Transformers: Dark side of the moon 3D review (Minor Spoilers)

Finally

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

When the trailer first hit the scene blockbuster movie goers jizzed all over the screen. It has a kickass score that sounds like the terminator, another hottie with a bubble butt, and special effects that is lovely for the eyes. No doubt this was the most anticipated action film for the summer of 2011. There is one problem though. It's directed by Micheal Bay. Micheal Bay is one of the most recognized directors of his time but telling a story is not his strong point. For an action movie there is a lot of story to tell and Michael Bay and his team does not deliver. He should have stuck to what he's good at. Then I wouldn't have to say that this movie is an epic fail!

STORY

It begins with the race to the moon gimmick created by the U.S. and Soviets. They both were trying to reach a falling spaceship from Cybertron that contains unspeakable power. The autobots have split up and are helping humans with their own problems. They are still waiting and looking for any signs of the decepticons. It wasn't until a Russian politician informed Lennox, played by Josh Duhamel, that he enountered something alien. Lennox takes his troops to investigate and finds something out of this world. One of the most powerful decepticons, Shockwave, made his presence known and almost made his way with the item. Needless to say Prime was pissed. He thought that the humans told him everything that they knew. He should have known you can never trust a human.

Damn it not again!

The autobots go to the moon and retrieve their former leader Sentinel Prime. He tells them that ship holds the key to the rebirth of their home planet but he only has five of the key elements. He made 100s. That means that the decepticons got there first and took the rest. The question is why? Meanwhile Sam, played by Shia LaBeouf, is having a hard time dealing with life. He got dumped by the woman that was never mentioned and lives with a smart hot one by the name of Carly, played by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She works for a handsome car dealership owner and Sam is highly threatened by him for all the right reasons. At his new job he learns that the decepticons are back and are planning something big but the U.S. government refuses to heed the warnings of a teenager despite the fact he help save the world not once but twice. I thought Americans were smart.

We got our assees kicked

They learn the truth to late and all hell breaks lose. The decepticons are taking over the planet slowly but surely. The humans manage to strike a deal with them but they have to ship the autobots to another planet. They do and further proves how dumb humanity really is. The autobots aren't stupid and stays regardless. Can they robot up and stop the swarm of decepticons that is ripping this world apart? Only this 2 and a half hour movie can tell.

ACTING

YUCK! The only good actors here was Shia and John Turturro. They kept the film interesting and entertaining. I have to admit that Rosie did a fine job and it seemed that they worked with her strengths. Barely did she show any emotion and maybe that was a good thing. She needs some work but this is only her first movie. She needs to be cut some slack. John Malkovich was completely misused and unnecessary. I face palmed many times with his scenes and couldn't believe he agreed to this pathetic role. Turturro's assistant in the film was funny and he really wasn't trying to be. Overall for this department the film has some hits and a lot of misses. These actors can do better and have.

Kick ass scene

SPECIAL EFFECTS

This is where the movie wins. The 3D is the best I've seen for an action film since AVATAR. The scenes just pop out at you and Bay didn't get cheap with this department. The fight scenes are much better and just eye popping. I loved how shockwave looked and performed. This is the blockbuster movie of the summer and is the only reason this movie will rule the box office. I just wish I can say the same for everything else.

I have to learn sign language

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written by Ehren Kruger and directed by Michael Bay. Ehren tried to make this film more about story and less about action but he failed miserably. I didn't care for any of the characters including Sam, most of the humor was not necessary and added nothing but crap to the film, and the dialog was pathetic. Did he really think that the audience would buy Sam's love for his new girlfriend when the last one went through hell for him and he magically just forgets? Sorry but no not buying it for a second and neither did the audience.

I'm tapping that

Bay's directing is super. I have no complaints in this department. Bay put together a great film to watch but the pacing is slow. I felt there should have been more action than talking. None the less every scene looked beautiful.




THE END

A must see for all who love action. You won't be disappointed with the 3D and the action. Just be prepared to roll your eyes at all the stupidity in this film. Special effects wise it's a huge step up from the first two but has the worst writing and pace of them all. It's worth the ride though because the special effects make up for it.

