Overall Impression — A confused movie that delivers more sizzle than steak. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Giselle. What’s she trying to accomplish? — Sort of return to Andalusia (her fairy tale realm) but she doesn’t actively try to do that much after a few first efforts. Her main drive is to… Continue reading ENCHANTED
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KNOCKED UP
Overall Impression — Crass, rude, and I loved it. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Seth Rogen’s slacker-stoner, Ben. What’s he trying to accomplish? — Ben’s trying to figure out how to be a good boyfriend and potential father. Who’s trying to stop him? — To an extent, his slacker buddies as well… Continue reading KNOCKED UP
TRANSFORMERS
Overall Impression — Odd, inconsistent tone that veers between cartoon comedy and serious violence. Cool effects, though. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Sam Witwicky. What’s he trying to accomplish? — Save the world by enabling the good robots to defeat the bad robots. Who’s trying to stop him? — Megatron, as well… Continue reading TRANSFORMERS
MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
Overall Impression — Interesting in the way watching a car crash is interesting. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Nicole Kidman’s character, Margot. What’s she trying to accomplish? — To stop her sister from marrying the wrong guy. Who’s trying to stop her? — The guy, Margot’s son, and Margot’s sister. What happens if she… Continue reading MARGOT AT THE WEDDING
DAN IN REAL LIFE
Overall Impression — A sweet movie with a great cast. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s the main character? — Steve Carell’s Dan Burns. What’s he trying to accomplish? — He’s trying find love…and unfortunately for him the object of his affection is his brother’s new girlfriend (Juliette Binoche). Who’s trying to stop him? — Everyone! The family thinks she’s… Continue reading DAN IN REAL LIFE