Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, November 26, 2014,
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Horrible Bosses 2
Directed By: Sean Anders
Starring: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, Chris Pine, and Christoph Waltz
Horrible Bosses was one of the first few films I reviewed when Sobriety Test Movie Reviews made its debut on the web. Looking back at the review I wrote nearly three and a half years ago now, I simply cringe. The points I make are still valid, but the manner in which I make them is in no way consistent with my writing style... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Wednesday, August 7, 2013,
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We're the Millers
Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Ed Helms, and Nick Offerman
The universe has a strange way of telling us the most mundane things sometimes. For me, it comes in the form of Nick at Nite. When I was growing up, shows like I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, and The Brady Bunch were on Nickelodeon in the wee hours of the night. As time went on, Nick moved to somewhat younger shows including The Jeffersons, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, February 25, 2012,
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Wanderlust
Directed By: David Wain
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman, Lauren Ambrose, Joe Lo Truglio, Kathryn Hahn, Melissa Joan Hart, and Alan Alda
Raunchy slapstick comedies have taken a very interesting turn in recent years. These films have become more reliant on penises for laughs. This new obsession has manifested itself in many ways on the big screen. I can think of quite a few comedies where filmmakers try to get a rise out of their viewers by putting... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Tuesday, August 2, 2011,
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Horrible Bosses
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Starring: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jamie Foxx
I measure great comedies by how hard I laugh during them. The funniest movies make me laugh until I cry. Bridesmaids set the bar for comedies this summer. I haven't laughed (and cried) that much during a movie in years. So far, it's been a pretty tough act to follow. The Hangover: Part II was literally The Hangover with a location chang... Continue reading ...
