Monday, February 7, 2011
The Fighter
This one was a pleasant surprise, I hate boxing, I think its a gruesome sport. I don't watch it on tv, and I don't usually like movies about it, didn't like Ali, or any of the Rocky movies (YES I SAID IT I DON'T LIKE ROCKY) However The Fighter was thrilling from start to finish. It was more about Mickey Ward's struggle and triumphant journey toward becoming the WBU Intercontinental Light Welterweight Champion and less about the fighting. He overcame many obstacles growing up in the slums of Boston, and being pulled down by the weight of his destructive and calamitous family. More notably his crack head brother(Bale) who was more preoccupied with getting high than training him and his overbearing mother (Leo)who favored Dicky more and didn't have his best interest at heart. A wonderful cast, great acting by everyone, there was no weak link in this movie. I give it 4 JUICY MANGOES
The Tourist
Angelina can do no wrong in my eyes, but this movie was another disappointment. It wasn't the blockbuster hit it was supposed to be and the critics panned it, but "The Tourist" really wasn't that bad. Angelina plays a lonely woman patiently awaiting the return of her burglar beau, but there are numerous obstacles in their way. He's wanted by the British secret service and the Russian gangster he stole from. Also she falls for an innocent bystander (Depp) and is forced to question whether she can put her life on hold for him. The storyline and plot were great, acting was also good, but this movie fails in its element of surprise. This is where it gets stupid, the ending was ridiculous and very impossible. I give it 3 JUICY MANGOES
Little Fockers
I was looking forward to this one but it was very disappointing, especially since Meet the Fockers was such a hit. The story, was a little dull and most of the jokes fell flat. Deniro and Stiller's characters remained the same, they didn't evolve their petty fighting became boring and embarrassing to watch. There were too many unnecessary, characters in the film Wilson & Alba for example, both their performances were weak and clichéd. Streisand and Hoffman weren't used enough, their antics brought some much needed comedic relief. Needless to say I was not impressed, I give it TWO JUICY MANGOES. Wait for it to come out on HBO.
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