The Heartbreak Kid

Ruther and I watched this movie last night. I didn't like it much. It was just so-so. It looked too much like a Ben Stiller movie and I really don't love his movies that much. I think it's because of all the swearing or because somehow, it's like he plays the same character in his flicks all the time. I don't know. Somehow I just didn't like it. I like Adam Sandler's movies better. They are more tasteful and I usually like the chemistry he has with his leading ladies. Anyway, in The Heartbreak Kid, Stiller plays Eddie who falls in love with Lila in a whirlwind romance. They get married and then on their way to their honeymoon, Eddie discovers that he and Lila have nothing in common and begins to doubt their relationship and think that getting married to her is a mistake, even moreso when he falls in love with Miranda a girl he met at the honeymoon resort. And the story goes from there. Anyway, if you want to read a better review than this, then go here. It's so much more explicit than what I wrote. My say? Don't waste your time watching this movie.

Movies

I watched Monster-In-Law the other day and I really enjoyed it. It was a funny movie and not over the top. Jane Fonda was excellent. I didn't think she would be able to handle the character well but she did it excellently. Michael Vartan as the main male character was also a good choice. He and Jennifer Lopez had a nice on-screen chemistry that was just right. Nothing lusty or again, over the top. I liked it. And I really like Jennifer's acting. She always plays her roles beautifully. So yeah, I had a fun time watching the movie especially because of the happy ending. Jennifer was a surprise because I always thought that her forte was in music and dancing but apparently I was wrong. I also liked her acting in Enough. It's one of my fave movies. In case you're wondering if I'm a battered wife, I'm not. I just like movies that portray strong women (like Angelina Jolie in Beyond Borders and Geena Davis in Long Kiss Goodnight). I think Jennifer deserves to do more movies.

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I watched The Inside Man last night and it was okay. Not as riveting as I would expect but Denzel Washington was great and so was Clive Owen. Jodie Foster was impeccable as ever. Truly wonderful actress and one of my favorite as well. She still looks so youthful and I so love her facial expressions. They say and portray so much. Anyway, the story leaves much to be desired but still, it was a nice movie to get me distracted from chores.