3 out of 5. David Frankel's THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA is an infectious comedy that you can't stop thinking about. Maybe it's because of the under-dog lead played by Anne Hathaway that most people can identify with. Or it's her high-status boss played by Meryl Streep who's performance seems to diminish everyone under her affecting gaze. Plus, Stanley Tucci is always fun to watch. Overall it's a fairly predictable storyline but the journey is what makes it fun. By the third act it does lose a little bit of the snap and bite of the opening but it's because the character arcs are converging. Great fun.
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3 out of 5. You might have missed this little
gem by director Paul McGuigan, but if I were you I'd put down my money
on LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN. Everything is not what it seems here and the fun
opportunity of mistaken identity goes
awry. Killer performances all around. Smart writing and stylish
directing make for a rollicking good time. So if you want a good Friday
movie and something with the energy of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking
Barrels check it out.
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4 out of 5. I'd never seen Almodóvar's work
but since watching VOLVER, from now on I will continue to seek it out. To say that it has heart
might sound a bit schmaltzy but his characters feel like you've known
them for years. Regardless of language
barriers you understand their plight even if it is as crazy and fun as
Volver. He captures the sweet-sexy cuteness of Penelope Cruz that I've
yet to see an American director bring out of her. If you like
unpredictable funny mixed with a cocktail of crime and mystery and a
dessert of great character development then this is the feast for you.
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