The Libertine (DVD)

What it's about: For this film, I went directly to IMDb to fetch their plot outline, because I really didn't know what to write. "The story of John Wilmot (Depp), a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work."

What I thought of it: I chose this movie cimply because Johnny Depp played in it. As soon as it started and I saw John Malkovich's name I knew I was in for a strange movie... and it was!

Like always I was pleased with Mr. Depp's performance. The make-up artists did a great job on him, at the end he was hardly recognizable.

It had it's moments, Depp is great at being strange, and once again, a period movie that makes me think how much I wouldn't have liked to be around in those days. I can only imagine the sents... agh!

My favorite scene/quote:

Rochester: "Mrs. Barry, you must acquire the trick of ignoring those who do not like you. In my experience, those who do not like you fall into two categories: The stupid and the envious. The stupid will like you in five years, the envious, never."

Countess: Anyone can drink.
Rochester: Only few can match my determination.

Elizabeth Barry: May I always be in your heart, sometimes in your thoughts, but *never* in your debt.

Not my favorite Depp movie, but nonetheless... for the hard core fan?!

The Shaggy Dog (DVD)

What it's about: A real busy man (Tim Allen) who's neglecting his family because of work is bit by a 300 years old shaggy dog from Tibet which has for effect to turn Dave Douglas (Tim's character) into a shaggy dog himself.

What I thought of it: It actually had some good moments. It's a Disney movie so, of course, it's a feel good movie where parent doesn't understand kid, etc., but everything turns out for the best at the end! Disney magic!

My favorite scene/quote:

Favorite scene is when Dave, as a dog, tells his wife that he loves her. You can make out the dog saying "I love you"...

Cute movie, decent rental, especially for dog lovers!

Requiem for a Dream (DVD)

What it's about: How four different people: Harry Goldfarb (Jared Leto), his girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly), his long time friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) and his widowed mother Sarah Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) get seriously messed up when they become addicted to cocaine/heroine and diet pills. Their lives are shattered as well as their dreams. I think it was a good portrayal of what the world of addicts must be like. It showed just how far/low they are willing to go to get their fix.

What I thought of it: I like this type of "too real for comfort" movie. The filming was interesting, with the sound effects, etc. Leto was very convincing as an addict, and I must say that Marlon Wayans was also good - he can act "seriously" if he wants to, and that was nice to see. Mrs Burstyn was also quite convincing as a lonely, diet pills addict. She played her role very well.

My favorite scene/quote:

Sara Goldfarb: [examining her newly dyed hair] Well then... what's orange? If this is red, I wanna know, what's orange?

Sara Goldfarb: How come you know more about medicine than a doctor?
Harry Goldfarb: Believe me, Ma, I know.

I was asked by Ashley to review this, and I'm sort of glad I did.
Rent it, I think it should be seen by both addicts and non-addicts alike.

The Producers (DVD)

What it's about: After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock(Nathan Lane) teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick) in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show. (IMDb's)

What I thought of it: It wasn't bad. I love Nathan Lane's humour and was pleasantly surprise by Broderick's comedic sense. Uma was good and Will Ferrell, well, he was equal to himself! Had some very good moments and I really enjoyed all the stereotypes and innuendos. I guess, overall I enjoyed it.

My favorite scene/quote:

Mr. Marks: Do I smell the revolting stench of self-esteem?

When Uma's charactuer, Ulla, shows up for a job, Leo tells her: We might have a position for you. To which Max quickly adds: As a matter of fact, we might have several positions for you.

Max Bialystock: [to Ulla] Even though we're sitting down, Mr Bloom and I are giving you a standing ovation.

It's a good rental if you like musical type shows.
It's worth the rental just for the outtakes!

The Matador (DVD)

What it's about: A hitman (Pierce Brosnan) and a salesman (Greg Kinnear) meet in a hotel bar in Mexico City and kind of become friends... Julian (the hitman) wants out of the business and is having problems doing his hits. He has no friends and loves to fuck!

What I thought of it: I started watching it, since I was curious about it (OK and because Mr, Brosnan was in it), it could have been interesting, and then my interest just faded away for some reason... Half way through I picked up my lap top and started catching up on blogs.

My favorite scene/quote: There were some "interesting" quotes in the parts I watched.

Julian is sitting on a bench, in a park, watching a Porche (a "job", about to blow up), when this kid comes by and starts asking him question. At one point Julian just says: ": I'd only be interested in your mother if she lost 20 pounds and 30 years."

Julian [after flirting with some Mexican schoolgirls]: "I hate these Catholic countries. It's all blushy-blushy and no sucky-fucky."

Julian: "I'm as serious as an erection problem."

[trying to convince Danny to help him on a hit]
Julian: Come on! It'll be a good time!
Danny: Oh, so now killing people is a good time?
Julian: ...Can be.

Not the best work of Mr. Brosnan if you ask me...

Date Movie (DVD)

What it's about: A montage of different movies, a la Scary Movie, that makes this love story type movie, with a flavor of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"...

What I thought of it: I wanted to watch something that was brainless - I got what I wanted and then some! Totally ridiculous movie. Yes there were scenes where I laughed out loud, but I couldn't help it, it was SO stupid! At other times I thought they were pushing the envelop a liitle too much...

My favorite scene/quote:

When Julia (Alyson Hannigan) gets to meet Andi (Grant's ex) - in a scene a la "My Best-Friend's Wedding", Andy says: Grant told me you were pretty, but he didn't mention that you were flat-chested.

At the jewelery store: When Gandalf is hit in the nuts and says "My precious"

Not even a good rental, unless you really enjoy brainless humour...