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But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
It was OK if you don't have any paint to watch dry.
I was pretty anxious to see this movie, but halfway through I was kind of bored. It's campy, but not over the top campy. It was funny, but not hah hah funny. The visuals were kind of interesting, but they got on my nerves halfway thru. Overall I was just annoyed. And the ending SUCKS! But then again, the few scenes that were funny were REALLY funny. They were just far and few between. Also, there is a guy that looks just like Andy Dick in the film. That kind of threw me for a loop. I guess the film is OK if you don't expect to much!
Life as a House (2001)
Thought it was going to suck, but it rocked!
My sister referred this movie to me telling me it made her cry and how good the acting was. Since she has never let me down before, I decided to give it a try. Although the pace is snail like slow, the characters are real and the story is intense.
The thing I really liked about this flick is all of the surprise actors. C'mon, Scott Bakula as the cop? The chick from Stepmom as the over sexed teenager? Anakin Skywaker as a troubled youth? (Naw, that's not type casting!). The other thing that I dug was the throwback reference to Valley Girl. The mom (Mary Steenburgen) gets the act of love on with her much younger daughter's pimp boyfriend. LOVED IT!
The other thing that really made me laugh was one of Hayden Christensen's funniest lines: "Is this only about six inches?" The delivery was perfect and it fit the script perfectly. Although the nuances from that line were never really explored. Oh well.
In the end, my sister came through like a champ. I cried and I also thought that the actors did an awesome job on bringing these characters to life.
One thumb up!
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want (2000)
What can I say? I'm in love with Margaret Cho.
I gave this film a 10 rating. I struggled with that, because although I feel that this comedy film is truly outstanding, the pace through me off for a moment or two. She comes on stage in a flash of energy and dives right in with the one liners. I had tears in my eyes. But then around the middle, the stories became more involved, not so funny. But then she gets the motor going again at the end.
The fact is Margaret Cho is the funniest woman alive. I identify with her life so much it scares me. The mother-answering-machine jokes are pee-in-your-pants funny, although a little too long in the tooth. The main reason I gave this film a 10 out of 10 is mainly for the brutal honesty Margaret gives the audience. She can't be making this stuff up!
Some of the highlights of the show are: "Lesbians love whale watching!", " Am I Gay? Am I Straight? No, I'm just easy. Where's my parade?" and the always laughable, "A**Masters" skit. Always a crowd favorite.
After I rented this movie, I went right to the web and bought this disc. I highly recommend this flick to any fan of stand up comedy. The special features are worth the purchase price.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
I know bad magic and THIS is bad!
I eagerly ripped open my rented DVD of Harry Potter and fell asleep one hour into this farce. BORING! BORING! BORING! Run away! Run far away!The characters are contrived, the plot is a see through as a sieve and gees, the only good thing was the hockey-like game they tried to play in the middle of the movie.
H.O.T.S. (1979)
T & A and a little fun!
This HAS to be my guilty pleasure. I am a HUGE fan of 80's movies that were designed to entertain and they didn't care if they offended anyone. This move has no meat, not substance, no deep thought provoking scenes. Just plain old college kids having fun and if a few breasts have to be shown, then so be it! This movie is for when you just want to relax and NOT think. Viva la nudity!
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Give a man wig and he can rule the world!
I rented this move with a sort of hesitation, I mean I read all of the reviews which said that it rocked, but I just wasn't sure. WOW! I totally love this movie. It brings back the long forgotten rock musical. I mean, after Grease 2, who was going to follow? Hedwig rocks! The band rocks! The story is a bit out there, but the main focus is the music. The music is as infectious as the latest Britney song! I find myself singing these songs at all times of the day when I need a little pick me up. I would recommend this movie to anyone that doesn't have a teeny tiny mind! I give it a 10!
How do I get to Bilgewaters??????
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Not an Ben fan, however the movie was great! - SPOLIERS!
Ok, Ok, I don't like war movies. That having been said, this movie was more about the relationship and machismo that leads up to war rather than the actual war. Ben was decent, Morgan always satisfies and the guy that plays the Russian leader was deep and awesome.
However, my problem with the movie is it's glitches. The stadium that the president is in is located in Baltimore, so why are the two football teams from Florida and Chicago? Also, Ben walks around at Ground Zero Baltimore, so why doesn't he die of poisoning? Despite the flaws, the plot is excellent with more twists and turns than Justin Timberlake's new hair-do! I was constantly engaged and always surprised.
I would recommend this movie to people craving suspense and action. It is a tad bloody and messy, but hey - it's war. Two thumbs up!
Viva Liev Schreiber! Missed you since you were Cotton Weary in Scream!