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Movie Review: Horrible Bosses

July 6, 2011 By Thelma Leave a Comment

Jennifer Aniston,Horrible Bosses,Gross-out comedy

Jennifer isn't horrible!

Us Rating: *** Jennifer Aniston gets hilariously kinky in this outlandish comedy. Her potty-mouthed dentist hits on hygienist Dale (Charlie Day), who complains to his buddies Nick (Jason Bateman) and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) — guys who also are being harassed by their employers. The bosses’ behavior contributes some of the funniest bits, like Colin Farrell‘s repulsive cokehead exec ordering Kurt to fire a colleague because he’s in a wheelchair.

When the trio decides to murder their superiors, the movie gains a giddy momentum, rolling from one disaster to the next. Along the way, Bateman perfects his uptight slow burn, while Day amps up the neurotic hysteria. Sure, a sex-crazed Aniston salaciously eating a banana feels cheap. But her comedic talents have always shined brightest when she’s part of a talented ensemble like this one

photo credit: John P. Johnson

Filed Under: Celebrity, Criticism, Movies & TV Tagged With: Charlie Day, Colin Farrell, comedy, Jason Bateman, Jason Suideikis, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, movie reviews, Us Weekly

Review: Paul

March 18, 2011 By Thelma Leave a Comment

Simon Pegg,Nick Frost,Shaun of the Dead,Hot Fuzz,Seth Rogen,Kristen Wiig

alien voiced by Seth Rogen (left), Simon Pegg

Us Rating: ***1/2

While on a road trip across America, two British sci-fi geeks (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) pick up a wisecracking, pot-smoking alien. From the zany creators of Shaun of the Dead, this gem has laugh-out-loud gags and a warm, fuzzy outlook on life. Plus, Kristen Wiig charms as a one-eyed fundamentalist who threatens to come between the nerds. It’s a nutty road comedy with a sweet center.

Filed Under: Movies & TV Tagged With: Alien, comedy, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, movie reviews, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Us Weekly

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