'The Time Traveler's Wife' Left Me Looking At My Watch

The Time Traveler's Wife was based on the best-selling book of the same name, but unfortunately the film didn't live up to the hype. Before fans attack me, I have to admit that I have not read the book so my opinions are based solely on a screening of the movie.

The film follows the love story of Henry (Eric Bana) and Clare (Rachel McAdams). The pair first meet when an adult Henry appears out of nowhere in front of a six-year-old. He continues to travel through time and visit Clare throught her life until the two are eventually married. They live as a fairly normal couple who just accept the fact that Henry uncontrollably dips through time every now and again.

The problem wasn't so much with the story, but the way it was told on the screen. I know the plot revolves around time travel, but I found the storytelling to be jumpy and disconnected while somehow being blindly predictable at the same time (even for someone who didn't read the book.) There were no twists and no real moments of anticipation. It was almost as if the film was a clip montage of a much, much longer and more involved story that left the audience no time to actually connect with the characters. Basically the whole movie was a series of big events with no small moments, so the normal rise and fall of a plot was missing.

Both Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana were fairly bland in the film, with Bana being particularly robotic. Maybe it was his American accent (he's Australian) but his words and sentences came out with a weird forced-ness. I just didn't feel sympathy for his character. Even the dialogue was a little lacking. The sentences weren't emotional; they were purposeful and direct to move the story forward (or backward, depending if he was time traveling or not.) The film totally violated the "show, don't tell" rule of storytelling. There were also moments when the theater erupted with laughter at things that weren't particularly LOL-worthy. Was it a comedy? Was it a drama? The line wasn't blurry enough. It was a tug of war.

I do have to admit that people who have read The Time Traveler's Wife may get a lot of enjoyment seeing their favorite story acted out on the big screen, but if you haven't read the book you may want to spent your time on something else.

Tron Legacy Trailer

Not gonna lie, I was born the year that the film Tron came out in 1982, but I've always had a weird interest in it. Maybe it's because I've never seen it, just seen all the parodies everywhere.

Well, Disney is putting out a sequel/prequel called Tron Legacy in 2010 and the special effects are pretty amazing.


Looks totally menacing, doesn't it? We've come a long way since the original.

What do you think?

Open Casting Call for 'Sex & the City 2'

Tragic fashion wannabes and unemployed writers rejoice! You can now have your chance to appear alongside Carrie Bradshaw in the second Sex And The City movie! Check out the press release I just received:

Think you've got the look?! Show off your sense of style in the newest Sex And The City movie filming in New York City August - November 2009


Grant Wilfley Casting is holding an open call for background performers for
SEX AND THE CITY 2

Seeking SAG and NON SAG to play:
Fashion Models, Celebrity types, Upscale socialites, Urban Club goers, Gays and Lesbians, International types (Middle Eastern, Arabic, Asian, European, British), Professional Soccer Players

Open Call:
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
between 6th & 7th Avenues

SAG: 10am - 12:30pm
NON-SAG: 1:30pm -4:00pm

Email a recent picture and contact info to: sexandthecity2@gwcnyc.com
if you cannot attend the open call.

Good luck!

Dancing With The Star Wars

File this under WTF.

Apparently at Disney's Hollywood Studio they offer Star Wars Weekends every so often. I guess a part of that totally geeked-out weekend is a dance show featuring characters from the Star Wars franchise. It's sooooo weird, makes absolutely no sense and is totally fantastic. Please enjoy both parts




While these characters aren't as entertaining as Gideon the Cat, they are pretty dang funny.

[thanks, Brian]

Disney/Pixar's 'Up' Will Lift Your Spirits

On a dreary Sunday afternoon after what seems like a month's worth of rainy days I decided to finally go see Disney/Pixar's new movie Up. Let me tell you, I can't remember the last time I got choked up so quickly or so often during an animated feature.

