jace_the_film_guy

I don't know why it has taken me so long to watch this one. There is so much emotion packed into this film and I absolutely loved it. While there were some storylines that I was highly invested in (Jamie and Aurelia, Daniel and Sam, The Prime Minister and Natalie), there were others that I didn't care for (Mark, Peter and Juliet) and others that were frustratingly captivating (Karen and her loser husband).

What I love most about this movie is that is shows the different paths and pains associated with love. There are the picture perfect stories, the young love, the broken love, the friendship love, the sibling love, the unrequited love and so much more.

I'm happy to now include this on my annual holiday rewatch.

Best Character: Sam Best Quote: "It's my favorite time of day, driving you." - Jamie "It's the saddest part of my day, leaving you." - Aurelia Best Scene: Sam running through the airport. (Honorable mention to the gut-wrenching scene of Karen crying in the bedroom) Best Score: "Joanna Drive Off" (Such an incredible piece of score)

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For some strange reason, the moment the movie ended I wanted to watch it again.

Don't hear what I'm not saying. I did not like the movie but I was intrigued by it.

Honestly, most of the time I was confused by where the plot was going. Amber's character was dumb and unnecessary, the whole "resistance" story felt half-baked and there were more than enough puns by Schwarzenegger. (It felt like I was watching Batman Forever again)

I'm curious where the Edgar Wright adaptation goes, because I really do think that the premise is interesting.

Best Character: Ben Richards Best Quote: "Only in a rerun." - Killian Best Scene: Landing in the Arena Best Piece of Score: Logo-Bakersfield.

Thanksgiving movie! I remember wondering when this came out why it didn't get a ton of attention. Now that I'm rewatching it a decade plus later, I understand why. The heist is underwhelming, the whole story feels one-note and the supporting cast is somewhat forgettable.

All of that aside, I actually really enjoyed this movie. I'll watch anything starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy provided a few good laughs and I find myself quoting Matthew Broderick's Mr. Fitzhugh more often than I realized. There are some good third-act payoffs as well.

Not great, not bad, but still an enjoyable "holiday" flick.

Best Character: Mr. Fitzhugh Best Quote: " I'm very sorry, Mr. Shaw, but we don't accept tips at the tower." - Dev'Reaux Best Scene: Prepping for the Heist Best Piece of Score: "Theme from Tower Heist"