OVERALL

STORY 4 out of 10
ACTING 5 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 9 out of 10
WRITING 3 out of 10
DIRECTING 9 out of 10

TOTAL 6 out of 10 (SEE IT FOR THE EFFECTS AND 3D)


 
 

BAD TEACHER FILM REVIEW (Minor Spoilers)

My kind of movie

THE MOVIE: CRITIC’S TAKE
I wanted to see this film since I first saw the trailer. I work in the educational system and was easily duped into seeing this. It looks like a sequel to Bad Santa which I was hoping for. It’s not but it still holds the same merits as Bad Santa. The only difference is that Cameron Diaz is smoking hot in this film and knows it. Teachers aren’t suppose to act this way but we all know that some of them do. Teachers have lives too you know but not all is as messed up as Elizabeth Halsey.

STORY

Elizabeth is a beautiful bombshell who has one simple goal in life. She wants to find a rich attractive husband who she can live off of for the rest of her life without working. She came really close but her fiancé pulled the breaks on their wedding and dumped her cold. She started drinking and hanging out at the Chicago Bulls hotspots hoping to land a NBA star but not even they are that stupid. This leaves her no other choice but to go back to her Junior High School and become a teacher again. You can see how unhappy she is.

Oh like I give a shit

She shows up to work high or drunk telling the kids how she really feels about them. She doesn’t care about anything other than her own goals of finding another rich man. She even smokes pot in the school’s parking lot and takes money from parents who don’t want to see their kids fail. She takes the money she receives and puts it away for her operation. She plans on getting bigger boobs because she thinks that is her meal ticket to a Hugh Heffner type of pal.

The boy is mine

Out of the blue the handsome Scott, played by Justin Timberlake, walks into her life. She thinks he’s cute but once she finds out that he is an heir to a fortune company she begins her hunt for her next victim. After a few conservations she learns that he’s into women with big boobs. This gives her the motivation to win the prize money for the highest scoring class and get her moneymakers. Too bad it was easier said than done.

Why couldn't she be my teacher?

Her class isn’t all that bright and seeks revenge upon them by means of Dodgeball. Her co worker Amy, played by Lucy Punch, is on to her and wants to win over Scott just the same. This leads to the battle of the bitches where Scott gets a front row seat. Also she has her own admirer that just won’t go away by the name of Russell (Isn’t that ironic), played by Jason Segel, who is head over heels for her. He would do anything for her but he’s only a gym teacher. If he made a little more money she would be all over him and he knows it but he doesn’t care. He wants her regardless.

Boner

She learns of a way for her class to pass and get the highest score but is it right? Her morals finally come into check but she really wants that money and her boobs. What is a gold digger to do when she finds a heart? If you want to learn the answer hop to your nearest theater. You have a lesson to learn.

ACTING

The acting here was good for a comedy. Cameron Diaz shined in this movie and pulled a funny performance. Justin played his part the best way he could but he still came off a bit stale to me. The funniest person in this film was Jason by far. I liked his interactions with everyone on film and he made the movie even more enjoyable. The children were able to keep up and not be over shadowed. It was a fine outing by a good cast.

The girl is mine!

SPECIAL EFFECTS

I loved the lighting in this film. The actors glowed on screen and the details of the environments looked crisp enough. The women looked beautiful when they needed to be and Cameron Diaz at the car wash with somewhat breath taking. Other than that this film doesn’t rely much on CGI.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg and directed by Jake Kasdan. Gene and Lee wrote some funny moments and were able to keep the flow of the film from dipping off. The directing here was not the best. I noticed some flaws in the film that most directors would have caught. If it wasn’t for the actors and some of the comical high jinks of the film this film would have came off sloppy and it would have been the director to blame.

THE END

It may not have been good timing to release this film due to all the firing of teachers that is going around. This movie is vulgar and lacks some moral judgment. I can see why some teachers don’t want this released into theaters but the film is enjoyable and contains some funny moments. If you liked Bad Santa I think you will like this. I for one will see it again. Where can I hear a teacher cuss out a student without getting in trouble? Only the movies!

OVERALL

STORY 7 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS (Lighting, wardrobe, etc) 6 out of 10
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 5 out of 10

TOTAL 6 out f 10 (SEE IT IN THEATERS FOR A DATE NIGHT)


 
 

CARS 2 Review (Minor Spoilers)

Another damn sequel

THE MOVIE: CRITIC’S TAKE“Mommy can we see that? Please please pleaseeeeeeeee Mommy! I’ll learn how to potty this week I promise.” Is probably what all parents were hearing for months at end when a cars sequel was announced. “Great… another 50 dollar night for the whole family. This movie better be good.” Is probably what parents are mumbling to themselves. Well the good news is that yes this movie is great for your little children but surprisingly decent for the parents as well. A lot more action in this film than I realized and I think some of you may be taken back by its detail. A must see for all in the family, unlike the first one.