The premise is simple: A crotchety old man stays holed up in the house he shared with his late wife. When a big construction company tries to force him out of the neighborhood he lifts his home up with millions of balloons to set sail for the one place he and his wife were never able to visit together. Along the way he picks up an eager wilderness explorer, a "talking" dog and a rarely-seen jungle creature.

I can't write too much about the plot because it will give a lot away, but Up was both touching and hilarious at the same time. Not to mention that seeing it in 3-D is an even wilder experience. The dopey dog, Doug, was definitely my favorite character but each of the few supporting roles had their unique charm.

If you haven't seen Up yet but have been thinking about it I highly suggest you take a few hours out of your day and check it out. Even if you have to go by yourself, you'll really enjoy it.

Summer Friday: A Real Tear-Jerker

Every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day I'm going to be featuring "guest bloggers" as a part of my "Summer Fridays" series. This week's entry comes from NYC-based comedian and blogger Clint Osterholz who is a giant cry baby.

I have a hitherto unacknowledged problem, and I am now on Pat’s blog to confess it. I would have said something sooner, but I was worried that my friends would judge me. It’s not the sort of thing you want to tell people about anyway, because then they’ll shun you. Well, in the spirit of being open and honest with everyone, here goes.

I cry at every movie.

Some of my closest friends may have already picked up on this, as they have actually come along with me, but I’ve gotten quite good over the years at hiding little sniffles here and there. Oftentimes claiming sinuses, an errant popcorn kernel, or even Coca-Cola allergies, I have dodged the issue with lesser friends and acquaintances for far too long.

Ah, but there were rumblings of a problem when I started to socialize more and it was harder to hide. I barely ducked into a bucket of popcorn while watching the touching end to Saw 3 with my friend Zach, and faked a sneezing fit with my friend Kotero while watching Silent Hill.

Lest you think I am a horror movie homo or something, I have cried at far worse. I got misty during Semi-Pro. I choked up at Transformers—yes, during Optimus Prime’s speech. I got quite verklempt at Crossroads. And—Lord spare me—I even sputtered at Glitter.

Maybe I’ve got an excellent suspension of disbelief. Frankly, leaving the movie theater after something as good as The Shawshank Redemption or something as bad as Madea Goes to Jail is something of a shock, where I am back in reality and the lighting is bad, the casting is poor, and the dialogue is subpar at best. I often have to spend time convincing myself that I can’t just go pod racing with Anakin or that I’m safe from Samara’s wrath or that Satine didn’t really die of consumption after that smash show. Likely, that irritating little kid whined about getting desert dust in his eyes, that angry ghost girl’s makeup took 5 hours for her to get into, and Nicole Kidman more than likely let Ewan McGregor give it to her nice and sweet since Tom Cruise was embarking on his journey into West Crazy Bastardtown on the Insane Train making local stops in Weirdoville and Nutsberg.

I guess I have to make peace with it. That which makes me weird also makes me creative. Despite crying at Toy Story, Ocean’s Eleven, and Freddy Got Fingered, I’m able to write creative and original ideas without much effort. I guess there’s balance in nature.

Does anyone else have problems like me? I hope not. But if you do, I’ve got some Kleenex.

You can catch him acting a little more serious at PlanBliss.com... and if you'd like to write about something just email me and you might be the next Summer Friday blogger!

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Kill Bill in One Minute

The Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2 are probably two of my favorite movies ever, but it did take me several viewings of each to really appreciate them.

If you haven't seen the films I highly suggest you take the better part of an afternoon and watch both of them (hope you don't mind blood or eyeball plucking) because they're great. If you don't have enough time to watch the whole thing check out Kill Bill in One Minute. It's fast and hilarious.



If you like this you'll probably like Forrest Gump in One Minute, too.



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If Movie Posters Were Honest

The Oscars may be over, but I came across some funny movie posters that have nothing to do with any of the films that were nominated or won. Good segue, no?

