March Movie Reviews

1. Dan in Real Life:
The Basic Plot: It follows the life of a single dad w/ three girls.
The Review: We are big Steve Carell fans, but Chris was disappointed it wasn't funnier. I think my view is a little tainted because I was completely exhausted when we watched the film.
Chris gives it: B
Monica gives it: B

2. Drillbit Taylor:
The Basic Plot: Three high school "nerds" hire a body guard to protect them from bullies.
The Review: Oddly, I really enjoyed the movie. We laughed constantly (not just giggled, but hard belly laughs). There were a few parts Chris thinks could have been omitted, but we would definately watch it again.
Chris gives it: B
Monica gives it: A

3. Sideways:
The basic plot: Two friends travel through wine country (one: a groom-to-be / the other: the Bestman). The Bestman spends most of the time drinking away his sorrows, while the groom is on the prowl for one last "friend" before marriage.
Review: I have to admit....I was underwhelmed. I was excited when I saw the movie at the Corvallis Library, since I remembered it has won a few Oscars. It was really funny at times, but for the most part depressing.
Chris gives it: D or an E (He didn't like cheating, drinking, and nudity)
Monica Gives it: C

4. The Brave One:
The basic plot: After her boyfriend is beaten to death, Jodie Foster devotes her life to helping others and finding her boyfriend's killers.
Review: This movie is very intense throughout, and the acting is fantastic with many big names in Hollywood. We like intense, action packed movies so this was right up our alley.
Chris gives it: B
Monica gives it: B

5. Dirty Dancing Havana Nights:
The basic plot: Same as the original, only in Cuba.
Review: It was really bad! I am surprised we watched the whole thing. The acting was bad, the plot was bad, and they brought back Patrick Swazye which is bad on a whole other level
Chris gives it: D
Monica gives it: F

6. Horton Hears a Who:
Basic Plot: Horton the elephant, finds a spec that turns out to be an entire world called Whoville. Knowing he holds this small world in his hands, Horton knows he needs to find a safe place to keep it.....but it turns out to be harder than he thought.
Review: It is a great family film. I took my Boss' kids to see it and they all loved it. It was funny, witty, and creative.....just like the book.
Monica gives it: A