The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

Warner Bros. etc.

August 6, 2008

Dramedy
DVD
C

I enjoyed the Ann Brashares books and the movie adaptations at the time, but this felt a little flat today.  And, yes, it was weird to see Blake Lively in this so soon after watching her villain role in A Simple Favor.  Sanaa Hamri directed.

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Lionsgate etc.

September 14, 2018

Crime Comedy?

DVD
B

I read the Darcey Bell novel this is based on and found it so bad it was good, so obviously I was curious about this, especially with a director like Paul Feig and a "can't do anything wrong" star like Anna Kendrick.  (I don't hold Pitch Perfect against her.)  I found it delightful, aware of its own outrageousness but still working as a mystery.  (With significant changes from the book.)  I wouldn't quite say it's a great movie, but I was entertained, even through three (!) commentaries.

All I See Is You

All I See Is You
Open Road Films
October 27, 2017
Drama
DVD
C-

Marc Forster directed and co-wrote this drama that kept feeling like it was going to turn into a horror movie.  Skimming through the summary online, it looks like it becomes a psychological drama after the Lively character regains her sight.