Hangover Part II

The entire "wolfpack" is back in Hanover Part II but only this time they are off to Thailand so that Stu can marry the girl of his dreams. Only for this group nothing can be that easy and they wake up in Bangkok with no idea how they got there and a whole lot of other questions. Add in a crazy monkey, a strange missing finger, and a tattoo and you know you will be laughing. I actually liked # 2 as well as the first and if you saw the first one you won't be shocked by the language an crude humor.

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker star in this movie which reminded me of a less funny version of Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley's For Richer or Poorer. Their marriage is on the rocks, but when they accidently witness a murder they are sent together into the witness protection program. What follows is a very typical and "been there done that" rest of the story. Not a horrible movie, and as someone who is a huge fan of Hugh Grant and Sam Elliott I was still moderately entertained.

Up

When Carl Fredricksen loses his wife he is still determined to finally do what he had always promised and make the trip to Paradise Falls, South America. Of course the method he uses to travel is a little unorthodox...he attaches a ton of balloons to his home and up they go. Unfortunately a local Wilderness Explorer is accidentally taken along for the ride. Disney/Pixar did another great job on this film and it is fun to watch for all ages...of course Russell and Doug truly make the movie.

The Accidental Husband

When a radio love doctor (Uma Thurman) gives some advice and accidentally breaks up an engagement the jilted husband-to-be (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) decides the best way to get revenge is to interfere with her marriage plans. The method he chooses is to make it look like she is already married...to him. When she goes to find him and straighten things out he decides not to make it easy on her or her fiance (Colin Firth). Kind of a fluffy chick flick, but with this great cast it was really enjoyable to watch.

The Proposal

When high-powered book editor Margaret (Sandra Bullock) realizes that she is about to be deported back to Canada she lies and says that she is engaged to her assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). Andrew promises to remain silent in exchange for a promotion. When the couple travels to Andrew's family birthday party in Alaska they begin getting to know each other and realize that the fake engagement might not be as easy to pull of as they originally thought. A funny and enjoyable movie filled with a great cast.

17 Again

When Mike (Matthew Perry) was in high school he was popular, the basketball star, and had an amazing girlfriend. His life is on a great path until she gets pregnant and everything changes. Not happy with the way his life turned out Mike now in his 30's wishes he could go back and magically he falls into a river and comes out 17 again. Now he see if being young is as great as he remembered. When I started to watch this I expected it to be really corny, but found it to be funny and very entertaining. Efron did a pretty good job and is definitely growing up to be one of the next heartthrob's.

I Love You, Man

When Peter (Paul Rudd) pops the questions to his longtime girlfriend and she says yes they realize that while she has several friends to be in the wedding Peter really doesn't have any guy friends. His brother recommends he start going out on "man dates" to see if he can make some friends. This begins a serious of hilarious dates until one day he meets Sydney (Jason Segal) and he realizes he might have found his best man. I thought this movie was absolutely hilarious and Rudd and Segal were outstanding.

Obsessed

Everything in Derek's (Idris Elba) life is perfect, he has a new house, a great job, a wonderful wife and son, until one day he goes to work and meets the new temp (Ali Larter). She mistakes his friendliness for romantic interest and makes it her mission to "land" the boss. Predictable and definitely not Fatal Attraction, but I actually thought this was a decent movie. Beyonce Knowles did a good job as the wife and Larter was a good psycho girl.

Revolutionary Road

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reunite in this drama about marriage and trying to be part of the typical suburban life. After moving to a suburb in Connecticut and starting a family it is not long before their "perfect" life begins to unravel. I love the two stars but found the movie kind of boring.

He's Just Not That Into You

This movie is packed with stars and focuses on the idea that girls and guys see relationships in a completely different way. The main character Gigi is constantly trying to read more into a guy's words and actions than are actually there until a friendly bartender schools her in the correct way to see guys. At the same time you follow several other characters and their various relationships. I loved this movie and found it to be fun in its harsh honesty.

Not Easily Broken

This is another movie about love, marriage, and spirituality. When a young married couple faces some major challenges they have to decide which tough path they are going to take, fighting for their marriage or giving up. I liked this movie because it really makes you stop and think.

The Lucky Ones

This is basically the story of three different Iraq War Veterans two of which are just home on leave because they have been injured and one is done with his term. They form a friendship that unites them as they each deal with a different tough issue.

Marley & Me

Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson star in this fun comedy/drama about "the world's worst dog". Trying to postpone his wife from wanting to have a baby John Grogan decides to get her a puppy not realizing that she is about to pick Marley who proceeds to cause an amazing amount of trouble for one dog. This movie is funny and sad but overall just a great movie.

Nights in Rodanthe

Richard Gere and Diane Lane star in this drama based on the best selling book by Nicholas Sparks. Suffering from a painful end to her marriage Adrienne agrees to head to the coast and run her friend's bed and breakfast for a weekend. When she gets there she is only to take of one guest, a doctor running from some painful issues of his own. After an unbelievably powerful weekend their two lives will never be the same. Like most of Spark's works this is another tear-jerker but Lane and Gere are always a pleasure to watch.

Fireproof

Kirk Cameron stars in this Christian drama about marriage. When his marriage is on the brink of destruction fireman Caleb Holt is ready to throw in the towel until his father asks him to take 40 days and follow some instructions that he sends to him. As he begins his journey he works on not only repairing his relationship with his wife, but also his relationship with God. This is a very powerful movie that all married couples should watch. Not the best acting, but the message will bring many to tears.

Run Fatboy Run

Simon Pegg plays Dennis, an out of shape dead beat who ditches his pregnant fiancee at the alter. When she moves on and finds someone else he realizes the consequences of his actions and strives to make things right. This is a very funny movie and Pegg is hilarious.

Sex and the City

All four girls are back in this movie which catches the viewer up on what has been happening since the HBO show ended. People who loved the show will enjoy seeing the movie and finding out what all their leading ladies are up to.

27 Dresses

Katherine Heigl stars in this romantic comedy about a girl who is so wrapped up in everyone else's relationships that she isn't living her own life. When her beautiful sister comes into town and instantly goes after her secret "love" her perfect life starts to fall apart. Kind of a corny movie, but since I am a fan of Heigl I still enjoyed it.

The Women

This movie is about friendship and the unbreakable bond that some women share. Meg Ryan plays Mary a wealthy housewife that finds out her husband is cheating on her. Her friends try to help her put her life back together and in doing so help her find an inner strength she had been missing. I am not a fan, but I know many who like this movie.

Mamma Mia!

Based on the Broadway musical about a girl who is about to get married and wants her father to come to the wedding. The only problem is she doesn't know who her father is, but she comes across some of her mothers' letters that gives her 3 possibilities. She decides to invite them all assuming she can figure out which one is her father. A funny and enjoyable movie that even though does not have the best singing it is still fun to watch.