Only a paid critic would say this was as good as The Muppets! Swift shot: Where's the star? The Muppets exploded a few years ago with avid Muppetphile Jason Segel and Amy Adams attacking the film with as much intensity as Rizzo the Rat going after cheese, but there was no comparable star power in Muppets: Most Wanted. In fact, the title is ironic, as it left … [Read more...] about Muppets: Most Wanted
Comedy
The Lego Movie
“Everything is awesome!” Swift shot: For the record, I love Lego – watching my son put a Lego set together makes me the proudest dad. And now at six, he doesn’t even need my help anymore. But the Lego brand isn’t for everyone, and watching little plastic toys dance around for almost two hours would be considered torture to some. Thankfully, the writers knew this and … [Read more...] about The Lego Movie
That Awkward Moment
So . . ? Swift shot: In every relationship these days there is that awkward so, so what are we doing here? So, are we going anywhere with this? So, what do I tell my friends? . . . And so on. That Awkward Moment is really just that, a series of awkward moments strewn loosely together to form a patchwork of a romantic comedy. There isn’t anything spectacular … [Read more...] about That Awkward Moment
Delivery Man
Only half delivers. The H-Bomb: David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) is an aimless slacker who is up to his neck in debt and can barely hold down a job as a delivery driver for his family’s meat shop. He owes one hundred grand to some shady mobster types, and he’s just learned that his sort-of girlfriend, Emma (Cobie Smulders), is pregnant with his child. Then, as if his life … [Read more...] about Delivery Man
We’re the Millers
David Clark (Jason Sudeikis) is a professional pot dealer. He has many clients, and he sells only the best stuff. His business is home-based, and he is pretty content with his life. However, this professional pot dealer has a soft side. He’s sociable with Will Poulter (Kenny Rossmore) the lonely 18-year old boy who lives downstairs from … [Read more...] about We’re the Millers