Sorry, I just cannot take these movies seriously or
see the "evil" Leprechaun as a scary villain.
Just can't do it.
What I read, write, watch, listen to or do between hot cups of the good stuff.
Showing posts with label comedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comedy. Show all posts
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Day 21: A horror movie that only makes you laugh
Sorry, I just cannot take these movies seriously or
see the "evil" Leprechaun as a scary villain.
Just can't do it.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Day 7: Favorite Christmas Movie
It is a comedy, but it has a heart.
All Clark wants to do is have an old-fashioned family Christmas.
Of course, things don't go his way, but he tries!
We watch every year - can't wait to watch it soon!
30 Second Bunnies have a take on it here!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Monday, November 23, 2009
Movie Monday - Land of the Lost
Land of the Lost (2009)
[Will Ferrell; Anna Friel; Danny McBride; Jorma Taccone; John Boylan; Matt Lauer]
Plot: On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant and a redneck survivalist. In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka, their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures.
My take: Ugh. This movie was just bad. There are a few funny parts and I am sure you saw them in the trailer. Everything else is just blah and boring.
I am a fan of the original show (my review of it is here). And I would have been a fan of a remake that was done well. This changed things that didn't need to be changed and tried to force humor in where it just did not work. Will Ferrel was great as Buddy the Elf, but since then, I have just not found the dude funny.
The sad thing is that the higher budget and the modern effects could have made a Land of the Lost flick that was both true to the original and awesome for today. Sadly, they went and blew the whole thing.
Don't rent it, don't buy it, just avoid it.
[Will Ferrell; Anna Friel; Danny McBride; Jorma Taccone; John Boylan; Matt Lauer]
Plot: On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant and a redneck survivalist. In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka, their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures.
My take: Ugh. This movie was just bad. There are a few funny parts and I am sure you saw them in the trailer. Everything else is just blah and boring.
I am a fan of the original show (my review of it is here). And I would have been a fan of a remake that was done well. This changed things that didn't need to be changed and tried to force humor in where it just did not work. Will Ferrel was great as Buddy the Elf, but since then, I have just not found the dude funny.
The sad thing is that the higher budget and the modern effects could have made a Land of the Lost flick that was both true to the original and awesome for today. Sadly, they went and blew the whole thing.
Don't rent it, don't buy it, just avoid it.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Movie Monday - A Cinematic Potpourri
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Grey Gardens (2009)
[Jessica Lange; Drew Barrymore; Justin Louis; Arye Gross; Ken Howard]
Based on the lives that inspired the Maysles Brothers' classic documentary, this HBO Films drama tells the story of "Big Edie" Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter "Little Edie" (Drew Barrymore), who forged a unique bond while living in a ramshackle East Hampton mansion.
Wow. Great film. Lange and Barrymore are superb as Big and Little Edie. And such a bizarre life those two women led.
Great film, recommended indeed!
Official HBO Site for Grey Gardens
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Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009)
[Hayley Kiyoko; Robbie Amell; Kate Melton; Nick Palatas; Frank Welker]
This was a straight-to-TV prequel for the flicks, but with a whole new bunch of actors playing the roles of the Scooby gang. This film shows how the characters all met in high school, how they came to be friends with Scooby and solve mysteries together.
The mystery itself isn't too tough to figure out, plays like a live action version of a Scooby cartoon, really. But it's all in good fun and the actors get really into their roles. Helps make it an enjoyable experience.
Two things, however - One: Scooby here looks a little more cartoon-y than in the previous Scooby live-action movies. The smaller budget must be the reason.
Two: WHY the heck does Fred have DARK hair? Would it have been that hard to pay attention to that little fact? If they really liked the actor chosen for the role, dye his hair! Even light brown would have been closer than black. Even Freddie Prinze, Jr. went blonde in the previous flicks. Nitpicking, but really - they got so many other little details right, why not this one?
Official Site for Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins
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Clive Barker's The Plague (2006)
[James Van Der Beek; Ivana Milicevic; Brad Hunt; Joshua Close; Dee Wallace]
A strange plague infects all the children of the world, sending them into a ten-year-long comatose state. Suddenly, they all wake up at the same time and are intent on killing everyone alive.
This was a great, creepy flick that ended on a very odd, confusing note. I really don't get what the actual plague itself was all about. Maybe that is the intention, leaving us unsure and unsettled. But, seeing as how this involves Clive Barker, I shouldn't be surprised I am left scratching my head!
Recommended for fans of Barker or of Zombie flicks. Not sure if non-horror fans would dig it.
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Grey Gardens (2009)
[Jessica Lange; Drew Barrymore; Justin Louis; Arye Gross; Ken Howard]
Based on the lives that inspired the Maysles Brothers' classic documentary, this HBO Films drama tells the story of "Big Edie" Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter "Little Edie" (Drew Barrymore), who forged a unique bond while living in a ramshackle East Hampton mansion.
Wow. Great film. Lange and Barrymore are superb as Big and Little Edie. And such a bizarre life those two women led.
Great film, recommended indeed!
Official HBO Site for Grey Gardens
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Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009)
[Hayley Kiyoko; Robbie Amell; Kate Melton; Nick Palatas; Frank Welker]
This was a straight-to-TV prequel for the flicks, but with a whole new bunch of actors playing the roles of the Scooby gang. This film shows how the characters all met in high school, how they came to be friends with Scooby and solve mysteries together.
The mystery itself isn't too tough to figure out, plays like a live action version of a Scooby cartoon, really. But it's all in good fun and the actors get really into their roles. Helps make it an enjoyable experience.
Two things, however - One: Scooby here looks a little more cartoon-y than in the previous Scooby live-action movies. The smaller budget must be the reason.
Two: WHY the heck does Fred have DARK hair? Would it have been that hard to pay attention to that little fact? If they really liked the actor chosen for the role, dye his hair! Even light brown would have been closer than black. Even Freddie Prinze, Jr. went blonde in the previous flicks. Nitpicking, but really - they got so many other little details right, why not this one?
Official Site for Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins
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Clive Barker's The Plague (2006)
[James Van Der Beek; Ivana Milicevic; Brad Hunt; Joshua Close; Dee Wallace]
A strange plague infects all the children of the world, sending them into a ten-year-long comatose state. Suddenly, they all wake up at the same time and are intent on killing everyone alive.
This was a great, creepy flick that ended on a very odd, confusing note. I really don't get what the actual plague itself was all about. Maybe that is the intention, leaving us unsure and unsettled. But, seeing as how this involves Clive Barker, I shouldn't be surprised I am left scratching my head!
Recommended for fans of Barker or of Zombie flicks. Not sure if non-horror fans would dig it.
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