Year One

June 19th, 2009 was eventful in two ways: one- it was my birthday and two- it was the release of the much anticipated comedic thriller Year One. Well, at least it was much anticipated at the Cain household.

If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would certainly be aware of my heartfelt love for Jack Black and if you know me at all, you wouldn't doubt that Michael Cera, David Cross and especially Paul Rudd are all at the top of my favorite comedians list. I love to laugh and when seeing this movie I did just that. Did I mention that I also cringed more than twice.?

Year One is the tale of two cavemanish friends who venture out into the rest of the world and somehow find themselves traveling through stories in the Old Testament. I wasn't expecting the film to be quite so sacrilegious and although it did take away from some of the enjoyment for me, it was really hard not to laugh.

It was funny. And also really gross.

What its worth to me:

A date night with my husband and apparently a step in the wrong direction for my eternal salvation.

Trust Me.

See any movie with Paul Rudd. He is a comedic genius.

Trust me.

Never see a Dane Cook movie.

Mama Mia!

I just wasted my nap to watch this movie. Not a good move-E (Did you see what I did there?). I don't know what I was expecting- it is a musical and I am less than fond of most musicals.

Mama Mia!. The story of a girl in search of the father she never met. And ends up with three. Shoot. I hope I didn't just blow the movie for you. Well, now you don't have to see it.

Although the cast was star-studded and did include one of my all time favorite actors, this movie was l-a-m-e.

The most entertaining part of the film was unfortunately, I'm sure, not meant to be entertainingly funny. Pierce Brosnan singing. ...That's too bad.

I don't know. I guess it was okay for what it was. I'm sure I'm just a cynic, but when I watch a movie- even a Broadway adaptation of a movie, I expect for it to feel like a movie. I had the same problem with The Producers and I'm not even going to try and watch Rent. Much too campy. I'll wait until David can take me to New York or at least Vegas.

What it is worth to me:

Maybe seeing it in person. I hope the film didn't blow it for me.