Mike in desperate need of wit There’s a good idea rattling around in BenDavid Grabinski’s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. Before enduring this surprisingly dull exercise, I didn’t realize I needed a time travel-hitman-buddy-movie-dramedy. Ironically, after sitting through this slog of a movie, that need remains. Even after my plot summary you may […]
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Internship surprises as sincere summer sleeper
Every summer season produces a sleeper, a film that comes out of nowhere and exceeds expectations. Shawn Levy’s The Internship is that movie for 2013. It succeeds in not only delivering some solid laughs but also manages to provide a pleasant romantic subplot. Equally important is its vital, timely message that should be embraced by […]
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Retreating from Couples your best bet
I always hate when comedians go soft but it seems to be the nature of the beast. Richard Pryor made Superman III, Eddie Murphy became Dr. Dolittle, and Steve Martin found himself as Father of the Bride. Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau continue to go to comedic seed as well in Couples Retreat, a milquetoast […]