The folks over at HolyTaco.com have put together a list of re-done movie posters whose titles and catch phrases are a little more honest to the film's plot and theme. Check out some of my faves below (click for a bigger image) and view the complete list of posters here.




Hahah which one is your fave?

[thanks, Ru]

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Benjamin Button is a Ripoff

While I have yet to personally see the critically acclaimed film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button I don't believe that I actually need to make the trip to the theater. Apparently there are several similarities between Button and Forrest Gump. Don't believe me? Check out the proof:



Is nothing original anymore?!

Eagle Eye

The Shia LaBeouf film Eagle Eye took the top spot at the box office this past weekend, and I was able to check it out on Sunday afternoon in IMAX. I had been waiting to see the movie for quite some time, so I was even more happy to watch it on an almost-too-big screen at the AMC theater Lincoln Square.

Eagle Eye was an exciting action flick that kept my attention the entire way through. Without giving too much away, I'll say that it's like a combination of a government conspiracy film mixed with a historic thriller like National Treasure with a dash of the Matrix/sci-fi added in. The action scenes were intense, the suspense was gripping and the acting was actually pretty good. There were a few groanable moments, but overall I had a really fun time.

Shia LaBeouf, who seems to always walk the line between likable and loathsome for me, was totally likable as his role underachiever Jerry Shaw, and Michele Monaghan had just the right amount of vulnerability and strength to carry her role as the troubled single mom. Billy Bob Thornton was cool as the FBI investigator, and Rosario Dawson was pretty good, although her character was completely unnecessary to the plot. I mean... I guess she was actual crucial, but you'll have to see the movie to find out why.

The one problem that I did have with the movie, and I guess it's the biggest problem, was the actual identity of Eagle Eye itself. Again, I don't want to give too much away if you haven't seen the film, but I was expecting something a little less... unexpected. Still though, it was a cool, slick action flick. I can't even imagine the amount of cars they crashed in the first chase scene alone, and the resulting number of people who had seizures because of its quick-paced editing. Anyway... go see it.

Did you see Eagle Eye? What did you think?



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No More Movie Stars?

Just caught this interesting clip from the Today show about the demise of the true "movie star." They were saying how just having a big name isn't enough to make a film a hit anymore, because we already know everything about a movie and everything private about the actor before it comes out. Check out the clip.



I have to say that I can't disagree with the story. We know everything there is to know about celebrities now, and the mystique is gone. I can say that for me, it's awfully hard to watch a big-name celebrity play a part and not feel like I'm watching that actor, instead of the character.

Also, they were giving credit to Angelina Jolie's latest movie Wanted saying she carried this film with her celebrity, but the movie was awful. I saw it last weekend and it was all over the place. It was trying to be too many things at once, but not enough of anything. Gory but not gory enough. Science fiction-y but not enough. Comedic but not comedic enough. Just saying...

What do you think?

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Mamma Mia!

Here's another case of something original turned into something else, and then turned into something else again. Just like the movie Hairspray, which was made into a musical, then turned into a movie about the musical, Mamma Mia! takes the songs of ABBA to the stage and now onto the big screen in the new film starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried and a large cast of characters.

I had the chance to see a screening of the movie on Friday, and I will be honest in saying that I was majorly skeptical going in. I'm just not one to enjoy cheesy, overly-joyous productions or moments when characters spontaneously burst into song, and I even sat with a cringed look on my face for the first 10 minutes or so, but I can't lie... I was totally into it.

The movie was fun, happy and even got me a little choked up a few times. People have been saying this about the musical for years, but it's like the songs were written specifically for Mamma Mia! and not the other way around. While I'm clearly not of the ABBA generation, I found myself singing along to most of the songs without realizing that I knew all the words.

Let me say this: If I was a middled-aged woman with a daughter (or maybe even without one) Meryl Streep would be my god. She was amazing and vibrant and incredibly youthful for a woman who is pushing 60 years old. She commanded the screen and was both powerful and vulnerable at the same time. I can imagine that she represented everything that moms in middle America wish they could be. Wild, free and independent.

