Day 123 - The Wedding Ringer (American)

A man with no friends is about to get married, so he decides to lie to his soon-to-be wife and creates a fake best friend. After meeting professional wedding best man his lie turns into a better lie as he hires the man to pose as the fake friend he crafted. 

The film could have been so much more, the cast was great, but I felt like the script was lacking. It wasn't all that funny, it had a few good moments but besides that it was a little dull. I do happen to enjoy all the characters present in the film.  The jokes fall flat and the timing is a little weak. Everything feels a little too staged, there was a little chemistry between the two leads but it was not enough to save this comedy failure. 

1/5

Little info

The director stated that there might be a possible sequel. Let's hope not....

Day 136 - Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies (Korean)

Bo-hee (Jo Yeo-jeong) is a wife, mother, and a successful marketing executive. Sadly, her husband leaves her because they haven't had sex in more than a year and she rarely has time for her family. It gets worse when she is fired from her job. Eventually,  Bo-hee makes a deal with Oh Nan-hee(Clara), the local sex expert who runs an adult toy store. 

This is a very funny movie which a very interesting subject matter. Despite what the title says, this film can be watched by men and it should be. They focus more on the female side which is understandable but what is shown is quite revealing. Not in the nudity aspect but in the relationship aspect. Despite the comedy, it does have a serious subject matter that appears to be very realistic as I'm sure many couples have the kind of problems that are shown in the film. Plus we have the lovely Clara to teach us more about sex and that is very interesting in itself. Can't forget to mention Jo Yeo-jeong who is really good in this film. I think it was probably her best film role and I hope to be able to see her do more work.

3/5

Day 134 - National Lampoon's Vacation

The Griswold family decides to visit The Walley World Theme Park,  but terrible things happen to the family. 

The film was directed by Harold Ramis and stars Chevy Chase. The film still holds up to this day, the comedy is present and everyone is on the top of their game. Chevy Chase is very funny in the film especially the last half of the film as his characters kind of loses his mind after all the horrible stuff that has happened to him and his family. I'm sure a lot of fathers even to this day can relate to Chevy Chase's character. I will keep this short and sweet. This is an older movie (1983) but its still good. 

3.4/5

Day 132 continued - Movie 43 (American)

A set of short skirts being led an all-star cast of actors and actresses. 

Well this movie is a complete piece of trash that is not worth anyone's time. Even with the talent of Richard Gere, Hugh Jackman, Chole Grace Moretz, Gerald Bulter, and many others this movie is a bomb. None of it is actually funny and at times it looks like it takes things too far. I did like the actors they chose for the skits but not the skits themselves. Even though I thought some skits were clever concepts but failed to be anything entertaining. Skip this movie at all costs. 

0.2/5

Day 121 continued - Dumb and Dumber To (American)

"Twenty years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption." - IMDb

It was nice to see these two back but sometimes while watching the film I felt like it was a little late for a reunion. I also felt like the script was a little to simple which is funny to write. There was still chemistry between the two leads but it felt like the magic of the film was gone. Which is why I stated that it felt like the reunion took to long to do. If you are a fan of the original then you might like it even more. I will suggest this film to those people.

1.7/5

Day 121 - Gallants (Hong Kong)

"Weedy office worker Cheung is sent to a remote village to secure property rights for his real estate company. Two martial artists run the village's teahouse, which was once the kung-fu school of their teacher Master Law. Law is in fact lying unconscious upstairs in a three decades-long coma, but he awakes when gym boss and local landlord Pong attempts to secure the teahouse for redevelopment. Law mistakes Cheung for a former student and starts training him in preparation for a martial-arts tournament at Pong's gym that will decide all their fates."- IMDb

A nice attempt to try to bring the old school effects of action films to the modern era. There were a few good moments present in the film but sometime it was over the top. The script needed to be better as did the pacing. At times it felt like the film was moving way too fast. Besides that the film was entertaining to watch. If you are interested in martial arts film then watch this one and be entertained

2.7/5

Day 120 - Burying the Ex (American)

"A guy's regrets over moving in with his girlfriend are compounded when she dies and comes back as a zombie." -IMDb

An entertaining film but it could have been done a lot better. It happens to be one of the interesting zombie films to me. I enjoy watching Anton Yelchin perform, he also has a good presence on camera. It helps that Alexandra Daddario was present in the film, she was a beautiful addition to the film as she is a good actress and has a very nice body. Ashley Greene was alright but I felt some of her zombie make up could have been better. I enjoyed the film, it seemed more like a realistic supernatural romantic comedy film.

