Paul Blart: Mall Cop is very like Dickens, in some ways. You sympathize with the main character, sweet, bumbling security guard Paul Blart (Kevin James), while cringing at the many indignities and misfortunes he encounters. Like Dickens' novels, the viewer is certain that eventually good things will happen, but if you have some empathy, it's really painful getting to that point.
Blart is a mall cop whose mall is invaded by what are obviously X Games athletes. The familiar bumbler-beats-expert criminals routine follows. Kevin James is an extremely agile actor, and is well suited to the role. Whether the role is worth watching...that's a different story. 2.5/5 stars.
Monsters vs. Aliens is an almost unalloyed joy. It's big, it's fun, and it's written so that both adults and children can find reasons to laugh at the same time. The exceptionally funny Seth Rogen lends his vocal talents, as does movie cutie (and longtime crush of mine) Reese Witherspoon. If you had to make any human 50 feet tall, Reese Witherspoon, who can't seem to help embodying sweetness and light, would be the only real choice. I may be underselling this one at 3.5/5 stars.
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3 comments:
The kids in Molly's grade level who attained top reading level status were rewarded (?) with going to see this movie at the local theater. (Tells you a lot about where I live- movies are out on DVD before they get to our theater.)
Anyway, she said it was hilarious.
But then, she thinks Sponge Bob and the Ernest movies are funny too, so I'm not sure I'd be too impressed with it.
None of us have seen the other movie you mention, but I must agree with you about Reese Witherspoon. If I were a guy, she would definitely trip my trigger.
It's not horrible, but then again, I am unfortunately a little too empathetic.
J
We really enjoyed Monsters vs. Aliens, but it got panned by every critic.
Maybe I should just say "and" from now on.
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