Saturday, June 15, 2013

FILM REVIEW " This Is The End " -  This not only the worst film I have seen this year, it may be the worst film in the last five years.  It is a comedy that is not funny.  In 41 years of teaching Film Appreciation, I have identified 15-20 things that make a quality film.  This film has none of them.  Twenty years from now if it comes on late night TV, turn it off immediately !    

Thursday, June 13, 2013

FILM REVIEW "The Internship" -  This is the first feel good funny film of the summer that I have seen.  The comic lines come so fast that you will enjoy it several times on cable to catch the response lines you missed while you were laughing.  With good writing, you would expect stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to shine.  They do with an energy that, at first, tests your believability,  but quickly becomes contagious.  The added surprise is the quirky cast of computer interns that grow into rounded characters we care about after two hours.  Yes, the ending is predictable but getting there is great summer fun.
   For those who missed the trailers, the story revolves around our two stars who lose their long time jobs and find themselves out in a world that requires computer skills and in competition with young job hunters who grew up with new technology at their fingertips.  Life experiences equal the playing field as the pair compete for a few new positions as interns at Google.  Rated PG-13 for sexuality, some crude humor, partying, and language.