmly gives her up and the two share a man-hug).

Not a horrible movie, but the fact that I seem to have no strong feelings about it 5 minutes after watching it surely isn't a good sign either.

Then again, I don't really have strong feelings about anything right now. It's 5 a.m.

-Jackiiieee

PS- Sorry the trailer's all weird and cut off. I usually use traileraddict.com but their's was pretty bad quality for some reason.

I Love You, Man

SPRING BREAK!!!!

YES.

Finally, spring break. Which means I got to go and watch a movie today! A real movie. One that recently came out, I Love You, Man.

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Rating: R

Stars: 4.5 out of 5

Trailer:

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Thoughts:
It's almost like I Love You, Man was made with me in mind. It has awkward funniness, random air guitar moments, funny accents (leprechaun = jamaican?), touching bromantic moments, and some really great songs in the soundtrack (already hunting them down on itunes), as well as those cute little after-movie scenes they show during the credits.

I can definitely see how this movie isn't for everyone, though. Peter Klaven (the protagonist)'s awkwardness at every opportunity might be tiresome for some, although I personally loved it (because I'm an awkward person? Pshaw no.), and the slapstick humor, although just a few notches below over-the-top in my opinion, might be a little strong for others.

Funny movie, cute main actor (yay), and a plotline that spoofs romantic comedies for a bromance.

-Jackie

Sydney White (and the Seven Dorks)

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Stars: 3.5 out of 5

Rating: PG-13

Trailer:

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Thoughts:
If you saw the trailer for Sydney White (and you better have, considering I embedded it directly above for your convenience), then you may be expecting a cheesy, feel good, be-yourself-and-other-morals kind of movie. And you'd pretty much be right, but I loved it anyway. :D
What Sydney White lacks in depth or originality (based on the story of Snow White, Tyler Prince and Rachel Witchburn are hardly subtle character names) it more than makes up for in sheer charm and an escapist setting, where the geeks can overthrow mean sororities and charming frat boys (that volunteer in soup kitchens, no less) woo dorky girls by hiring out the school's a cappella group.
Good for some laughs, some aww's, and an overpowering desire to run for student body president (with the help of some lightsaber-wielding coolkats).

xoxo
Jackie

P.S - If you see the movie, watch for witty little Snow White references.

ie: "Things are looking grim, brothers."- Gurkin (Har har.)

"Hi ho. Bye ho." - The seven dorks

Zoolander

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Stars: 4 out of 5

Rating: PG-13

Trailer:



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Thoughts:
Zoolander is probably one of the best movies for ending a long, stressful week. It follows the adventures of Derek Zoolander, male model extraordinaire, as he goes about his business building centers "for kids who can't read good" and attempting to thwart evil plans for the assasination of the Malaysian prime minister. Although it may not be the most intelligent of plots, it is chock-full of hilarious moments that will make you laugh out loud. My friend and I watched this movie two years ago together in advisory, and we still quote it to each other today.

Plus everyone loves Ben Stiller.

-J

The Hottie and the Nottie

Yeah. It's Paris Hilton.

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Stars: 1 out of 5

Rating: PG-13

Trailer:



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Thoughts:
No, really! Paris Hilton actually starred in a movie. It's called "The Hottie and the Nottie" and it came out only last year. I could pick at the minor details, and point out some of the flaws of this movie in general, but let's just be blunt.

Paris Hilton's acting is so bad, it's out of this reality.

She has only one facial expression, she always speaks at the same pitch and volume, and you can never tell where she's looking for some reason. Her performance is so unbelievable, it actually reminds me of the spoof-y acting in films like Scary Movie. One wonders if this is actually a fair representation of her acting ability (frightening thought) or just how she normally is (even more frightening thought).

About the actual movie, it's a fairly predictable plot, some funny moments, and some gross-ly weird ones. Kind of like a cross between a chick flick and a Step Brothers type movie. Even with a stronger actress than Hilton, it probably would have only gotten about 3 stars from me.
xoxo
-J

Heh. Oops.

So..the chick flick marathon thing didn't really work out. I'm sure the broken promise of funny, unrealistically romantic movie blurbs ruined the last three days for everybody, but fear not! Tonight's movie: 50 First Dates

Stars: 4 out of 5

Rating: PG-13



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Trailer:


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Thoughts:

The only movie that made Adam Sandler look kind of romantic. 50 First Dates is a refreshing twist on the worn out rom-com formula. They meet. He falls. He woos. She falls. Except in this case, it's: They meet. He falls. He woos. She falls. Repeat Process.

It has enough funny moments to keep even the un-romantic of people satisfied, but enough tear-jerking moments (from Adam Sandler, no less) and mushy scenes to have the little girl in all of us reaching for chocolates and tissues.

xoxo
Jackie

Down With Love

I'm going to New York tomorrow! Eek. While I'm there, I decided that it's going to be reviewing a chick flick a day. In honor of this, I chose a cute movie set in New York, and figured why not start early with the chick flick marathon. Today's movie: Down With Love

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Stars: 3.5 out of 5

Rating: PG-13

Trailer:


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Thoughts: Down With Love is an old-school style chick flick that takes place in 1960's New York. It stars Renée Zellwegger as Barbara Novak, a strong businesswoman and author that writes a book detailing how women don't need men and shouldn't fall in love. Catcher Block, the protagonist player, does all he can to try and sabatoge Novak's career by manipulating her to fall in love with him, but accidentally falls for her himself. :)

RETURN OF THE LISTS!

Reasons this Movie is a Great Chick Flick:
1. Ewan Mcgregor
2. Ewan Mcgregor with a British AND southern accent
3. The cute retro vibe
4. The ending song that the main characters sing
5. Frank Sinatra love songs

Cute and fluffy enough to watch for a girls' night in but with enough plot to keep you interested
in more than just the lovey-dovey stuff, Down With Love rightfully earns a place in my Awesome-Possum Chick Flick Marathon.

xoxo
J