Movie madness part 2 (aka house-sitting at Dan's)

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• EASY A

I wanted to see this film.  It seemed like it would be it would be harmless fun.  


I was surprised though becoz this was excellent.  So excellent I want it on DVD.


It was intelligent, funny, charming.  The lead was bright and ballsy.  I loved all the characters especially the lead's parents who were so cool I actually thought abt how being a parent myself.  (if I could just be that awesome too... of course, I'd have to like/want/acquire kids... but I'm digressing)


I remember that this received positive reviews when it came out.. and I actually wanted to see it.  But I was lazy, cheap and frankly, working too frickin' much at the time.  


But I'm glad I got to it in the end.  

• BURN AFTER READING

Sometimes a film touted as having "an all star cast" lives up to the hype.  'Love Actually' is proof positive.


Sometimes, it just fizzles out and leaves you cold.  ...This was the latter.


I remember the trailer for this quite clearly.  It made the film look good.  I was looking forward to watching this... but it turns out that all the best bits were in the trailer and there was little else except annoying filler.


The characters were either bland or just unlikeable.  Francis McDormand's character was kooky but not especially endearing, as was Brad Pitt's.  Tilda Swinton's character was so snotty and cold, I was disappointed when she didn't actually get killed... and everyone else was insignificant.  That's right, fans, even George Clooney.  


The plot's premise was cool... in the trailers/previews.  The actual plot itself was just messy.


Ugh. 


Not so terrible I'd turn if off midway (a la 'Confessions of a Shopaholic') but certainly dry enough that I'd advise friends and family not to bother.


...  It's occurred to me that my reviews over the last 2 days may give the impression that I'm really quite the vacuous airhead... at least in terms of my film choices.  


I have my share of more intellectual pursuits and media.  I also like to unwind and not feel like I want to kill myself after watching deep/depressing/thought-provoking arthouse films.


There you go.  Take 'em for what they're worth.