Amanda Seyfriend, who plays the daughter in the film, was amazing as well. Where has this girl been hiding? Most of us haven't seen her since her role as ditsy Karen in Mean Girls, but I wouldn't be surprised if Mamma Mia! shoots her up into the ranks of young Hollywood. She has the X-factor, whatever that may be. Sweet, beautiful and just naive enough to be lovable and not annoying. Great voice, too.

Then there's Pierce Brosnan. He wasn't bad, and was just as suave as you'd expect him to be, but when James Bond opened his mouth and started singing "S.O.S." by ABBA, the entire theater erupted with laughter. It was the kind of nervous and anxious laughter like when your dad decides to dance at a wedding or sing karaoke. I couldn't recover from my feelings of embarrassment. It really took me out of the film and made it hard for me to come back. Sorry, 007.

The rest of the cast was fantastic, too! Everyone had their own little moment in the spotlight. The extras playing Greek villagers were hilarious, and the setting and scenery were just beautiful. I may have been cheesed out at first, but I came out of the movie feeling happy and ready to go out and have a good time. So, if you want to go to a non-serious, funny, joyous film then you should go see Mamma Mia! Just be prepared for Brosnan's singing debut.

WALL-E

I saw WALL-E last week and let me tell you- It was fantastic. I know it's been getting amazing reviews and was the top movie at the box office when it premiered, but I feel like I need to add my two cents. It's actually kind of hard for me to write about it, because I would probably have to write a novel to really capture everything... so let's just write a blog entry about it, shall we?

So, WALL-E was awesome. He's a junky, clunky, lovable robot who was abandoned on Earth for 700 years or so collecting the trash and rubble the wasteful Earth inhabitants have left behind. Much like Ariel in The Little Mermaid, WALL-E travels around collecting trinkets and knick knacks of unknown origins and displays them in his own little museum. He's probably the cutest robot to come around in a long time.

EVE, the white robot, comes to Earth in search of plant life but, along with finding a tiny seedling, finds a new friendship with WALL-E. When her mission to bring the seedling back to the fat Earthlings waiting in deep space, WALL-E tags along for the ride. Don't want to give too much away, so I'll quit with the summary and just make some notes.

The film was cute and adorable and incredibly bleak at the same time. WALL-E and the other robots were adorable, but the bigger back story of the movie is the fact that Earthlings have trashed the planet and have to move into outer space to get away from the garbage. In space, their lives become even more lazy than before; leaving them all morbidly obese and confined to hover chairs. They are all so distracted by their viewing screens and meals in a cup that they don't even notice the amazing universe around them. Symbolism for how we can act today, or depiction of what our world could be like tomorrow?

There were hilarious moments of humor and slapstick comedy, and moments of complete sadness and hopelessness. Who knew that one tiny robot could make you feel so many emotions all at once. WALL-E was great. Go see it.

And as a side note- The WALL-E website has a ton of fun videos and interactive games and missions. You can also create your own little robot and play games with him (or her.) Check out my robot. Pretty cool, right?

Did you see WALL-E? What did you think?

Sex and the City: The Movie

So, I saw the Sex and the City movie on Sunday... mostly to get out of the heat, and to make sure I'm not the only human on the planet not to see it. A few people have asked me my thoughts, so rather than have actual human interaction to discuss it, I'll just write about it here.

First let me say that I have never watched the show. I've seen a few episodes before, but I was never a follower of the series while it was on HBO. I've seen a few eps on DVD, and a few on TBS (which clearly aren't the same as the originals.) I know who the characters are and their basic story lines, so I wasn't completely ignorant going into the film, but I wasn't attached to any of the ladies or their respective lives. I'm by no means an expert on any of the following areas, but it's fun to take a look at things like this from an "outsider's" point of view. Basically, don't lynch me for saying anything critical, you crazy SATC fans.

