Movie Reviews: Unkown and Just Go With It

Here are a few quick thoughts on two movies I recently saw.

Unknown. Release Date: 2.18.11

Why I watched it: This movie was part of my dad's birthday present. It was also a little bit of a present for me since like him, I am also a fan of Liam Neeson. Well, I think some of his movies are pretty badass, especially Taken. By the by, he's going to come out on Hangover II as a tattoo artist (evidence). Excited!

Thoughts:

2/5 stars

Just like the rest of the world, this movie really looked like it would take you for a ride, just like Taken (or even Gran Torino) did. Sadly, the end result (in my opinion of course) was quite a let down. I expected so much more which probably made things worse for me. Either way, I didn't love it. I had some fun with it, but ultimately it's as if I never saw the movie. It ended up bland somehow that I practically forgot it already. Didn't really like it overall, but I did like a few of the action scenes. Stil, a rentable.

Just Go With It. Release Date: February 11, 2011

Why I Watched It: The second part of the birthday present. To be honest, I probably would have never seen this movie because it's typically not my kind of movie especially with Adam Sandler in it. He's okay.

Thoughts:

4/5 stars

Wow. I did not expect it to be so amusing and entertaining. I thought it was all going to be Adam Sandler jokes (always the same), but I was very, very wrong. It was fun! I would actually recommend watching this one in theaters especially if you are looking to watch a fun movie that is also:

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a cute  rom com!! It's cute enough that it made my 54 year old dad cry. I don't know if that proves much, because he's pretty sensitive. He cried when Jack died in Titanic though. So there's that...

That definitely surprised me the most about the movie.

The kids were SO adorable, especially the little boy. I probably thought he was extra cute because he reminded me of my 7 year old cousin who I haven't seen in about 2 years. I call him banana butt because one day he was trying to carry bananas to his sister while holding his bike. He also calls me banana butt. Anyway, I recommend this movie. It truly has the fun stuff for the guys and the fun stuff for the gals.

Just so you know, the part that made me laugh the five-minute-can't-breathe-laugh was a scene involving Nicole Kidman and a coconut. Fun times.

On a related note, I also ended up watching Grown Ups (yes, with Adam Sandler). It was exactly what I thought it would be. Lame or I should say...not for me. I must say though, I loved how they talked about how kids nowadays don't go outside and play as much as they used to. They're always with their iPods, laptops, T.V's, etc. Sad sad world.

On another related note, don't forget to enter the current movie giveaway!! American Beauty DVD for two lucky people. Last day to enter is February 28/Monday. Be sure to also watch awesome classic movies (nominated and award winners) on Turner Classic Movies this month!

Read on. Watch on. (Yes, I am that dorky and I love myself for it. Truly I do.)

~~Lisette~~