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What is not to love about this movie before going in. I am an avid basketball player and huge fan of Will Ferrell.
This film was directed by Kent Alterman who has executive produced numerous movies, none in recent memory of any significance. He has been blasted by fans, especially in any forums I've seen, for his below average efforts. One of his current efforts as a producer is 'High T' who stars Steve Carell, written by George Wing who wrote 50 first dates.
This movie leaves a lot to be desired as for comedic timing and just material. I found myself trying to look for the funny parts as this one was stale and at times boorish.
Written by Scot Armstrong, I was expecting a barrage of quotable lines as in Road trip and Old School. But am not sure what went wrong. Was it the material or editing or lack of a direction?
I cannot consciously recommend this one, I just had to see it. But am not better for it. They do have some good actors in Harrelson and Andre Benjamin, but don't have enough to work with in this one.
So all I can offer in this review is to look forward to some redemption for Armstrong in 2009 with the sequel in 'Old School Dos'.
This film was directed and written by Adam Brooks who also is responsible for writing most notably in my mind Practical Magic way back in 1998. He is of Canadian descent coming from Toronto, Ontario. So the match up of him and fellow CAN Ryan Reynolds was a no-brainer.
This movie is about a political consultant who has an adolescent daughter who is very curious of his past. He has the idea to give her all she could want and more by telling her every little detail of his previous girlfriends.
At first I couldn't believe he was telling her all these things but with what she was learning at school, it would be better coming from him, I guess.
A movie like this sadly makes me realize that Reynolds can shine, but in more action-packed roles. He does have the comedies in him ie. (Waiting) but the romantic side tends to drag on and bog down the enjoyment as in " Just Friends".
This is an interesting journey about life, love and one's past. Even making you look at your past life and who may crop up in the future.
Have you had a lost love? Would you have the guts to put yourself on the line for a chance at a happy ending, no regrets?
This movie asks questions if you listen and that is why Ryan Reynolds took this script I am sure, you cannot tell what the end will be, which is a great thing.
Look for a posting for a Top Choice actress in Annie Parisse, who sparkles in these small but noticeable parts.
The Bucket List is a touching, heartwarming story, that places two men from opposite sides of the track, together. One is a mechanic with a great knowledge of history and the rich life (Morgan Freeman) and the other (Jack Nicholson) has the importance and rich portfolio.
Together they embark on a last journey, where they try to experience things together, fun and exciting that will change their outlooks on their current lives.
This movie may be completely improvised as, a lot of lines are from these great actors pasts. This is the first time Freeman and Nicholson have done a movie together, I am sure.
Directed by Rob Reiner who has done numerous other topflight movies such as Sleepless in Seattle, Throw Momma from the Train and Alex & Emma. This film was written by Justin Zackman who had Morgan Freeman in mind for the character of Carter from the get go.
I definitely recommend this movie, though the "critics" have not embraced this tale. This is an inside look into the end of life experience from two different outlooks. It may drag in parts and not have much to it, but with these two stars carrying the film it comes off as an above average movie with a story to tell and some history if you listen.
Up next for my Top Choice movie will be "Juno".
Charlie Wilson's War was directed by Mike Nichols who to the best of my recollection was the creator of the 1996 movie "The Birdcage" starring Robin Williams and Hank Azaria.
Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay, in his most recent past he has worked mostly in television. In his early days he wrote the play and movie "A few good men" featuring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore released in 1992.
Adapted from George Crile's book of the same title, this movie takes the words from the page and brings them to a very entertaining medium and this one doesn't disappoint
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Saving Private Ryan came out in 1998, which seems like a long time ago now, ten years! This movie was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred most notably Tom Hanks. With this great cast everyone easily shines and those who die in war are unexpected for the most part.
Written by Robert Rodat who has also written 'The Patriot' which starred Mel Gibson, was considered along with Harrison Ford for the lead role in Saving Private Ryan. No news on any upcoming projects and his bio doesn't give any new information on what he has been doing since 2000
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Awake was written and directed by Joby Harold and starred most notably Hayden Christensen with Jessica Alba and Terrence Howard.
A fun fact for trivia fans, who had the co-starring actress role in the film originally
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Directed by Spike Lee who has made another notable movie I like in "He Got Game." Lee has done countless movies in his time and is a well respected director among the elite in the industry.
This movie was written by Russell Gewirtz, starring most notably Denzel Washington and more importantly Clive Owen
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This site will be a labor of love as the film industry is a huge passion of mine. I am even starting to write my first full-length script. Top choice movies is a blog about my favorite movies and some to stay away from even though they might get some popular-acclaim.
I am an avid movie-goer and consumer. Some movies reviewed will be new releases in the theatre, others old favorites or recently released in stores.
So stay tuned as my first will be one of my favorites for 2006 "The Inside Man," starring Denzel Washington
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Well, due to the nature of my job and the condition of my son I really don't get out much lately. And being that this is a film review site, it kind of puts a damper on my postings.
However, in the spirit of reviews, my children and I have put together a couple of videos for all of you to review (and yes my little one helped...he thought they were hilarious, but of course, he's a little one).
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