Title: Intolerable Cruelty
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, George Clooney, Billy Bob Thorton, Geoffery Rush, Cedric The Entertainer
Story: A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
My Review:
Let me start by saying this--Not a big George Clooney fan. But I adore Mr. Rush so as I sat at home fighting sleep, I decided to watch this movie. I don't even know why--oh right, there was nothing else on television. Day time television is God awful these days. So rather than killing brain cells on Maury, I decided on watching this movie. The movie was okay. It had moments where I simply sat there, blinking at the screen, wondering why in heaven's name I was waisting timewatching but by the end, I didn't feel like "oh that's an hour of my life I'll never get back." I was left with a chuckle which is a good thing.
Clooney was the same old, same old in this movie. The same voice, same vision, same old George. I wasn't really surprised. He had a few good moments but other than that I had to say "yawn."
Catherine Zeta-Jones wasn't as good as I know she can be in this. She was a tad stiff. Geoffery Rush was amazing. I couldn't stop laughing with him. I didn't think he could be that hilarious since the first time I knew about him was in Pirates and he scared the bijesus out of me. But he was amazing. This was a Cohen brother creation so that should tell you everything. It is nothing like their recent stuff but I guess they had to build. This movie isn't something I would say rush out and get--but it's a movie that would be fun to pass a lazy sunday evening with. So watch Intolerable Cruelty but do not put too much brain power into it.
Hugs,
Kato
Title: Unknown
Starring: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones
Story: A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.
My Review:
Wow! This movie is no TAKEN but holy crap was I happy I went to see it. Ok, so from reading the blurb above you can tell what this movie is about right and when you go see it, after about ten maybe fifteen minutes in you'll think you have it all figured out. I thought, I know what happened! This is so cool! Now to wait for them to do precisely what I think so I can jump up and fist pump saying how right I was. Trust me, that didn't happen! I was so wrong, so off the mark it was hilarious! You know how they say that nothing is at it seems? Well, in this movie, NOTHING is as it seems. I mean, NOTHING! Try not to jump to conclusions because trust me, you will be wrong about what's going to happen.
The movie of course wasn't perfect but it was very enjoyable. And the fact that Aiden Quinn was in it and Liam Neeson is so damn hot, helped greately. Now because I want you to go see this movie, I will not give a spoiler but let's just say you won't be disappointed. The movie dragged on in a few places but that is to be expected. No movie is perfect without area to make you think "What the hell!" Oh and pay close attention to the cabs in Berlin--that will make you laugh. I know I thought it was funny.
Go out with the boys and see this movie. You will enjoy it!
Hugs,
Kato
PS: While I was there I saw the trailer for the new Green Lantern movie...all I have to say if they screw this up...I was not pleased with who they picked to play the Green Lantern and seeing the commercial didn't change that feeling of morbid irritation. If they mess this up...there's going to be more pissed off movie than aftere the recent Star Trek movie...
