4 Movie Reviews for the Price of One!!!

This was a busy weekend for me movie-wise. I got to see not one, not two, but FOUR films (as you could probably have guessed from the title). None of theses are connected in any way, shape or form, but whatever, here ya go:

The Reader

This film was simply phenomenal. I mean, wow. Kate Winslet is so amazing. So amazing!

The story of The Reader is tough. It's harsh and deals with some really tough moral issues. How responsible do you hold a simple woman who worked as a Nazi guard and allowed hundreds to die because of her sense of "responsibility"? If you have evidence to help her get a lighter sentence do you help her? What if you love her, does that change your opinion?

The first half is basically a porno, so if that makes you uncomfortable, stay away. There is a lot of nudity and sex, but it's done tastefully, for the most part. I personally didn't think all of the nudity was necessary, but one of my fellow viewers told me I was being an old geezer and that it was fine.

The acting was exceptional, especially Ms. Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. But gave believable, powerful performances filled with emotion and subtlety. Winslet deserved all the recognition she received for this performance and Fiennes deserved more.

Overall, this film is just wonderful and I recommend it for any adult who is looking for a serious, thought-provoking film experience.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

I'm twenty-seven and I'm just seeing Breakfast at Tiffany's for the first time. I was told that was pitiable so I thought I'd let you all know that. After seeing it, I'd have to agree, it's something everyone should watch.

There is a reason Breakfast at Tiffany's is a classic, I'm just not sure what it is. The story is interesting, surprisingly complex. I thought it was a bit odd, personally, but still, I was engaged. Apparently it was a Truman Capote story which makes me want to find the book and give it a read.

The acting was typical '60's, a little stiff, a little over-the-top, but fun nonetheless. Audrey Hepburn was as cute as could be and a good deal of fun to watch. I don't know who the dude was, but he was pretty good, too.

This is a classic folks, everyone should see it!

Green Lantern: First Flight

Green Lantern: First Flight is the latest of DC Comics animated movies based on stories from their comic books. This one isn't actually based on a specific story like Superman: Doomsday or Justice League: The New Frontier but rather a combo of Hal Jordan's origin story and the Sinestro Corp. War. All together it was a pretty fun and interesting story with a lot of action and fun moments.

I recommend this to any comic book fan, especially any Green Lantern fan or anyone who is picking up the current Blackest Night story.

The Hangover

This movie is RIDICULOUS!!! RIDICULOUS!!! So far over the top it's just insane.

I don't know what it was about the story that was so damned funny. The characters were pretty cliche (the weirdo, the nerd, the sleaze, the straight-man) and the story was pretty typical (guys get drunk, chaos ensues) but for some reason, this one stands out. Most likely it's because the story isn't totally linear and its all about putting together the pieces to find out what happened the night before (like Dude, Where's My Car, only good). And they kinda throw you for a loop in the beginning because if you didn't know what the movie was about going into it, you'd be led to believe it was a legit suspenseful mystery (and all the horror trailers beforehand certainly put you in the mood for something serious and scary).

There was a surprising amount of penis in this movie. After The Reader, I was pretty much set with penises this weekend, so I really didn't need that, but everyone else in the theater was laughing so I guess it works.

The acting was hilarious. Each of the main guys played their part wonderfully. Each of the cameos were great, also, especially Mike Tyson. He's just terrifying, especially when he's being funny. Terrifying.

Make sure you stay for the credits. You get to see some of the pictures from the night in question and they are friggin' great.

I recommend this to anyone who likes crude, college humor. This one's full of it at it's best.

P.S.--Bradley Cooper, would you please make a movie where you aren't sleazy? Please?

Please?