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The Switch

Her:  Far more sensitive than they portray in the trailer.  This is more Jason Bateman's film than Aniston.  She wants a child, her biological clock is ticking and she takes thinks in her own hands.  She has an idea of how she wants it done and that is how it is done.  She finds a donor she can look into his eyes.  What she doesn't know is that in a drunken moment, Bateman drops it in the sink and replaces it.  She goes home to mid america and raises her son to age 6, that's when Bateman meets his son and that is where the movie starts.  It's a gotta see for females.  3 Points

His: With the action, buddy movies, the Summer also brings us the "Romantic Comedy".  They always have the boy-girl fractured relationship that we hope will be fixed by the end of the money and,of course, it always is. Some are just plain funny, some are funny with a serious twist.  The Switch has a serious thread.  Does that weight down the light comedy? No, but it does make you think more than you planned to, on a summer night. Nothing like fatherhood to force the "man-child" to mature.  As Sam said, Bateman is the story.  It's his journey and I wish it was sold that way.  1 point

The Expendables

His:  The audience for this movie consisted of older men who grew up with these screen heroes and younger men who wanted to enjoy real stunts.   No computer generated fire, no computer generated blow-ups or monsters.  No, here we have real fire that is hot & burns people, plus actors who fight with more than a" green screen".  Yes here people actually can hurt each other.  It is a summer action, buddy movie that shows when you fight with someone, you don't leap 14 feet in the air and punch him in the head. Rather, you stand toe to toe, you punch him, he punches you and guess what, it hurts, even when you are acting. It also brings back the clarity of good vs evil.  The bad guys are bad and it's not our fault.  They did the deed and they pay the price. 2 points

Her:  A movie with a bunch of old men blowing things up.  Yes, they do not use CG so you are move involved, the problem is you can't tell and it just looks same old, same old.  I am so tired of people with guns and fire and bombs, Patrick says I am just old.  He's right.  Now to get back to the old men, when the old men are Sly Stallone, and Bruce Willis, it's magic.  It's just OK.  1 Point

Eat Pray Love

His: Women have been in search of themselves since 1972.  For over two hours Julia Roberts plays a woman in search of herself, after a divorce.  The search went through Italy, India & Bali.  A man betrayed her, she doesn't need a man to feel good about herself, yet in Bali, it is a man who completes her by accepting the real "her" inside.  Which, by the way, was always there.  Julia, save us time and yourself money.  Have dinner in Little Italy, NYC, take a cab ride with an Indian cab driver & enjoy a day at Jones Beach, NY. Spare us the long looks, silent bike rides & the giggles of the naive female. We all know how it will end.  Next time just text us!  1 point

Charlie St. Cloud

Her:  Girls line up outside the theater.  Zac Effron does an admirable job in his debut dramatic role.  His eyes are so incredible, I never took my eyes off of them.  I didn't like Sam but that is because he is a selfish little boy who loves baseball that dies.  Zac consumed with guilt puts his life on hold to play catch every night at dusk to keep Sam alive.  He meets a gal who needs his help.  You have to go to see it to see if he, Charlie, abandons Sam to save her.  2 Huge points.

His: George Clooney, move over the young ladies have found a new love. The eyes do! But enough about him, how is the movie.  The key conflict is guilt versus love.  If you blame yourself for an accident then you must destroy your future. So the old saying goes.  Well we all know that only true love can break the shell of guilt and release withering soul.  To no ones surprise, that is what happens in this movie.  Date movie yes---men show your softer side.  Will you remember it in a year--no! Weak 2 points

Dinner for Schmucks

Her:  OMG, what was that?  Horrible, horrible, horrible.  What a waste of talent. Insulting.  Who hasn't had someone like this in your life and would rather forget...this movie dredges up all those old unwanted feelings.  0 Points

HIS: If you paid for this movie, you are a Schmuck.  The only thing worse than a bad movie is a bad movie that wastes good talent. The French film ( the Dinner Grame) was a true farce.  Farce is a combination of  ridiculous, far-fetched situations, quick and witty repartee, and broad physical humor.  Hollywood tends to leave out the "quick & witty repartee" and over does the ridiculous. Perhaps the filmaker felt we are the schumcks and could fathom the subtleties of good writing.  The only thing that saved this movie from a 0 is Steve Carrell's character. We all have known him.  Even with insults, we can't get this person to lease us alone.  Like gum on our shoe, he ruins our whole day.  1 point 

