The Joneses Movie Review

My recent boredom --due to my great organizing skills that result in no homework whenever all my friends are swamped in it (being sarcastic lol)-- has led me to the movies more than expected these past few days. On Monday I saw "The Back-Up Plan" (expect my review sometime this week) and Thursday I saw "The Joneses".

Out of the 2, I preferred the latter. I definitely enjoyed watching a chic-flick with a cute guy (The Back-Up Plan), but a quirky comedy gets my vote. Besides better acting, "The Joneses" has a real-life-like plot. Obviously I don't believe that there is a company out there that hires people to "sell a lifestyle" as a marketing strategy, but the way the movie unfolds, and the situations that happen seem almost normal. On top of that, combine the poise of Demi Moore, with the charm of David Duchovny, the hotness of Ben Hollingsworth, and the fashionable style of Amber Hearst, and what do you get?: a very entertaining family. I am not so good at movie reviews because I have to admit, I am not exactly the connoisseur. Don't ask me what's "good/bad", but in my opinion this movie is a great way to spend some free time and even works as therapy (it did for me).

With that said, I heard a friend of mine say yesterday that she would never admit to going to the movies on her own, and I just wanted to say, there is nothing wrong with it. Do it, and discover the greatness of spending some time away from everybody else. If you prefer, go watch with friends hehe... whatever rocks your boat!

;)

"The Last Song" Minus Cyrus

What to do on a gloomy Wednesday afternoon when you are done with classes for the day, gotten all your near-future-due work, and have a friend needing to watch a movie to write a review about? Go to the movies! Add to that the opening of a Nicholas Sparks romance-chick-flick and you have yourself a plan: The Last Song at 12:15 with Amanda.

Despite my great dislike for Miley Cyrus' pout and "all-around" (created) fame, I have to admit that I do indeed watch Hannah Montana on a irregular basis. It i my guilty pleasure for those times when I am not in the mood for a movie or a complicated TV series but feel the necessity to watch something. It makes me laugh (sometimes due to stupid acting, but often due to good jokes). Anyways, I was skeptical about liking her as the protagonist for a movie that looked so good in the previews. I was not about to refuse to go (as many of my friends did) due to Cyrus' appearance; still, I would have enjoyed it even more if the actress playing Ronnie would have been somebody else.

Here are some actresses that I believe would have made it a greater movie (despite being written especially for Cyrus):

• Emma Roberts: even though I am still debating whether her fame should be completely recognized as a personal achievement (lets face it her aunt is one of the greatest actresses of all times...), her quirky and mysterious persona would fill in Ronnie's shoes while still keeping the teen audience excited.

• Shailene Woodley: she plays a troubled teenager in The Secret Life of The American Teenager, what better opportunity to shows that she can have a normal teen-year-old romance?

• Dakota Fanning: I admit I am biased towards this young actress, but come on she is a GREAT actress. She has been in all kinds of movies: thrillers, dramas, action-packed, etc.; it would be nice to her in a love story.

As for Liam Hemsworth playing Will, lets just say I am very very jealous of Ms. Cyrus (both in the movie and in real life)

Upcoming Movies

You should know that I hate going to the movies. I hate sitting in uncomfortable movie theaters for long periods of time with the occasional smelly hot-dog guy sitting near me. Even if the theatre was all for myself, I still wouldn't like it though, I prefer to sacrifice the big screen, and watch the movie at home. Still, sometimes I do enjoy going out to the movies, spending some time with friends and such. So that said, here are four movies that I want to see (not necessarily in theaters).

1. Everybody's Fine > Drew Barrymore, Robert DeNiro, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell.

Comedy about a dad visiting his 3 kids bc they can't come home during their usual holiday

weekend.

Favorite trailer part:

- Prostitute: "Do you want to see my legs?"

- DeNiro: "Do you want to see mine?"

Release date: December 4, 2009

2. Up in the Air > George Clooney, Vera Farmigan, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Danny McBride.

Clooney works as the person who fires people from other

companies. He travels a lot, and he has to teach a new employee the tips and perks of tra

veling frequently.

Favorite trailer part:

- Clooney: "Bingo. Asians, they pack light, travel efficiently, and they have a thing for slip-on shoes. God love 'em." (advicing her to stand behind them in the airport security line)

- Anna Kendrick: "Thast's racist."

- Clooney: "I'm like my mother, I stereotype. It's faster."

Release date: December 4, 2009

3. It's Complicated > Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Zoe Kazan and Lake Bell.

Jane and Jake are divorced. They start having and affair. Adam, Jane's architect also plays a role in Jane's life.

Favorite trailer part:

- Streep: "Jo you are so lucky Jerry is dead."

- "Jo": "Thank you."

- Streep: "Yo don't have to bump into him!"

Release date: December 25, 2009

4. Nine > Daniel Day-Lewis, Sophia Loren, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Marion Cotillard, Fergie, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench.

Portrays film director Guido Contini's life and struggle to keep balance between his job and the women in his life.

Favorite trailer part:

- Dench: "Directing amovie is a very over-rated job. We all know it. You just have to say 'ye

s and no', what else do you do? Nothing. 'Maestro should this be red? Yes. Green? No. More extras? Yes. More lipstick? No.' Yes. No. Yes. No. That's directing."

Release date: December 25, 2009