Due Date
Saw this movie the other night. It stars Robert Downey Jr., and Zach Galifianikis and is about two men who take a road trip across country after both being placed on the No Flight List. After seeing this, I walked out and tried to justify liking the movie. I say this because the acting is good. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianikis are very good actors and play their characters perfectly; the move through the banter and jokes without blinking and its entertaining. That being said, after thinking about it a little bit, I realized I hated the film. There's something absolutely dead about the plot; the basic storyline is there, but the small branches and back stories are all forced. And there's no real deeper meaning to the story, which is trying to develop characters for a story with deeper meaning. Some of the jokes weren't my style; they were just plain vulgar. I'm really not into anything like that (Jackass 2), but that is a personal taste. The only saving-grace of the film is Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianikis (I am getting good at typing that name without thinking twice). They have a sort of chemistry between them and it shows that they are both good actors; the only thing holding them back is the script.
Grade: C-
The Walking Dead
I haven't caught up to the second episode, but if you like Zombies and want a movie-quality show with an intriguing story, this is it. I have to admit, the best part of this show is being amazed with the production value. The zombies are all individually well made, and the blood and guts are impressive. The show gives off the normal eerie post-apocalyptic feel, with its opening scene of a young girl turned zombie getting shot. It's interesting that the zombie production is so great, but it becomes clear that it's about the living character's development. I'm interested to see the story of Rick's family play out, considering his wife is shacking up with his best friend after his supposed death. Also, the subplot of the boy and his father, facing their zombie mother made me a little sad. I'm excited to see where this show goes.
Grade: A
Gossip Girl: Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore
I really hate when two characters I believe should be together, aren't. I guess that's the point right. Because the triumphant feeling of when they seem to be finally heading down that road is exhilarating. The show seemed to be promoting a focus on Chuck and Blair having non-friends with benefits sex, but this was far from the case of the actual episode. Which is a good thing, because as much as we love Chair, being teased to death doesn't sound fun, especially this far into the show. As much as I dislike Vanessa, she has a point about Serena always having the upper hand, always being treated almost like a spoiled child. She does win, most of the time. And Dan, Chuck, Blair, and Nate always stand up for her. It's kinda sad. Especially with Dan. But I still think she's annoying, and since she's just stooping to their level, maybe she deserves it. I'm a little annoyed with how long this Dan/Serena/Nate thing too. It brings me back to my complaint that, hey don't these people talk to anyone else in New York. But it's a show. I personally am rooting for Dan, simply because he's brought out the best in Serena, where Nate was an underlying problem (between her and Blair). The ending was a surprise. I dislike Taylor Momsen. I think she's trashy, and don't like her stuck up "look at me, I'm so edgy" attitude. Plus her dressing choices put Miley Cyrus to shame. But I was kind of excited to see what Vanessa, Juliet and Jenny have in store for next episode. The best scene though, goes to Chuck and Blair at the end. It's just a reminder that they are meant to be together. How they work best together bringing people down and how they are an unstoppable force. Do the writer's of Gossip Girl read their own stuff?!? They write reasons why they should be together. Make me happy already XD.
Grade: A (Can't wait for next week.)
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