Movie Endings That Suck

Okay, here's the newest feature to The Other Critic blog - it's called Movie Endings That Suck (from now on called METS). You might agree, you might not. That's up to you.

WARNING. Possible spoiler(s) ahead.

Just watched The Breakup on TV the other night. It'd been a while since I had seen it. As the ending neared, it dawned on me that I didn't like the ending. Sure enough, the movie ended and I was right. What a stupid ending. They should have stayed together. Too little effort too late on Vaughn's character.

This movie ending sucked.

Tidbits: Zombieland

There are always little mistakes in movies that make it in, whether on purpose or completely by accident.

It's one thing to have a car driving in the distance like in Lord of the Rings, but when you don't fact check, that's when things get real interesting.

Every so often, well have these little "tidbits" of information for you. The first comes from Zombieland. When Columbus and Witchita are reminiscing about 1997, Witchita makes the comment that in 1997 she saw her first rated R film, Anaconda. Bzzzz. Wrong. Anaconda is rated PG-13.

There's a little tidbit for you to chew on.


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August Rush

Wow. This movie took me to the edge and beyond. There's never enough tissue to stiffle a good cry during a movie like this.

Besides the awesome story and music, the cast was amazing. Who knew that you could ever dislike Robin Williams so much -what a performance.

I really, really enjoyed this movie. Just goes to show you that when you think you've seen all the good ones, there's always at least one that you haven't.

It is true, there's music all around us - you just have to listen.


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Delta Force 1

Oh, man. We've hit Chuck Norris rock bottom.

If you thought that the acting in Walker: Texas Ranger was bad, strap yourselves in - you're in for a real treat.

This movie was bad. Bad, bad, bad. The acting was awful. The terrorists were portrayed as these off the wall bipolar nut jobs - half the time threatening to blow up the plane, the next making sure a pregnant woman on board is comfortable (with pillows). And don't get me started on the choreography. It was like watching an extended version of an A-Team, except people actually got shot.

Oh, man. I can't wait for Delta Force 2. Really, I love comedies.


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Assassination of a High School President

Now, I've seen some Bruce Willis shows that I didn't care for...this was not one of them. Granted, Mr. Willis was not one of the main characters, but for me, he carried a good part of the show.

This was actually a very interesting show. I really enjoyed the way there was a modern, more of a grown up twist on this story set in a private Catholic school.

Sometimes somenof the best shows never make it to the theaters. Sometimes.

Marley and Me

Okay, before I go any farther I need to warn you about this show (potential spoiler ahead).

If you cry easily at shows (like I do) you might want to make sure you have tissue on hand or not watch it at all. This show really got to me, like I'd heard it would. I've always been a fan of both Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, but this movie brought them further up my list of all time greats.

If you've ever owned a dog you will be able to relate to this movie and everything that this couple goes through.

This was a great movie.


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Somewhere Over the Rainbow: The Wizard of Oz

Well, my kids go to experience what some might call "an oldie, but a goodie" last night when we watched The Wizard of Oz. Is it me, or has that movie always been that full of singing? Man, it's was like every other sentence lead to a song. Not that it's a bad thing - my kids did seem to enjoy it, which was a good thing. I just remember it a little bit differently from when I was a kid. Still, it's always nice to see the bad guys get it in the end, even if it was only with a bucket of water.


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