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Jane Lynch
Born: July 14, 1960
Filmography Cast Member
(2011) R
(2009) R
(2009) PG-13
(2009) G
(2009) PG-13
(2008) PG
(2008) R
(2008) R
(2008) PG-13
(2008) PG-13
(2007) Unrated
So after watching yet another "behind the scenes" humor pit from Chris Guest, I've decided that I've had enough. At least it's not a woof! Watchable if you like the style.
This is a mildly amusing entry in the series, as it has a better story line (kind of a Shrek version of "It's a Wonderful Life"). The proceedings also seem more lively this time around.
That movie was very good
Meryl Streep is just a joy as Julia Child, in one of her most graceful performances. Amy Adams is solid as Julie Powell, who decides to write a blog about cooking every recipe in Child's cookbook. Eat something before you enter the theater, or you'll be hungrier afterwards. The dishes shown might make even the VideoHound drool.
Nothing like taking one of America's gems and turning her into a cartoon character. I know we laughed when Dan Akroyd poked fun of Julia on SNL - but this woman was more than that.
The story idea of paralleling two women seemed brilliant but then the dialogue and the directing just succumbed to banality.
And then there was Meryl Streep -- professional movie reviewers loved her performance. I didn't. I was so offended by her portrayal plus the lack of meat in the story.
This is no way to remember Julia Child -- this movie is an injustice to a brilliant mind and a wonderful woman. Nora Efron should be ashamed that she is profiting off of this woman's life.
I am eagerly waiting for "The Post Grad Survival Guide" movie. I have seen the trailer and it seems a good movie. The official trailer can be watched here: http://clipta.com/The_Post_Grad_Survival_Guide_Trailer__v3755351402
Well, slapstick comedy it is - completely gross jokes, but a good laugh that one can sit through. Nothing to remember at the end.
Funny. Keep the kids away, but funny.
Reviewed by JohnnyD for The 40 Year Old Virgin at 2009-01-02 13:11:16
Reviewed by JohnnyD for The 40 Year Old Virgin at 2009-01-02 13:11:16
Funny, walking the line between funny and obscene.
Role Models was much funnier than I expected. I thought it was going to be a typical feel good comedy about two losers who show they are really great guys in the end. It exactly that, but it was done with great humor and acting. Much better than I expected.
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