I have seen a couple of flicks over the last few weeks and I just haven't had a lot of computer time to share my thoughts. Well folks, I give you a few minutes of my evening to get some (very) brief thoughts down on these flicks.
American Reunion - 2 of 5 Horns
I am a huge fan of American Pie, and a moderately decent fan of American Pie 2 and American Wedding. The original trilogy had both heart and loads of laughs. This film leans way to heavily on the old reliable jokes, and to bring this series back after 9 years and a solid end to a TRILOGY, well, I expected a much stronger effort. Eugene Levy is great, and there are glimpses of hilarity in all of the original cast. The only problem is that the glimpses of hilarity were quickly clouded by replaying so many of the SAME JOKES from the originals. In a post Judd Apatow, Todd Phillips, Bridesmaids, Hangover world, from those who reinvented the teen gross out comedy at the end of the 90's, I expected much, much more. This was a lame duck from a crew that historically has delivered. Weak folks, very weak.
Wrath of the Titans - 2.5 of 5 Horns
This is a movie with very little story. I mean there is a story there...a very basic hero's journey, but it has absolutely no substance! The 3-D was not terrible, but there was just so little to grab onto here.
Mirror, Mirror - 4 of 5 Horns
This is a movie full of fun and whimsy! Tarsem Singh is shaping up to be one of my favorite directors and his flick, The Immortals, puts to shame the Titans flick mentioned above...don't believe me, check it out! Mirror, Mirror is the first of the two SNOW WHITE flicks we are getting this blockbuster season. The other one is a bit more serious, and this effort is a family friendly and really fun outing at the theater. Lily Collins is stellar in the role that actually inspired her to take up acting. Julia Roberts chews up the scenery in her turn as the wicked Queen, and Armie Hammer is stellar, just stellar as the Prince. The seven dwarves are both eccentric and reinvented in a unique and enjoyable presentation. This was a fun movie that was a welcomed flick in a so far lackluster film year.
Casa De Mi Padre - 4 of 5 Horns
Will Ferrell as the protagonist in a Spanish language film. One part comedy, one part drama, one part western, one part GRINDHOUSE genius. Look, I'm not even going to make a shot at describing this flick. The comedic sensibilities are similar to the tongue-in-cheek-ed-ness of Anchorman, and while I thought it was wholly ridiculous, I also thought is was very creative and exceptionally cool!
Titanic 3-D - 5 of 5 HornsJust a great movie...an all-time classic! This is how films are meant to look in 3-D. James Cameron should be in charge of all up-conversions, from here on out. Line 'em up...all of Michael Bay's early work, The Matrix trilogy, all of the blockbuster wet dream flicks, give them to Cameron and let him handle the 3-D-ization, please!
Sorry It's been so long, I'll try to write again sooner...till then, take care!
Reel Rhino
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