In Film: Daltry Calhoun

 

I'm not going to spend a whole lot of time reviewing this movie, mainly because it was awful and I never finished it.  Other than a pretty impressive cast (Johnny Knoxville, Juliette Lewis and Elizabeth Banks), this movie has literally nothing to offer.  It's about a redneck who was kicked out of his home and exiled from his wife and daughter because he was such an idiot, who turns his life around and becomes a sod manufacturer for golf courses.  Yes, that's right...sod manufacturer.  Anyways, don't rent it, don't buy it, don't even watch it if it's free.

 ★☆☆☆☆

In Film: Boondock Saints II

I'm not going to write much of a review, reason being...I didn't finish the movie.  That's right, I've sat through "Justin to Kelly," and "Glitter" but I couldn't get through this.  The first Boondock Saints is one of my all time favorite movies, and this is just a poor remake with an older, less talented cast.  They basically tried to use the same dynamic and failed miserably.  Save yourself the time and just rewatch the first one!

★☆☆☆☆

In Film: Four Christmases

I never really had any desire to see this movie.  I heard from a few people that it was surprisingly good, so I DVR'd it and watched it this morning.  Snoozefest.  Vince Vaughn had some funny quips, but it really wasn't as funny as it could have been.  Overall I'm pretty disappointed and will definitely not watch it again by choice.

The Good: Vince Vaughn did have some funny little moments.

The Bad: The Christmases themselves could have been more extreme and played up to be more entertaining.

The Ugly: Predictable.  They turned it into a sappy love story, boy loses girl, realizes he wants her and says all the right things to win her back.  Hope I didn't ruin the ending for you.

★☆☆☆☆

In Film: How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

This movie was definitely just a renter.  It was only mildly entertaining and extremely predictable.  If you own netflix and for some god awful reason have no movies in your queue, then go ahead and add it, but I definitely wouldn't pay for it or put it above any movies you actually want to see.  Unless, of course, you're a 16 year old heterosexual male in love with Megan Fox.

The Good: The soundtrack was actually the best part of the movie. Robyn, Duffy, Scissor Sisters, Leona Naess and lots of originals.

The Bad: Extremely predictable and the laughs are few and far between.

The Ugly: Kirsten Dunst.

Synopsis: Get the soundtrack, it would be a lot better use of your time and money than the actual movie.

★☆☆☆☆