William ArnottI Love You, Man
June 21st 2009 07:31
Before time gets too far away from me I must make a complimentary report on the "bro-mance" comedy "I Love You, Man". Co-written and directed from the writer of "Meet the Parents", co-wrote "Zoolander" and "Along Came Polly", which he also directed, These all starred Ben Stiller. "...Man" keeps up this good work. Of course the chemistry between the leads is crucial here, and Judd Apatow repertory players Paul Rudd (last excelling in "Role Models") and Jason Segel ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall") have a good thing going. In short, Peter (Rudd) needs a best man for his wedding but lacks good male friends. He meets Sydney (Segel) who enlightens him about being in touch with his masculinity, while the two also have their shared interests which challenge the way things are. Anyway, it's all well performed and entertainingly scripted. The rock band Rush are also given the acknowledgement that Kiss were endeared with in the aforementioned Role Models, so who next then?
4 out of 5.
Also getting short mention are "The Hangover" and "Disgrace". The Hangover from "Old School" director Todd Phillips is decent entertainment but for me not as funny as it wants to be. Maybe it will grow on me if I see it again, but it just felt too proud of the men's bad behaviour which is what the film is all about, but it doesn't make it's make its mark as an interesting work.
3 out of 5.
"Disgrace" starring John Malkovich is a superb and challenging work which like "Samson and Delilah" should be seen and appreciated. Directed by Australian Steve Jacobs and adapted from the prize-winning book, this South African set tale of sordid human drama is tough and uncompromising and a triumph for it.
4 out of 5.
Also getting short mention are "The Hangover" and "Disgrace". The Hangover from "Old School" director Todd Phillips is decent entertainment but for me not as funny as it wants to be. Maybe it will grow on me if I see it again, but it just felt too proud of the men's bad behaviour which is what the film is all about, but it doesn't make it's make its mark as an interesting work.
3 out of 5.
"Disgrace" starring John Malkovich is a superb and challenging work which like "Samson and Delilah" should be seen and appreciated. Directed by Australian Steve Jacobs and adapted from the prize-winning book, this South African set tale of sordid human drama is tough and uncompromising and a triumph for it.
4 out of 5.
| 28 |
| Vote |
Subscribe to this blog
