My Super Ex-Girlfriend

Who:  Amber & Jonathan
What:  My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Where:  @ home on cable

Why:  I like Luke Wilson

I totally remember seeing a preview for this movie in theaters and thinking, "that looks cute/different".  Then I remember hearing that is made no money in theaters, which is normally a tell tale sign that it's no good.

It wasn't very good (I'm glad I didn't pay for it), but it was a fun free movie found on cable.

Matt (Luke Wilson) works in an office with his buddy Vaughn (Rainn Wilson - from the Office) and Hannah (Anna Ferris).  You can tell right away that Matt and Hannah have a flirty thing going at work, but Hannah really loves her boyfriend.

Matt meets Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman) on the subway, and asks her out.  Jenny is hot, but in a nerdy way (with boring brown hair, bangs, glasses, and a librarian's wardrobe).  As they go on a couple dates you can tell something is off with her.  She's just not a very good girlfriend, but she's great in the sack (which they had to show a sex scene - totally unnecessary.  I'm no prude, but I'd rather not see a sex scene if I don't have to).

Jenny admits to Matt she has a big time secret.  She's actually ... pull off glasses and brown wig ... G girl.  New York City's favorite super hero!  She can do it all, fly, lazer eyes, super strength, lightning speed ... you get the idea.  Matt is totally turned on, but Jenny is just not a good girlfriend.  And she's totally jealous of Hannah, even though they are clearly just friends.

So Matt breaks up with her.

Have you ever wanted to get back at an ex-boyfriend, but didn't know what to do?  Well, as super hero, Jenny can do what ever she wants!

I won't ruin all the movie for you.  Basically, Jenny ruins Matt's life, but he's got a comeback of his own ...

40 Days and 40 Nights

Who:  Amber
What:  40 Days and 40 Nights
Where:  @ home - just being lazy
Why:  Recorded off some random cable channel

All I have to say is "meh!".  This movie was decent, but it was also lame at the same time. 

The premise is pretty lame - a (cute) guy tries to go 40 days with out any sexual content.  It's what he's giving up for lent, I think.  (Sorry, I don't celebrate lent - is that 40 days long?) 

Now, maybe I'm not a guy, but that doesn't sound like pure torture (it's only 40 days - not 40 years!), but it sure is for Josh Hartnet!  And, to make matters worse, his ex-girlfriend (of 4 months) met somebody and is engaged already!  It's so "Made of Honor"-esque.  Now that I think about it, I like this movie less and less ... I can't even talk about it anymore.  It was a giant waste of my time.

Thomas Crown Affair

Who:  Amber

What:  Thomas Crown Affair
Where:  @ home - recorded off cable
Why:  I LOVE the crazy soundtrack

It's true - I watch this movie when ever I see it on TV because of the crazy soundtrack.  I can't describe the music, it's kind-of like a chant with people clapping in the background.  Regardless, it makes the whole "stealing priceless art" very exciting!

Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) is a super rich, and super boring NYC business man.  He also is a master thief, specializing in ripping off art work from a NYC art museum.  The opening of the movie shows him stealing a painting.

Renee Ruso is a sex pot who is trying to catch the guy who stole the painting.  She works for some art insurance company and gets about $5 million bucks if she gets the painting back.  Her way of investigating Thomas Crown is to go on dates with him and sleep with him.  She knows he did it, and he toys with her the entire time ... will she find the painting?

Thomas Crown offers Renee Ruso $10 million dollars if she gives up and runs away with him.  She's crazy for him, and he's crazy for her, but she's got a job to do.  Crown offers to return the painting, then she must meet him at 4pm at some airport.  Does she trust this thief ... or will she continue to do her job (which she's really good at) and find that painting?

Did I mention the music rules!?!

The Sweetest Thing

Who: Amber
What: The Sweetest Thing
Where: @ home (I own it on DVD)
Why: It's hilarious!!!

I am so glad my roommate James introducted me to this movie. It is so funny, and so girly.

Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate are best friends, with super quick witty banter and throwing guys away like yesterdays trash.  Selma Blair is thrown in the mix, for apparantly no reason, but she's great regardless.

A cute guy comes into play, a roadtrip ensues, their is a montage of horrible dresses being tried on, etc ... Throw in some Jason Bateman (this was before having Jason Bateman in a movie was cool!) and yourselves have a kick butt movie!!!

I highly recommend renting the "unrated version".  You will have the Penis Song stuck in your head for the rest of your life!!!  And "unrated" back in 2002 didn't mean actually seeing any private parts (cough *Walk Hard* cough), it just meant singing about them.  It's one of my all time favorite movies.

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

Who:  Amber & Jonathan
What:  Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Where:  @ home off Pay Per View
Why:  Jonathan picked it out

Let me first stay that I love the first Harold and Kumar movie.  I just love it!

