Watchlist 2007

Bee Movie. I didn't expect to like this movie. Not a big fan of Seinfeld. However, this movie was pretty charming. The kids sure loved it--it's the first time they sat still in the theater and watched the entire movie. They sure didn't sit still for Ratatouille (a superior flick in my mind). Bee Movie's jokes were fast and furious, starting with the Dreamworks opening logo. A couple fell flat, but most evoked laughter from the packed audience (about half were kids). There was something for everyone--from physical comedy for the young 'uns to clever double entendres for the adults. Recommended.

Superman: Doomsday. Based on The Death of Superman storyline, although it diverges quite a bit right after Supes dies. Lots of violence in this one, and surprisingly, a lot of sexual innuendos. A strong (no pun intended) entry in the DC Animated Universe; this is the movie Superman Returns should've been, instead of the chick flick we got. Highly Recommended.

Spiderman 3. Not so highly recommended. Sure, it was fun seeing Venom and Sandman appear on-screen, but the movie itself is a bit hokey and could've used a better editor. It was a bit long, with some pointless scenes (like the homage to Saturday Night Live). Honestly, this franchise is getting a bit tired; it probably requires some new blood.

Ocean's 13. Another franchise that's getting old. This one dragged, with a lot of scenery chewing by the different actors. They act like they know the script sucks, but they're enjoying playing off against one another. Ellen Barkin is still pretty hot, despite her face looking a bit too stretched out. Bonus points for having a character named Roman, however.

Next. Next. Okay, that was snarky. Not one of Nicolas Cage's better movies. I like Cage because he's so hammy and his movies so cheesy that they're actually guilty pleasures. This one though, wasn't that good. He does cast good-looking leading women, though--Eva Mendez in Ghost Rider, now Jessica Biel.