I’ve spent a lot of time at the movies lately. Here’s what I saw and my thoughts about those films:
Something Borrowed [PG-13]: This movie, based on a chick-lit book by the same title, was an emotional roller coaster. You see the power of friendship, loyalty, and love all tangled up in a love triangle. You’re cheering for the lead character one minute and then wondering how she can be so stupid the next. Though there are several funny and poignant moments, I can’t condone the movie’s endorsement of premarital sex, partying, crude humor, or language. And I really struggled with its message that everyone just deserves to be happy, and that nothing should stand in the way of that. Bottom line: I can’t recommend this movie to you or your girls, but it may be a good conversation starter.
Bridesmaids [R]: With all the hype around this movie, I thought I should check it out. Admittedly, I’m a big Kristen Wiig fan, but I discovered that I can only take her in small doses, like in the skits on SNL. There were so many drawn-out awkward moments in this movie that I kept wishing the director had said “cut!” a little sooner. This movie featured a few laugh-out-loud moments, but many of them were based on inappropriate subjects. The language is especially offensive, and honestly, the story line was a little more emotional than I bargained for. I thought I was in for Kristen Wiig and the other funny ladies in this film’s special brand of humor—nonstop. But honestly, it’s a tale of losing your best friend, feeling replaced, and hitting rock bottom, with several awkward sex scenes (but no nudity, thankfully!) and gut-wrenching confrontations thrown in. Definitely not what I expected . . . and it isn’t one I’d recommend for you or your girls—as if the rating wasn’t enough to tell you that already!
Courageous [NR]. I think Pam’s post a few days ago perfectly summed up how I feel about this movie. Yes, it’s from the same folks who did Facing the Giants and Fireproof. Thankfully, they have continued to improve as they’ve continued to make movies. This movie, while still using some of the same familiar faces you’ve seen in their previous flicks, has better acting and even some believable action scenes. There are heart-wrenching moments (yes, I cried!), laugh-out-loud scenes, and some plot twists. I think this one could have a major impact on men across the country and there should be a mandatory viewing for all fathers. If only! This is definitely a movie you should plan to see.
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