Showing posts with label film review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label film review. Show all posts

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Deadpool

So I'm pretty geeky, however I never had an opportunity as a child to get into comic books like so many other geeks. And now in my 30s it seems like a daunting task to start reading comics from the beginning. So going into movies based on comic books I'm limited knowledge wise to what I read on the internet and usually am pleasantly surprised. With Deadpool I tried not to read too much. I went in knowing he was a near immortal wisecracking anti-hero. I watched every trailer available and was really excited going into it.
Deadpool did not disappoint! I was laughing from the opening credits up until the end. It was a hilarious, epic romance action movie. And as an added bonus Ryan Reynolds has quite a few nude scenes which has nearly convinced my roommate's girlfriend to go see it. It is a bit scrambled at times, but it also matches Deadpool's scattered personality so it fits. Anyone who enjoys superhero movies, action movies, or funny movies will enjoy this I think. There is a lot of nudity, graphic violence, and sexual humor so it is definitely not for the younger crowd. You've been warned!

Friday, February 5, 2016

Dirty Grandpa

Dirty Grandpa definitely delivers on its name. I generally will see anything Robert De Niro is in, and having him play a foulmouthed, horny grandpa is just an added bonus. Its been a while since I've really seen anything Zac Efron has been in, the last being 17 Again since I somehow still haven't seen Neighbors. I love the dynamic between Efron and De Niro. Efron is an uptight lawyer who's life has been planned out for him by his father and is about to get married to an equally uptight Julianne Hough. De Niro needs a ride to get down to Boca Raton and cons his grandson (Efron) to give him a ride. However, Grandpa's intentions are quickly exposed where he just wants to get laid after not having sex in 15 years. He again cons his grandson to going to Daytona Beach where things go quickly south for Efron's character.
While not necessarily an award winning comedy, it is definitely funny and worth a watch if you enjoy raunchier comedies. There is LOTS of nudity, drugs, and drinking, including Efron being nearly completely naked. (He definitely works out) If you are easily offended, its probably not the movie for you. Everyone gave very believable performances and De Niro as always is awesome. I especially enjoyed Hough's character, since I've been a fan of hers since she was a pro on Dancing with the Stars. And Aubrey Plaza's character while similar to most of the character's I've seen her play was comedic gold.
If you want to laugh, Dirty Grandpa is the movie to see.