STORY

It opens up like a James Bond movie when Finn, played by Michael Caine, is on a secret mission to stop a group of bad guys called the LEMONS. It turns out that this group is messing with the oil rigs and her majesty is not having it. Guns are drawn and a battle ensues but the witty Finn was able to escape their crutches. Unfortunately this leads him to join a race called the World Grand Prix Race. He believes that Sir Miles, played by Eddie Lizard, is the one behind the oil rig scheme. He had no clue that there was an American agent hot on the trail too. The agent best known as Mater, played by Larry The Cable Guy, is left scratching his head. All he wanted to do was race.

Adventure

Mater was able to convince Lightening Mcqueen, played by Owen Wilson, to join him in the race. They quickly bump heads with Formula 1 champ Francesco, played by John Tuturro. Due to their hot moves Finn mistakenly spots them as secret agents. Finn believes that this race series is rigged and that the lemons are plotting to take over. It seems that his intuitions are right because the ugliest cars you’ve ever seen are kidnapping car heroes and causing wrecks all over the country. This gets the two friends to think twice about their endeavors.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Finn needs their help to rid the lemons from the races and to see if Sir Miles is the one behind it all. Mater and Lightening has a lot of growing up to do before they can help anyone with anything, let alone a secret mission. Can these two get their act together or will Finn have to do it himself? Will the lemons win and take what’s owed to them? Hurry to the theaters… your kids want to learn the answers.

ACTING

I have no complaints about the acting here. The chemistry is there and everyone seemed to be right on target. I liked John’s accent in the film and it brought some humor to the sequel. Eddie played his role very well and Larry is funny as usually. The humor between the actors keeps the movie going and it doesn’t let you down.

Where are we?

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The effects here are crisp and in detail. The colors are bright and eye popping. I loved how they were able to make a family film into an action film and still keep the family elements. I wasn’t expecting that but they were able to pull it off. This is what the Fast and Furious would look like if it was made into a family film, with a lot more money attached. The best animated film since Rango.

Take that

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written by Ben Queen and directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis. Ben did a good job with this screenplay. The dialog is funny and the story flowed with ease. The directing exceeded my expectations and was impressed with each shot. Not once did I fall asleep or nod off. It’s a great all around film from beginning to end.

THE END

Obey the children and take them to see it. It’s not a waste of your hard earn money and I think you will enjoy it yourself. It’s way better than the first film and it has enough twists and turns to keep you invested. It’s not just a kid’s movie anymore. It’s a movie for us all!

OVERALL
STORY 7 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 8 out of 10
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 8 out of 10
TOTAL 7 out of 10 (MUST SEE FAMILY FILM)

 
 

BIG BAD WOLF MOVIE REVIEW

The big bad rapist

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKEEveryone has heard the story about the big bad wolf. This movie isn't about that but it's another take on the werewolf genre. This movie has been getting around indie town for quite sometime now... actually it's been moving around for more than 5 years with no sign of it picking up speed. I figured I'll give it a view sense most people enjoyed the film. I was impressed with most of the story and must say it's not your average B movie. I would recommand it to anyone who likes comic horror.

STORY

Derek, played by Trevor Duke-Moretz, is having a hard time dealing with the loss of his father. His stepdad Mitchel, played Richard Tyson, is a real hard ass of the abusive kind. Derek's friends are using him to get a hold of his dad's cabin. They are looking to have a fun time with popping cherries and lots of beer. He agrees to steal the keys if his good but angry friend Sam, played by Kimberly J. Brown, tags along.

Whores R Us

Once there their tempers start to fly. Each has their own personality and it’s not mixing. The couples decide to go and do some hanky panky in the bedrooms and outside in the woods. This wasn’t a very good idea because the big bad wolf was able to smell their scent and the girl’s virginity. The wolf violently kills most of his friends and rapes the virgin one. That is one nasty way to lose your virginity.

I should have lost it to him when I had the chance! Awwwwwwww

Derek and Sam were the only survivors of the attack. They can’t tell exactly what happened because people will think they are crazy. They instantly suspect the stepfather of being the wolf and now are trying to gather evidence to prove it. Charlie, played by Christopher Shyer, returns to town and tells the two friends all about the accident that killed his father. He thinks that the wolf is Mitchell as well and helps them gather evidence. Nobody could fathom that Sam would be the one to get the evidence via means of fellatio. It’s not like she wanted to do it. She was just a real sucker.

White trash much?

