Posts with the tag 'Comedy'
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A team of journalists is dispatched to find out who’s behind a classified advertisement seeking a companion for time travel, with payment on return. After tracking down their oddball prey, the team has to decide how best to approach their subject.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
10/21/12- Of course this movie was ridiculous but the interaction between the characters made it just OK. If I weren’t in an airplane I would have turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 23rd, 2012
HYSTERIA- 2011. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Hysteria is a romantic comedy with an accomplished cast led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett, that tells an untold tale of discovery – the surprising story of the birth of the electro-mechanical vibrator at the very peak of Victorian prudishness.”
5/18/12- Poor review in today’s NY Times and weak reviews in general. TRDB.
10/22/12- Not very funny and a weak dialogue in general!! I turned it off. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
May 5th, 2012
BERNIE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this black comedy inspired by real-life events, affable Texas mortician Bernie befriends the small town’s wealthiest widow and then kills her. But despite the suspicious nature of her death, no one wants to think anything but the best of Bernie.”
4/27/12- Very good reviews in general from both critics and audiences alike for this movie based on a true story. The review in the NY Times was difficult to interpret. TRDB.
8/26/12- I thought that this movie was extremely clever and provocative and presented in an interesting way as well. I’d definitely recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 27th, 2012
THINK LIKE A MAN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kevin Hart stars in this romantic comedy as a relationship expert whose thesis on love and dating has made him all the rage with single women. But despite his so-called expertise, the “relationship guru” struggles to keep his own marriage together.”
4/20/12- Fair professional reviews but good audience reaction. TRDB.
10/6/12- A few good laughs and little more. I turned it off. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
April 20th, 2012
THE THREE STOOGES- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Three Stooges return to the big screen with this contemporary take on the zany trio from Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. Beginning with their childhood in an orphanage in the 1950s, the film takes Larry, Moe and Curly through their adult years. Four interconnected segments written and directed by the Farrelly brothers contain all-new material but remain true to the classic tone set by the beloved slapstick icons.”
4/13/12- Good review in today’s NY Times but other critics hae panned it as idiotic and moronic. Isn’t that the point?? TRDB.
Tags: Comedy
April 13th, 2012
JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Siblings Jay and Mark Duplass direct this stoner comedy focusing on two brothers — one a moderate success, the other still living with Mom. A trip to the store for glue, however, turns into an encounter with destiny for the stay-at–home slacker.” Mostly very good reviews. TRDB.
3/16/12- OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/8/12- Poignant and funny and I recommend it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
March 13th, 2012
THE DECOY BRIDE- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a Hollywood actress travels to a tiny Scottish island to get married, the paparazzi follow her, prompting her to flee in frustration. Her handlers decide to stage fake nuptials to dupe the press and hire a local girl to play the bride.”
3/9/12- Poor reviews in general but an OK review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
March 9th, 2012
NATURAL SELECTION- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Asked by her dying husband to locate a boy he fathered through a sperm donation decades ago, repressed housewife Linda White sets out on a wild road trip, shedding her strict morals and making an unlikely connection with her husband’s troubled son.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
3/16/12- So-so review in today’s NY Times but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
2/16/13- A bit flimsy, definitely not a comedy as advertised, but an OK movie over all. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
March 3rd, 2012
CASA DE MI PADRE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Will Ferrell stars as a Spanish-speaking cowboy in this comedy about a Mexican clan trying to rescue their ranch from greedy creditors. When his brother can’t save the day, the simple but noble ranch hand takes on a powerful drug lord.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
3/16/12- One of those ambiguous reviews in today’s NY Times but I think it was so-so. TRDB.
8/18/12- A cute spoof that may have gone on just a bit too long but I liked it. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: Comedy, drama
March 3rd, 2012
PROJECT X- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Deciding to throw a party when their parents go out of town, three high school geeks hope to lure chicks to their revelries by posting an invitation online. But the invite goes viral, and before long the party escalates into a frenzied free-for-all.”
3/2/12- This ridiculous sounding movie got awful professional reviews but the NY Times seemed to like it. I’m not sure what to say! TRDB.
Tags: Comedy, drama
March 2nd, 2012
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