Eat Pray Love

This movie is a great movie for those who are passionate about finding out what is important in life. I was trying to complete the book before the movie came out, but couldn't resist going to see Julia Roberts.

The book definitely offers more perspective into the main character's life.  I am not sure if movie watchers will understand the motives behind her actions...something the book does well since it is written in first person.

However, the movie does offer a visual for the words on the pages.  Especially, when it comes to the "Eat" portion of the title.  I wanted to buy a plane ticket to Italy the next day just to eat some of that spaghetti...it was almost like I could taste the marinara sauce, fresh gelato, and decadent Napoleon's dessert. 

Needless to say, the eating part of her journey was the favorite for me. Even the part where Italians believe in the "il dolce far niente" which means "the sweetness of doing nothing."  A practice I am going to incorporate immediately...well after I complete this blog.

She then travels to India and Indonesia...three countries that begin with the letter "I"  - symbolic of this time in her life where she is focusing on herself.

There is a distinct mode that can be felt throughout the movie...calm and peace.  It is defintely a movie that I will purchase when it comes out on DVD.

So please go eat, pray, and love and see this movie.

Piranha 3D

This was definitely the replacement for the movie, Jaws. 

Piranha offers viewers a very gory, suspense thriller.  Just like the movie series, Jaws, there are the unsuspecting college kids who are in the lake when the piranha attack.  Lot's of body parts being torn, a lot of blood, and the occasional gruesome effects similar to what you would see in the movie "Saw."

Definitely not a movie for kids, although I did see some in the theater.  Shame on you, parents!

And this is not a movie for the weak stomachs.

But if you can take all the blood and guts, this will offer a good thriller for the summer and make you think twice about taking any lake vacations. 

Oh yeah, this looks like makings of a sequel. 

The Other Guys

I love Will Farrell.  He is such a clown, but acts like he doesn't he is hillarious. 

I just saw The Other Guys over the weekend.  Good silly comedy.  Great if you want a movie that isn't thought-provoking or serious. 

This movie is about two cops who are far from the average, tough, beat'em up, police officers. They try to move up the ranks and gain more respect by being cracking more cases and being tough.  Of course you have Will Farrell playing the sensitive guy in touch with his emotions.

Word of advice...Do not try to make any sense of the character's actions.  Again, DO NOT TRY TO MAKE ANY SENSE OF THE CHARACTER'S ACTIONS. You will just be frustrated. 

Good movie to get you out of the house.  If you are saving money, you can afford to save it until it comes out on dvd.

Dinner For Schmucks

Well, if you are wondering if Steve Carrell is playing another silly role...you would be right.

This movie will provide you with some laughs at the quirky behavior, however, there are times were you think, "okay, they went too far. This would never happen."

I am not opposed to silly comedies, but the movies today are missing something that was seen in movies like The Nutty Professor starring Jerry Lewis. Now thats a guy who knew the boundaries between comedy & just plain ridiculous...he rarely crossed the two, in my opinion.

Steve Carrell could learn a thing or two from Jerry Lewis, especially if this is the route his career in film is going.

I'm not going to say don't go see this movie, but I will say that you can wait until it hits DVD. :-)

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SALT

Angelina Jolie's latest movie, Salt, is a must see.  It's like Charlie's Angels with espionage.

I will admit, this is a movie that will confuse you at first as to whose side Salt is really on....loyalty to the US or spy for the Russians. 

The movie is very entertaining with lots of stunts, similar to what was seen in her movie, "Wanted." 

It does appear, at the end, that the saga will continue for agent Evelyn Salt. 

So go check it out and don't come out of theatre like I did, assuming that watching the movie has given me "butt kicking" ability by osmosis.