2.5/5

Day 119 - Sex Tape (American)

"A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts." - IMDb

I was expecting something better from this film especially with the cast it features. I felt like Jason Segel did well on his side but he didn't fit well with Cameron Diaz who herself was one of the soft spots of the film. There are a very few laughable moments and some enjoyable ones. But nothing was able to save this film from being a bomb. 

2/5

Day 116 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (American)

"When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home."

Absolute trash in almost every single way, as a fan of the series I was so disappointed. The script was poorly done, it was cheesy almost unbearable to watch. Meagan Fox was horrible, her acting was on the same level as a D rated celebrity. I don't know who made the choices in voice acting but I hope they don't work again in casting again. I swear if you are a loyal fan of the series then don't watch this film. Michael Bay has the shit touch even if he is just a producer on this film. Avoid it at all costs!!

0/5

Day 114 - Penguins of Madagascar (American)

" penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private in their own adventure."-Wikipedia

A very cute animation movie but it fails to be funny for older people though it would surely be funny for young children who are the intended audience. I thought the script was alright, the plot was simple but its the characters that truly are the best thing about the movie. I thought watching the penguins was entertaining but sometimes it was a bit too silly for my blood. 

2.5/5

Cast

Tom McGrath (Skipper) is the director of all 3 Madagascar films but was not the director of this film.

Chris Miller (Kowalski) directed Shrek the 3rd and Puss In the Boots

Conrad Vernon (Rico) directed Shrek 2 and Monsters Vs. Aliens

Christopher Knights (Private) is an English voice actor and a Film editor

Benedict Cumberbatch (Classified) famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes on the TV show Sherlock

Day 110 - Housebound (New Zealand)

 

"Kylie Bucknell is forced to return to the house she grew up in when the court places her on home detention. Her punishment is made all the more unbearable by the fact she has to live there with her mother Miriam - a well-intentioned blabbermouth who's convinced that the house is haunted."-IMDb

 

This movie impressed me, I didn't think it was going to be as good as it was. When you think of horror and comedy meshing together you think of corniness/bad everything yet Housebound soars high above those clichés. The dialogue was realistic and quite attention grabbing at times. The comedy is there but its not totally in your face. The comedy is natural as its mainly to due with the characters choice that is comical. For one instance a cheese grater was used for something that it was not meant for. There are not any jokes in the film, which helps it out a whole lot. I like the acting and the lighting was well done. I have to tip my hat to the cinematographer and the director they made a lot of good choices with this film.

 

3.5/5

 

"Move your fat ass!!" -Kylie

"Well Kylie, you know I'm bottom heavy"-Miriam

 

Day 109 continued - WolfCop (Canadian)

"The plot revolves around an alcoholic small town cop who transforms into a werewolf after being cursed." - Wikipedia

I think the film is quite clever, even though you don't expect it too. I like the comedy present in the film, it wasn't too much at any point. I like the graphics, I'm glad they didn't use CGI. I think that added realism to the film. I was quite entertained but felt like the film could have been longer. This is a good movie to watch on a slow night and you don't want anything too serious.

 

 

2.9/5

Day 104 - Analyze That (American)

"Analyze That is a 2002 mafia comedy film, and a sequel to the 1999 film Analyze This. The film  stars Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal who respectively reprise their roles as mobster Paul Vitti and psychiatrist Ben Sobel."- Wiki

Not the best film considering the two stars and the director (Harold Ramis). It still had some interesting moments but fall flats to be anything worthy of the talent. I like what they were trying to do but they rushed and the result is poor. The comedy was vulgar at times which is what you should aspect but it was still funny to see Robert De Niro doing some comedy that isnt Meet the Fockers. If you haven't seen the first one then don't watch this one. 

1/5

Day 102 continued - Cockneys vs. Zombies (British)

" The plot centres on a group of Cockneys who arm themselves to rescue their grandfather and his friends from their retirement home as a zombie apocalypse takes place in the East End of London."

One of my favorite zombie movies, I think it has some good moments that outweigh the bad moments. The comedy wasn't over the top, nor did it have any chessy special effects. I think it was kind  of cool how the old folks were kind of badass towards the end of the movie. The acting was there which is surprising for both a zombie movie and a horror movie. I did feel like there could have been more depth but the film was still quite entertaining to watch. If you like zombie comedies then this is the movie for you. 

3/5

Day 100 - King of Comedy (Hong Kong)

"Wan Tin-Sau (Chow) is an actor who cannot seem to catch a break, since his only professional jobs are limited to being a movie extra and is often tormented on stage. As well as being an actor, he is also the head of his village's community centre."

