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How to Be a Latin Lover (2017)
Funny, sexy, AND still family friendly!
This movie is funny and fun from the begining to the after ending outtakes. It is what an inspired director, cinematographer, editor, and very talented cast can do with a decent script. Look no further if you want a movie that both inspires and affirms the human spirit (Film critic Roger Ebert once said about another movie, "The ending was predictable, but it was so much fun getting there!") It's the same sentiment I share with this movie. The title is a mite misleading, as it is about an aging lothario who learns the importance of extended family. Frankly, I feel so good after watching it, and so thankful I found it on Netflixs!
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
SPOILER ALERT (Actually a Negative Stereotype Alert)
The script of "Hail Caesar!" is a story about the Hollywood of 1951, as if it was penned IN the time of 1951 by someone under the employ of Howard Hughes, or Roy Cohn, two Communist baiters of the mid 20th century. In the story Channing Tatum plays a foo-foo dog loving, tap dancing, Communist/homosexual, who betrays the USA for the Soviet Union. This negative stereotype is played straight up, as if homosexuals were clearly all the above, and nothing else. This Cohen brothers plot device is a slap-in-the-face to any gay American, especially those of a certain age, who remember the 1950's. Back then we were led to believe homosexuals were evil Communists, and vice versa. I wanted to like this movie. Sometimes I was the only person laughing at this movie, but after that anti-gay broadside, I envied the people who left halfway through this movie.
Forever (2014)
Was great at first, but now. . . . .
I thoroughly enjoyed this show when it first started, and gave it nine stars. I liked the idea of him learning more from each death, etc. But, the writers don't seem to know how to exploit the concept of living eternally into the context. So, what do they do? They stop using it. It has devolved into a standard same old-same old detective show that offers nothing original. They have dropped the other character who is also immortal — what happened to that plot? I really would liked to have seen what they could do with an immortal doctor, but it seems they have run out of ideas. It's a shame, because I enjoy the actors and I enjoy the concept.
Magic Mike (2012)
The only magic here is Matthew McConaughey's performance!
Magic Mike is like one of those old fashioned Hollywood morality movies from the early 1930's. The movie titillates you for the first 30 minutes, then shames you for the remainder for ever liking those 'wicked, wicked male strippers!' This movie could have been edited down into something entertaining and fast paced ( like its trailer! ) Instead Magic Mike drones on and on like a morality lecture at a Baptist revival. The movie is "Scared Straight" for the sex entertainment industry. This alone might make it a useful life lesson movie for youngsters, if - IF it were not for the extensive on-screen nudity, sex, and drug use! Though Channing Tatum does fine work as the conflicted hero, Matthew McConaughey absolutely steals the movie as his sleazy, unconflicted boss and mentor. Mr. McConaughey's performance is a revelation, and deserves at least an Oscar nomination.
Super 8 (2011)
Not so "Super 8"
"Super 8" is classic Steven Spielberg, dumbed down. For example, in Spielberg's eyes children are in their own separate world. In "Super 8" these kids are practically autistic (if they would only shut up)! In "Super 8" their world quickly comes apart, yet they ignore obvious events to yammer on and on about their momentary obsessions. Frankly, I am tired of what I feel are now lazy Legendary Directors sticking their name on a film so to channel their own unique cinematic style through lesser directors, on other, lesser scripts. I am referring to Legendary Directors George Lucas, and now Steven Spielberg. Case in point: "Super 8".