I only watched it because it had Vince Vaughn in it and he is usually entertaining. However, what a lovely surprise. I know the plot is a bit of a soft version of fish out of water but the characterizations themselves and interest in Google happenings was enough to hold it together. One thing I found a bit puzzling was that during orientation, the interns are told that they aren't allowed to date other employees. Next thing Owen Wilson is hitting on his love interest who is positioned as an experienced Google employee. Maybe I missed something there; but I'll pay closer attention next time I watch it to see if I misunderstood something there. I didn't find the love match convincing but it was such a small side line in the movie that it didn't matter. One other little issue for me was the incredible ageism. In fact, it was a bit of a stretch of believability that a couple of blokes in their 30s or 40s wouldn't be tech savvy nowadays. However, to the ageism - is that fair dink? Does Google really not understand it's demographic? - ageing populations everywhere people! Being youthful doesn't automatically equate to the best ideas or social knowledge. Well having said that, I would say that Google really doesn't understand the public it serves. It's a great search service but otherwise it demolishes the usability of everything else it touches. Maybe Google really should hire more mature aged people. Anyway, I thought it was great. It's really nice to watch something that is borderline wholesome at least! Fun and funny movie - interesting as well, which is a bonus.
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Road Ends
(1997)
Better than expected
17 September 2011
Not a great movie but a good one. The story line was a bit more unusual than expected. I liked the way the tension was created between the sheriff and the newcomer and the way that was resolved. I enjoyed the two town oldsters - just enough light relief without being too comical and detracting from the main plot. I didn't quite grasp how all the baddies knew the destination town but that could be something I just didn't pick up on rather than an omission in the script. I didn't think it was too violent at all. Given the situation and story line, the level of violence was appropriate. It was entertaining; compelling, and the acting was very good to excellent. I liked it.
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