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Today’s DVDs: Caution: Do not eat before reading
(Walks in DVD store)
OK, let’s see what we’ve got today on the new release wall. Hmmm.
First Sunday: January release with Ice Cube. Says “Comedy.” Kinda doubt it. Next.
I’m Not There: Well, this one I can kinda sorta recommend. It’s certainly bold and unique in its execution, by telling the story of Bob Dylan using actors of different ages, races and even genders. Unlike some critics, I don’t believe an innovative idea equals a great movie all by itself. There’s this little thing called execution that matters too, and that’s pretty uneven. Cinephiles should check it out just for Cate Blanchett’s amazing work, and Bob Dylan aficionados will get into it, but Scorsese’s No Direction Home was good enough for me. I’d give it a B-.
Over Her Dead Body: And her dead movie. Proof positive that Eva Longoria may be a babe, but she ain’t a movie star. What the heck is Paul Rudd doing in this? Did he smoke too many joints doing research for Forgetting Sarah Marshall?
Geez, this selection really stinks. You’d think this were the summer movie season or something.
PS I Love You: I never know what to make of movies that have Beatles songs in their titles but they aren’t Beatle movies. Do I give the movies credit for having good taste or do I sneer at them for associating Beatle tunes with mediocrity? I’d like to think this Hilary Swank vehicle is worthwhile, because it’s written and directed by Richard LaGravanese, who I really like. He made Freedom Writers with Swank, which was a solid little gem, but everything I’ve read about this movie screams “drippy melodrama.” Nah.
Oh, wait, I overlooked this one back here in the H’s …
The Hottie and the Nottie. Paris Hilton.
You know what folks? I’m sorry to have bothered you. Just go back and comment on one of my Iron Man posts or something. I really gotta go.
(Runs out the door searching frantically for the nearest bottle filled with a certain pink liquid)
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By SRCputt
May 7, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Richard LaGravese has delivered enough times I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt on this one.By Cali
May 6, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
I’ve heard from friends that PS: I love You was awesome, so I’m looking forward to the DVD release so I can watch it : )