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I watched this after I saw it in a list of great comedies. I did laugh. The dog makes this a pretty decent watch. And there are is a nice musical number.
It is Lewis and Martin's last film together, so film buffs may enjoy that aspect.
Plot wise, it is typical. Martin is a bad boy who tries to take advantage of Lewis. Along the way a pretty girl (and a Great Dane!) gets involved and the bad boy turns to his good side and everyone is happy in the end.
I see Lewis so much in Adam Sandler and they both play the goofball so well. If you enjoy Adam Sandler movies, to me, Lewis and Martin had the original formula for the comedy goofball routine.
If you want 1956 Hollywood to be free of modern cringeworthy moments (a forced kiss, strangely clad women all over the countryside dangling beautiful legs from short shorts on the side of the road, an awkward Native American scene), then this movie is not for you.
Overall, I enjoyed it.
It is Lewis and Martin's last film together, so film buffs may enjoy that aspect.
Plot wise, it is typical. Martin is a bad boy who tries to take advantage of Lewis. Along the way a pretty girl (and a Great Dane!) gets involved and the bad boy turns to his good side and everyone is happy in the end.
I see Lewis so much in Adam Sandler and they both play the goofball so well. If you enjoy Adam Sandler movies, to me, Lewis and Martin had the original formula for the comedy goofball routine.
If you want 1956 Hollywood to be free of modern cringeworthy moments (a forced kiss, strangely clad women all over the countryside dangling beautiful legs from short shorts on the side of the road, an awkward Native American scene), then this movie is not for you.
Overall, I enjoyed it.
Matt Damon plays the straight serious character here to foil Affleck's funny guy. The two are hired to complete a heist.
Mishaps follow with lots of humor. It was a fun filled adventure that ends well - don't forget to watch all the way to the end!
Damon plays the sad, divorced, PTSD-suffering dad who finds it hard to smile. His role is well done but is there to provide Affleck the humorous one liners.
The bad guy mayor is also well done and provides your typical corrupt politician to root against.
Affleck starts slow but becomes a favorite and grows on you as a character.
The therapist is a bit of ridiculousness that is a fun twist.
If you want a fun movie to enjoy a Saturday afternoon, and you like a bit of action, crashes, explosions, this is your movie.
Mishaps follow with lots of humor. It was a fun filled adventure that ends well - don't forget to watch all the way to the end!
Damon plays the sad, divorced, PTSD-suffering dad who finds it hard to smile. His role is well done but is there to provide Affleck the humorous one liners.
The bad guy mayor is also well done and provides your typical corrupt politician to root against.
Affleck starts slow but becomes a favorite and grows on you as a character.
The therapist is a bit of ridiculousness that is a fun twist.
If you want a fun movie to enjoy a Saturday afternoon, and you like a bit of action, crashes, explosions, this is your movie.
Oh man, a little time capsule of greatness. Watch this! The birth of Young Adult fiction, the importance of writing the way things are rather than the way someone tells you they should be - kids loved her so much. A truth teller. So relevant to today also! Now I need to go on a Judy Blume binge!
This documentary tells the arc of Judy Blume's life and writing. Very good.
Reminded me of the first time I read Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret, and I had to go on a deep house dive to find my old copy. I never knew she dabbled in adult fiction, and now I have "Wifey" on my "to read" list because of that.
I also loved the correspondence with her fans through letters. Fun stories.
If you ever read Judy Blume, this is a must watch. If you never read Judy Blume, you also should watch it so you can grasp the historical greatness of this author.
This documentary tells the arc of Judy Blume's life and writing. Very good.
Reminded me of the first time I read Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret, and I had to go on a deep house dive to find my old copy. I never knew she dabbled in adult fiction, and now I have "Wifey" on my "to read" list because of that.
I also loved the correspondence with her fans through letters. Fun stories.
If you ever read Judy Blume, this is a must watch. If you never read Judy Blume, you also should watch it so you can grasp the historical greatness of this author.