Derek finds out about this and busts a nerve. He has to get over it quickly because The wolf is on to them and he ends up kidnapping Sam. He brings her to the cabin and all hell breaks loose. Some disturbing scenes took place that made the ending seem surreal. It was a decent story overall and for a B movie it sets itself above the rest.

ACTING

The acting here was average at best. The chemistry was so-so but the mother was the worst. I couldn’t stand the actress and I was hoping that she would get it soon so her horrible performance would be over. I couldn’t buy Sam as the bad  girl. She seemed more like trailer park trash than anything else. That doesn’t mean she was bad in this film. When she wasn’t acting tough her acting ability shined through. The best actor in this film was Richard. He played the horny jackass very well and was quite ruthless. Definitely not the usually big bad wolf.

I see you

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The effects here were as gory as they come. In some scenes you can tell that some of it was fake but I had to remember that it’s a low budget film. Still if you didn’t have the money to do it properly then it shouldn’t have been done. The wolf didn’t look terrifying at all. You can tell it was a man in a body suit. Given their budget, however, they did what they could and most of it looked decent enough so kudos to them.

Not bad

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written and directed by Lance W. Dreesen. Lance did a good job with directing. For a B movie he made a very watchable film. With more money he would have made headlines. His writing was good too but I couldn't help but get bored after his friends are killed. The story seemed to drag and I was going to lose interest but it quickly picked up again. Consistency is a must in film writing and this was his only down fall.

THE END

The movie overall is something to watch. It did bring something new to the wolf man genre. The kills are a must see and are gruesome to watch. I loved how he played games with his victims and not just killed them. I was impressed by this film and was left with some shock. Raping a beautiful virgin? Now that’s just wrong on so many levels!

O shitttttttttttt!

OVERALL

STORY 5 out of 10
ACTING 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 5 out of 10
WRITING 5 out of 10
DIRECTING 7 out of 10

TOTAL 6 out of 10 (GIVE IT A TRY)









 
 

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night Review

This is a comic!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

I first heard of this film from Comic Con. I saw the trailer and it looked pretty decent. I asked a few people about it and they all seemed excited to get this comic adaption off the ground. Then like a thief in the night the film dropped from not only my mind but from the film industry for over a year. I encountered an old contact of mine and he told me about this movie once again. I looked it up and found that it had a limited release with little to no marketing and fell through the cracks of Hollywood. I received a copy of the film and was asked to review it. After watching it I can tell why it flopped and why no one was interested. It was a decent film starring half polished or washed up actors looking to break back into the industry. Oddly enough... I liked the film. It's a B movie but a B movie I think most comic horror geeks will like.


STORY

Dylan Dog, played by Brandon Routh, is a retired monster detective who is trying to live a normal life. His friend Marcus, played by Sam Huntington, believes he needs to get out more and find real people who need his help, not these rich folks who pay him to get the dirt on their spouses. He receives a call for a new job but finds out it's not what he's looking for. Liz, played by Anita Briem, father was murdered by a monstrous creature and no one believes her. Dog refuses to help her due to his past ventures. Dog wished he would have because then maybe he would have saved his friend, Marcus, from becoming part of the undead.

Asshole

He was killed by a zombie on steroids and now Dylan has no other choice but to pick up the case. He quickly learns that Liz's father was murdered by a werewolf and that she needs protection. She joins him on his quest and learns that her world is secretly occupied by Zombies, Vampires, Ghouls, Werewolves, and other undead creatures. She also learns what her father was really into.

Is he Jesus?

Her dad was a smuggler of ancient items that can cause serious damage to everyone. This brings him to the leader of one of the wolfgangs named Gabriel, played by Peter Stormare. They don't like dog very much because they believe that he is a monster hunter not a monster protector. Eventually Gabriel gears him in the right direction. It seems that the vampires are trying to bring a demon back to earth to destroy all of the undead. It looks like Vargas, played by Taye Diggs, is being a bad boy.

Bad vamp boy

He wants to be the ruler of the world and bring his vamps to the frontline. This brings Dylan to face his past and overcome his demons. He learns that nothing is as it seems and that he was away from the game for too long. With the help of his only friend he learns the full truth and has no other choice but to play the game. Will he win and save the day? You know I can't tell you that but I can say I was impressed with how the ending turned out. They added a new suspense kill to the genre. I like it!

ACTING

The acting here was real plain. Even Taye Diggs seemed not to care for this film. The chemistry wasn't pleasant and a lot of these actors need to go back to school. I can say that Brandon Routh has improved with his acting since doing Superman Returns. He played his part well and I believed him as a supernatural detective. He wasn't great in this film because he really needs to work on his emotions but he did a good enough job to keep me invested.

