This Thursday I’m recommending some recent movies I’ve watched since the beginning of the year. There have only been three so I’m just going to slap all of them down here. I enjoyed each for different reasons and think that others will appreciate them as well!!
The Heat – I know, I know. You’ve all seen this before. But I’m just now getting around to it so oh well. Sandra Bullock is my girl from the way back. Throughout the nineties, she was my favorite actress, hands down. Comedy is my least favorite film genre so I’m picky. Loved seeing a buddy cop movie that stars two women!
Drinking Buddies – I recommend this one with hesitation. People HATE the ending. But it was so realistic. Olivia Wilde and Anna Kendrick played very well here as ordinary girls dating ordinary boys. Neither was overly made up or felt like glamorous movie stars. A great look at what dating after college can be like, and Jake Johnson is a sweetheart. Plus, the actors improvised their dialogue!!
Her – Go see this now, oh my goodness. If only for the beautiful color palette, cinematography, and music. The story is sweet, haunting, and I felt the writing down to my bones. I’ve literally said some of the lines in this movie out loud in my own real everyday life. But Spike Jonze still left me with so much to ponder and yearn for. Joaquin Phoenix is brilliant. Amy Adams, despite having a small role, was utter perfection. I saw a lot of myself in her character. If Drinking Buddies was a look at adult dating, then Her is a lovely and brutal discussion of marriage/love in the 21st Century. Watching Her felt like reading a T.S. Eliot poem.
Have you seen any good films lately?
I loved The Heat! (And I’m not much of a film fan.) I agree it was awesome to see both Sandra Bullock and a female lead cop/buddy film.
Yes!! Loved it on so many levels. I hope they make more women led comedies in the future.
I want to see all of those! Looking forward to my trip to the States in March so I can catch up on all the movies I haven’t been able to see over here. 🙂
I forget you’re coming stateside, Beth!! I hope you find the time to cram in everything you’re hoping to do while visiting.
I want to see The Heat! I love Sandra Bullock.
She’s great in The Heat!!
I need to see “Her.” It looks touching, and different. And done well. Amy Adams is also amazing in American Hustle. She’s having a good year!
I need to see American Hustle!!