Land of the Lost, USA (2009)
Has potential but really can't take off, like a plane that trying to gain speed on the bumpy strip and just can't go up. Maybe because Ferrell's humor is not suitable for a family movie. Still, he manages to steal some laughs here and there, but the film is forgettable and pointless.
6/10
Absurdistan, Germany (2008)
The inspirations for Absurdistan are clearly films of Fellini and Kusturica, with the same feeling of magical realism. And although this piece is not in the same league, it is still very pleasant and interesting to watch. Surprisingly good and sweet film that lifts the spirit.
8/10
Ghost Town (2008)
Ghost Town, USA (2008)
Nice romantic comedy with great sense of humor. Fun to watch with low expectations, because after all it is still just another romantic comedy.
My rating: 8/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995039/
The Deal (2008)
The Deal, USA (2008)
Fast paced comedy, a satire on Hollywood industry. Kind of like more mature version of Tropic Thunder, only with more sophisticated humor.
The movie is for people who like fast and witty dialogs, and have some knowledge about film production in order to understand many inside jokes. The movie directed and acted very well, but the ending is a little stretched and disappointing.
Definitely not for everyone, but people that enjoy show like Entourage can give it a try.
My rating: 7+/10 IMDB >
Pineapple Express (2008)
Pineapple Express, USA (2008)
Funny and very entertaining.
My rating: 8+/10
My rating: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910936/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_Express_(film)
Get Smart (2008)
Get Smart, USA (2008)
Extremely funny and absurd, one of the best comedies made in Hollywood lately. Steve Carell and the rest of the cast are doing great job.
My rating: 9/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425061/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Smart_(film)
How To Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
How To Lose Friends & Alienate People, USA (2008)
Another movie about "American Dream", hiding in a comedy about rude and horny Englishman that comes to America to fulfill it.
The movie is funny, and Simon Pegg continues to show his skills with some outrageous situations. But it's not just simple laugh squeezer, and goes beyond the formula of romantic comedy. It actually deals with serious issues through satire, sharp observations and self reflection, questioning, among others, the value of integrity and the price of conformity.
Of course all of it is only on superficial level, but it is not reducing the importance of the intentions.
The chemistry between the characters needed slight improvement, the relationships and character's depth not developed enough and too stereotypical, but this is suitable for such kind of a movie, that holds everything on the surface only. So judging from that point of view, all actors are doing good job, and even Megan Fox, who plays an exaggerated version of herself, manages to escape the trap of representing her character as cliche image of a brainless bimbo. In fact, she is the center in some of the best scenes in this movie, displaying emotional vulnerability and shallowness at the same time.
The ending is the only disappointing part, and after so many achievements it all falls down. It's quite sad actually.
The movie, of course, is a date movie, a chick flick, but don't underestimate it. There is everything for everyone, and it's fun to watch.
My rating: 7+/10. ------------ IMDB >
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno, USA (2008)
Sometimes incredibly funny, sometimes awkward and embarrassing. As usual Kevin Smith proves that he cannot write dramatic scenes. He is very good with perversive comedy and cultural references, but dramatic scenes with emotional depth are disaster for him. And it shows even more with bad dramatic actors, such as Rogen and some other actors in supporting roles. His directing skills are in decline too.
Great laughs, though.
My rating: 8/10 IMDB >
Hamlet 2 (2008)
Hamlet 2, USA (2008)
Strange and politically incorrect comedy with some nice laughs. The movie is confusing in the beginning, but getting better later, thanks to great acting performance of Steve Coogan, the lead actor. The story is very silly and can also be offensive to some people, but the movie is very optimistic and easily lifts the spirit.
My rating: 7+/10 IMDB >
Tropic Thunder, USA (2008)
Tropic Thunder, USA (2008)
My rating: 6/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0942385/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropic_Thunder
Leatherheads, USA (2008)
Leatherheads, USA (2008)
Nice romantic comedy that pleasant to watch, with great imitation of the old movies from classic era.
