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Movies where actors play themselves – Movie Reviews

In my continuing effort to comprehend the appeal of Zac Efron, I rented the movie “17 Again.” The movie concentrates on Mike O’Donnell (Matthew Perry), a male who made a life decision as a love-struck 17 yr old and second guesses that decision to the present day. We meet Mike regarding his life in shambles. His career has taken a bad turn, his teenage children want absolutely nothing to do with him and his wife Scarlett (Leslie Mann) is divorcing him. http://www.magweb.com Based about the experiences of renowned journalist Hunter S. Thomson, The Rum Diary follows Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) during his time in San Juan, Puerto Rico where the newspaper reporter must contend with bizarre colleagues, debauched businessmen and unending nights of intoxication. While writing to get a publication about the brink of collapse, Kemp bonds with booze-loving photographer Sala (Michael Rispoli) and drug-addled columnist Moburg (Giovanni Ribisi) and it is soon approached by investment big shot Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart) to participate in inside a shady property scheme. But Kemp has his eyes set on Sanderson’s sultry girlfriend Chenault (Amber Heard) and endless evenings of inebriation.
The Coen Brothers’ newest film is definitely begging for comparison to the two original novel by Charles Portis and also the 1969 film adaptation. It’s incredibly challenging to judge it alone merits considering almost everything it accomplishes is immensely derivative. While this version follows the ebook closely, the changes aren’t different enough from Henry Hathaway’s earlier film, resulting in a shot that for those intents and purposes, should are actually a shot-for-shot remake. Many of the scenes are nearly identical, and far with the dialogue may be the identical, including the climactic showdown catchphrase which is cringe-worthy for fans of John Wayne’s unforgettable delivery. It can’t even top Strother Martin’s minor supporting role, this time portrayed by Dakin Matthews.
Even if the inherent silliness from the story might be dismissed, the uncertainty with which the fantasy unfolds is disheartening. Strong messages of spirituality, examining the need for words, miscommunication, forgiveness, being true to oneself, going for a moment to comprehend the best thing about life, and accepting inner peace are temporarily poignant, but restrict your initial onslaught of jokes. While it’s really a fun premise with clement humor (and several smartly indelicate gags by Clark Duke as McCall’s dimwitted assistant, who proves a favorably contrasting comedic counterpart for Murphy), it may only end a proven way – with overly formulaic contrivances sorting out your dilemmas of the man held in the structure of conventional relationships and success.
And he definitely really should not be playing second fiddle with other actors. He’s an A-lister now and he doesn’t require being second billing to actors like Russell Crowe (3:10 to Yuma) or Johnny Depp (Public Enemies). If he’s going to require performing these major Hollywood films, he needs to get the star. I just do not understand the logic with some of his choices. He doesn’t seem happy doing blockbusters, but makes questionable decisions when he does them. From now on, Bale should continue with the Clooney rule; do one blockbuster, do two smaller films. That’s how you make the money and adjust your craft.