Wednesday, August 31, 2005
One Sunday afternoon I went a on date with..um, you know…ah, this certain girl…nah..i just went out and had a good time with my younger sister and its been quite some time since we went out and watch a movie. In addition to that, its been like years since I made a movie review (obviously, I’m bluffing but that’s really what I feel ‘coz I missed doin’ reviews).
Just like my other reviews, it goes also little something like this…here’s what I think about the movie…
The Longest Yard
wrestlers + rappers + comedians = riot!
Over the years we had a number of football flicks such as; “The Replacements” “Any Given Sunday” “The Waterboy” and may be some other more, its just that these are only the movies I’ve watched and these are the ones that easily come into mind. I could say that this movie is a combination of these three films. The humor and story of this film could be at par or may be even better than any of the three films mentioned. Of course, each one is different from the other but they all had one common denominator…football.
Adam Sandler was, as always, hilarious, he may not be as hilarious as compared to his other films but still he doesn’t disappoint. In fact, after watching this flick, I would have to say that this is my new favorite Adam Sandler flick of all-time. Its not only Adam Sandler who bought laughter to this film but also thanks to his loyal, side-kick, Mr. Caretaker himself, Chris Rock. I believe that these two makes a perfect match, a white and a black comedian, not bad, right?
As far as the acting is concerned in this movie (particularly the wrestlers and the rappers) I believe its just fair, not that bad but not that good for any of them to earn an award. The wrestlers to begin with, somewhat already have a background in acting right? With a line up of Stone Cold, Goldberg, Kevin Nash (who played a ground-breaking role), Nelly and a bunch of funny extras, I never expected that they would have such a nice chemistry. Oh by the way did I already mention that Courtney Cox was hot?
Story-wise, its also not that bad. It only has a simple premise, a famous sports figure turned bad, went bad, got into jail, tryin’ to serve his time, his past haunts him, redeemed himself and the story ended happily after. Not that complicated right? And what’s good about its fast paced but it wouldn’t leave you hanging and askin’ for more. Basically, it’s a story that you could expect out of a sport’s flick. Cinematography was also good, it could somewhat also be compared or may be even at par with that of “Any Given Sunday”.
This movie also shows some serious issues like discrimination, that nothing much has changed from the past. That there is still between a clear division between people with different social class, cultures, race and even color, the only thing that bridges the gap between all these differences (as what has been shown in the movie) is sport and the love of these different for the game itself. Another issue is that of the brutality that convicts receives from people who run the penitentiary, the jail guards. Convicts even if they are already convicted criminals they still do deserve humane treatment just like you and me.
Overall, as you could read, I’ve obviously loved this film. You’d know what I’m talking about once you get to see the film. In these entire crises that our country is going through, economically and politically, we do somehow deserve a break and escape from all these conflicts. The movie is a well worth-spent of your money and time that I assure you. If you wouldn’t have fun, you would have a blast. The Longest Yard is best seen if you’d watch it other people (it doesn’t matter if its your significant other, friends or family) because its nice having someone to laugh with. In case you’re a total loner or has the guts to be seen as some kind of weirdo laughing by your lonesome, then go ahead, by all means, laugh your hearts out…and that also goes out to everyone as well who’d be watching the movie…
*rating: 5/5
once again, it’s the part that I have to say until next time. I’ve still haven’t continued working on the stuff that I’ve told y’all ‘bout. As soon as I find the time I would finish it because I’m also excited to share it with all of you. Here's already a sample of what i have recently done.its not that much but its a start,i guess...please click here to view.
Just like my other reviews, it goes also little something like this…here’s what I think about the movie…
The Longest Yard
wrestlers + rappers + comedians = riot!
Over the years we had a number of football flicks such as; “The Replacements” “Any Given Sunday” “The Waterboy” and may be some other more, its just that these are only the movies I’ve watched and these are the ones that easily come into mind. I could say that this movie is a combination of these three films. The humor and story of this film could be at par or may be even better than any of the three films mentioned. Of course, each one is different from the other but they all had one common denominator…football.
Adam Sandler was, as always, hilarious, he may not be as hilarious as compared to his other films but still he doesn’t disappoint. In fact, after watching this flick, I would have to say that this is my new favorite Adam Sandler flick of all-time. Its not only Adam Sandler who bought laughter to this film but also thanks to his loyal, side-kick, Mr. Caretaker himself, Chris Rock. I believe that these two makes a perfect match, a white and a black comedian, not bad, right?
As far as the acting is concerned in this movie (particularly the wrestlers and the rappers) I believe its just fair, not that bad but not that good for any of them to earn an award. The wrestlers to begin with, somewhat already have a background in acting right? With a line up of Stone Cold, Goldberg, Kevin Nash (who played a ground-breaking role), Nelly and a bunch of funny extras, I never expected that they would have such a nice chemistry. Oh by the way did I already mention that Courtney Cox was hot?
Story-wise, its also not that bad. It only has a simple premise, a famous sports figure turned bad, went bad, got into jail, tryin’ to serve his time, his past haunts him, redeemed himself and the story ended happily after. Not that complicated right? And what’s good about its fast paced but it wouldn’t leave you hanging and askin’ for more. Basically, it’s a story that you could expect out of a sport’s flick. Cinematography was also good, it could somewhat also be compared or may be even at par with that of “Any Given Sunday”.
This movie also shows some serious issues like discrimination, that nothing much has changed from the past. That there is still between a clear division between people with different social class, cultures, race and even color, the only thing that bridges the gap between all these differences (as what has been shown in the movie) is sport and the love of these different for the game itself. Another issue is that of the brutality that convicts receives from people who run the penitentiary, the jail guards. Convicts even if they are already convicted criminals they still do deserve humane treatment just like you and me.
Overall, as you could read, I’ve obviously loved this film. You’d know what I’m talking about once you get to see the film. In these entire crises that our country is going through, economically and politically, we do somehow deserve a break and escape from all these conflicts. The movie is a well worth-spent of your money and time that I assure you. If you wouldn’t have fun, you would have a blast. The Longest Yard is best seen if you’d watch it other people (it doesn’t matter if its your significant other, friends or family) because its nice having someone to laugh with. In case you’re a total loner or has the guts to be seen as some kind of weirdo laughing by your lonesome, then go ahead, by all means, laugh your hearts out…and that also goes out to everyone as well who’d be watching the movie…
*rating: 5/5
once again, it’s the part that I have to say until next time. I’ve still haven’t continued working on the stuff that I’ve told y’all ‘bout. As soon as I find the time I would finish it because I’m also excited to share it with all of you. Here's already a sample of what i have recently done.its not that much but its a start,i guess...please click here to view.
I sent an S.O.S tonight