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Hot Fuzz (2007)
Simply Wonderful
Not going to lie, this is my all time favorite movie. What's surprising is that I wasn't very impressed the first time I watched it. I'm not sure if I just wasn't in a "movie kind of mood" at the time but I remember being just "meh" about it. I watched it again a year or two later and found myself wondering how I missed all of the jokes and hilarious moments the first time around. Since then, this has been my absolute favorite movie.
I've watched it countless times now and I still laugh out loud. The characters are wacky but perfect for this kind of film. The storyline is interesting and it's pacing is on point. It's over the top in a good and purposeful way and it only adds to the entertaining feel of the movie. I highly recommend watching it since this has become my go-to movie. 10 out of 10 stars.
My Future Boyfriend (2011)
Cute and Lighthearted
I was in the mood for a lighthearted romantic comedy and this movie did not fail. It is cute and fun to watch. I've always loved Sara Rue. She is such a natural actress and I find that she chooses her roles well. Barry Watson's character is charming and entertaining. I actually kept the movie on my Netflix queue because I feel certain I will watch it again. It can feel slightly cheesy at times but it's not excessive or overdone to the point where I feel it ruins the movie. This would make a great movie for a "girls night", just as long as you aren't expecting anything deep or a true romance movie. Worth the watch. 7 out of 10 stars.
The Right Kind of Wrong (2013)
I Just Don't Get It
Quite honestly, I am surprised that this movie is getting such great reviews. To begin with, the main character, Leo, falls in love with Colette, a complete stranger, on her wedding day. He pretends that he is a guest at her wedding and proceeds to hit on Colette in front of her husband which (obviously) causes a scene and gets him kicked out. In a later scene, the bride's mother comments that she thought his actions were "ballsy". No, actually, it is extremely creepy and inappropriate to behave like that and cause such a scene at a strangers wedding.
The rest of the movie is dedicated to watching Leo's multiple attempts to get Colette's attention. She rejects his advances numerous times but he won't stop bothering her. Eventually, this starts causing problems in her marriage and she winds up with Leo by the end of the movie.
The plot of this movie disturbs me. After multiple rejections, he will not leave her alone and I couldn't understand why Colette and her husband were being so nice about it. 3/4 of the way through, the husband steps in and threatens Leo, which is the movie's attempt to make the husband look like the bad guy but the reality is that Leo is the bad guy. He interferes with complete strangers lives/marriage and will not quit until he gets what he wants. In typical romantic comedy fashion, they try to make his advances seem innocent and endearing however any normal person in real life would have taken out a restraining order about a half hour into the movie. I am tired of romantic comedies glorifying stalking behaviors that would normally get you arrested.
Wake Up (2010)
Don't bother
Personally, I am very skeptical of these types of claims and there were a few things that stood out. First off, he claims he can see angels, demons, spirits, etc., and he does give a vague explanation of what he sees, but he doesn't get into enough detail. For example, he does not explain how he can tell the difference between an angel and a demon. Also, are any of these spirits comforting or do they all creep him out? I really would have liked more detail and focus on what he actually experiences but I felt like a lot of it was glossed over because of his discomfort on the subject matter (to which I ask, why bother making a documentary?).
During the scene in the psychiatrists office, he claims there is a woman behind the psychiatrist but is unwilling or unable to describe what she looks like. If he can see her, why not try and describe her? If he can not describe her, how does he know it's a woman? So, as a viewer, we are supposed to just believe that a woman is standing there without any elaboration whatsoever. He doesn't even attempt to find a possible connection between the woman and the psychiatrist.
After finishing the movie, I have no better understanding of what he experiences and why than the very brief description at the beginning of the movie. I don't see how he (or the viewers) got any answers from what he did/the people he visited. The movie felt like it had more of a focus on religion and/or spirituality than his "gift" and I don't understand why he is uncomfortable using sage in his house yet he fits right in with Buddhist monks and was elated about his vision quest in the woods.
All in all, I do not feel this is worth watching. I am interested in watching a documentary about someone who has a "gift" like this however I am not interested in watching some random guy find his religion.