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Her:  A perfect movie for the little ones.  Bette Midler is the ugly cat in the dog and bunny suit trying to destroy the world.  Dogs and cats have to work together to save us all.  1 Point

His:  What can I say?  The kids & grandkids will like it.  But, it's not as good as the first film.  Since, we want everyone to get along, it's nice that the cats & dogs unite for the good of mankind to fight evil. In the real world, however, we can't agree on which is the evil. The colorful world of animation lives in a black & white world and our living color world lacks such clarty. That's why we go to cartoons.  1 point

Salt

Her:  Everything I am going to say I say with regret.  I, as a rule, don't like Angelina Jolie.  This role was to be given to Tom Cruise, which would have been a horrible mistake.  That said, this film was incredible.  Forget about the fact that Jolie did all of her own stunts, this isn't a "Laura Croft" film, this is a real film written by a really talented writer.  For the first time I saw something early on that Patrick did not see which delights me.  It is impossible to talk about a really good thriller because too much is given away in the telling.  I gave it a  BIG 2 Points.

HIS: Sam and I agree totally on this film  Taking on a well written thriller has made Jolie, the number one action hero in my book.  I did not see the ending coming and of course, it cries"Sequel".  Do I see a female Indiana Jones emerging.  If they can add a little humor and make Jolie's smile friendlier, we got a trilogy.  See this!  Big 2 points

Inception

Her:  Slick exciting movie with plenty of action.  Christopher Nolan who directed one of my most hated film "The Dark Knight" penned this chaotic look at entering dreams as a form of industrial espionage. When the movie begins we see DiCaprio fail at his task.  Immediately following that he decides to take a job that forces him to go 3 tiers down into dreams in order to gain entry back into the United States and a reunion with his children.  When I left the theater I did not know what went on in this movie.  After Patrick explained it, I really hadn't missed too much.  He fed me the pieces that made the pieces fit.  Now, I too think it was brilliant.  Memento, done by the same director was better, one of my favorites.  Good but it could have been better.  2 Points

HIS:  Complex, compelling & conceptually brilliant.  Some critics are saying it is too difficult to understand what is going on---have we gone too use to checking our brain at the ticket booth?  I love a movie that makes me think, forces me not to go to the bathroom and never makes me look at my watch.  Summer, Winter or Fall, bring me more.  3 points

The Kids Are All Right

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Her:  Walt Disney blew it in the casting.  An update of a 50 year old story. Jay Baruchel's voice drove me nuts, but I have liked him in previous films and don't remember that grating voice.  Loved Nicolas Cage.  Weak story.  Same old, same old.  The story of Merlin's 3 apprentices, Merlin dies, the evil woman that killed him is locked in a nesting doll with Cage's girlfriend. Alfred Molina lets everyone out to terrorize the World.  This geek is the key to saving the world.  I hope not.  1 Point

HIS: Close but no ciagr, Mickey still wins.  I don't want this kid to have superpowers.  He'll never be ready for it. Yes the story has to be updated but did it have to look like another video game adventure.  Special effects do not equal magic!!! Alfred Molina is a great villian, I was pulling for him. 1 point

Cyrus

Her:  Not as creepy as it appears to be.  In fact, it is more fact than fiction.  A not so good looking but good guy meets a beautiful woman at a party and they hit it off.  While visiting her at her home, he met her son.  Her adult son who was too close to his only parent, as she allows her son to do abnormal things out of guilt...how many parents are guilty of this?  He clings but is not dangerous (like the scene with the knife) but he is destructive.  He tries everything to break the couple up and in doing so he wins.  Reilly leaves and she suffers... go see what happens next.  2 Points

HIS: Are all modern single parents families dysfunctional?  Reilly & Tomei are always good & who knew Jonah Hill could do drama.  Here the mother & the adult child are hanging on to each other, forever.  We are know families where the son moves back home after college and stays for as long as he wants.  I can understand the single parent not wanting to be left alone, but today many dual parents just will not let go.  What is more disturbing is the kid has no desire to get out on his own.  See this film and then discuss with your friends about the growing number of young people who are avoiding reality and enjoying the comforts of home and their ipods all of which they can control with out confrontation.  2 points 

Rated: crude material including suggestive references, language and some male rear nudity

Her:  I waited with such anticipation for this Adam Sandler film because I find his movies to be funny and sensitive.  This one is neither.  Yes, he recognizes that the children of the rich are spoiled.  That they don't have any people skills.  That they have forgotten how to play.  But this seemed more like a bunch of buddies getting together and playing themselves.  Yes, there are funny lines...but not enough.  I was so disappointed in this film.  This is the second failure in a row, it is time for a winner.   1 Point

