It’s Movie Madness time again folks and I’m back with a couple more of my humble reviews. Well, I do happen to think pretty highly of my taste in movies but then again, don’t we all?
First up is not much of a review. Sweeney Todd
DO NOT SEE IT! Unless of course you love seeing people’s throat’s slit over and over and over and over and their bodies being dumped on their heads over and over and over and over. Totally gross. I know it was the whole premise of the movie. And I actually enjoyed the music… little catchy parts of the songs are all permanently stuck in my brain… but the gore and depression of the movie was just a tad too much for me. But maybe it’s your cup of tea..
Just realize,it pains me deeply to say this about anything Johnny Depp does, because I love him dearly. Ever since 21 Jump Street. And who can resist his quirky charm in “Benny and Joon? Or his valiant attempt to hold his family together in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”? His fatherly role in “Nick of Time”? Let’s not even discuss his “charms” in “Chocolat”! And his endearing drunken swagger in the “Pirates” movies. I can’t stop without mentioning his role in “Finding Neverland”, I think it’s my fav. Or at least one of my top.
I’m sorry Johnny. I usually dig your funky roles but I just couldn’t hang with Mr. Todd.
But the next movie I watched was much better. Dan In Real Life
This movie is about Dan (Steve Carell) trying to figure out how to move forward in his life and relationships after the death of his wife. Sounds depressing I know. But there are great awkward moments of humor in true Steve Carell fashion. I think he did a fabulous job in portraying his character. Very convincing. I also love Dane Cook. He played Dan’s younger brother. And while this wasn’t his best acting role, I still loved him none the less. A few scenarios are a bit far fetched but not sooo far that you can’t reach with it. It’s all do-able. And very entertaining.
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July 1, 2008 at 10:10 am
sharingmystory
I too have loved Johnny since the 21 Jump Street days, but there is NO WAY I’m seeing Sweeny Todd – too gross for me. I felt the same about his Jack the Ripper movie (From Hell). Yuck.
July 1, 2008 at 11:08 am
Jen
Oh darn. I was hoping you liked this movie. I haven’t seen it yet, but any excuse to watch Johnny. I guess I’ll be skipping it. I really don’t love to watch throats being slit. I knew there was some of that but I didn’t realize it was the whole movie.
Did you like Edward Scissorhands? That is probably one of my favorites of his. Such an odd movie.
Thanks for playing along!!
July 1, 2008 at 11:09 am
Jen
Oh and I really liked Dan in Real Life. We watched it on our Disney cruise in December and I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining it was.
July 1, 2008 at 11:15 am
Blake
It’s true, Sweeney Todd was graphic, but in a very stylized way that somehow soften it. I felt the film was a little long, but Tim Burton’s world is so fascinating, I can’t help but enjoy the film. The dream/fantasy sequence when Helena Bonham Carter was wishing she was with Todd, that was brilliant!
July 1, 2008 at 11:24 am
Emily
I gotta say that I LOVED Sweeney Todd! All the blood was so fake so it didn’t bother me. I was blown away by this movie.
I also like Benny and Joon, Chocolat and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
July 1, 2008 at 11:30 am
amanda
i will definitely NOT be seeing sweeny todd… not my idea of a good time… i did love benny and joon though… such a great movie
I was unsure about dan in real life and then once i watched it i totally loved it. i expected it to be more comical, but was pleasantly surprised with how it fit the whole “drama” type movie while that steve carrell humor worked its way in there
good pick!
July 1, 2008 at 3:16 pm
runningamuck
Blake, I do have to say that I totally get what you wrote. Because that’s how I felt about “300″ with Gerard Butler (sigh, love him). I really enjoyed that movie. And felt the same way about the blood and stuff.
July 1, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Jerri
Do you realize how often you use the word “love”? LOL!
And, does your husband know you are “in love” with all these other men? Sounds like time for an intervention and/or marriage counseling….. lol!
Just teasing ya!
July 1, 2008 at 5:41 pm
runningamuck
I just ooze love, what can I say? Oh and I don’t write anything here that Hubby doesn’t know already. Believe me, he has his own list of “wouldn’t kick her outta bed for eating crackers” actresses. lol.
July 1, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Jerri
lol. Too funny!
July 1, 2008 at 8:40 pm
jainhollie
I knew you’d like Dan in Real Life!!
I haven’t seen Sweeney Todd either, but it doesn’t seem to be my cup of tea, and I highly doubt I could get the hubby to watch a musical anyway. 
I’m still trying to trick him into watching Enchanted with me, but I’m not very tricky so it doesn’t work.
July 1, 2008 at 10:06 pm
runningamuck
Yup Jainhollie, you totally called it. lol. And I have to tell you, although I didn’t care for Sweeney Todd, Hubby, who DETESTS all movies with any hint of songs OR chick-flick-ness, enjoyed the film. I’m totally not kidding. I couldn’t believe he was willing to sit down to a musical. I’d passed it over at the movie store because I knew he didn’t like musicals. So when he came home with it a week later I couldn’t believe it. So your hubby might be the same.
Oh, and wouldn’t even dream of trying to trick Hubby into watching Enchanted, it’s chock full of songs AND chick-flick-ness! lol! He’d be so made at me! No, he’d just get up and leave as soon as the first song started. LOL! Besides, I prefer to watch my chick flicks without the distainful male commentary going on beside me. It tends to ruin the movie for me. =0)
Got any more recommendations? lol. Hey! I keep forgetting. What was the name of the Christian Bale movie we watched during our sister weekend? The futuristic one that we just barely convinced Sister#3 to watch? Can’t remember and I would love to rent it for Hubby. Thx!
July 3, 2008 at 9:31 am
Jen
Uh-oh. Jerri’s going to be totally appalled by all the love you have for your Friday Eye Candy picks. I just finished the post and it is LONG!!!
July 8, 2008 at 9:50 am
patrick
Dane Cook went from stand up comedian to starring in a ton of major movies… pretty impressive.