Monday, September 6, 2010

I Heard About the Morgans

I just finished watching the surprisingly enjoyable Did You Hear about the Morgans?  I should confess that I've enjoyed Hugh Grant in everything I've seen him in, so far.  Music and Lyricsis one of my favorite romantic comedies.  Hm.  (Just saying that, I'm embarrassed to admit I have favorite romantic comedies.)   He was also perfect for his role in Love Actually.




Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker, who I usually find annoying, star in this comedy about an estranged couple who witness a murder.  They end up finding shelter with a couple played by the incomparable Sam Elliott and capable Mary Steenburgen.  The chemistry between the couple is excellent, every actor plays his part beautifully, and there are a few enjoyable jokes about the gun culture and Democrats.  With an extra half a star for the first movie use I've seen of a Kel-Tec carbine, it gets 3.5/5 stars.

3 comments:

Old NFO said...

I'd go see it just for Elliot, he's made a GOOD living out of the laconic sheriff/laid back whomever...

charlotte g said...

You have to understand, any confirmed feminist worth his salt likes a good, well-done romantic comedy.

J.R.Shirley said...

Kind of you, Charlotte.

NFO, kind of hard to beat him in We Were Soldiers...


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