This movie ... not so much.  The first movie was very simple.  This movie was crazy thing after crazy thing after crazy thing.  It was just too much.

I also vote for a title change, because Harold and Kumar break out of Guantanamo Bay with in 15 minutes.

I did like how this movie starts out litterally 10 minutes after the first movie ends.  The boys are back home after their White Castle fiasco.  Harold is dreaming about that hot chick he kissed in the elevator, and Kumar is taking a huge dump (he did just eat 30 burgers).

They hop on a plane to Amsterdam, because that's where the hot chick will be.  Even though they will be in Amsterdam soon, and they can smoke pot legally 24/7, Kumar finds it necessary to smoke on the plane.  He whips out his 'smokeless bong' invention, which, of course, looks like a bomb.  A lady thinks he a terrorist, and it's all down hill from here.

DirectTV gave us the unrated version; there were A LOT of nakedness in this movie.

On the bright side, Chris Meloni (sp?), who played that gross guy with the boils on his neck from the first movie, is back.  This time, in another unrecognizable role as the leader of the KKK.  Also Neil Patrick Harris is back playing 'Neil Patrick Harris'.  His role here isn't as great (or nearly as random) as in the first movie), but he's still great.  There is also a G.W. Bush impersonator playing G.W. Bush.  The accent is great, but he looks nothing like him. 

Am I bummed that I spend $3.99 on this movie?  A little bit ...

P.S.  I labeled this movie as 'hot guy(s)', because I think Harold is a cutie!

Sex and the City

Who: Alina
What: Sex and the City
Where: Altamonte 18 Movie Theatre
Why: Religiously watched the show during it's first run and now in syndication (if I'm up that late!)

I enjoyed this movie immensely! I was a little wary b/c I am a HUGE fan of the show and I had heard mixed reviews. You don't have to be a fan of the show to understand the movie but you probably should have watched a few episodes here and there to kind of get how the personality of the girls work. Knowing what happened in the series finale might be helpful too. They do give you a quick synopsis of the personalities of the each of the girls and what has happened to them from the last season of the show to the past 3 or 4 years in the opening credits so you won't be totally lost. I can't say too much of the plot without giving the movie away but it's basically picks up after 4 years. Carrie is still with Big, Charlotte is still married to Harry, Miranda is still married to Steve and still lives in Brooklyn, and Samantha is still with Smith.

I'm not going to give any spoilers away but I cried (didn't think I would) and I laughed a lot. Samantha lives in LA with Smith but she is in a lot of the movie so Samantha fans don't need to worry, she's still Samantha! There is an interesting plot twist with Miranda that surprised me. Charlotte was the comedic relief. Carrie's storyline was heartwrenching (grab the tissues) and heart warming. All four of the stars were great in their roles. They reverted back to Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha like they had never left and gone on to other things. Jennifer Hudson was a great addition to the cast too.

This movie was nothing like I thought it would be. It was so much better! Yes, there was some talk of fashion. Yes, there was talk of love. Yes, there was a lot of nudity and sex (they even show a penis for a split second!). Yes, it is a supreme chick flick but it was great! Some people may not like how the girls ended up where they did at the conclusion of the movie, but I don't think it could have ended any better. It was very true to their characters and the show. Viva Sex and the City!

edit:  I brought this movie review back up to the front because I finally saw it!  And it was great!!!  I'm still annoyed how these women throw money all over the place, and why does Carrie need an assistant?  I haven't seen her do a lick of work.  Regardless, it was great, and I recommend it to all.

You Don't Mess With the Zohan

Who: Jaclyn
What: You Don't Mess With the Zohan
Where: AMC Pleasure Island
Why: I love Adam Sandler!

I have been waiting for a new movie by Adam Sandler to come out for a while, one that was actually a comedy. So imagine my delight when this movie popped into previews a few months ago. Sadly, I was very disappointed. I laughed a few times, fell asleep a few times. By far, not his best.

The funniest parts of the movie have already been shown in the previews. The two things worth mentioning are his unholy lust for hummus and Rob Schneider trying to call the Middle East.

Thank God it was only $6...and I even had a gift card!

300

Who: Alina
What: 300
Where: Movie Theatre when it first came out and now on cable
Why: Bill wanted to see it

I wasn't all that interested in seeing this movie. I knew the history and true to most movies based on mythology and those times it didn't really ring true to the actual story. Nevertheless, Bill wanted to see it and I obliged.

Was I wrong! It was a great movie! I like the way the movie looked with the colors and muted backgrounds. The war scenes are great, the story and liberties they took with it was great, the acting and visual effects were awesome! It's basically a period war movie so there was a lot of violence and a LOT OF BLOOD. It was gruesome and gory at times but it all goes with the "no guts, no glory" theme. *Bonus for the girls-300 hundred ripped guys with abs and pecs for days in red briefs and capes all marching down toward you. Yeah, that was the best and worth the movie theatre price alone!*