FIlm Review: Leap Year

You know a film is bad when Amy Adams is cliche. This film smacks of "They hate each other...but they don't!"-isms that have been trotted out over and over again to the point where even women are ignoring these types of films. And for a guy like me it's just plain garbage.

Anna (Amy Adams) travels to Dublin, Ireland on Leap Day to propose to her boyfriend because legend says he can't refuse on that day. In Ireland, she befriends a man named Declan (Mathew Goode) who annoys here, but is also charming to her. They soon develops feelings for each other..but what about Anna's proposal?

The single thing that keeps this dreck a-float is Amy Adams. Like Anna Farris, she should be doing much juicier roles than this rom-com stuff. She is spectacular here and can be found funny and likeable. The rest of the cast, though, sleepwalk through the film and her boyfriend dosen't seem to show much emotion ever.

The film like the cast can be described as this: A little charming, but really mediocore overall.

Rating: 5.2 out of 10 or C-

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Film Review: Alvin and The Chipmunks 2

The first Alvin and The Chipmunks film was harmless but stupid. The sequel was just flat out stupid, with nothing to back it up. The only thought during the whole mess was if I could get a popcorn refill now.

The Chipmunks are forced to go to school and are left in Dave's (Jason Lee) cousins (Zachary Levi) care. Whilst Dave recover's from some injuries, Alvin and the gang meet The Chipettes, who are run by their old evil manager Ian Hawke (David Cross).

It's sad to see the talent being wasted here. Amy Phoeler, Anna Farris & Christina Applegate voice the Chippetes..yet they aren't even recognisable! David Cross, a fine actor, is wasted here as well. Too many slapstick (and a reeeeeeeeeeealy bad fart joke) just add to the pain.

The only thing keeping the film dangling from an F is the music. When The Chipmunks and Chippetes bust out Flo Rida & Beyonce', they're irrestible. If this thing had been like a musical (think Glee with rodents) it could've been a really great film. Instead, it's flatter than cardboard.

The film is stupid as heck and half as funny. This film needed to remember what PIXAR films do: make laughs for kids & adults. Making jokes just for kids may be profitable, but it sure don't win you points from this critic.

Rating: 4.4 out of 10 or D

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