The movie was good. Even as a guy, and someone unattached to the series, I thought it was a fine and dandy summer flick. Even before the movie started, it was fun to watch the pre-show of all the groups of girls (and gays) dressed up for a night of cocktails and one-night stands when we were actually just seeing a 5:15p movie on a muggy Sunday afternoon. I can't imagine the amount of planning that was done by women seeing the movie on opening night. Clearly, that task was surpassed only by their wedding day. But, I guess that's why Carrie Bradshaw is so idolized by women.

Don't get defensive, but Sarah Jessica Parker is not that pretty. I mean, she's not ugly, I'll even go as far as saying that she's attractive, but I don't think she's pretty. In fact, I think the other 3 ladies (yes, even Cynthia Nixon- sometimes) are prettier. The good news is that SJP, or at least Carrie Bradshaw, is unaware of her mediocre looks and lives her life like she is the hottest thing to walk down Fifth Avenue. That, my friends, is why all the ladies love her. She may not be the most beautiful woman on earth, but she thinks she is, and really, that's all that matters. Women can identify with her, because she's real. Most women can't afford the Louboutin shoes or Gucci dresses, but they can put on their favorite get up from the mall and have cosmos with their girlfriends and feel young and fabulous.

Interesting side note about identifying with the characters- I was waiting to get my hair cut last week and was eavesdropping on a convo surrounding SATC. This middle-aged, stylish woman with long flowing hair was getting it blown about by her stylist. A young, trendy girl was following her around the salon, asking her questions about her life and job, etc. They did not know each other. The girl asked the woman if anyone had ever told her she looked like SJP. The woman proudly laughed and said, "oh yes, all the time... when I'm shopping people stop me because they think I'm her. It's so funny..." (bitch did not look like SJP in the least.) They talked about her Louboutin shoes (yes she was really wearing them) and other Sex and the City-related things. The young girl then asked her what she did for a living. The woman said, "I'm a lawyer" to which the girl responded, "oh, so you're more like Miranda!" The woman snapped her head around and said, "NO. No. I am NOTHING like Miranda. No." Clearly, she was not a fan.

Ok, so back to the film. I think there was too much back and forth between actual story line and fashion/label-related montages. The plot of the movie is pretty good! The pacing of things could have picked up a little, but I really thought it was a good story. Lots of ups and downs. Real-life issues that affect real people were placed upon the four ladies throughout the film. I could see that if I had invested years in the series while it was on TV I might have even got a little choked up at several different points. I can't give too much away, but there were some heavy moments sprinkled in between all the double entendres and name-laden Vogue magazine photo shoots.

I could go on and on about the individual pieces of the movie, but I'll spare you (and my brain) and just get to main issue. My biggest problem with the movie was the fact that although it was a story of love, loss, relationships and lasting friendship, I have a feeling most of the die-hard fans didn't leave theaters with more than a desire for a new wardrobe and a thirst for cosmopolitans.

Maybe that's just me.

Baby Mama Delivers

Friday night I went and checked out the new movie, Baby Mama, starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (THIS JUST IN: Amy Poehler announced she is expecting!) Before I get into my thoughts on the movie I want to say this: Go see it! It was really funny and sweet at the same time.

Fey and Poehler were great in the film. They were playing roles stereotypical to the ones you would expect them to play. Fey played a straight-laced, sarcastic, witty woman and Poehler played her funny, goofy, slightly off-color counterpart. Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Most of the previews of the movie give away some of the funniest moments, but there were still a ton of laugh-out-loud lines and gags. I was actually more surprised with the more serious and dramatic parts of the film. I can't say too much without giving the plot away, but there was a twist that I honestly didn't see coming. Maybe it was because I was expecting joke after joke, but the serious moments of the film made it even more enjoyable. I will say, there was a scene where Amy and Tina were yelling at each other in a car that made me uncomfortable... It was like my two best friends were fighting! But, I guess that was the point.

