Comments on: Here’s a movie that ended up being way better than I expected: ___________ .

By: Mudhead

Mudhead — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:16:44 +0000

I’m with Clark and Brian J on “Enchanted.”

I was dragged to the movie by my sister and niece, expecting WonderfulWorldofDisney sap. And while it had some of that, Amy Adams was so good in the role of the naive princess, and Susan Sarandon was pitch-perfect as the Disney villain. I was completely taken by it. And there was a good dose of snarkiness and self-mockery that I would never have expected from the Magic Kingdom dreammakers. I still laugh thinking about the Happy Working Song…

By: Scott B.

Scott B. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:49:17 +0000

Galaxy Quest
Mies Vailla Menneisyytta (The Man Without a Past)

By: a random John

a random John — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:00 +0000

hmmmmmm….

Lone Star
The Croupier
Rushmore (saw it on opening night with no idea what it would be)
Eight Legged Freaks

By: Supergenius

Supergenius — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:52:18 +0000

Speed Racer was great — just visually mesmerizing.

By: Clark

Clark — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Speed Racer was, to me, like cotton candy. (And not in a good way) I think they lost it after the first Matrix (although there were parts of the second I loved).

By: Geoff J

Geoff J — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:28:49 +0000

Nice call cantflinas. I was pleasantly surprised by Speed Racer too.

Oh, and the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was surprisingly entertaining. I like it better than the 1971 version.

By: cantinflas

cantinflas — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:02:12 +0000

Speed Racer. Just watched it a second time recently, and I still liked it.

By: Clark

Clark — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:56:39 +0000

Frailty was an awesome movie that got little buzz before or after. Bill “game over” Paxton really ought direct more.

I was surprised I liked Enchanted too. I thought it was going to be a movie I’d dread. But they did a really great job on it. Making Amy Adams look like circa 1960’s Jane Fonda was brilliant as well.

By: Brian J

Brian J — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:03:54 +0000

Clueless
Mystery Men
Galaxy Quest
Enchanted

By: sister blah 2

sister blah 2 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:45:14 +0000

Agreed with whoever said Legally Blond above.

My biggest one is Orange County. Saw the ads when it came out, I remember thinking “ugh, you couldn’t PAY me to watch that.” And it turns out to be a hilarious and surprisingly touching movie.