Review Blitz # 4

Here is the fourth review blitz. As always, if there is a movie here that you would like me to do a full review of, just let me know. Enjoy!

Interview (2007)

Interview surprised me a lot. I was expecting a typical chick flick, romantic comedy type movie, but this was far from it. In fact it reminded me a lot of The Big Kahuna in that it was essentially a dialogue and character monster. There are only about two main locations and there is little romance or (chick flick stuff) going on. It was extreemly refreshing and I found it interesting that Steve Buscemi made it. Apparently acting is not his only talent. If you are looking for a different movie with lots of talking, then this is your ticket.

Raw Score: 790,783
Sharon Movie? No


Fled (1996)

This movie was horrible from the very start. There was one line in the very beginning that immediately made me hate the movie. Stephen Baldwin's character makes reference to the movie The Fugitive by simply saying, "haven't you seen The Fugitive." This horrible feeling immediately washed over me and I realized how much I would rather be watching The Fugitive which was actually good. In fact they continue to make reference to better movies throughout. It was absurd and made each scene more painful to watch. Laurence Fishburn wasn't bad, but he should be ashamed to have been in Fled. If you see this movie in the video store just run away.

Raw Score: 415,092
Sharon Movie? No


The Bucket List (2007)

This movie was one that I actually saw in the theaters. I have some gift cards to use up and just want them to last as long as they can, but I have to get to the theaters more even though it is expensive because of movies like The Bucket List. I wish I had seen it earlier since it was excellent. It has a perfect balance of comedy and emotion. The emotion is strong, but the movie keeps the mood up and Nicholson and Freeman together are superb. I was a little worried, but after seeing it I can not remember why. If you are looking for a well made movie that should appeal to a broad audience, then this is it.

Raw Score: 810,192
Sharon Movie? Yes


Somethings Gotta Give (2003)

I actually forgot that I had seen this and then watched it again. It did not fair as well the second time around. It has aged poorly and I actually found Diane Keaton obnoxious in a few scenes. The whole crying scene especially. Even though it wasn't as great as I had umm... forgotten, it was still an entertaining and playful chick flick. I am always up for a performance by Jack Nicholson and it was just icing on the cake that Keanu Reeves was in it. I can't say I was happy about Amanda Peet, but she has some talent.

Raw Score: 700,928
Sharon Movie? Yes


2 Days In Paris (2007)

This is another movie that I thought was going to be a complete chick flick, but turned out to have an edgy script that was surprisingly witty. My hats off to Julie Delpy who wrote, directed, and starred in 2 Days in Paris. These are two characters that you love to hate just for the mess of a life they are living. There was more language and nudity in the film than I could care for, but I had no problem finding the good in it in spite of this. If you are looking for another movie that has a lot of dialogue then this is it. It explores the process of a relationship that seems to be spirally out of control. Some of the scripting actually reminded me of Tarantino.

Raw Score: 803,887
Sharon Movie? No