I was even more surprised at how many big-name stars had large parts in the movie, but weren't promoted in the trailers and commercials. Celebs like Steve Martin, Sigourney Weaver and Greg Kinear had pretty substantial supporting roles, and each brought their own brand of comedy and star-power to the movie. There was also a slough of former and current Saturday Night Live actors and improv comedians and writers. Well done.

I do have two complaints about Baby Mama, though. The first being the inconsistencies in the Philadelphia setting. It seemed to me that much of the movie was taped in New York City (perhaps because of Fey's and Poehler's day job schedule?) and passed off as Philly. Maybe it's because I'm familiar with both cities, but it stuck out to me. Poehler's Philly accent also went in and out during the entire movie. I'm not sure if people from other parts of the country would notice, but it was very thick in some places, and nonexistent in others. The second thing that bothered me was the obvious choice to only show the right side of Fey's face in every scene. Fey has a scar on the left side of her face, apparently caused by a grim childhood accident, and it was quite noticeable that she was placed on the left side of the screen in every shot. Once you're aware of it, it's very distracting. Other than that I loved the movie!

Both Fey and Poehler were recently on NBC's Today show talking about Baby Mama and their roles in the film. You can check Fey's interview here and Poehler's here. You can also view the trailer and clips from Baby Mama here.

Did you see the movie? What did you think?

The Golden Compass

I don't go to the movies that often, but Sunday night was cold and dreary so Carolyn and I decided to check out a film. We picked The Golden Compass (I Am Legend and Juno coming in a close second and third) and you know what, I really liked it!

The film had everything that I want in a big, action/adventure flick. Great characters, awesome action scenes and lots of fantasy and excitement. I'm not really a fan of The Lord of the Rings or those types of movies, but this one was really good... similar to The Chronicles of Narnia. I really enjoyed the special effects and the acting by the little girl, Dakota Blue Richards (are all young acting phenoms named Dakota???,) was superb! Nicole Kidman was great in her role and the supporting characters were all really well played.

I didn't know much about the film before seeing it, except that it had been under some fire for being a tale about atheism and anti-religion. To me, the underlying themes of atheism were very apparent, but that's only because I knew about them before seeing the film. I think that an unknowing viewer might pick up on subtle hints, but would probably be unaware of the controversy. If you see the film, you'll understand.

Basically, it's like this: Everyone in the Compass world is accompanied by a companion animal, called a demon, that is their spirit/soul/conscience which manifests their inner being. Some are rats, some are weasels, some are leopards and others are eagles. In the film, the ruling government/church is secretly seeking out children and removing their demons (or free thought/will) before they have a chance to fully develop... thus keeping them from having any crazy ideas or thoughts of their own. Coincidence? Maybe. You can read a longer diagnosis of the story and controversy here.

If you don't know anything about the movie, you can watch the trailer, clips and an interview with Nicole Kidman on iVillage.com. I thought the movie was great, but others think it was too clouded with the author's atheist vision.

Did you see the movie? What do you think?

Going to the movies this weekend?

Happy Friday, everyone and TGIF! This week, for me at least, felt like it was at least 12 days long. Very happy that Friday is here and it's almost the weekend. I'm also very happy that it finally feels like Fall... no more 85 degree temps. I'm headed back home to Pittsburgh for a few days to see the family and get in a early birthday celebration for myself.

What are you doing this weekend? If you're thinking about going to the movies, but don't know what's worth seeing, you should check out this new feature on iVillage.com called iVillage at the Movies! (Don't act like your surprised at my shameless promotion.)

Each week the site is updated with trailers, photos and inside information. Plus there is a Movie Insiders group where you can dish on films with other moviegoers and see what to see and what to skip. Check out the site and let me know if it helped you pick a flick this weekend!

The Transformation Begins

I, along with millions of twenty and thirty-somethings out there, will slowly begin to internally geek-out in anticipation of the release of the new Transformers movie tomorrow. I was a huge Transformers fan when I was little, so as you can imagine, I am very stoked to see the new film.

