I love movies with every ounce of my being – so when a new movie comes out, chances are, I’m going to see it. I’ve got it down to an art. At the concession stand, I get my Diet Coke, buttered popcorn, and a bag of M&M’s. When we get to our seats, I pour the M&M’s into the popcorn, sit back and chit the chat with whomever is with me (either my husband and/or daughters or any combination of the above).
As soon as the trailers begin, we enter a whole new world of fun. That brings me to a mini rant, though. Theaters have got to STOP showing commercials…we can see those at home. Show more trailers and less commercials. If I have to see the Democrat/Republican Coke commercial one more time, I may throw my Coke.
Nah, it costs too much. Scratch the threat.
One of the most enjoyable, funnest comedies I’ve seen in a very long time… well, ever… is Get Smart with Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, and Alan Arkin.
I knew it would be good, but I had no idea it would be as good as it is. Everything about the movie was completely perfect. It’d be impossible to count the “laugh out loud” moments. You couldn’t, if you wanted to - you’d be too busy laughing. In fact, there were more than a few scenes that left me with tears in my eyes thanks to fits of laughter.
Now that’s what I want from a comedy – make me cry! So few seem capable of doing it, it just makes it all the more special when one comes along that’s more than you could have ever hoped for.
The casting was dead on in Get Smart, with a surprising chemistry between the leads. Dwayne Johnson and Alan Arkin were fantastic in the film, as well. If you haven’t seen this one, you’ll want to take care of that asap. This one will have you rolling in the aisles – if it doesn’t, you’ll want to start searching for your missing sense of humor.
I’m starting a Movie Reviews Section on the site, and I’m thrilled that Get Smart is kicking things off. I’m going to rate the movies I review on a scale of 1 to 10. For me, an example of a 1 would be Beowolf. (I LOATHED that movie!). 10 movies would be those that are absolutely perfect - like the Ocean’s movies (11 and 13), the Bourne movies (all 3), Iron Man (an all-time favorite), etc.
I give Get Smart a 10 without a moment’s hesitation. Loved it!
