Trailer Park: Confessions of a Shopaholic

I don't watch a lot of trailers online, so this feature will mostly feature (hee!) trailers that were attached to movies I've recently seen. Keep in mind that I live in The Netherlands, and that the trailers attached wont necessarily be the same as the ones in your country. In this post I'll review the trailers that were attached to Confessions of a Shopaholic.

My guesses: He's Just Not That Into You, Bride Wars, 17 Again

Sunshine Cleaning
This was unexpected! I didn't think a little movie like Sunshine Cleaning would get a theatrical release here. I mean, the movie is doing well in the US, but in limited release. Isn't that usually code for direct-to-DVD here in The Netherlands? Guess they are wising up. Anyways, loved seeing the trailer on the big screen. Amy Adams is adorable. I want to see this movie now!
To be viewed: probably on DVD cause it will end up getting a limited release here as well and no one I know wants to see it.

17 Again
Except for the Zac Efron factor, this movie looks pretty entertaining. But the scene where Leslie Mann abuses Zac's face, made me cringe. He looks exactly like her husband, played by Matthew Perry? Yeah, right.
To be viewed: on DVD. I will not support Zac Efron projects until he leaves Footloose alone.

He's Just Not That Into You
I'm just not that into this movie anymore. The more I see this trailer, the more it bores me. How is that possible when the cast includes Bradley Cooper, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long, and Kevin Connelly? Did I mention the Bradley Cooper factor?!
To be viewed: on DVD

The Proposal
Poor Sandra Bullock. Poor Ryan Reynolds. Okay, not poor Ryan Reynolds. He gets to be married to Scarlett Johansson. But they both deserve better than this. The Proposal doesn't look bad, it just looks awful. Nothing we haven't seen before. I'd rather see Bullock's other romcom, All About Steve. Not that that movie looks like a winner, but at least it has Bradley Cooper in it.
To be viewed: on TV

Late Oscar nom thoughts

Don't have much to say about the nominations. I haven't even seen most of the movies nominated. :S Yes, I'm ashamed. Almost really.

* Mainly, I'm just happy The Dark Knight wasn't nominated for Best Picture. Good movie, but it rushed the Two-Face storyline. Wasted opportunity.

* Love for Amy Adams!

* Little bit bummed about Miss Hathaway's nom.. just not that fond of the girl. Can't put my finger it.

* Heath Ledger's nom: expected and well deserved.

* Yay for Robert Downey Jr.

* In Bruges for Best Original Screenplay! :)

80th Academy Awards

I don't have much to say about this year's Oscars. Marion Cotillard and Tilda Swinton's wins were surprising. I'm not saying they didn't give great performances, I just expected Julie Christie and Cate Blanchett to win like pretty much everyone expected Daniel Day-Lewis to win.

I don't really care though.

The only person I wanted to win was Casey Affleck. But who can blame Javier Bardem?

Also: why wasn't Brad Renfro included in the In Memoriam section? Like Heath Ledger really is all that better than Brad Renfro? Shame on you, Academy!

Anyways, let's talk about Amy Adams! PHENOMENAL! She performed Enchanted's Happy Working Song, which was nominated for best song, but didn't win. That's How You Know should've won, but that didn't happen either.. eh... BUT! Amy Adams! Gorgeous! Talented! Gotta give credit to a girl who can own the stage all by her own and sing amazing live.



But then Kristin Chenoweth happened.. ehh.. Kristin performed That's How You Know and I realize she's a Tony Award winner and all, but, honestly, her performance was kinda headache-inducing. Her voice is just not right for this song. I don't know why Amy didn't perform this song as well.



And finally: Katherine Heigl rocked the red carpet. Without a doubt, best dressed celeb of the night! *hearts*

Review: Enchanted

After a long and frustrating day of Christmas shopping, and spending way too much money on a gorgeous tweed buckle tote (read: bag), the Best Friend Forever and I settled down in our favorite movie theater to watch Enchanted. When I first heard about this movie in its (pre-)production stages, I wasn't sure what to expect. Amy Adams starring as a princess-in-waiting in an animated/live-action Disney movie? I can't remember which part bothered me most: Amy Adams or the animation/live-action combo. However, when I saw the trailer (attached to a screening of Knocked Up), I leaned over to the Best Friend Forever and told her we were seeing this movie once it gets released. I have to say that I'm pleasantly surprised both by the movie and Amy Adams.

Enchanted tells the story of Giselle (Amy Adams), who lives in the animated world of Andalasia and dreams of meeting her true love. She is rescued from a troll by Prince Edward (James Marsden), and they are to wed the following day, much to the dislike of Prince Edward's step-mother Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon). Queen Narissa, not wanting to give up her throne, throws Giselle down a magic portal and she ends up modern-day, live-action New York. There, she meets lawyer Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter Morgan, who help Giselle adapt to her new surroundings while she waits for Prince Edward to find her.

You'd probably have to be a real Grinch not to enjoy this movie. It's amazingly fun, optimistic and wonderfully acted by Amy Adams and James Marsden, who are both perfect for their parts. I couldn't stand Adams in Cruel Intentions 2, The Wedding Date or her guest-spot on Buffy, but I quickly warmed up to her and eventually fell for her enthusiastic, endearing and, yes, enchanting performance. No longer will I sigh when I hear about her involvement in future projects. This girl is a star. While everyone is praising Adams, Marsden should not be forgotten either. He has come a long way from Disturbing Behavior. I loved his commitment to his part, and without it, his character could have easily been overshadowed by Adams's grand performace. Marsden looks like Prince Charming and has the comedic timing needed to make his character come to life. The rest of the cast is great as well, but hardly as memorable. Susan Sarandon is actually barely in this movie at all.

Sure this movie isn't perfect. Personally, I could have done without the animated Queen popping up in several live-action sequences (that just looked kinda meh to me), but it won't stop me from buying this on DVD once I get the chance. Despite it being fairly predictable, I never looked bored at my watch once! From the musical numbers, the numerous references to other Disney movies, Pip the chipmunk, and the McDreamy-ness of Patrick Dempsey to the stand-out performances by Adams and Marsden, Enchanted is fun for the whole family. Definitely one of my fave films of the year. A 4/5.