Blackbird's Two Minute Movie Reviews
I packed last night.
I had a handful of luke-warm french fries (by choice), a couple of glasses of wine, gabbed with K's mom for a long time on the phone, and I packed.
I'm pretty certain I've forgotten some important items (no toiletries yet and I have been known to leave all the underwear at home) but they have stores that sell toothpaste on the Cape, right?
(Have also read that it is unseasonably cool up there - note to me: sweatshirts!)
When I was finished (in more ways than one) I decided we should watch It's Complicated.
I knew that Nancy Meyers directed this movie and she did Something's Got To Give so I was ready for fabulous kitchen sets. She did not disappoint. With the sets. I'd only give the movie a four, but the art direction was very nice.
So, what's the story?
Well, we are meant to feel sorry for poor Meryl Streep who is a new empty nester.
Unfortunately, it's hard to feel sorry for someone with such a luxurious nest, such a perfect nest.
Her relationship with her ex is enviable - they know each other's foibles, have great chemistry and are both successful (Meryl/Jane is a chef - think Ina Garten). It's the perfect set-up for them to have an affair, and they do.
That Steve Martin is an attractive architect poised to do a major reno on Meryl's house is merely a distraction. He is going to build her the perfect kitchen and master suite we learn and I wanted to throw something at the screen. Perfect?! What ISN'T perfect already?
To tell you the truth, I got bored. BORED.
My final criticism is a technical one...I never much thought about the fact that movies are looped. Most movies are shot and then the actors go into sound studios and do the dialog again so the audio in the movie is of a better quality in the finished product. In most movies this is seamless and the audience is not aware of it - but in this movie it was a major annoyance as Meryl and Alec sounded as though they were speaking inside a dark closet. Bad.
But here - here is some garden porn:
Ever since "It's Complicated" was released in theaters last week, the online garden community has been buzzing about Jane's (Meryl Streep's) vegetable garden, above. Its lushness, colorfulness, perkiness ... well, it's almost pornographic. One doesn't know whether to envy it, or to be concerned about anyone that eats from it.
The LA Times Daily Dish
This movie made me want to see SGTG again to admire Meryl's kitchen in the Hamptons.
Ah, The Hamptons....
I had a handful of luke-warm french fries (by choice), a couple of glasses of wine, gabbed with K's mom for a long time on the phone, and I packed.
I'm pretty certain I've forgotten some important items (no toiletries yet and I have been known to leave all the underwear at home) but they have stores that sell toothpaste on the Cape, right?
(Have also read that it is unseasonably cool up there - note to me: sweatshirts!)
When I was finished (in more ways than one) I decided we should watch It's Complicated.
I knew that Nancy Meyers directed this movie and she did Something's Got To Give so I was ready for fabulous kitchen sets. She did not disappoint. With the sets. I'd only give the movie a four, but the art direction was very nice.
So, what's the story?
Well, we are meant to feel sorry for poor Meryl Streep who is a new empty nester.
Unfortunately, it's hard to feel sorry for someone with such a luxurious nest, such a perfect nest.
Her relationship with her ex is enviable - they know each other's foibles, have great chemistry and are both successful (Meryl/Jane is a chef - think Ina Garten). It's the perfect set-up for them to have an affair, and they do.
That Steve Martin is an attractive architect poised to do a major reno on Meryl's house is merely a distraction. He is going to build her the perfect kitchen and master suite we learn and I wanted to throw something at the screen. Perfect?! What ISN'T perfect already?
To tell you the truth, I got bored. BORED.
My final criticism is a technical one...I never much thought about the fact that movies are looped. Most movies are shot and then the actors go into sound studios and do the dialog again so the audio in the movie is of a better quality in the finished product. In most movies this is seamless and the audience is not aware of it - but in this movie it was a major annoyance as Meryl and Alec sounded as though they were speaking inside a dark closet. Bad.
But here - here is some garden porn:
Ever since "It's Complicated" was released in theaters last week, the online garden community has been buzzing about Jane's (Meryl Streep's) vegetable garden, above. Its lushness, colorfulness, perkiness ... well, it's almost pornographic. One doesn't know whether to envy it, or to be concerned about anyone that eats from it.
The LA Times Daily Dish
This movie made me want to see SGTG again to admire Meryl's kitchen in the Hamptons.
Ah, The Hamptons....
Comments
The movie was dumb, I thought. The funniest moment for me was the laptop incident. Loved that part.
jbhat
the garden - oh the garden.
enjoy your time away
just saying.
K
Steve Martin in It's Complicated seemed like he forgot how to act. Terrible! What's wrong with him now?
Scot, you are funny. I always enjoy your comments.
*helplessly drooling over here!*
there are two problems as far as I can see...my garden would not entice anyone...and frankly if it has to be Steve Martin it is not really worth the effort.