Written, directed and starring Jennifer Westfeldt, Friends with Kids is a dramatic comedy released in 2012. When friends Jason (Adam Scott) and Julie (Westfeldt) begin to experience the call of parenthood, they decide to have a baby together. Their copules friends Ben (Jon Hamm) and Missy (Kristen Wiig) and Leslie (Maya Rudolph) and Alex (Chris O'Dowd), who have recently … [Read more...]
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) review by That Film Guy
Based on a screenplay by Lorene Scofaria (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist), Seeking a Friend for the End of the World starts with an announcement that the World will end in three weeks when a meteor crashes into Earth. Dodge (Steve Carell) is in a car with his wife during the announcement, and she promptly gets out and runs away. While trying to cope with the news of his and … [Read more...]
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) review by That Film Guy
Loosely adapted from the 2003 novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, The Devil Wears Prada was a box office smash taking over $325m from a budget of $35m. The Devil Wears Prada follows Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a college graduate and aspiring journalist who gets a job as a co-assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the editor of the World's most famous fashion … [Read more...]
The Five-Year Engagement (2012) review by That Film Guy
From producer Judd Apatow, co-written and starring Jason Segel, The Five-Year Engagement is a romantic comedy that follows the five-year engagement of chef Tom Solomon (Segel) and budding psychology post-doctorate Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt). The couple see their plans for marriage postponed when Violet moves them both from San Francisco to Michigan in order to pursue her life … [Read more...]
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) review by That Film Guy
He's Just Not That Into You is a portmanteau film in a similar style to Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. It stars a host of Hollywood A-List stars like Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck whose failing and troublesome love lives all intertwine. Like What to Expect When You're Expecting, He's Just Not That Into You began life as a self-help … [Read more...]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012) review by That Film Guy
In the same form as the awful Valentine's Day and the even worse New Year's Eve comes the latest ensemble piece What to Expect When You're Expecting. Loosely based on an instructional book for pregnant couples, What to Expect When You're Expecting is clearly attempting to appeal to such a broard demographic using high-profile stars like Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez and … [Read more...]
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) review by That Film Guy
Director Wes Anderson has often been described as original and quirky. This description is both apt and misleading as he previous works have not only been both of these things, but also beautiful, heart-breaking, compelling and in some cases utterly wonderful. From early gems like Rushmore and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, his work has always had a definitive look in both … [Read more...]
Never Been Kissed (1999) review by That Film Guy
Never Been Kissed is a late 1990s romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and follows her character, Josie Geller enlisting back into high school to get a newsworthy story. The central conceit of an adult posing as a high-school student is not an original one. Originally made famous in cult 1980s TV show 21 Jump Street (and its recent remake), Never Been Kissed takes an … [Read more...]
Review: The Decoy Bride (2012)
The Decoy Bride, written by Sally Phillips of Smack the Pony and I'm Alan Partridge fame is a low-budget UK romantic comedy. It stars former Dr. Who David Tennant and Boardwalk Empire star Kelly MacDonald. Made for a tiny £2.5m it has failed to make its money back at the box office based on a very limited release (only 1 screen in the US) and was released on DVD and blu-ray 3 … [Read more...]
Review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)
Based on a successful novel of the same name by Paul Torday, the improbably titled Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a romantic drama comedy directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Based on a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours), Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is as charming as it's vistas of Scotland and Yemen that it presents. It was partially funded by a grant from … [Read more...]