Recent Movies Viewed:
The Other Guys - one of the most random movies I've seen in a long time, as well evidenced from the getgo when the Rock and Samuel L drive a car through Trump Towers in pursuit of petty criminals and are rewarded, then voluntarily leap to their deaths in a misguided attempt to "aim for the bushes" (which were nowhere in sight). But for a summer action comedy, the randomness totally worked, and I laughed (often in disbelief) most of the way through. One of those movies you can't think too much about but can nevertheless be thoroughly entertained during the process. Some really funny lines and situations (esp. loved the Madoff/SEC jokes, and also rushed to buy a bottle of premium glacier water upon leaving the theater). Mark "the peacock" Wahlberg is definitely an added bonus.
Date Night - here, the combo of Tina Fey and Steve Carell (not to mention several other super-familiar faces) was to me a case of the parts being greater than the whole. Nevertheless, found the movie pretty entertaining and had some big laughs (highlights: Tina taking a pic with Will.i.am; car/cab chase scene; pole dancing. Again, Mark "shirtless" Walhberg adds value : )
The Baxter - a quirky "romantic comedy" about a nice guy who keeps losing his leading ladies to their real leading men which foregos both romance and comedy (though there are quite a few subtle lol moments) to shoot for thought-provoking a la classic Woody Allen. Didn't find any of the characters to be very sympathetic (the "nice guy" bounces between Michelle Williams and Elizabeth Banks ... yeah, real tough life there ...) but will admit the movie was interesting enough to keep my attention.
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