Iron Man 2
Not even going beyond the title, I have to say that I find myself skeptical about any movie with a "2" or "3" at the end. Did they fire their writers before they could think of a better title? I'm not saying that a sequel can't be good, it's just that that little "2" or "3" at the end puts my brain into Land Before Time mode if you know what I mean. The movie itself looks just as flashy as the first but with none of the charm. The Middle Eastern connection in the first Iron Man was absolutely genius. It made this current globally political hotspot somewhat mentally accessible to the uninformed or previously uninterested. (Granted, I know that the Middle East isn't just a series of underground caves where guerilla operations make dirty deals with Jeff Bridges but you get the idea) Iron Man 2 looks like explosions for explosions' sake, and while that's not always a bad thing, I'm not about to sit through 125 minutes of that.
Although Robert Downey Jr. carried me through most of Sherlock Holmes, I don't see that happening here. Jeff Bridges' villainous buddy slot will be hard to fill as well and while Mickey Rourke really does look badass, it's just not cutting it for me. Iron Man 2 premieres tonight and we'll just have to see if it's the plot that keeps me awake... or just the explosions.
Babies
It might just be the inner girl in me but this movies looks absolutely ADORABLE! Since this is more of a documentary style film, I'm not sure what it'll have by way of a plot but after watching that trailer it looks like we're guaranteed at least 3 things:
1. Baby/Goat interaction -- Sounds so weird but looks so cute
2. Baby fights -- So precious that it really doesn't matter that they're hitting each other
3. Babies -- I'm pretty sure this one is a safe bet
Obviously this isn't for everyone, guys especially, but it would be a pretty sweet girls' night out. I've already started practicing my "Awwwww"'
MacGruber
All I can say is that I'm apprehensive. The MacGruber skits on Saturday Night Live have been hit or miss for me in the past few years but I do have faith in Will Forte's comedic prowess. He's the typical everyman. He could be your crazy next door neighbor or your funny uncle that tells inappropriate jokes at family gatherings. Regardless of the situation Will Forte is a very likable guy. One of my biggest concerns about this movie though is the degree of cluelessness that will have to be present to make it truly "MacGruber." Which leads to the next most logical question, is this movie actually going to be about anything?
With Jorma Taccone (Saturday Night Live writer, 1/3 of the Lonely Island comedy group) as the director, there's a good possibility that this movie could actually be fantastic. We'll all have to wait and see if MacGruber will make it out alive or be wishing instead that we hadn't.
Sex and the City 2
While some of the fashion is to die for, all I can say is no. No no no no no no.
Now I know that there are some people who I would never be able to persuade to not see this movie but for those of you currently on the fence. Just don't. I'll summarize it for you to save you the trouble!
"Blah blah blah bored with my fancy rich life blah blah vacation! Blah blah hot flash in the desert (laugh laugh laugh) Blah blah alcohol blah blah bad decisions. Blah should I cheat on my charmingly rich kind of husband? Blah blah blah. Blah big dresses blah blah more camels. Blah. The End."
You're welcome
Other movies to watch for that I'm too lazy to review:
Robin Hood- Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Ridley Scott. I'm in line for this one already.
Letters to Juliet- This looks charming enough to be popular. Only hope is that it's not too sickly-sweet. Great Italian landscape to look at though if the plot stinks!
Shrek Forever After- Mike Myers really must've needed the money. Meh. I was over this two Shreks ago.
Any predictions, reactions, opinions?
I just died laughing at your summarization of sex and the city 2. no j.
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