The Brief Catch Up

Alright, it's been about three months since my last complete post, and I have six movies on the docket to be reviewed. However, I saw some of these movies closer to my final complete post than in the past couple weeks, so I'll give these films brief and ridiculously short reviews (recent life events have clouded my head, making it virtually impossible for me to remember everything about them).

1) The Lincoln Lawyer: I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. I'm not the biggest McConaughey
fan (I think he's kind of an arrogant a-hole), but this is the role he was born to play. Long story short: he plays a stereotypical- sleazeball public defender. He is specifically requested for a high profile trial, and immediately thinks he'll win the case, no problem. He soon comes to realize that a past case has a bigger influence over his current client's charges than he could have imagined, and his character begins to rethink the differences between guilt and innocence. It was action-packed yet not over done, and well written. Not to mention there was a bit of a peanut gallery sitting in front of us (which usually I hate), but their commentary provided quite the comic relief from the intensity of the story ("Oh shit, that fool better run! Bitch be crazy!"). I definitely recommend this film!

2) The Hangover 2: Now I did see this movie relatively recently, but I disliked it so much that I don't think it's worthy of a full review. I am a HUGE fan of the first movie, and some of the elements that worked in the first film translated well into the second installment, However, this strength also proved to be the film's biggest detriment. It was THE SAME MOVIE, except they went more for shock and awe rather than smart yet perverted humor. I must say I was extremely disappointed. Zach Galifinakis was predictably hilarious, and this movie would have tanked without him in it.

3) Thor: I went to the movies with my parents, and it was Dad's turn to choose the film of the day. I had no desire to see it, other than the draw of the ridiculously hot Chris Hemsworth (that smile . . . swoon!), but was game for checking it out. Man, was that a fun movie! We accidentally saw it in 3D, but we were all delighted it ended up that way. The special effects were fantastic (95% of Thor's home planet was CGI); you felt like you were watching it all go down in real time. The greatest part about this movie was that it was SO cheesy, but the filmmakers totally embraced it. They didn't try to make this uber-serious film from a ridiculous premise and predictable (yet thoroughly enjoyable) acting. I'll definitely buy this movie when it comes out. Not to mention that when anything shocking happens, I have been inspired to say, "By the hammer of Thor!" For example: "By the hammer of Thor! That lightening storm was insane!" Good thing Tina Fey keeps me updated on sayings like these. Golden.

In the coming week(s), I'll upload full reviews of Water For Elephants, Bridesmaids, and X-Men First Class, and Horrible Bosses. I know you are waiting with baited breath for their reveal. ;) (here's a sneak peek, THEY ALL ROCKED).