Recent Movies

More short-and-sweet movie reviews:


THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES - Chick flick...with a taste of honey. Boatloads of Black people and awkward-aged Dakota Fanning. You get to see how huge Alicia Keys' a$$ really is. Actually, not a bad movie if you have possession of this unnecessary thing called "emotions."

THE UNINVITED - Talk about overrated. Not the least bit scary. The story is played out and overdone. They tried a little M. Night Shamalamabingbang at the end, but it was pretty weak. The preview was actually better than the movie.

DRILLBIT TAYLOR - Light, bully movie with some heart. Owen Wilson was his normal kinda funny self. For some reason, I like Leslie Mann (Judd Apatow's wife). She's funny and kinda hot all rolled into one. Movie kinda drifted in and out, but it was okay. The kinda movie to watch just to take a break from life. Kinda used the word "kinda" too much.

THE WRESTLER - Pick of the litter. Intriguing character study about a washed-up WWF-type wrestler (Mickey Rourke) in love with an over-the-hill stripper (Marisa Tomei). Thought I was watching a documentary on Hulk Hogan. You actually find yourself sympathizing with the guy. Rourke was surprisingly convincing. Tomei was MILFishly delicious. Like dramas? Rent this one.

TAKEN - Thanks, Leish. Liked the concept. Liked the fighting. Couldn't get over the hump with old, saggy Liam Neeson easily kicking everyone's a$$. Plus, his Qui-Gon Jinn/Aslan voice spewing out Confucius' sayings before and after each beatdown was killing me. Remember that TV show THE EQUALIZER? That's what I kept thinking of.

THE SOLOIST - Great acting. Great true story. Great classical music. Thought I would like this movie more. We didn't. Jamie Foxx's stream of consciousness reminded me of Lil' Wayne's "A Milli." Downey Jr. cracks me up even when he's not trying to be funny. It's unfair that someone can be as talented as Jamie Foxx. I bet it was really him playing Yo Mama-like cello.


Alright. See you soon. Don't buy $4.50 hot dogs unless your wife is grouchy...