Kurt angle, the WWE wrestler and current TNA star, has a decent role in this film as Wolfgang. Kurt Angle does have some acting ability but you can tell he was forcing it. Maybe after a few more acting roles he can grow as an actor in Hollywood. He does have the potential to get decent roles. The best actor here was Sam. He drove the movie along well and had chemistry with everyone he touched. I can see him doing more films in the future.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

For a B movie the special effects were decent. The monsters looked real enough except for the werewolves and that demon. From the head it looked intimidating but as the camera scrolled down you could tell how fake it looked. I couldn't get scared by the demon anymore but other than that the film's effects are gritty and decent to look at. It's a step up from most B movies.

Yuck

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was directed by Kevin Munroe and written by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer. The writing here isn't too bad and the dialog is passable. I don't know if it was the writers or actors here (probably the actors) but the film lacked emotion and clarity. The only character I cared about was Sam's. The pacing seemed to scatter about but I guess you can blame the director for that. He did a decent job filming but when it came to cut scenes it seemed to take away the effect of the last scene. He needs to learn how to transition so the film can flow better.

Nice ride!

THE END

The film is quite watchable if you're into this type of genre. Don't expect anything special coming from this. It's the type of film that you can watch at home if nothing is on. Some might even call it a cult classic despite it's flaws. I'm going to watch it again someday only to copy Dylan Dog's suit for Halloween. I think I'll look quite badass in it.

So getting this costume for Halloween

OVERALL


STORY 5 out of 10
ACTING 5 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 5 out of 10
WRITING 5 out of 10
DIRECTING 5 out of 10


TOTAL 5 (GIVE IT A TRY ONE DAY)


 
 

The Green Lantern Review

They have to be kidding

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE
A live action movie based on The Green Lantern? LMAO! I bet that's what most movie goers were chuckling to themselves. There is no way that a live action movie like this could happen. Well Hollywood had a different take on the matter. They threw all the money they could muster at this film and it still looked kind of cheesy. I was dreading walking into this movie because I thought it would be a waste of my time. It was but at least I got to see Ryan Reynolds be the saving grace of a film. That rarely ever happens.

STORY

Hal Jordan, played by Ryan Reynolds, is an arrogant pilot who just can't keep it together. For one of the most important flights of his life he mistakenly oversleeps which leaves his ex lover and owner Carol, played by Blake Lively, very upset and disapppointed. He ponders his life and existence when he sees a startling plane crash. He investigates and finds a dying alien that looks like something Hilary Clinton would pass through her period. He gives Hal the ring of will because it picked him as his successor. WTF moment at its best!

Mr. Purple

Hal is trying to unlock the powers within the ring but is having a hard time. He finally figures it out and sends him to a world that blew his mind. There he meets a group of other ring holders that informs him that he is the chosen one. He needs to learn as much as he can so he can save the earth from the most evil entity that has ever walked the universe. The training sequence was funny to watch but painful on Hal's character. He gives up and tells the others that the ring picked the wrong human and returns back to earth. They are left shaking their heads because they know exactly what waits there.

Egg head

A scientist by the name of Hector, played by Peter Sarsgaard, is investigating the crash. He encounters the alien's remains but comes in contact with another entity. The baddest motherfu**er in the universe Sinestro, played by Mark Strong, hellbent on destroying the earth and the Green Lanterns home base. Hector becomes infected by the planet destroying Parallax and now wants to do the same. Together they rage war on the planets and they are taking no prisoners. Hal has to become a real man in order to save the planet and his ex flame.

I miss you

With the help of his friend Carol he finds the courage to take on these menacing foes and save both worlds. I wish I could say it was a fun ride to watch but I would only be lying. I was left unfulfilled and felt like I only saw half the battle. None the less the story is somewhat easy to follow if you don't get lost with the flashbacks. You will either love or hate the story. I don't hate it but it's not very likable either.



ACTING

The only chemistry I felt was with Blake and Ryan. Ryan was able to hold it together with the others but you can tell their interactions were forced. Peter overreacted in a lot of scenes and I couldn't buy Mark Strong's character as being the most evil thing in the universe. I was impressed with Ryan in this film and he is the main reason I didn't walk out the theater. This movie has proven, at least to me, that Ryan can make something work out of nothing. He's a better actor now than he was a few years ago. I guess lots of practice does make you a better actor.

