junomartin

This is a great comedy film from the Apatow camp. Knocked up is silly, offensive and yet romantic. For Knocked Up, writer/director Judd Apatow's sophomore feature, the filmmaker has elected to follow pretty much the same formula that made his debut, The 40 Year Old Virgin, such a success. Considering how winning the formula is, it's a safe approach. The often ribald humor is genuinely funny. The characters are endearing and very well played by Seth Rogen(Who is right at home here in this material) and Katherine Heigl. And there's something warm and sweet about the underlying storyline. Apatow is clearly a romantic, even if there's a profane edge to his "love conquers all" worldview. Other filmmakers embarking into the comedy minefield could learn a thing or two from him.

This is an insult to the creatures of the first 2 Alien films and the first Predator. Alien Vs. Predator is a gimmick - an all-too-blatant attempt to lure fanboys away from their computer games and into theaters. It's not likely that the movie will be of great interest to anyone else, except perhaps as a curiosity. As an attempt to revive two flagging franchises, the film succeeds in reminding us of how far they have fallen. Sure, the Aliens in Alien Vs. Predator look just like their Aliens counterparts, but gone is the creepy terror they once produced. And, compared to the hunter of Predator, the creatures in this movie turn out to be pushovers. The atmosphere is alright and I guess there is some frill to the proceedings but overall its better to go watch these glorious monsters in their original films.

Its better if you know about Star Trek before sitting down to watch this movie. For those few potential viewers who are completely ignorant of Star Trek, the movie still offers a mildly enjoyable (although completely predictable) storyline of normal people who become heroes. In addition, there's the fish out of water aspect of actors having to fly a space ship. In many ways, Galaxy Quest is more fantasy than science fiction. It's a lighthearted romp. If you buy into the infectious (but admittedly corny) spirit, you'll enjoy the experience. Those expecting a heavy dose of action and adventure or some genuine substance will be disappointed. Galaxy Quest isn't always funny, but, for the most part, it is fun. And, in terms of production values, the film looks a lot better than one might expect from a space comedy. Most of the special effects are first-rate. And as a bonus Sigourney looks gorgeous.