HIS: They wasted great talent in this film. If they want to get together with their friends & have fun, do it, leave the cameras home & don't ask me to pay for it.     0 Points

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Release Date: Jun 11, 2010
Cast: Joan Rivers, Jocelyn Pickett, Billy Sammeth, Kathy Griffin, Dr. Joy Browne

Her:  Please do not confuse this review of the movie with my love of Joan Rivers.  I have  been a fan since the Johnny Carson days and the death of Edgar came at a time of stress in my life and I feel that we got through it together. I love Joan.  I love her work ethic.  I wish I could keep up with her at my age and she is 75.  However, I got fatigued hearing the work "I".  Other than that, it was the story of her life told in a 1 year interview.  Her life is beautiful and she deserves all the good things in life.  2 Points
His: As Sam said, there is a lot to admire about Joan Rivers, but this is not a good documentary.  Maybe it is done too soon.  How can people be so self centered and insecure at the same time?  I did learn about Joan's life & the comedy business, I only hear how hard she works to sell herself.  No insight there. 1 point.

Knight and Day

Release Date: Jun 23, 2010
Cast: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis, Paul Dano

Her: We saw a sneak preview of this film and we were most anxious to see it.  I am sorry to say that it fell short of our expectations.  Cruise and Diaz did not seem to have chemistry.  The FBI or CIA are in pursuit of a rogue agent who is trying to protect a young inventor, Diaz gets in the way and the race begins.  There was no convincing reason why she went with him so fast.  It was enjoyable but no cigar.  a good way to spend a Saturday night.  2 weak Points.
His: Summer, romantic comedy/action movie/buddy pictures, all need for the chemistry to be there.  None here!  I love Cameron Diaz (loved her in "The Holiday"), love Tom Cruise in several action movies, but the relationship part never seems to work. this is one of those movies where you have seen the best if you saw the trailer.  but, it is the summer, go see it, enjoy the action & few comic scenes and forget about later. 1point

Toy Story 3

Her:  Ready for a romp?  You will have to be.  This is a GREAT Toy Story.  Andy is going to College and has to decide what to do with the toys.  Will he be loyal and put them in the attic, take them with him or sell them on EBAY?  Go on the journey when the toys are donated to a child care center and they are happy they are being played with again.   Until they get a gist of which kids play with them...the disrespectful ones, the ones that beat and maim them.  They have to escape and when they do, then where do they go.   We go on their journey, you go too.  2 huge points
His: The best of the three!!!  My expectations were high for this one and they did not disappoint me.  I love these animated movies that have color and characters for the children and strong stories and inuendo for the adults.  Turning on "Spanish Buzz" was a hoot and the final scene when the toys were given to a new loving child was heartwarming.  I hope Disney & Pixar come up with a new trilogy in the near future. 3 big points.

The Karate Kid

Her:  When his mother moves to China to take a job, Jaden finds himself in a very strange land with no hope of escaping.  Add to that a bully at school that is relentless in beating him, he turns to a maintenance man who shows his talent for karate to train him.  He exhibits American habits which don't make for the discipline it takes to be a karate champ.  I never followed the first movie so my opinion may be different than that of people who are comparing the two movies.  I thought is was an enchanting glimpse of China and the philosophy of karate.  I love Jackie Chan and enjoyed the story where the meak WIN!  I thought Jaden Smith did a great job.  A little boy like that carrying a huge movie.  I highly recommend it.  2 Points.
His: The one big fault in this film was setting it in China.  Yes, the locations are beautiful but the original set in USA, better portrayed the misuse of the Karate principles by am American teacher.  Believing a teacher born & raised in the philosophy, would be so far off, is hard to do.  Jaden Smith was terrific, but we saw too much of his actions and too little of the teachings of Jackie Chan.  His character was underutilized.  the first one did a better job of focusing on the teacher-student relationship.  Still, I see a Karate Kid II, but I hope it has more heart then kick.  2 points.

The A-Team
Release Date: Jun 11, 2010
Rated: intense sequences of action, smoking, language and intense sequences of violence
Runtime: 1 hr. 57 min.
Genres: Action/Adventure
Director: Joe Carnahan
Cast: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Sharlto Copley.

