Flicks Lists Reviews: Juno (2007)
Posted on April 30, 2008
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Well I finally saw it. It took me forever, but like they say, all good things come to those who wait.
So was it, you know, worth the wait? Yes. Should it have won best picture over No Country for Old Men? No way. Was it great? No - I said all good things come to those who wait 
Juno is a very entertaining flick about how tough it can be growing up, especially when your belly is growing out. That being said, Ellen Page’s character, Juno, handles most of it in stride. She should - Juno is more mature than just about every other character in this flick, maybe too mature.
She is definitely more mature than Jason Bateman’s character, Mark, the husband portion of a couple looking to adopt Juno’s baby. I really like Bateman as an actor and I liked Mark at the beginning of the movie. However, as the story developed, I found him to be increasingly creepy. It actually ruined parts of the movie for me. I really didn’t buy into the dynamic between he and Juno. Exchanging “mix CDs,” dancing, etc. I know what the filmmakers were going for, it was just a little too much for me.
The other characters in the movie were excellent, especially Juno’s dad and stepmother. J.K. Simmons never disappoints and Allison Janney has been a favorite of mine since The West Wing.
Jennifer Garner was also excellent as the potentially adoptive mother, Vanessa. Our introduction to her showed a serious woman who suffered a previous adoption disappointment and was handling the adoption process like a business (which, in many ways it is). However, as the movie goes along, she slowly but surely becomes an expectant mother without the baby bump.
Michael Cera was also great, as usual (see Superbad and Arrested Development) as Juno’s baby daddy.
The resolution of Juno is excellent and almost brought a tear to my eye. Almost. Like I said, a very good flick, but not great. And I’m sorry, I know it’s a movie and maybe I hung out with a different crowd, but I really don’t remember anyone in high school talking like Juno. At times it was all just a little too much.
Rating: 3 1/2 Flicks out of five.
Tags: allison janey, ellen page, j.k. simmons, jason bateman, jennifer garner, juno, michael cera, movie review, no country for old men
Classic Trailer Tuesday: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Posted on April 29, 2008
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I am starting some new features on Flicks Lists, including “Classic Trailer Tuesday.” Each Tuesday, you guessed it, I’ll post a classic trailer. Why, you ask? Because I love trailers and it’s fun looking at older trailers that I haven’t seen in a while. Hope you enjoy this new feature.
This week it’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the darkest flick in the franchise. Check it out:
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Top 100 Movies: Power and Responsibility, Holiday Travel, and A Trilogy’s End
Posted on April 28, 2008
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No. 46 - Spider-Man (2002)
This movie took forever to get made and it was worth the wait. Spider-Man is my favorite comic book character of all time and Sam Raimi did him justice. Couldn’t they have made the Green Goblin’s costume better though?
No. 45 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
A great comedy with the late, great John Candy. So many quotable lines - “You’re going the wrong way!” Classic.
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No. 44 - Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi (1983)
The last great (or good) Star Wars flick and third-best film in the franchise. I remember seeing this for the first time, do you?
Tags: green goblin, john candy, planes trains and automobiles, return of the jedi, Sam Raimi, spider man, star wars
Top 100 Movies: Christmas in Gotham, Life in a Convenience Store, and A Real Life Hero
Posted on April 22, 2008
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No. 49 - Batman Returns (1992)
The second best Batman film of all time . . . at least for the next couple of months.
No. 48 - Clerks (1994)
Kevin Smith’s first film about a convenience store clerk’s day off. Well, it was supposed to be his day off.
No. 47 - Schindler’s List (1993)
This film could easily have been ranked much higher. It is a masterpiece and should be required viewing. However, it is difficult to watch and I probably have only seen it once of twice. It is an amazingly powerful, moving, and heart wrenching movie. I could go on and on - just a remarkable film. If you haven’t seen it, please do so.
Tags: batman, batman returns, clerks, kevin smith, schindlers list
Top 100 Movies: Mr. Blonde, Doc, and a Swinger
Posted on April 18, 2008
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No. 52 - Reservoir Dogs (1992)
This flick has one of the most, if not the most, disturbing scenes of all time. Man, Mr. Blonde was sadistic.
No. 51 - Tombstone (1993)
A flick about Wyatt Earp, but Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) steals the show.
No. 50 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
“Allow myself to introduce . . . myself.”
Tags: austin powers, doc holliday, mike meyers, quentin tarantino, resevoir dogs, tombstone, val kilmer, western « go back — keep looking »