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379865/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leatherheads
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, USA (2008)
My rating: 7/10 IMDB>
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan, USA (2008)
My rating: 6/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0960144/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Don%27t_Mess_with_the_Zohan
The Rocker (2008)
The Rocker, USA (2008)
Despite some funny scenes and a few laughs, this movie is too childish and too simple. Mostly for teenagers, not clever and not mature enough for adults.
My rating: 6/10 IMDB >
St. Trinian's (2007)
St. Trinian's, UK (2007)
Absolutely hilarious British comedy with dark humor and absurd situations. Reminds many American comedies of 80's, like the Animal House.
It's a little vulgar and rude, but mostly it's just silly and anarchic. The jokes and gags are just keep coming one after another, a lot of funny things happen simultaneously, on the background as well. A second viewing needed just to catch all of it.
Although the outrageous content has many different problems - like occasional weak writing or questionable message, promoting shallowness, extreme nihilism and general stupidity as a way of life, the overall impression from the movie is positive.
My rating: 8/10 IMDB >
Run Fatboy Run (2007)
Run Fatboy Run, UK (2007)
Nice romantic comedy with some good lines and laughs, but nothing special.
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425413/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run,_Fat_Boy,_Run
My name is Bruce (2007)
My name is Bruce, USA (2007)
Funny and goofy movie with Bruce Campbell as the center, playing himself and making fun of his cult persona.
The story is rubbish - some old Chinese curse about guardian of the dead, that was released by accident, and now kills everyone. The only person that can stop him is Bruce Campbell, the man and the legend, that doesn't realize what's going on until it's too late.
Campbell's performance is remarkable and very funny, he is the director of the movie as well. It is all about him, the surrounding story doesn't even matter.
Great and mindless B-entertainment.
My rating: 7+/10 IMDB >>
Blades of Glory (2007)
Blades of Glory, USA (2007)
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445934/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blades_of_Glory
Beerfest (2006)
Beerfest, USA (2006)
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486551/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beerfest
Fido (2006)
Fido, Canada (2006)
My rating: 9/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457572/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fido_(film)
Crazy Stone (2006)
Original Title: Feng kuang de shi tou, China (2006)
My rating: 9/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0843270/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Stone
Gray Matters (2006)
Gray Matters, USA (2006)
My rating: 2/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375785/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Matters
The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
The Dukes of Hazzard, USA (2005)
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377818/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dukes_of_Hazzard_(film)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, USA (2004)
My rating: 9/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364725/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgeball_(film)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, USA (2004)
My rating: 8/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357413/
D.E.B.S. (2004)
D.E.B.S., USA (2004)
My rating: 8/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367631/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.E.B.S._(2004_film)
Club Dread (2004)
Club Dread, USA (2004)
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0331953/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Dread
Bad Santa (2003)
Bad Santa, USA (2003)
My rating: 8/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307987/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Santa
Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)
Original Title: Peullandaseu-ui Gae, South Korea (2000)
My rating: 9/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269743/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barking_Dogs_Never_Bite
Office Space (1999)
Office Space, USA (1999)
Good cult comedy with some nice life observations. The story is a little strange in the second half, but all in all the movie is fun and recommended to see.
My rating: 8/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151804/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_space
The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Big Lebowski, USA (1998)
My rating: 10/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Lebowski
Black Cat, White Cat (1998)
Original Title: Црна мачка, бели мачор, France/Germany/Yugoslavia (1998)
My rating: 10/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118843/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crna_macka,_beli_macor
Very Bad Things (1998)
Very Bad Things, USA (1998)
Outrageous and shocking dark comedy. No preaching for moral values, no "good Samaritan" behavior, no "it's a wonderful world" thinking.
It's very rare to see such dysfunctional bunch of characters in so depressive movie, but on the other hand it's really funny and hilarious, in a fucked up way. A must see.
My rating: 9/10 IMDB >
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, USA (1982)
Perfect example for sex comedy of early 80's. Simple movie about simple times that fun to watch.
The movie has cult status.
My rating: 7/10
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083929/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Times_at_Ridgemont_High
