Thursday, June 30, 2011

Larry Crowne


May not be appropriate for ages 18-35.  Slightly amusing for everyone else.
What I liked:

  • George Takei

What I didn't like:

  • A Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks romantic comedy this was not.
  • There was no romantic chemistry between Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks.  It's like they were banking on us believing that two A list starts should be together because they tell us so.
  • Why would these two be attracted to each other?  Did the attraction happen off camera because they don't have that scene where the viewer thinks to themselves, "yes, I want to root for these two to get together."
  • The story had so many missing pieces and parts that it just fell flat.
  • It wasn't funny.
  • Rita Wilson should not be a blonde.
  • Julia's wardrobe was boring.  It's like they went to one store and said "I'll take this shirt dress in every color!"
  • Not enough Pam Grier, Ian Gomez, or Bryan Cranston.
  • Julia's million dollar smile and laugh don't show up until halfway through the film.
  • It makes me wonder how much money was wasted on making this film that could have been used to fun a couple more interesting independent films.


Grade: F

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