Apr 24
The emphasis on this war is personalized, and what Charlie Wilson learns from it could change the world now. Gentle spoof of the behind-the-scenes look at recent history and at the Beltway crowd. Charlie Wilsons War dvd manages to be at once utterly irresponsible and mildly entertaining. Genuinely witty and entertaining . A well-intentioned wreck. Out of the rash of socio-political movies this season, this stands as the best thanks in large part to the films trio of stars and the snarky script from Aaron Sorkin.
Apr 19
Something old, something borrowed… but still an assured, perfectly decent popcorn pleaser that sees the limber, likeable Heigl consolidate her Knocked Up lustre. Add sparky his/her chemistry and you’ve got a well-turned-out chick flick 27 Dresses Blu-ray. It proves that with the right cast and creative team in place, even an old formula can still entertain. The story requires an antagonist, so Jane’s sister is painted as a monster for most of the film. At the end, however, she is reshaped as Jane’s close friend and confidante. The film’s credibility crumbles like stale wedding cake. Like its protagonist, 27 Dresses undoes itself with niceness.