Her:  I would not have missed this for the world and I won't miss the next, there is a sure sequel.  Ladies, there is eye candy for everyone, old, young, black, white and crazy...these are really hot guys in really compelling situations.  I really love the way that Director Joe Carnahan orchestrated this tale.  We listen to the plan while we see snippets of it going down.  Brilliant!  Of course, Liam Neeson is my favorite being closer to my age BUT Bradley Cooper is amazing, I can't open my eyes wide enough to see as much of him as I can.  For those who, like I, do not know the story:  Rouge military unit who accomplish every assignment they get are given an impossible task.  They are set up and  arrested.  Stripped of all their credentials they are jailed...You can guess what follows and it is GREAT.  3 Points  
His:  My kind of action.  They improved on the TV series.  "Rampage" Jackson gives us a toned downed MrT and it works better.  If fact, all the guys are more likeable.  This is a team you want to see again. The stunts are way out there but, who cares?  Steering the tank as it falls from the sky is billent, but no one asked" where did those cannon shots land?'.  While the vampire movies are multiplying, I say we need more action movies. 
3 points

Killers 
Release Date: Jun 04, 2010
Rated: violent action, language and sexual material
Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min.
Genres: Comedy
Director: Robert Luketic
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, Catherine O'Hara, Katheryn Winnick.

Her:  Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher what more do I need to say, for the older people Tom Selleck and Catherine O'hara...a good looking cast.  A trained killer finds the normal life he longs for in Heigl and she is just in love, they have a normal life for 3 years and then it changes.  Those changes contain car chases, bad guys, cars and guns and is a wild ride I recommend you take.  Great fun.  2 Points
His:  Here the chemistry worked.  Kutcher & Heigl are likeable and we want them to get together. Kutcher's reluctant killer is always better than the right but arrogant killer (Tom Cruise type).  Twist at the end is different but the whole story line is unbelievable.  But it's the summer.  2points

Just Wright

Her:  Elegant.  An elegant movie where the cast could be black or white and you would get the same enjoyment.  Queen Latifa, A Professional Physical Therapist and basketball fan went to a game with her dear friend.  Paula Patton, the friend, studied professional ball players like it was her job.  She intended to marry one.  The Michael Jordon like figure pulled into a gas station, couldn't find his gas tank and Queen saved the day.  He invited  her to a party.  She brought her dear friend and that is all she said.  It was love at first sight.  An injury threatened his career and Queen Latifa, as a professional, stepped in and Paula stepped out.  Through the next weeks two people learned to appreciate each others strong points.  A true love story.  I loved it and highly recommend it.  2 huge points

Sex and the City 2

Her:  A Party with good friends.  Let the fun and familiarity wash over you while your eyes feast on fashion, while laughing and crying with women that are all so well known to us.  Don't let the men critics sway you, they were laughing from the start.  These 4 women who are so near and dear to our hearts have day to day life happening to them set off on a journey in a new land, "Dubai is so done", Abu Dhabi.  Wow! Your eyes can not take it in in one sitting.  This is better than the first, more enjoyment, less drama. Several surprise cameos. Girls, this is one I will see over and over and over.  I am grading this for sheer selfish feelings that have nothing to do with the Oscars, 3 Huge Points.

HIS: Let me be the first male to say, "There will be a Sex and the City 3".  The opening 20+ minutes of the ultimate gay wedding will be a classic example "of over the top".  Everyone enjoyed it.  Then came the retro look of the girls as we discovered they didn't fall far from the 60s.  Next we were treated to the joys of an Irish Nanny.  If this sequence was just to make the men happy?--- It worked. But the decision on her sexual preference at the end didn't.  Did they make her gay because they assume men are too weak to be faithful when confronted with real temptation?  Things then slowed down with heavy worries and too many long scenes just for the fashion.  I was concerned it would die, but the girls & the pace perked up and the movie made it to the finish line.  Is 2 1/2hrs too long?  Maybe, for some, but the audience did not notice.  As it will make money and therefore we will see the first female star trilogy.  2+ points for the movie & 1 for the nanny

Shrek Forever After

Her:  It should be named "Shrek...It's a Wonderful Life".  Wow, they made 1 to many.  I know there are no new stories but who hasn't seen "It's a wonderful life" a thousand times?  The story is too recognizable.   A horrible little redhead finds Shrek in a weak moment and takes advantage of him turning him back into the disgusting Ogre he wants to be, but only for a day, oh no, this guy turns him back permanently and takes over the kingdom.  No one recognizes Shrek so he is alone.  Blah, Blah, Blah... Everyone loves donkey and puss and it is nice to see them again but it is not one that I will look forward to seeing again.  1 Point

