The Other Guys - When I saw this trailer back in the spring, I felt like this was going to be the major comedy flop of the summer, apparently I was wrong. The reviews have come in rather strong, saying it's surprisingly funny, especially compared to what we've been offered this summer. I've been hoping for a good Will Ferrell comedy for a while (Step Brothers got better with more viewings, but overall I've been dissapointed in him since Anchorman.), so I am now looking forward to seeing this one.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Step Up 3D - There is no way this movie will actually be good, but let's be honest. If someone offered to pay for my ticket, I would probably go see this.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Middle Men - This film had a good rotten tomatoes rating earlier in the week, but it took a strong dive once all the critics saw it. Word of mouth seems to say the cast and the acting is strong, but the script is not. I'm still rather intrigued, though.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Twelve (limited) - This movie looks cheesy, and the reviews seem to express that sentiment, but it seems to have the same qualities as Alpha Dog, a movie I inexplicably love.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Flipped (limited) - This film marks Rob Reiner's return to the nostalgic type film about growing up that got him respect in the past (see: Stand by Me). While I love Stand by Me, I am seeing in the reviews that this one is not successful, and way too cheesy.
Rating: 2 out of 5
The Oxford Murders (limited) - Judging from the trailer, this film looks like The Da Vinci Code meets David Lynch with bad acting and no plot, and the critics seem to agree. They are, however, giving it "so bad it's good" reviews, so I may want to see this eventually.
Rating: 2 out of 5
The Disapperance of Alice Creed (limited) - This film has been getting solid reviews, and the trailer looked very strong. I am actually looking forward to getting the chance to see this one.
Rating: 3 out of 5
So what are you seeing this weekend?
Judging from what I have heard, I would like to see "The Other Guys" and "Middle Men" doesn't look too bad. I would rather watch Drillbit Taylor 5 times than see Step Up 3D, no joke.
ReplyDeleteIt's the 3D water splashing, I'm a bit interested (only if it doesn't cost me anything).
ReplyDeleteI saw The Other Guys earlier today, I found it to be very entertaining and probably Ferrell's best comedy since Ancorman, even though I personally feel like that's not saying much. I think the closing credits of the movie could be an interesting topic of discussion someday.
F*ck all the Step Up movies.
ReplyDeleteAnd I need to see The Other Guys for sure.