The Ides of March

Posted on February 25, 2012 by jley4

There were some good moments of acting & dialogue in this one, but there was so much forced plotline eye-rolling preposterousness, it just couldn’t squeeze through my “come on!” filter. Key to the whole thing – one guy meets with his political enemy, and his boss can’t get over it? They only met. And nothing was kept secret. Meeting someone is a sin? That’s ridiculous… any campaigner who is so petty about stuff like this is surely doomed.

Another thing about movies like this – with made-up politicians… I find it really hard to suspend my disbelief with these movies, because I’m continuously reminded that I’m watching a movie with a bunch of actors. I know the reality of the political situation too well.

What Women Want

Posted on December 17, 2009 by jley4

I’d really like to know. Unfortunately, all I learned from this movie is that they don’t even know. If you want to see a bunch of close-up scenes of Mel kissing some women, this is your movie. Otherwise, just see the preview.

My Cousin Vinny

Posted on November 29, 2009 by jley4

Ya, it was fun… I’m really not sure what to make of movies this. I mean, they’re entertaining, but all the same, I’m sitting there thinking…”why am I spending my time watching this?”. And I don’t have a good answer.

In the Bedroom

Posted on November 25, 2009 by jley4

A charming love story. After a young man tragically dies, his parents grow to accept the love of his girlfriend. The father also gets involved in community service, helping to put away trash that had been polluting their quaint seaside town.