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Monster-in-Law (2005)
Funny movie.... Just a bit above average.
If you like Romance, and to Laugh out Loud... then this is the movie for you.It has a bit of the first, and a lot of the second (LOL). Some fun characters and a very believable plot. Starts out as a romance.. flips to comedy, and doesn't really ever go back.
Yes its a "chick flick".... Yes its a "date flick".
MONSTER IN LAW is not going to win any Academy Awards for best picture, but there may be consideration for Jane Fonda for "Best Older Woman in a summer comedy, starring alongside J-LO". I'm not saying she deserves an Academy Award for her role in the movie, but in Hollywood, they do love handing out awards to people who have been in the business a long time... don't they? At 67 years of age, Fonda is looking great, and is a lot of fun to watch. So, maybe they will make up a category just for her? This movie was FUN. Its 90 minutes... doesn't drag... makes you laugh more than once. Standard plot for a comedy/romance, without getting mushy. I have to rate it as above average, but not in the 7-10 range. Just a FUN -- Summertime Movie.. with no thinking involved.
We went to the movie hoping it would make us laugh. It did, so we left happy... expectations fulfilled.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
The "Whole Nine Yards" revisited!
Thinking that a Brad Pitt - Angelina Jollie movie would be pretty good was our first mistake. This movie had some sizzle at the start with some good flashbacks, a little sex, and some humor. But after that, there was very little to keep us interested.
In fact, this is one of the very few movies that we actually considered walking out of after only 45 minutes.
This movie does have some funny spots, and a couple of good action sequences. One pretty good car chase was a hi-lite, but its a sad day when your #1 rated movie of the weekend.... leaves you wanting "less".
We ranked this movie a "4", only because we stayed until the end. Had we followed our instincts and left early, we would have been able to beat the rush home and not missed a rerun of the WHOLE NINE YARDS on Cable. Which incidentally, would be a pretty fair comparison to MR and MRS SMITH.... IE: Top actors ... poor movie!
Giving this a rating of 4 is fair.... there are enough fun spots to keep you interested. Just don't go see this movie if your expecting the Pitt-Jolie factor to make it one of the better movies of the year.
Save your $$ and wait for the Rental...
Paparazzi (2004)
Fast paced movie with a nice twist
One of those movies that your not expecting a whole lot from, but you go because the trailer is cool.
We enjoyed the movie because it didn't have any down time and stayed as close to being an "action" movie as the plot allowed. A nice little twist at the end moved the ranking up a notch.
The bad guys were believable , but a little more "Baldwin" would have been nice.... Not an award winner by any means. You do leave feeling good because the movie was fast paced and no dull moments. Pretty good value for your dollar, a long as you don't spend $20.
Better to wait for the DVD Rental or watch as part of a Drive -In "3-Pack).