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The Dilemma (2011)
Made you wanna cry not laugh
I went in wanting this to be funny and it was far from it. Don't get me wrong there are some funny parts but w/ all the drama you feel more like crying than laughing. I think it made it even worse that they had such a good cast + a good plot that when it turned out to be so bad you wanted to yell at the ticket guy on your way out. About the cast though I'm sorry but they should have cast someone other than Winona Ryder. Jennifer Connelly + Vince Vaugh equal believable couple. Winona Ryder + Kevin James do not. And Winona + Channing Tatum really do not. The potential for good was so great that the disappointment hurts all the more. So if you wanna give this a go don't do in expect laughs.
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
An homage to 80's classics
Take Me Home Tonight is an excellent homage to 80's movies that we've all come to know and love. The soundtrack alone is reason to see it. Perfectly picked songs perfectly placed. It hits on every classic 80's movie moment. The unattainable girl, the pursuit of said girl, the crazy "No Way" moments, the best friends that get themselves into/out of those moments, the best friend/comedic relief, the massive party that everyone attends, which makes for the best night of your life. This movie follows post college grads through the notorious Labor Day weekend party. Matt(Topher Grace) a recent MIT grad is stuck in a dead end job for fear of failing at life. While his twin Wendy(Anna Faris) is in a similar situation w/ her boyfriend. Matt's best friend Barry(Dan Fogler) skipped college for a job + after being fired decides to make up for time lost. Tori(Teresa Palmer) is Matt's high school crush who is still out of his league. Matt's pursuit of Tori involves a massive lie about his job which pops up several times. Barry's attempt to party leads to a dance off + an awkward encounter w/ a man in head to toe leather. On par w/ 80's cinema the movie extremely funny does have it's serious/touching coming of age moments. Including the proving yourself to yourself epiphany. Culminating w/ the fact that a shot in the dark is better than never taking a shot at all. You can tell the cast had great chemistry and fun making this movie which makes it all the better. If the trailer looks even remotely funny to you then this movie is a must. I went in expecting funniness + was psyched that it exceeded my expectations. Give this hilarious feel good movie a go you won't be disappointed. *Be sure to check out the "Don't You Want Me" music video which includes the cast doing an 80's movie montage.