Safety Not Guaranteed

Safety Not Guaranteed

Big Beach, etc.

January 22, 2012

Comedy, Sci-Fi

DVD
B-

I enjoyed this movie at the time, but I honestly haven't thought about it in a decade, so it was interesting to watch it today and not know how it would end.  It does hold up to a second viewing, although I can definitely see some loose plot threads.  I'd say, watch it for the lovely Washington State scenery and for the wary sweetness of its story and its protagonist.  Colin Trevorrow directed.

The Rocker

The Rocker

Fox Atomic

August 20, 2008

Comedy, Musical
DVD
C

Bumped up a notch for Emma Stone, this movie is sort of a heavy-metal version of what Pete Best's revenge might look like.  (And apparently Best has a cameo.)  Peter Cattaneo directed.

Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care
Columbia
May 9, 2003
Comedy
DVD
D+

Unfunny and stereotypical (with some cliches even dragged in just for nonexistent laughs, like the "Gypsies").  Still, bumped up a notch or two for the interesting cast, although I didn't get to see everyone.  Steve Carr (mis)directed.