Luca (2021)

 

An Italian fish out of water tale from Pixar. The animation is very pretty. Fun viewing for the family. 

Rating: C+

Igby Goes Down (2002)

Kieren Culkin leads a quality cast in a very moody film that can be a little shocking at times.

Rating: C+

Super Troopers (2001)

This movie is absolutely ridiculous. I laughed like crazy during some parts, while other scenes fell flat. If you thought the "Police Academy" movies were lame, like me, then try Super Troopers. It takes what they were trying to do, gets it totally loaded, then puts it behind the wheel.

Rating: C+

13 Going On 30 (2004)

Jennifer Garner lets loose and has a ball portraying a 13 year old girl in the body of a 30 year old woman--a hot woman at that. Very witty and well acted. Enjoyed almost everything they threw at me.

Rating: B-

17 Again (2009)

This movie could easily have been yet another Freaky Friday retread, BUT, thanks in large part to a fantastic supporting cast, it turned out to be quite charming and funny. Great writing. I was completely entertained.

Rating: C+

Away We Go (2009)

I liked the movie, but it sometimes felt a bit forced, like someone trying to mimic Zach Braff. Still, it's an interesting portrayal of a couple trying to find themselves. Some fun supporting characters along the way, especially Allison Janney.

Rating: C

It’s Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

Two terrific performances from Keir Gilchrist and Zach G. I thought this would be a lighthearted comedy, but it’s more of a dramedy. The film is based on a book. It feels very personal. The scenes don’t feel manufactured. Zach gets to show his range as an actor—outside the zany or deadpan roles he’s normally cast.

It’s an emotional movie and I got caught up in it. I also thought the editing was unique and creative. It added a lot to the film. A near flawless effort from a movie I’d never heard of. That almost never happens.

Rating: B+

Going The Distance (2010)

I think the ship has sailed on Drew Barrymore playing swinging single roles. Just because you can't handle serious acting roles doesn't mean you have to perpetually pretend you're just out of college. This movie had one thing working for it: the supporting cast. Isn't that always the case with these types of movies? Whether it's Sarah Silverman or the chick from Flight of the Conchords, these movies rely on their supporting cast of funny people to do all the heavy lifting. I would have rather seen a film about Justin Long's best friends or the bartender.

Rating: D+