Clerks 2 - I don't normally have anything great to say about Kevin Smith movies... so lets stick with that trend. This is the follow-up to the original Clerks that was released in 1994. The story follows Dante and Randal again as they find that the Quick Stop has burned down and must move on with their lives. I must admit this made me laugh about 10 more times than the first one did... making it a total of 10 times. Overall just an average movie like all other Kevin Smith movies. Rent the original and the second if you are bored and want to stay that way.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - Will Ferrell plays an undefeated race car driver. Sacha Baron Cohen plays a French F1 racer who comes to the US to challenge him. Cohen really makes the movie. Anyone else finding Will Ferrell just not as funny anymore. Anyway, this is worth a rental as it was somewhat enjoyable but don't buy it.

American Pie - The Naked Mile - Good God does Eugene Levy really have nothing better to do than make American Pie movies. Yes, he is in this one too... Naked Mile makes #5. Fortunately it is better and much funnier than #4 (Band Camp). As a bonus there is way more vulgarity such as Angry Pimpin' Football playing "Little People" and tons and tons of T & A. Definitely not safe for anyone under 17. #5 follows Erik Stiffler, yes another Stiffler, this time a cousin of Steve (Pie 1-3) and Matt (#4). Erik goes off to check out a college for the weekend that his friends have applied to to run in the Naked Mile. Enter gratuitous Nudity. Unfortunately for me I will be purchasing this as to (hopefully the last time) complete the collection. I wouldn't suggest this for anyone else. This is worth renting if you are a guy, you have 5-10 guy friends to watch it with and you all get very drunk while doing so.

Cars - This was a great kids movie. It follows Lightning McQueen, a shiny red race car on his way to race in the big race. He gets a little lost and finds himself in Radiator Springs where he learns a few life lessons and yadda yadda. Definite Rental or pick it up for the kids.

Just Friends - Chris (Ryan Reynolds) grows up as a chubby kid in high school with a huge crush on his best friend Jamie (Amy Smart). Chris moves away and changes his life completely as well as loses all that extra weight. He finds himself stranded overnight at the airport in his home town after 10 years and decides to visit and finds he is still in love. Very Funny, I would suggest this for everyone, worth a rental at least.

Hard Candy - Holy crap! This is a must see! Maybe not a purchase but seriously you have to see it. Ellen Page plays a 14 year old girls who convinces an online friend to finally meet her in person. Keep in mind her friend is a guy... who is 32. Suspecting that he is a pedophile, she goes with him to his home in an attempt to expose him. It just gets crazy from here. Page does an excellent job in this movie and the more I see her in, the more I really enjoy her acting. This will be added to my collection very soon.

Chaos - Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, and Wesley Snipes. Statham and Phillippe are on the hunt to catch Snipes after a darring bank robbery. Quite enjoyable with a few twists and turns. Also one of the shortest fight scenes ever for Statham and Snipes. Not together unfortunately. Pick it up as a rental.

Have a great weekend. I am heading out to the mountains so I will try and bring back some nice snowy pics for next week.

Labels: American Pie, Clerks 2, Hard Candy

She's the man Based on "Twelfth night" by William Shakespear or so it tells me at the beginning of the credits. I have never read it myself but if it deals with a cross-dressing sister who takes her brothers place then there are a lot of movies based on "Twelfth Night". Anyway so this girl dresses as her brother so she can get into an all boys school and get on the soccer team cause her soccer team at her school got cut from the extra curricular activities. Not that funny, not that great for anyone, don't bother.

You, me and Dupree - Story of a newlywed couple who invite the Grooms best man, Dupree, to come and live with them as he is low on luck and lost his job. Not nearly as funny as advertised and actually quite boring. Skip this one too.

Beerfest - Finally a funny movie! If the warning at the beggining doesn't make you laugh, proceed no further... actual warning "The performers in this film are professionals. Please do not attempt these activities at home. If you attempt to drink this much, YOU WILL DIE!" It only gets funnier from there. Basicly this movie is about an underground drinking competition. Funny as hell, I think this one is a purchase.

I have had 2 albums on my MP3 player the last week that everyone should be listening to...(Artist - Title) Taking Back Sunday - Louder Now... a great rock alternative band pumping out another great album. Track after track just gets me going. This is a definite purchase!

The second album (Artist - Title) is Damone - Out here all night... more so for the hard rock fans. This is another album that has got me wanting to just get up and do something. Really high energy and great vocals.

And last a crazy christmas light display in downtown Calgary.