Entries Tagged 'Comedy' ↓
April 2nd, 2011 — Comedy, Crime Drama
IMDB: Flawless
Basic Plot: A homophobic ex-security guard suffers a stroke and needs singing lessons to rehabilitate his voice. Unfortunately, his teacher is his drag-queen neighbor.
Outburst: The plot is fairly cookie-cutter but entertaining nonetheless as a gritty, bloody version of the Birdcage. If the main characters had been anyone other than Philip Seymour Hoffman and Robert De Niro, they would have been shoo-ins for Best Actor/Supporting Actor. Maybe the real mystery is how such winning performances managed to be overlooked entirely by judges and box office alike.
— It’s a decent movie, but I’m not sure who the target audience was supposed to be. This is a Joel Schumacher film (post ruination of Batman), so it’s best if you don’t go in with high movie aspirations. If you are a Robert De Niro or Philip Seymour Hoffman fan, you’ll want to watch it just to enjoy their acting abilities.
Wikipedia Entry: Flawless
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March 30th, 2011 — Comedy, Crime Drama
IMDB: Matchstick Men
Basic Plot: An obsessive-compulsive conman’s plans for a lucrative swindle go awry when his teenage daughter pays him a visit.
Outburst: Brilliant cons, but the neurotic behavior of the main character seems like a bad affectation, which is odd considering I think Nicholas Case is naturally neurotic.
— It’s pure Hollywood entertainment, but nothing that sticks with you beyond a day.
Official Website: Matchstick Men
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March 29th, 2011 — Comedy, Romantic
IMDB: The Treatment
Basic Plot: NYC boy’s school English teacher in therapy for relationship issues falls for young widow.
Outburst: It’s billed as an independent romance and/or an independent comedy, but only because it’s independent of both romance and comedy. I feel as if I’ve spent the last hour and a half masturbating to the works of Freud.
— You’ll only like this movie if you can identify with a stereotypical uninspiring English teacher or if you have a penchant for awkward wit.
February 21st, 2011 — Comedy, Romantic
IMDB: Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi
Basic Plot: Coming of age for a somewhat awkward but well-meaning boy.
Outburst: No one can kibbitz like a dysfunctional Israeli Jewish family. The first ‘sexual’ encounter was so awkward I had to walk away or stop breathing (laughing too hard).
— All the guys who started out awkward will get a cringe and a laugh from this film. This is a cutesy coming-of-age foreign romance as well, so it makes for an entertaining at-home date night.
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January 6th, 2011 — Comedy
IMDB: Joe Versus the Volcano
Basic Plot: A dying hypochondriac accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano as a human sacrifice.
Outburst: It started out strong and surreal, as if the farcical comedy were a thin veneer covering a sophisticated satire of… something. That something never reveals itself, and the ending returns to the movie to ridiculousness. As an added bonus, it feels insulting to Polynesians!
— You came so close to being a cult classic (some would debate it is one)! I found it fell just shy of the necessary level of self-mocking to be a true cult film. It’s a good time waster to throw into the background of your day.
Wikipedia Entry: Joe Versus the Volcano
March 20th, 2010 — Comedy, Romantic
IMDB: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Basic Plot: Romantic comedy about a musician who takes a Hawaii vacation to forget about a recent breakup, only to find his ex (and her new boyfriend) are staying at the same resort.
Outburst: It’s funny and witty and everything I could ask for in a romantic comedy.
/DVD — Guys pack up your girls, but try not to be intimidated by male full frontal nudity. Jason Segal can strut his stuff without shame.
Official Site: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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February 4th, 2010 — Comedy
IMDB: Yes Man
Basic Plot: After a motivational seminar, a pessimistic banker decides to say yes to every suggestion.
Outburst: For the record, I can’t stand Jim Carrey movies. I haven’t like one since Mask. So when this popped on the television I was surprised to find myself running late for an appointment because my attention had been strangely drawn to the screen. It’s a compellingly good story and it is authentically funny, as well.
/DVD (3 of 3 stars) — A laugh factory and great movie. Does anyone know if that’s was Jim Carrey’s behind or a stunt butt? This blogger wants to know.
Official Yes Man Website
December 12th, 2009 — Comedy, Martial Arts
IMDB: The Forbidden Kingdom
Basic Plot: Scrawny kid who watches too many kung-fu movies is magically transported to another realm in which he must return a mystical staff to the Monkey God.
Outburst: I’ve seen more logical plots on pornos. This is just a thinly veiled attempt to string together intense martial arts scenes between Jet Li and Jackie Chan, with some hot fighting Asian girls thrown into the mix. It’s pretty awesome.
/CULT — If you love comedic kung-fu movies, you’ll find this movie a fun classic.
Official Website: The Forbidden Kingdom
Wikipedia: The Forbidden Kingdom
November 16th, 2009 — Comedy, Drama, Romantic
IMDB: The Preacher’s Wife
Basic Plot: Dramady about an angel sent to help a troubled preacher. His presence, however, seems to cause more problems than it solves.
Outburst: Nothing like a feel good Christmas movie to get you into the holiday spirit.
(2 of 3 stars) — This is not a family movie so much as a story for ladies who watch romances.
Wikipedia: The Preacher’s Wife
August 2nd, 2009 — Comedy, Musical, Romantic
IMDB: Mamma Mia!
Basic Plot: Bride-to-be tries to discover her father’s identity by inviting the three potential candidates to her wedding. It’s a musical featuring hit songs by ABBA, does it really need a plot?
Outburst: For the standard moviegoer, it will be cute and tolerable, but really — what significant other dragged you to see this? Now if you love musicals or are a groupie for ABBA – this might be the greatest experience since your first orgasm. See this in as large a venue as possible; the energy and laughter of the crowd will keep you soaring (and singing) along.
/CULT (2 of 3 stars) — Exquisite fun for musical and ABBA fans, pretty good otherwise.
Official Website for film Mamma Mia!
Official Website for Stage Production
