Ref: Mulhern
#51: Bad Teacher
Wow, this movie just came out last year? I vaguely remember seeing it with my family over a holiday of some sort, but I barely remember anything that happened. A ringing endorsement.
#50: Unknown
My assessment of this one is unknown - because I didn't see it!
#49: The Lincoln Lawyer
I typically like me some good courtroom action and investigative antics (see: My Cousin Vinny - and, hey, this film too features Marisa Tomei), and once I read a recap of this movie I recalled enjoying it for the most part - especially some of the twists and turns that made it suspenseful. I wonder what ever happened with the eponymous television show...
#48: Paul
I'm have no shame in admitting that I had no desire to see this. (This from the one who watched New Year's Eve...)
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01 February 2012
21 February 2011
2010 Movies: #25 & 24
Ref: Mulhern
#25 Cyrus
Awkward. So very awkward. I agree with the Mulhern's assessment that this film had some good moments (living room concert - clutch), and I've been fond of Maria Tomei since my dad the mock trial coach started the yearly tradition of watching My Cousin Vinny to hone courtroom technique. However, for me the awkwardness was just too much to overcome. From the painful opening scene (*spoiler alert* Catherine Keener the ex-wife walks in on John C. Reilly, er, entertaining himself at home) throughout the development of character relationships, painfully awkward moments permeate the storyline. And while some of them are amusing to watch, many of them go just a step too far. That said, the resolution to the whole saga was clever and unexpected.
#24 Despicable Me
I thought this was such a cute movie. I loved the amusing characters, the finger puppet picture book, the audacious goal, the dog (wasn't there a dog?) and the minions!!!! The minions were great. Seeing this in 3D was a good decision, too - we got to ride on a roller coaster and fly and go to the moon! Definitely worth a viewing.
#25 Cyrus
Awkward. So very awkward. I agree with the Mulhern's assessment that this film had some good moments (living room concert - clutch), and I've been fond of Maria Tomei since my dad the mock trial coach started the yearly tradition of watching My Cousin Vinny to hone courtroom technique. However, for me the awkwardness was just too much to overcome. From the painful opening scene (*spoiler alert* Catherine Keener the ex-wife walks in on John C. Reilly, er, entertaining himself at home) throughout the development of character relationships, painfully awkward moments permeate the storyline. And while some of them are amusing to watch, many of them go just a step too far. That said, the resolution to the whole saga was clever and unexpected.
#24 Despicable Me
I thought this was such a cute movie. I loved the amusing characters, the finger puppet picture book, the audacious goal, the dog (wasn't there a dog?) and the minions!!!! The minions were great. Seeing this in 3D was a good decision, too - we got to ride on a roller coaster and fly and go to the moon! Definitely worth a viewing.
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