I Was Saved By Hancock!

Hancock Movie ReviewSometimes, when you least expect it, a miracle happens. No, I don’t mean turning water into wine, or walking on water. I’m referring to those times in our lives when we are forced to do something (when we would rather eat rusty nails), and then from within the darkened clouds a ray of light emits. Hancock was my ray of light, sparing me from my preconceived notion that I would hate Mamma Mia. My dear friend perked up when she realized there was a new Will Smith movie out (we’re both moms to wee ones and therefore get excited over little to nothing when it’s from the adult world).

Scratch out another one of my nine lives, I must be down to about 3 or 4 left now, but who’s counting.

Hancock.

What a pleasant surprise it was to watch this movie unfold. While I was tickled that it wasn’t Mamma Mia, I did peg it for another superhero movie with just the slant that he was a lazy-ass. Although far fetched, even I was willing to buy into Superman being from Krypton, it’s a decent story, with great acting by Will Smith and Charlize Theron. Jason Bateman, though I love him from his tv personas, always seems to play the same character, with very little difference.

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This movie comes complete with a love story, and nothing at all like that dribble from Spiderman. It’s sweet, honest and catches you completely off guard. Hats of to the writers on this little twist as it really did it’s part in making the movie enjoyable, rounding out the special effects and action sequences.

While I don’t see this puppy lapping up much Oscar attention, I do think that it’s a fun flick, worth taking in on the big screen.

I give this movie, 7 “meatballs” out of 10.

–RNW

August 1, 2008 | Filed Under Movie reviews | 1 Comment 
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Mamma Mia - Great Musical or Big Pile of Muck?

Mamma Mia Movie Review PosterAdmittedly, I am not a fan of musicals… perhaps at the theatre with a true stage presence, yes, but on the big screen, a resounding no.

Moulin Rouge, Chicago… I didn’t bother to see either of those movies, though they were touted as “big hits”. There is just something about throwing a song and dance number into a movie ever 15-20 mins that discourages me from any interest. This can also be said for Bollywood films… now those are musicals! The challenge in those is being able to determine the dialogue based on the poorly translated subtitles. As the Reel Ninja tells me, some of the beautiful Hindi phrases just don’t carry the same emotional message in English.

But I digress.

I am off to see Mamma Mia this evening with a dear friend, one who was aghast when I explained that I had not seen the other two afore mentioned movies because of their genre. Fingers crossed that I will make it out alive, and not cursing the $9.00 wasted. Truthfully, the $9.00 spent will be pennies for a couple of hours as RNW as opposed to cherished Mommy. Reel Ninja Baby (RNB) and Reel Ninja Dog (RND) are really making me earn my keep during maternity leave! “Hello Big Screen, I’ve missed you my darling”, I shall exclaim upon my entrance to the Empire Cinema!

If you’ve seen Mamma Mia, do tell of your praise or reverence for the film.

If you’ve not seen it, share why you’re keeping your distance.

July 29, 2008 | Filed Under Movie reviews | 3 Comments 
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