Movies in Review: "Movie 43"

I have to tell you that I had more interest in seeing this movie than I did to see Hansel & Gretel. Sounds a little crazy right? Well the trailer looked so crazy for this movie that I had to see how it played out. The trailer for Hansel & Gretel looked like it would be a theatrical disappointment. Well...needless to say, I left the theatre for Movie 43 feeling like I had made the wrong choice...smh

This movie was BS from the word go. It isn't really a whole movie, but instead a movie comprised of a number of movie shorts...yeah whose bright idea was this? I was wondering how all the characters seemed to have their own storyline in the trailer, it's because they do. Unfortunately for this movie, none of the individual story lines relate to each other, or make any sense for that matter. I have no idea why these talented actors/actresses felt the need to even be involved in this project. This comedy failed to make me laugh, but succeeded at disgusting me and having me feel uncomfortable. Some of the shorts were very inappropriate to be considered comedy...smh.

I honestly don't think any adult with sense will find this movie amusing, unless you're high. This movie is suited more for teenage boys, and that's because they will laugh at anything. Women don't even bother. You will likely find yourself walking out of the theatre before the credits have a chance to roll. I can't recommend this movie for anything but a practical joke to give to someone you hate...F!

Movies in Review: "Broken City"'

Yes I realize this review is a week late, but I am slowly but surely trying to get myself a schedule where I am able to hit the theaters again. So although this review is late, and many of you may have already spent your hard earned money for a ticket, I still feel the need to weigh in on this one if for nothing more than to get my blogging chops going again...lol. So without further a do ~cracking knuckles~ here's my two cents...

I absolutely love Mark Wahlberg. I have enjoyed almost every film he has been involved in (give or take a few), so needless to say, I was really looking forward to seeing this one. The fact that the cast also included Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones, only made the pot sweeter. I found the theatrical trailer also to be somewhat intriguing. So I walked into the theatre expecting to leave satisfied with my purchase. Unfortunately that wasn't the case...

The film was mediocre and lack-luster. The story line of political scandal has been done over and over, but is has been written better in other films. This movie lacked any real surprises or intrigue. The scandal in the story was weak, and Russell Crowe and Zeta-Jones, although great in their performance, still could not make the movie worth seeing. Please let me know if anyone found Crowe's spray on tan and hairpiece to be a bit harsh...smh. Mark Wahlberg plays his usual cop/hero character. And as much as I love Wahlberg, the monotony of this character wore on me in this film.

Don't expect much from this film. As a matter of fact if you do decide to see this one, you will likely leave the theatre sucking your teeth thoroughly unsatisfied...you have been warned. Believe me there are better movies out there like this one that are worth seeing like The Ides of March. Wait for this one to be stocked at a Red Box near you. You will thank yourself later...D