I Think I Love My Wife

No, that's not a statement. That's a movie title. Besides, I KNOW I love my wife.

I also have HBO. That's why I end up reviewing old movies. Just thought I'd tell you guys in case you were wondering.

This movie featured Chris Rock acting, as well as directing. I thought it was gonna suck bad like his other movies, but it was actually not bad. Probably 'cause my expectations were low, I was pleasantly surprised.

Steve Buscemi was in the movie. And so was Stephen A. Smith. Yeah, that guy. The irritating ESPN sports guy. Kerry Washington played the hottie. She didn't look it, but judging by her voice, I think she was the sister of the main black guy in that Julia Stiles Jungle Fever dance movie, Save the Last Dance.

So, the movie was about two of my favorite things, marriage and sex. Now, if I could just figure out how to put the two together. Just kidding.

Really, though. Chris Rock plays a banker/father/husband guy who's "trapped" in his boring married life. His old friend's girl visits him at work one day and a fling slowly develops without him even knowing it. She knows exactly what she's doing though. Girls like straddling that friend/girlfriend line and playing innocent. Jezebels, I tell you.

Anyway, the movie does the usual comparing of married vs single life and having fun with it. Chris Rock pretty much acts out his stand-up routine throughout the movie. His acting has gotten better.

When he "acts," the movie is just okay, but when he's "Chris Rock," he's hilarious, he's swearing and being all raunchy, and the movie is a bit more entertaining.

For a light comedy, it has its moments. Or it could be that I'm a newlywed, so I can finally relate. That "not having sex once you get married" thing is not so funny though. I really feel that a healthy sex life is an important part of a happy, successful marriage. HINT, HINT! Gotta have the passion, right? I bet you there's a direct correlation between crazy oofing and marital fidelity. What do you guys think?

The ending was straight cheesy, but the movie was alright. Not bad. Not great. I wasn't dying laughing or anything like that, but it entertained me enough. Chris Rock always makes me appreciate Eddie Murphy more. I give this movie two days of sex per weekend...