Glass Onion (2022)

 

I keep getting sucked into these Knives Out films and then being disappointed when they inevitably collapse into a convoluted mess. There’s a bit of fun, sure. But mostly I’m just waiting around for dots to be connected. 

Rating: C

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018)

This psychedelic animated spin-off took preposterous into another dimension. If you like watching a dozen lava lamps have an orgy with a ridiculous plot to match, it seems you’ve bought into the hype and are pretending to love this movie. I feel sorry for you.

Rating: D-

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Entertaining for what it was. 

Rating: C

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

This is a really dumb movie. I'm not talking Dodgeball dumb or Dumb and Dumber dumb--it's much dumber. This isn't meant as an insult, since I actually enjoy dumb humor and dumb movies. It's uneven, but has enough funny moments to make it enjoyable.
More cameos than one can shake a stick at.

Rating: C

Bad Words (2013)

An uneven comedy from Jason Bateman. Funny enough to not disappoint, even if many of the jokes are mean spirited.

Rating: C

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Add this to the list of films that inspire me to get off my butt and start collecting more stamps in my passport.

Rating: C+

The Holiday (2006)

Jack Black in a romantic comedy? He toned down his goofiness to the point where he was just likeably goofy and a bit eccentric. It was fun to see his sense of humor and personality win over Kate Winslet's heart, despite his lack of dashing good looks. If you haven't seen a good romantic comedy in awhile, your search is over. Enjoy.

Rating: B-

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)

Funny scenes throughout, but the plot was a little out there. An ok escape.

Rating: C

Step Brothers (2008)

Needlessly vulgar, but still pretty dang funny a lot of the time. The drum kit violation was one of my favorite scenes.

Rating: C

Wanderlust (2012)

Started out mediocre and got progressively worse. It’s sad to see such comedic talent go to waste.

Rating: D

Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Sweet. Funny. Character driven. Stock full of my favorite actors in a script worthy of their talents. It’s an optimistic film that takes the motto “honesty is the best policy” seriously. A must rent.

Rating: B-