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SPECIAL EFFECTS

The special effects here remind me of a comic book. I guess that is what they were aiming for but it looks quite comical on the big screen and not in a good way. I was not impressed with anything they were doing in this department. I face palmed many times during this film and most of it was due to the effects. Don't see this movie if your a special effect person. You will want your money back.

This isn't good

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was directed by Martin Campbell and written by four different writers Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim, and Michael Goldenberg. The story here seems so out of order you can literally tell that these 4 writers were not on the same page. At first the character Hal was a careless fool but all of a sudden he becomes a serious avenger. The switch of personality came to fast without enough good reasons. They tried to make the audience believe that he has changed but I couldn't buy it. It would have been more believable if they took the wolverine type of anti hero and put some humor on it. The way he performed in this film Ryan could have pulled that off.

The directing here was ok. I can't really say that the director was bad because of all the CGI issues. If the CGI was better Martin's directing ability would have shined. Too bad this film resembles the crap version that was G.I. Joe. He would have gotten at least a thumbs up in my book.

THE END

This movie had some promise from the trailers but once you see the film it's a big let down. The only good thing about this movie was Ryan and Blake's acting. Ryan really saved this film from being a true disaster. I hope there's no sequel so Ryan can work on DEADPOOL. After seeing this he would be perfect for the role.

Where I belong

OVERALL

STORY - 4 out of 10
ACTING - 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS - 3 out of 10
WRITING - 4 out of 10
DIRECTING - 5 out of 10

TOTAL 4 out of 10 (SKIP IT)



 
 
 

Friends With Benefits Review

Crazy little thing called lust

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE
When I first heard about this film I thought "Did they just rip off No Strings Attached?" The two films seem so similar that many movie goers couldn't tell the difference storywise. Both films feature attractive couples wondering what to do with themselves. When I walked into this screening I was expecting a chick flick (romantic comedy). Turns out that I was right but also in the wrong. This film didn't follow the usual stigma and is able to stand on it's own... barely.

STORY

Dylan, played by Justin Timberlake, and Jamie, played by Mila Kunis, are having a hard time with their relationships. Their own self indulge issues are preventing them from having any type of stable relationship. As true friends they decide it would be better off if they take their relationship to the next level. Sex and cock teasing galore!

Ha Ha

Eventually they hook up and things start getting complicated. They both have their own issues that is hard for them to overcome. Their friends are really the highlight of their lives because without them they wouldn't be able to deal. Silly and funny situations pop up one after another that causes them to rethink their arrangement. Maybe them being together wasn't such a good idea.

Just beautiful

I can't give away exactly what the story is about because the movie will be released sometime late next month and I can't afford to get sued. I can say though that this romantic comedy doesn't follow the normal routine and dares to be different. The story toward the end gets a little icky because some secrets get released that makes you think the wrong things. What those things are I will not say but if I were you I would bring an extra bag. You might need it if you think they went a little too far with the shock value.

ACTING

The acting here was pretty decent for the film. The chemistry was much better between Mila and Justin than Portman and Kutcher. It felt like they really were friends with benefits. The supporting cast made the film though. They were funny and drove the story along so it didn't get too boring. It's nothing to really ride home with but at least the audience won't be completely disappointed. They did their best and that's all we ask for.

:)

SPECIAL EFFECTS

If nudity and sex is a special effect then this film needs an oscar. If you are not comfortable with nudity then you should skip this one. One of the scenes reminded me of the Full Monty and I can't believe it made it into the film. Maybe by the time it's released it will be cut but I hope not. One of the funniest moments in the film. And to answer your question yes Mila and Justin is shown having sex. Try not to get any boners.

Hot

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was directed by Will Gluck and written by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman. I was impressed with the dialog and flow of the story. This film seemed more realistic than its carbon copy. I'm glad they tried to be different but in some ways they still fell into the norm. The directing was decent at best. Nothing special coming from this department. He may need more practice on how to do close ups but everything else seemed ok to look at. Overall it's a decent job for a decent film.

They look good together

THE ENDI would wait for video. It's not the type of movie that you just need to see. I don't know why it's getting released in the summer. It will get crushed but I guess the company doesn't have high hopes for it. This should be on video around the fall. Rent it from Netflix and have a date movie. You might get lucky!

OVERALL

STORY 5 out of 10
ACTING 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS (nudity and sex) 5 out of 10
WRITING 7 out of 10
DIRECTING 5 out of 10

TOTAL 6 out of 10 (wait for video)