Four Movie Reviews

The first of four was "Austin Powers: Goldmember". I thought it was okay, it had the same basic jokes and gross out humor. I really wasn't in the mood for it when I saw it and this is probably why I gave it the grade I did. If you liked the first two you will also enjoy it.

Next I saw the spy action movie, "XXX". The action sequences in the movie were great, not always realistic, but most of the time somewhat possible. It was very similar to a James Bond film, but with a more hip and updated character, because seriously do you think there are spies out there still wearing tuxedoes in the field. The movie did drag on a bit with a run time somewhere near two hours, but if your in the mood for a great action movie check it out.

"Signs", was hyped quite a bit and I don't really want to give away too much about it, but let's just say, the previews make you think the main story is one thing, while all along the aliens are really just a separate more minor storyline. I think most people felt this to be unnerving and have passed on a bad word of mouth, when once again it is just M. Night throwing a curveball our way.

The most recent movie I saw was "Blue Crush", this surfer film was entertaing, it had it all, action, girls, a bit of a love story, domestic struggles and humor. Overall it wasn't too bad, definitely a good date movie, because there is a little bit for everybody in the movie.

Lovely and Amazing

I am pretty tired this morning, because I just got back from a Dave Matthews show in Saratoga Springs, NY. It completes my recent mini tour of five shows in the last ten days.

I did get a chance to see the movie "Lovely and Amazing". I was in the mood for a non blockbuster movie and this looked good from the ad in the paper. The movie is a small film about a family of mostly women and the struggles they face. I found the story rather depressing at times, but in the end of course everything works out and you are left with a smile on your face. So if someday you and a lady friend are walking through Blockbuster looking for a good chick flick and you see the movie "Lovely and Amazing", grab it and bring it home as a rental.

Barbecue

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Now I know, there won't be many people reading this and even less will actually post a response, but I figured I'd put it out here anyway.

So if somebody is reading this and would like to post a comment, I would be psyched.

I saw K-19: The WidowMaker last night. It was very good, I really enjoyed the cinematography and the story was entertaining. Harrison Ford plays a Russian submarine captain who is very difficult on the crew almost to the point of insanity.