Another Stephen Chow film that borderlines on corny and comedy. I think this is one of his better ones to be honest. It was interesting to say the least. It could have been better as there were a few dull moments. I happen to enjoy this love interest, as I felt like she was a better actress than some of other love interests. The script was a tad bit weak this time but its kind of normal for a Stephen Chow comedy.

1.5/5

Day 98 - In The Army Now (American)

"Two misguided youths join the reserves to make some money for their entrepreneurial dreams. No sooner than they finish basic training are they called up to do their part to save the free world."-IMdb

I have a guilty pleasure which is I love movies from the 80's and 90s. This movie is one of them as it was released in 1996. It's not that great of a movie or even a good one at that. If you know Pauly Shore's style of comedy then you may just like this film. It has a few laugh moments but besides that it doesn't do much. I didn't like the pace of the film but it really had potential to be more with someone else directing it.

1/5

 

 

Little info

Brendan Fraiser made a cameo appearance as his character "Link" from Encino Man which also starred Pauly Shore.

 

 

Starring

 

 

Pauly Shore

 

Appearances:

 

Encino Man

Class Act

Son in Law

A Goofy Movie

Jury Duty

Bio-Dome

An Extremely Goofy Movie

 

 



Day 97 - Out of the Dark (Hong Kong)

"Stephen Chow is Leo, a mental patient/ghostbuster who is a parody of the character Léon from the 1994 French film The Professional who talks to his plant for assistance, co-starring Karen Mok as Ah Kwan, a curious young girl who gets caught up with all the spooky situations. The pair are then joined by a brigade of quirky security guards in an attempt to get rid of the evil lurking in a supposedly haunted apartment building situated in Hong Kong."


Not the best Stephen Chow movie but it was still entertaining. I enjoyed the fact that his character and the heroine were parodies of two characters from one of my favorite films Leon: The Professional. There were a few nonsense laughing moments but besides that it wasn't as funny as his other works. I really love Hong Kong films, I fully would support their film industry if I could but for now I am just a fan. So as a fan I will say that anyone that likes Stephen Chows comedy style then this is the right film for you. Beware though, this is a darker role as it features blood, violence, and gore.

1.9/5

Featuring

Stephen Chow

 Film Appearances:
Fight Back to School
Tricky Brains
Shaolin Soccer
Kung Fu Hustle
Journey to the West (Director)

Day 95 - Tricky Brains (Hong Kong)

 

"A trickster-for-hire, known as the Tricky Expert, is hired to ruin the lives of a father and son by making them think that he's a part of the family."

One of Stephen Chows best movies and one of the better Hong Kong comedies I have seen. It also helps that Andy Lau also stars in the film which was a delight. The whole thing is really nonsense but it is entertaining nonsense that is interesting to watch. Stephen Chow has a way to not make lame jokes seem boring. He knows how to keep our attention and doesn't abuse it once he has it.

 

3/5

Day 93 - Sex Ed (American)

"Eddie lands his first teaching gig at an inner city middle school and finds his highly pubescent pupils are receiving no form of sexual education. Eddie isn't really equipped to teach them...he's not exactly experienced romantically."-IMDb

Haley Joel Osment, who was a child star, stars in a raunchy late night comedy about teaching kids sexual education. The subject matter is very interesting, though the delivery was a bit weak due to the script. I like the addition of the two supporting characters as it made it a better movie. If you can get past the fact that Haley voices Sora from Kingdom Hearts and he was the kid in the Sixth Sense then this is the movie for you if you are bored at night. 

1/5

Starring

Haley Joel Osment

Film Appearances:

Forest Gump

The Sixth Sense

Pay it Forward

A.I. Artificial Intelligence 

Secondhand Lions

Video Games:

Kingdom Hearts 

Day 81 continued - Magic to Win (Hong Kong)

 

"The world consists of five elements: gold, wood, water, fire and earth. In the wizard world of 'Magic to Win', the story also revolves around the "Five Element Wizardry", portraying a story that surpasses our imagination. Kang Sengui (Raymond Wong), a university professor, is the Water Magician of "Five Elements Wizardry". Although he uses magic spells in his daily life, his superpower remains a secret. By accident, his power is transmitted to his student, Macy (Karena), who recklessly uses her newfound powers for personal gain and money-making"-Wikipedia

Another bad movie to review! The film was a bit of a joke, the acting was bad and comedy was a bit corny. The characters are mostly ridiculous, and you might laugh out of the sheer stupidity of a few of them. The worst thing about this film was its special effects which were on par with the special effects from the godawful live action adaption of Avatar the Last Airbender. The story was very easy to read, so this might be a good film to show children but I am sure many adults would be compelety bored if they watch this film.

0.5/5