The Sitter Movie Review (Minor Spoilers)

Who said this movie is kid friendly?

THE MOVIE: THE CRITIC'S TAKE

The sitter AKA Adventures In Babysitting, the guy version. That's what I first thought when I saw the trailer. The trailer looked promising and funny. Jonah Hill is a funny guy all around so I knew I was going to be entertained. This movie is forgettable but it is a fun ride. I doubt people will remember this but I hope it becomes a cult classic like S*uperbad.

STORY

It begins with Jonah's character getting suspended from college. He returns home to live with his mother. His mom wants him to get his life together but all he wants to do is eat, play video games, and try to get oral sex from his girlfriend. An emergency happens where the neighbors needs a babysitter. They want to introduce his mom to a nice guy and if they aren't there it won't happen. He agrees and soon finds himself babysitting a bunch of monsters.

I won't get laid

One wants to be a celeb so bad she dresses like one of the girls from the Jersey Shore, the other is a pint sized gangsta from every latino movie ever made, and the other kid is just well lame. They mess with him throughout until he gets some good news. His girlfriend finally wants to give him some action. He does what every horny man would do and takes the kids with him.

They all are legal age. Trust  me!

This begins an adventure that is over the top. They encounter thugs, guns, lots of curses, and retarded situations. All in the name of fun. Shockingly it has some good morals and lessons to learn from. It ends with Jonah finally getting what he deserves. A mother that loves him and maybe a bright future.

ACTING

The acting was shockingly good. Everyone had a funny moment that made me laugh. The chemistry was top notch for a comedy. The children was a delight to see and was the driving force of the film. The acting deserves two thumbs up.

Nice party

SPECIAL EFFECTS

This movie relies on its wild antics to deliver the special effects. It all looked fake but I didn't mind. It was funny to watch. This film really didn't need half of the wild antics to make this film funny.

This some bullshit!

WRITING AND DIRECTING

The film was written by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka. They did a great job with the humor and dialog. The movie flows nicely and doesn't take long for the fun to start. The film was directed by David Gordon Green. His directing remided me of The Hot Tub Time Machine. It was a fun movie to watch and I think his style of directing was a good fit.

The best night I ever had

THE END

This is a funny comedy. I would recommend waiting for video though. No need to rush to see it. You'll enjoy the film more at home with your special someone or a good party. Through in a few booze and a little helping herb and you'll see a masterpiece.

OVERALL

STORY 6 out of 10
ACTING 6 out of 10
WRITING 6 out of 10
DIRECTING 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 4 out of 10

OVERALL 6 out of 10 (GOOD FILM BUT WAIT FOR VIDEO)

HAPPY FEET TWO REVIEW (MINOR SPOILERS)

Awesome!

THE MOVIE: CRITIC'S TAKE

I'm not a fan of animated movies. As a matter of fact I think they are silly. That has a lot to do with the fact that I'm not a kid anymore. None the less I saw the film and liked it. It's really one of the few animated films that I think the whole family will enjoy. If you're not taking your teen daughter to see Twilight this movie is for you. That's if you have kids of course.

STORY

EEK! What can I say about this? I don't even think that this film has a plot. The movie starts with a fun routine before we learn that Mumble, played be Elijah Wood, has grown up and now has a kid. His son wonders off with Robin Williams character and meets up with a few friends. This worries Mumbles for a moment but quickly finds them. They all have to return to their iceberg to finish their travels. Too bad their iceberg has succumb to a wave and needs to be rescued. They enlist some friends to help but it seems to be a lost cause. Can the penguins find their way back home or will they be stuck forever. Here's a little spoiler for you so don't read if you don't want to be spoiled. Ok?






I'm warning you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of them can fly!

ACTING

This movie was fun to watch due to all the good actors involved. Everyone had chemistry and it sounded like they were having fun. Robin Williams is his crazy self and keeps the film flowing. I loved the interactions between Elijah and Pink. They seemed so cute together. Overall the acting here is just adorable.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The special effects here are breathtaking. The 3D is a must see here. It rivals Rango with its crisp detail and scenery. You will love the dance routines that also came with 3D. Your kids will love this version of Happy Feet. Maybe even you.

WRITING AND DIRECTING

This film was written by George Miller and too many writers to mention. The writing here was indeed a let down. The plot is non existent and some of the dialog was just plain sad. The actors made up for it though with their ability to take crap and turn it into gold. At least George did not fail with the directing part. He was able to capture the 3D without any problems and everything flowed well. I'm still scratching my head around the plot though.

THE END

I would take the kids to see it. They will eat it up. It's a fun film to watch and nothing goes over the top. The 3D is nice and the acting is enjoyable. You can always sneak into Twilight later.

OVERALL

STORY 3 out of 10
ACTING 7 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 8 out of 10
WRITING 5 out of 10
DIRECTING 7 out of 10

OVERALL 6 out of 10 (WORTH BRINGING THE FAMILY)


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