What the Flick?!?

Here's a weekly film critique show that I find myself looking forward to, and now they are updating their look and style...do they have visions of grander platforms? I hope so. But they are genuinely entertaining to watch and their discussions of the films are more about genuinely critiquing the films, rather than offering an extended synopsis and saying rather it's good or not. Unfortunately that's what 'Ebert presents' was starting to rectify before unfortunately being taken off the air. That's a bummer, but another (better) review show is available every week. Btw, I REALLY want to see 'The Muppets'- and I've never been a huge fan of the show.

Jason Segel is awesome however, and I'll get laughs just remembering his puppet bits in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' (a movie, I fear, is way underrated). Amy Adams is always a plus. But the reviews are just glushing and it seems like a truly feel-good movie. Could be good.

'Hangover II' Thoughts

Okay seriously, what were they thinking with this sequel. It's maybe the new golden standard of what NOT to do with a sequel to a surprise blockbuster- copy the whole fucking movie. This is a remake people, not a sequel. It's got inspired moments- my favorite is the look at the gang as kids, which is all kinds of fucked-up-awesome. More genuine shock and awe like that was needed to make revisiting the same general scenario again, worthwhile. Mr. Chao's small pecker sticking out for  everyone to see wouldn't have been fun, for anyone, in 3D.

The cast is tired. Zack Galifanakis just doesn't want to be there. the only one trying is Ed Helms and he's trying too hard. And why not bring Justin Bartha into the action? Last time it was funny, yeah he was stuck on the roof. Why is he not "with the guys" this time? He's obviously being ostracized. Bradley Cooper, I used to like him, and now I don't. He's smug. It's kinda his thing in this series, but he plays it SO well.

Watch the clip below for the film's best scene.