The Proposal

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RUN, FATBOY, RUN - Hottie Thandie Newton, surprisingly buff, quirky Hank Azaria, and the hilarious Simon Pegg. I think Ross from FRIENDS directed this movie. Believe it or not, this movie was superb. Just felt like using that adjective. But really though, this movie was hilarious. Pegg's like the British Ben Stiller. Always playing the underdog common man who gets $hit on through the entire movie for our entertainment. He was good in SHAUN OF THE DEAD, too. Ever notice that Azaria plays oddball characters? Ever notice he's buff? Of course, I noticed Thandie Newton a lot more, but I'm just saying. A great movie about winning back the girl of your dreams. I was practically laughing during the whole movie...

MURDER BY NUMBERS - Sandra Bullock and Ryan Gosling before he was famous. Old movie, but I'd thought I'd watch it 'cause I just saw THE PROPOSAL and felt like giving Bullock more chances when she was young and spry. Not bad of a movie. Bullock played that exact same hard-nosed detective character she played in MISS CONGENIALITY before she transformed into the beauty queen. It was kinda weird to see her like that. She was all trying to jump her partner's bones throughout. That part I didn't mind, of course. You think most guys would rather hang with a girl like Bullock or someone like Megan Fox? This movie seemed eerily similar to some story I've either read about or heard on the news. Couldn't quite place it, but it seemed based on a true story. Not bad. Not great...

THE KINGDOM - Now this movie was the bomb!! And I'm not just saying it 'cause it was a movie about terrorism. Jamie Foxx definitely don't make $hitty movies anymore. Jennifer Garner, Chris Cooper, and Jason Bateman co-starred. Lots of action and real-world relevance. For some reason, I felt like I was watching TRAFFIC, except it was about oil, terrorists, and Saudi Arabia. Usually, I can't stand this type of movie, but this one was interesting. Great ensemble acting. Explosive action. Riveting suspense. Jason Bateman always makes the most of his minor roles (HANCOCK, JUNO). Garner has this one scene where she goes all ALIAS on this one guy and terrorizes his a$$. I bet she can kick Ben Affleck's a$$ in real life. Excellent movie. Go rent it...

VANTAGE POINT - Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, and Jack from LOST. Haole RASHOMON-style movie about the assassination of the president. Kinda cool, I guess. A bit overrated. A bit irritating to wait for the culmination of points of view. Is it me or does Forest Whitaker look like a Black Chunk from GOONIES? I don't know why, but he seemed to be overacting the whole movie. But then again, he has won an Oscar, so what do I know. Okay movie. They should make a porn movie in Rashomon-style. That would be interesting. Don't steal my idea...

THE PROPOSAL - If you're going on a date with your woman (or man), and you're going to have to dish out all that money anyway at the theaters, you might as well watch this movie. Can't go wrong. Your girl will appreciate it. You'll score some points. And, you'll be rolling the entire time. That's the part I didn't expect. Was actually a lot funnier than I expected. Ryan Reynolds is the next superstar, I think, if he isn't already. That guy has impeccable comedic timing and delivery. I found myself just laughing at his facial expressions. We saw this movie with the Halfmanns, which was a bonus. Yeah, they like us better than the rest of you guys. One of the better romantic comedies I've seen in awhile. Take your soulmate to this movie. You might even get lucky...


Okay, back to the MJ memorial. That, in itself, could probably be a blockbuster movie...