I was in agony as a child, because my older cousin Jimmy had almost every Transformers toy ever made wrapped up in its original packaging and stored away in the attic. We were never allowed to play with them!!! Talk about torture! If anything, he would give me the beat up Matchbox car and send me on my way. What a rip off! (let's not even get started on the ice cream cake debacle of '02, but I digress..) Luckily, I can now say that I finally have something of my own!

I was lucky enough to score some advanced Transformers merch on the black market. I now have in my possession an official Optimus Prime Mr. Potato Head. Oh yes, it's that good. I also have the official Optimus Prime transformable action figure! Yes, it is still in the package, too. Not sure exactly what to do with it, but I will make sure to put it to good use. My friend, Rob, also managed to score an action figure of Optimus's arch-nemesis, Megatron!

Pat's Awesome Toy.	Rob's Inferior Toy.

Please review the following conversation that Rob and I recently had re: our new toys. Also feel free to stuff me in my locker or give me a wedgie the next time we pass in the hallway.

Rob: i got the super dooper Megatron action figure

Patrick: SWEET! I have Optimus Prime!

Rob: we should meet in the commisary and fight them

Patrick: haha yesssssss! we are so awesome

Rob:well, our mom's think we're cool

Patrick: pushes up glasses

Rob: are you going to take yours out of the packaging?

Patrick: NEVER!

Rob: but i want to transform mine sooooo badly

Patrick: My cousin has every single original Transformers toy in the package, I'm sure they're worth a huge chunk of change now...

Patrick: I really do want to transform mine, though...

Rob: Seriously lets fight them... first as robots

Patrick: then as.... MACHINES! Wait... Truck v. Spaceship isn't very fair, though.

Rob: especially since the battle is in SPACE! I forgot to tell you that.

Patrick: awww not fair! Can't it in on a highway or something?

Rob: fine. A space highway... in the future

Patrick: damn it!

Rob: FOILED AGAIN!!

Transformers the movie comes out tomorrow, Tuesday July 3rd. So go check it out and feel free geek out.

Knocked Up

I really don't go to the movies that often, but every now and then a film gets so much hype that I have to check it out. On Sunday I saw Knocked Up starring Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogan and it was hilarious! If you haven't seen it yet, please clear your schedule one night this week and check it out.

The movie is rated "R" for good reason. Lots of swearing and sex and drug use, but after the initial shock it all seems to go away as you get more interested in the story and characters. The characters are what really make the movie and the cast is fantastic. I genuinely felt horrible when Katherine's character, Alison, finds out she's pregnant after a one night stand... every young woman's (or older woman's) nightmare. I did think it was unnecessary for her to job to be an on-air correspondent for E! News, but luckily they didn't focus on that for very long. She could have been a teacher or a cashier or something and the effect would have been the same. I will admit that it was fun to hear Ryan Seacrest swear like a sailor in his cameo.

Like I said, the actors and characters really made the film. Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd starred as Alison's sister and brother-in-law. They were hilarious and charming and really made you care about their marriage and adorable kids.

Speaking of, the two little girls in the movie were really cute. The youngest daughter with the curly hair definitely stole the show when she was on the screen. Totally adorable. Unfortunately the older daughter was a bad actress, which I feel terrible saying about a 10 year old... but it's true.


The loser, but lovable guy pals in the film were hilarious. I thought they were genuinely funny, and their dialog was very true to life (even though it was crude.) They talked like real guys talk to each other and had some really funny one-liners to boot.

So... basically it was a heavily-hyped film that actually lived up to most of that hype. It did get a little long towards the end, but I really liked how it turned out. Won't spoil anything, but I thought it was hilarious with just enough heart to not be stupid. Good summary, huh? Also, one of my fave SNL players, Kristen Wiig, has a few short scenes that really steal the show. Wish she would have been in more of the movie. If you can't wait to make it to the theater you can check out KnockedUpMovie.com in the meantime.