TAG Synopsis: A group of ex-classmates meet up and organize a game of tag that finds them traveling across the country. Starring: Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Annabelle Wallis, Hannibal Buress, Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones, Leslie Bibb, Jon Hamm, and Jeremy Renner Directed By: Jeff Tomsic Release Date: June 15, 2018 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
FATHER FIGURES Synopsis: Two brothers learn their father did not die when they were young, as they had previously believed, and go on a road trip across America to find him. Starring: Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, J. K. Simmons, Katt Williams, Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames, Harry Shearer, June Squibb, Christopher Walken, and Glenn Close Directed By: Lawrence Sher Release Date: December 22, 2017 Studio: Warner Bros. … Read More New Trailer: Father Figures – Official Trailer #1
I DO… UNTIL I DON’T Synopsis: A documentarian follows three couples in various stages of their relationships. Lake Bell’s directorial follow-up to “In A World.” Starring: Lake Bell, Ed Helms, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Reiser, Amber Heard, Dolly Wells and Chace Crawford Directed By: Lake Bell Release Date: September 1, 2017 Studio: The Film Arcade
THE HANGOVER PART III BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLMAY 23, 2013 I remember my first experience with the original “The Hangover” from Todd Phillips. For some reason, I had missed most of the advertisements and was walking into the theater with zero expectations. And I ended up laughing hysterically, along with the rest of the packed theater. It became one of the most iconic boys-night-out ventures … Read More Movie Review: The Hangover Part III (2013)
THE LORAX BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLMARCH 29, 2013 Pointedly agreed, “The Lorax” lacks the wit and charm of Dr. Seuss, but what it lacks in personality, it makes up for with humor and production value. I found myself laughing several times throughout the film, a feat that most animated children’s movies can’t tout. The Lorax has several distinct moments of hilariousness, as does Ted’s grandmother, … Read More Quick Review: The Lorax (2012)
“The Hangover Part II” basically feels like a mad lib created from the original. Making a film sequel in exactly the same way as the original is not healthy for a franchise and I feel like Todd Phillips will learn that with “The Hangover Part II”. With the same exact format, same cast, and attempt at the same general humor, the portions of the film that do stray from the original fall flat and uninspiring. A film that was widely admired for its distinct originality turns the page and completely copies everything it portrayed in the original, losing most of my respect in the process.
“The Hangover” is unafraid to go places and that is what comedy is made of. It plays the line between hilarity and raunch better than any comedy in recent history and after multiple viewings, the film still holds most of its original appeal. Though the hype may have killed its original glory, for me, the film will always have a special place in my heart and will always be high on my list of best comedy films ever.
