crazy, stupid, lov...ing movies right now!

i finally got over my fear of bed bugs and have returned to the theater. yes, it took some convincing, but it was soooo worth it.

first up was harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 (that's a mouthful). this movie was made so brilliantly, i am going to have to go see it again to take it all in. i went with my hp partner in crime (we started the films together so we ended them together) and we went to the IMAX 3D version...WOW. there shouldn't be any other way to see a movie.

the special effects were amazing, the acting was on point and the story was told exactly as i remember reading it years ago. bravo to the entire hp contingent on a job way beyond well done.

if you haven't see this yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!??

next it was crazy, stupid, love. i really can't begin to say how much i loved this film. julianne moore, i wanted to hate you, but couldn't. kevin bacon, i wanted to like you, but couldn't. emma stone, you had me at easy a, and that wasn't easy. ryan gosling... ... ... sorry, where was it?

oh right, ryan...i don't know if i was more spellbound by your abs or the dirty dancing lift, but well done my friend. you stole the show with your quick tongue and amazing apparel, and had us all wishing the movie wouldn't end.

the entire cast was great. newcomer, jonah bobo, was a riot, and made me root for the underdog (or in his case, the underage, underclassman, underdog). i truly couldn't find one thing i would change about this film. it's well worth the $13 for a ticket.

most recently there was friends with benefits. i think we could all benefit from having a friend like jt.

justin timberlake and mila kunis have chemistry, there is no doubt about it. right off the bat you believe them friends, and from there, well you can pretty much guess.

i really enjoyed the route this film took to get to it's happy ending. it was cliche a bit, sure. but all romantic comedies are these days. patricia clarkson is too great as a gypsy-type single mother, and jenna elfman is always a pleasure. i think my favorite part however, was the movie within the movie. this film took the time to mock the industry for filming movies in one location, and saying they are in another. as a native new yorker, i can appreciate such mockery, and i salute the writers.

this film is also worth the time and ticket price. although, i would see crazy, stupid again before i'd go for another round of "benefiting"

i am looking forward to all the wonderful movies slated for this fall, as well as the jam-packed winter we need to buckle up for (breaking dawn anyone?). until then, i look forward to the dvd release of crazy, stupid, love...i'm hoping for some hilarious dirty dancing out-takes, or even just some camera freezes on ryan's abs.

don't judge me...after all, it's just this girl's opinion

to rent or not to rent...

that is indeed the question these days. with all our favorite prime-time shows on summer hiatus, most of us are hitting the rental shelves. well, i have been doing just that and wanted to share some recent viewings with you. NOTE: spoilers on movies reviewed, please read with caution

1. charlie st. cloud
NOT TO RENT

first off, if you must see this one, it's on demand free on shotime right now, knock yourself out.
secondly, zac efron, you're hot and we love you...but who read this script and gave you the thumbs up?

the plot started off nicely; small town boy loses only brother in car accident, decides he can't face his future. i even thought it was nice, going off to a field everyday to play catch with said dead brother. but add the missing almost-dead girl to the mix...i'm a little lost. was this a drama or a supernatural movie? can charlie see all dead people? perhaps more time should have been spent developing the real relationship between boy and girl, rather than boy and almost dead girl...

2. robin hood
RENT

this one is also available on demand free (HBO) and is worth the 2 hours.

russell crowe plays our hero in this version of the tale, and boy does he play it. i'm not a big fan of mr crowe, but he can sure pull of the dashing, rugged, built, accented...i digress. ridley scott's take on robin and his merry men brings us to the beginning of robin's tale. the crusades are just finishing and king richard has been killed. robin returns to england along with richard's crown and becomes immersed in the lives of those being hassled by king john.

cate blanchett is wonderful as maid marion and mark addy plays friar tuck. this movie may not be "prince of thieves" (one of my all time favorites, hello costner" but it leaves you wanting more. too bad it didn't bring in the numbers at the box office, or we could have had a new franchise on our hands

3. no strings attached
NOT TO RENT

the good news is ashton kutcher is still as funny and adorable as ever. also, natalie portman definitely should star in more romantic comedies. however, this script wasn't good for either of them.

the chemistry between the 2 was convincing, and the acting wasn't bad. but the story didn't do it for me. natalie is not believable as a girl who doesn't do emotion. emotion is written on her face in every scene she's ever acted in. i would love to see these 2 play opposite each other, but in a more thought out script, and meatier roles

4. i am number 4
NOT TO RENT

alex pettyfer, you're hot and you're a pretty good actor with a bright future...don't let other people read your next project. this movie was bad; poor script, poor acting (aside from pettyfer and olyphant) and poor ending. i am still not quite sure what happened...

5. burlesque
NOT TO RENT

christina, stick to the music. cam, you're hot, tucci, I LOVE YOU. cher, you're getting on in years but you still got it

this movie was terrible. no review

so there you have it. my first 5 movies of the summer and i am off to a terrible start. i can't believe i haven't seen anything recently worth raving about! i hope this helps you next time you are scanning the "racks" at netflix, or tuning to channel 700 on your cable box (pay-per-view). back to the couch to see if there is anything on now worth paying attention to

but hey, that's just this girl's opinion

i am the worst!

i can't believe how long it has been since i last posted. i guess that's what they mean by "life got in the way"

i am working on a few posts that i am hoping to have up in the next few days. there's a little bit of review, a little bit of annoyance at the networks, and of course a LOT of opinions

so buckle up and get ready...this girl is BACK

but as always, that's just this girl's opinion