It's been a slow week, so I've had the pleasure of catching up on several movies that I've been holding hostage on my DVR for a few weeks, and wanted to share my thoughts with you. I'll keep them brief because there are so many...and be sure to come back later this week with my review of He's Just Not That Into You.
Miss Potter - Renee Zellweger portrays Beatrix Potter in this beautiful story about love, being your own person, and keeping your resolve no matter what happens. It was a little slow at times, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. A solid rental. (Rating: One angel wing.)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - Adam Sandler and Kevin James are hilarious as a faux gay couple, and Jessica Biel has a decent performance as their gay rights attorney. There's even a cameo appearance from Dave Matthews. Good flick for a Tuesday evening. (Rating: Three angel wings.)
The Seat Filler - Duane Martin stars in this flick as a struggling law student who begins moonlighting as an awards show seat filler to make ends meet. Confusion ensues when he meets a beautiful pop star (played by Destiny Child's Kelly Rowland) and she mistakes him for a high-powered Hollywood attorney. You can pretty much tell what happens next. I've seen this same plotline a hundred times, but it's a good story with some funny moments. A good movie to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. (Rating: Two angel wings.)
December Boys - I'll admit I watched this movie for the sole purpose of seeing Daniel Radcliffe in a role other than Harry Potter--would he be believable as anything other than a boy wizard? This is a coming of age story for four Australian orphans who go on a month long holiday to the coast. It was pretty slow and took me several sittings to finish it. A beautiful story, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. (Rating: One angel wing, and maybe one devil horn.)
The Bucket List - Everyone kept telling me how good this movie was...I was not a fan. I was not pulled into the story at all. It has a great message about living each day like it's your last, but if that's what you are looking for, watch Rent. The story is much better, and it's a musical (you can't go wrong with that!). (Rating: Two devil horns.)
Waitress - This is the story of Jenna, a "pie genius" who has a crappy job, is in a crappy marriage, and generally has a rough time. The bright spot of her life is making pies (Pushing Daisies anyone?). But then Jenna finds herself pregnant, which takes her on a journey she never knew existed. It was an okay movie, but really, it just left me hungry--for a better plot, and of course, pie. (Rating: One pair of angel wings.)
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