Adam McKay writes and directs his fourth feature film starring Will Ferrell. While I haven't been blown away by anything this comedic duo has brought thus far, The Other Guys has a pretty good cast, currently sits at 78% on the Tomatometer, and I'm desperate for a good summer comedy to sit down and get my laugh on. Will McKay and Ferrel deliver? You be the judge and leave your thoughts in the comments.
Go see:
Hollywood Studios:
The Other Guys - Columbia - Rated PG-13
From its balls-out opening (narrated by Ice-T, of course), "The Other Guys" plays with testosterone-injected, action-movie tropes, speeding up the editing while slowing down the fight sequences. But as easily as director Adam McKay makes the transition to action, he never entirely leaves his comic roots behind...read more.
Independent:
Get Low - SPC - Rated PG-13
They don't make 'em like this very often, and they really should. "Get Low," takes a true story and uses it to spin a charming, loose and laid back tale about redemption and regret that is surprisingly warmhearted, fresh and funny...read more.
Foreign:
The Disappearance of Alice Creed - Anchor Bay - Rated R
The opening of writer-director J. Blakeson's debut film "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" is smart and effective. To a point...read more.
Documentary:
The Wildest Dream - National Geographic - Rated PG
Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Anthony Geffen and featuring the vocal talents of narrators Liam Neeson, Hugh Dancy, the late Natasha Richardson, Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman, The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest is a breathtaking mountaineering adventure that seeks to provide answers to the enduring mystery of the death of George Mallory on Mount Everest...read more.
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