Princess Kaiulani

HER:  This is not a remake of Gladiator...I so dreaded that it would be but no.  Call it a love story, call it an action movie but what this movie is, is Ridley Scott's interpretation of the events that led Robin to become Robin Hood.  Russell Crowe is magic on the screen, he is everyman, a camelion on steriods.  He starts out as a bow man in the service of the King during his crusades but a turn of events coupled with his loyalty to his word change him before our very eyes.   Handsome, fierce with conviction he single handily saves the day, saves Nottingham and sweeps the girl off her feet.  I must say I was not looking forward to seeing Cate Blanchett in yet another film but I have to say she was more vulnerable and appealing in this movie than I remembered, I liked her.  The setup for a sequel is there...if you would go see it, and it has legs, I am sure we will see the Scott/Crowe team again.  3 Points

HIS: Well this was a great prequel to the Robin Hood Legend, but I wanted more.  More interaction of Robin & Marian, more about the merry men, less about the Crusades, less realism.  Hollywood took the American Western, removed the black & white hats of good & evil and replaced them with dirty shirts and self serving opportunist.  So too has Robin Hood fallen.  No longer the righteous nobleman willing to sacrifice his privileges to fight for the rights of the underdog.  Now he is a returning mercenary, angry about his civil rights and those of the other Earls.  this Robin believes in reform starting a the top. 

Don't get me wrong, it was a well filmed action movie and I'll watch it again when it comes on HBO.  But they messed with my childhood heroes and I can not forgive them.  2 points

HER:  If you are not a romantic...stay home.  We don't want to hear your whining about this and that.  Romantics, fans of Amanda Seyfried and old women...run, don't walk to see this lovely film.  Why Old Ladies?  They are the only ones who will see this twist. Finally, something we are in on and the youngsters don't have a clue.  I almost dropped off my chair when I saw it.  Keep in mind, Camelot with Vanessa Redgrave and Lancelot (Franco Nero)...guess who rides up on his steed in this film...you got it, Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave as Gwenevere and Lancelot would have been 50 years later.

Amanda Seyfried left behind by her fiance in Verona goes to see the Romeo and Juliet balcony and finds a 50 year old letter.  She responds and the journey to find Lorenzo begins.  Italy is beautiful, the grandson is adorable and Amanda is perfect.  The women are passionate and men just don't understand.  A beautiful journey.  2 out of 3 Points

HIS: Yes it is a predictable chick flick and the beginning of the summer light fare.  But I liked the two young people and was happy that they got together.  BUT,  was I the only one distracted by Redgrave's hard nipples?  Was it winter in Italy, was the shirt too thin?  There must be an age when bras must be put back in use.  Hard nipples are not exciting when they are leaning into your armpits. Get her a bra or a heater.  1 point

Her:  I loved "Iron Man", I never thought the sequel would be good.  I thought Scarlet Johansson was going to be a spy...I thought Mickey Rourke was going to be a harsh villain, on both counts, I was wrong.  I didn't like Gwenneth Paltrow this time, the 40's style banter was replaced by yelling, she didn't seem to care about him at all. 

Stark, a true hero spends more time in front of an audience than inside the suit.  Tony, who desperately wanted his father's approval and never got it, needed it more than ever now.  Getting his dad's approval would be hard because his dad is dead.  The Senate wanted his dad's engineering secrets and nothing has changed.  Tony Stark will not release his Iron Man suit to the Military saying it is not a weapon but a part of him. 

With failing health, Tony starts making mistakes that Mickey Rourke took advantage of.  Several good fights.  Don Cheadle adds assistance and a great asset to the mix.  This is a movie worth seeing once or twice.  Bring a date.  2  Huge Points out of 3.

HIS: I hope realize how important it is that "Sam" liked an action movie. Robert Downey, Jr. is on top of the world.  This did 133+ million this weekend and more to come.  It had the week to itself, so next week will show whether or not it has legs.

We needed a bad villain and Mickey Rourke was bad  and, as usual, unwashed.  I prefer a villan with  brains & a clean shirt.  Like Sam, I missed the previous banter of Iron Man.  In introducing the action heroine, Scarlet Johnsson, they had to reduce the scope of Gwenneth's part.  I hope they correct that in Iron Man 3. 
It was a very good sequel and worth seeing again.  Big 2 points out of 3.

