Savages is a kidnapping story that wades in shallow waters. The title is a gross overstatement since there is little violence. The most interesting element of this film is the polyamorous relationship between Blake Lively and her male co-stars, but all three are one note characters. She manages to be attractive with very little substance. … Continue reading »
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The Problem with Magic Mike
This post was inspired by the film, Magic Mike – about a male’s stripper’s life on and off stage. Now, from the previews I expected the film to be a string of on-stage performances, similar to Chicago and Burlesque. It was not. The film actually is presented more as a character study, like Larry Crowne. … Continue reading »
Brave: The Review
I saw Brave in 3D over the weekend at the fierce insistence of my mother. We settled into our seats in the middle row and half way through the previews of one Disney movie after another I leaned over and whispered, “It just hit me this is a kiddie movie.” Despite being a “kiddie movie,” … Continue reading »
