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Leave the World Behind (2023)
The ending...
...was my absolute favorite part of the whole thing. Which isn't saying much 🤓
I hate to say it was bad but it kind of was. Just weirdly odd. Lots of moral messaging. It really wants to be Get Out or any other Jordan Peele film. It could have been good but it wasn't cohesive. It certainly helped that the television references were near and dear to me. I liked the cast! Loved the gorgeous house in the Hamptons. (I'm in it this far so I've gotta keep going!) Julie Roberts was fun to watch in a different kind of role for her.
"What do you get out of being so angry all the time?" Lots of f words! Some interesting camera shots.
Happy Feet (2006)
Rolling my eyes at the political divide
It amuses me that many of the 'reviewers' complain about the message in the movie but send their own hateful message in their posts. "If you didn't like this movie, you are a clueless (read: Republican) soccer mom!!!".
Stop that. Since when do mothers with kids who play soccer have the same freakin' political point of view? I'm a mom with a kid who plays soccer. I am almost as liberal as you can get, I think. I agree with the "message" of this movie. And, I didn't like this movie! I didn't really like it the first time I saw it when it was called "March of the Penguins!" (Ok, these penguins sing and dance.)
Yep, the animation was superb. Some of the music was fun. I don't like musical/tap-dancing movies that much to begin with, so it doesn't make it any better for me when they are animated penguins.
The story didn't make sense to me - "hey, those penguins are dancing. We must be overfishing!". Plus, this is the kind of film that makes me embarrassed to be a green liberal. The message is delivered in a way that is guaranteed to turn off, oh, at least about 51% of the population.
Also, is there a word for sexually anthropomorphizing? That's what they did to the female penguins. Hollywood, you are driving me crazy.
Lastly, instead of hiring Robin Williams to do four characters, why not hire an actual Latino or African American? I like Robin Williams, but him doing a stereotyped Latino penguin was irking me.
Really lastly, some of the scenes are downright scary and sad. "Happy Feet" is something of a misnomer for much of the film.
There are plenty of animated films I've loved. This was not one of them.
But I give everyone else plenty of room to absolutely love it. We can all coexist without hating each other.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
for improv fans
This show is mostly improvised, and I think you need to appreciate improv to fully appreciate the show. I've studied improv, loved improv and I absolutely adore this show completely.
Larry David in this show is the deep dark part of us that we hate to admit we have, only he's that all the time. It's an excellent portrayal of the human condition. If you are looking for obvious, laugh out loud humor, this isn't for you. It's more like a very fine wine or chocolate that should be savored, sip by sip. There's tons of in-jokes and Hollywood jokes and stuff that only a relative handful of people might really get, but mostly the fun is being poked at what is truly average, everyday, regular life. It completely cracks me up. I really think it is an acquired taste!
Trish
School of Rock (2003)
If you love rock, you'll have fun
Come on, Ted! Lighten up!
Anyone who loves rock will enjoy this, IMO. Jack is lovable, the kids are fun and the music is great. Don't think too much - just rent it and enjoy it. If you've ever wanted to be in a band, check it out. I've got two kids and we've been rocking out for ten years. Glad to see someone's made a movie about turning kids on to rock - and a lot of us have these kids inside of us. All the 70's references are fun for us old geezers. "Put your hand over your hearts... I pledge allegiance ... to the band....of Mr. Schneebly...and will not fight him...for creative control...LET'S GET ROCKING!"
The Who : The Kids Are Alright (1979)
the ultimate fan tribute to the ultimate rock and roll band
Jeff Stein deserves ALL the credit for this movie. The story of how he got it made is fascinating. The new DVD is essential for fans of the Who. Jeff's commentary is hilarious, informative and what I always wanted to be able to know after 25 years of major Who fandom. He finished the movie when he was only 21. Fitting company for Pete Townshend who wrote Tommy when he was 22.
If you have any inkling that you might like The Who, or do like The Who, or ever wondered about The Who, get the DVD!!! All the work that John Albarian had done to the video and audio makes an enormous difference. Don't miss The Who blowing the doors off everyone at "The Rock and Roll Circus".
Trish
A Mighty Wind (2003)
God Bless Christopher Guest
I'm an old SCTV fan and these films are the closest thing I've seen to all that great work. Eugene Levy is just fabulous in this film. The whole film is remarkable in its attention to detail, meticulous musical performances and comedic genius. It makes me very happy that there is an audience for this out there! Keep 'em coming, Chris.
Ghost (1990)
after 13 years...
13 years ago, I think I thought this was a cute movie. Tonight I watched it during a bout of insomnia and wow, is it bad or what! I think if you were to sum up what happened to Patrick Swayze's career in one word, it would be "Ghost". The acting is laughable. Whoopi is redeeming but can't get past the ridiculous script. The little black ghosty dudes that come get the bad guys have to be one of the worst decisions a special effects crew ever made.
Verdict: Repeat viewings are not necessary. Leave well enough alone.
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Like a fine wine...
For me, this movie just gets better with age. I thought it was underrated. The music is so well done, thanks to Adam Schlesinger (see "Fountains of Wayne"). I've always wanted to be able to thank Tom Hanks for the movie and the music. They both inspired my then 2 year old son to take up the drums. He's still playing. I loved the music because although it was all original, it sounded like those songs had somehow been part of my life, growing up in the 60's. I like Tom Everett Scott as Guy. Steve Zahn is very funny, and Jonathon Schaech is appropriately moody. There are also some great supporting roles - I love Freddie Frederickson ("Mr. Downtown"), the hotel doorman, the LA DJ and Barry Sobel as Goofball. Have I mentioned the music?? :-) If you haven't given this movie a chance and you are a fan of pop music, try it out.