Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Release date: 11 Feb 2011 UK and US
Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Bailee Madison, Griffin Gluck, Brooklyn Decker, Nick Swardson
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He said:
Sandler seems to flop back and fourth between rom-coms aimed at romantically deprived 30 somethings and comedies aimed at horny juvenile men. I'm not sure if this is a deliberate choice on Sandler's part or if he is just playing the cards he's been dealt, but Just Go With It is one of the rare rom-coms where this comedian seems at home in his element.
That isn't to say the film isn't predictable; Helen and I had guessed the narrative after seeing a poster at the cinema (before we had seen so much as a trailer.) The fact is that most romantic comedies follow one of four plot lines:
1)The best friend that wants to be more than friends;
2)The independent woman that doesn't need a partner, but secretly wants one;
3)The two best friends that cross the line of friendship and test their relationship;
and
4)The relationship based on lies, eg: crushing on the best friend's girl/boy, having more or less money than assumed, pretending to be someone else etc...)
While there is nothing wrong with the above formulas it is always nice when a familiar formula is given a fresh coat of paint. Just Go With It is a fun story that doesn't ever feel tired even when you know where the story is heading after the first 20 minutes. Aniston and Sandler have great chemistry on screen and the films two children stole every scene they were in together.
This is a fun film (with a fantastic and unexpected cameo appearance) that at the very least would make for an excellent date night for the parents and has plenty of humour to be enjoyed by the whole family. I really enjoyed it. I give it {{{4 out of 5}}}
She said:
I also really enjoyed this film. Adam Sandler shines in romantic comedies and although there is a part of me that wants him to only ever do films with Drew Barrymore, as James said there is a great chemistry with Aniston. Having seen a lot of heavy films recently it is nice to have had a chance to unwind with some comedies and this one was a great choice.
I felt that the third act stretched a little bit (perhaps due to my impatience with the inevitability of it all) but overall the film was well paced and had no dull moments. This film isn't going to win any awards but in terms of enjoyability it is definitely a winner. As James said the real stars of the show were the children who did indeed steal every scene they were in. Considering the amount of average child performances in movies it is lovely to see such young actors with a firm grasp of comic timing.
I wouldn't describe this film as a 'must see' but I would definitely recommend it as one of the better rom-coms in the barrel-full churned out by Hollywood. The humour is spot on for comedy snobs like me. It has just the right amount of cringe worthy moments but without falling too far into the crude and immature. I think this is a harmless comedy with Adam Sandler at his best. I give this film {{{3 out of 5}}}
They said:
Aniston and Sandler show fantastic chemistry while a true Hollywood star gives a performance like you've never seen her before! We give this film {{{7 out of 10}}}
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Nine (Director: Rob Marshall)
Nine (Director: Rob Marshall)
Seen on Jan 04 2010.
Internet Movie Database link
She said:
If I had to describe the film in a nutshell (without giving anything away of course) I would say it is a story about an Italian director’s relationships with different women - a mother figure, a muse, a wife, a mistress, a temptress, a prostitute, a confidante – while he is trying to create his ninth film. What could be better than a film about a director for our first review?
Watching this film was a thrill ride. It was about passion, love, style and fashion; words that have become synonymous with Italian culture. It is a country that speaks to the world about drama and emotion. And it is all these things that are at the forefront of this musical.
It is intelligent in its production. The musical numbers were mostly filmed on a single set with clever cinematography and set decoration changing the mood and tone of the scene. The ‘numbers’ were usually in a mixture of black and white, and in colour. This said two things to me:
Firstly, it conveyed the opposites of Italian culture and of the film itself. The morality of the Catholic Church versus the passion of Italian culture is one example. More specific to the film is the director’s illusions versus his reality – a master of creation unable to create. Secondly, the black and white, particularly in the way it was filmed, was reminiscent of Italian realism such as The Bicycle Thief (at least to me anyway).
One thing I really enjoyed about the movie was the convergence of different cultures. There was a French influence with Cage aux Folles style costumes for one song and the U.S. fashion world’s reaction to Italian cinema in another. This was something also carried into the production. The cast alone drew talent from Italy (Sophia Loren), France (Marion Cotillard), U.S.A. (Kate Hudson), Australia (Nicola Kidman), Britain (Judi Dench) etc.
Overall this musical was aesthetically pleasing while also maintaining dramatic tension. I very much enjoyed it.
If you like songs with meaning and amazing costumes produced in a slick, stylish way then this is the film for you. I give it {{{{4.5 out of 5}}}}
He said:
Overall I feel this movie was very well done. The musical style they incorporated having all the songs take place in Guido's imagination - similar to Roxy in Chicago, also directed by Rob Marshall - lent itself to both telling the story and not taking away from the scene. As an example in RENT the songs are part of the scene, all of the actors on screen suddenly know all the words and choreography, it tends to be annoying even in a production and or film I enjoy.
All of the actors do an amazing job and once again I am reminded of how truly amazing an actor Daniel Day-Lewis really is. I would recommend this film to friends and family and could very easily see it again.
If you enjoy musicals you will really enjoy this film. I give it {{{{4 out of 5}}}}
They said:
We give NINE an 8.5 out of 10.
Seen on Jan 04 2010.
Internet Movie Database link
She said:
If I had to describe the film in a nutshell (without giving anything away of course) I would say it is a story about an Italian director’s relationships with different women - a mother figure, a muse, a wife, a mistress, a temptress, a prostitute, a confidante – while he is trying to create his ninth film. What could be better than a film about a director for our first review?
Watching this film was a thrill ride. It was about passion, love, style and fashion; words that have become synonymous with Italian culture. It is a country that speaks to the world about drama and emotion. And it is all these things that are at the forefront of this musical.
It is intelligent in its production. The musical numbers were mostly filmed on a single set with clever cinematography and set decoration changing the mood and tone of the scene. The ‘numbers’ were usually in a mixture of black and white, and in colour. This said two things to me:
Firstly, it conveyed the opposites of Italian culture and of the film itself. The morality of the Catholic Church versus the passion of Italian culture is one example. More specific to the film is the director’s illusions versus his reality – a master of creation unable to create. Secondly, the black and white, particularly in the way it was filmed, was reminiscent of Italian realism such as The Bicycle Thief (at least to me anyway).
One thing I really enjoyed about the movie was the convergence of different cultures. There was a French influence with Cage aux Folles style costumes for one song and the U.S. fashion world’s reaction to Italian cinema in another. This was something also carried into the production. The cast alone drew talent from Italy (Sophia Loren), France (Marion Cotillard), U.S.A. (Kate Hudson), Australia (Nicola Kidman), Britain (Judi Dench) etc.
Overall this musical was aesthetically pleasing while also maintaining dramatic tension. I very much enjoyed it.
If you like songs with meaning and amazing costumes produced in a slick, stylish way then this is the film for you. I give it {{{{4.5 out of 5}}}}
He said:
Overall I feel this movie was very well done. The musical style they incorporated having all the songs take place in Guido's imagination - similar to Roxy in Chicago, also directed by Rob Marshall - lent itself to both telling the story and not taking away from the scene. As an example in RENT the songs are part of the scene, all of the actors on screen suddenly know all the words and choreography, it tends to be annoying even in a production and or film I enjoy.
All of the actors do an amazing job and once again I am reminded of how truly amazing an actor Daniel Day-Lewis really is. I would recommend this film to friends and family and could very easily see it again.
If you enjoy musicals you will really enjoy this film. I give it {{{{4 out of 5}}}}
They said:
We give NINE an 8.5 out of 10.
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