Backup Plan
Runtime:1 hr. 38 min.
Genres:Comedy, Romance
Cast:Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen, Anthony Anderson, Linda Lavin.

Her: So good to see Jennifer Lopez again, however, I didn't remember her nose being so cute. Who better to play the mother...or mother to be, of twins, not a real stretch. The story is: many women today can not find a mate but want a child so they make that happen for themselves. This story is about a woman who does just that, makes it happen for herself just when she meets the man of her dreams, Alex O'Loughlin. Good, you say...no good. They never get to experience their relationship alone before they have to go through one of the most stressful parts of life. She, of course, has abandonment issues due to her parental units and expects him, the new boyfriend, to leave at any minute.

She is as cute as a button, he is not the man of MY dreams but overall, this was a very entertaining movie. Perfect for a date night. Could cause some great conversation over coffee or it could cause your man to run. It is nice to see Linda Lavin if only to make the audience feel better about themselves. I do hope they had to do a lot of makeup on her, otherwise, she is Old. Eric Christian Olsen plays the fool...idiotic. Anthony Anderson offers some the the real comedy for this otherwise heavy movie. Stay for the credits, it is a stitch. 2 out of 3 points

HIS  It is a "date night" movie.  But why does that mean it can't have anything important or new to say.  Let's have a drink & talk about this.  Notice, ever since Murphy Brown had a baby on TV, every movie dealing with having a baby has the birthing scene that is funny and scary.  Men don't want or need to see this, but it has been repeated a dozen+ times over the last 20 years.  Then there is the"I can't find a good man willing to have a baby with me so I am going it alone.  Where are you looking for this "good man"?  Even better, how easy will it be to find one when you got 2 kids?  I knew she would be pregnant again at the end of the movie---Why?  Because the man that wants to settle down and have kids, wants,at least, one of them to be his! So much for my social commentary.  As for the value of the movie--- nothing special.  I simply waited to see how funny the same old scenes would be and how she would met mr. right.  1 out of 3 points

HER: A black remake of a british comedy staring Peter Dinklagte (who is in this movie  too) about a family suffering the loss of the father and every possible thing that could go wrong, does go wrong.  Imagine an old man defecating on a young man's hands while the young man helps him to the toilet.  Or the white fiance takes a pill that was improperly labeled and finds himself on the roof...naked.  Not to mention the little person...I won't even go there. 
Chris Rock stars and produced this laugh out loud film.  Not appropriate for young people because the language is ruff.  

Loretta Devine seems to be in everything since I first saw her in "The Preachers Wife" and heard her sing in Dreamgirls.  She makes every thing she is in better.  She is not in that much of this film and does little more than shove her daughter-in-law and adore her successful writer son but I loved it.  So many stars, I thoroghly enjoyed it.  2 out of 3 Points

HIS: It is hard to be fair since I saw the British version last year.  Knowing what is going to happen eliminates surprises and reduces the intensity of the comedy.  The American cast did a good job in translating it into a modern black community.  I enjoyed  little things, like when Danny Glover incorporated his famous line"I'm too old for this shit" into the script.  It brought back fond memories of the Lethal Weapon  movies with Mel Gibson.  If you didn't see the British version, you will laugh good & hard at this film.  that's why I don't read the book first.  2 out of 3 points

 The Joneses 

Rated: teen drinking, drug use, some sexual content and language
Runtime: 1 hr. 33 min.
Genres: Comedy
Director:Derrick Borte
Cast:David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard, Gary Cole, Lauren Hutton.

Her: An upscale family moves into a very sophisticated neighborhood bringing with them all their goodies that just happen to be the envy of each and every neighbor. The cars they drove (audi), the decor of their home was brilliant, their clothing and jewelery were all what dreams are made of. The cliche "Keeping up with the Joneses", that is what everyone within eyeshot wanted to do.

Oh, did I neglect to mention that this was a family of actors in no way related. This was a job. A job in order to increase consumption in the neighborhood. Demi Moore is the team leader and David Duchovney is the new recruit. He does not have the drive it takes to be at the top of his game.

They soon find out that it is not all buy, buy, buy but there is a price to be paid. Not everyone can buy everything they want and still be able to pay the mortgage. Once Steve (David Duchovney) realized that he could profoundly affece peoples lives in a negative way, he had to quit. He also fell in love with his boss. This film reminded me of "American Beauty in spots.

Great date film 3 out of 4 Points