I watched this movie on my flight to San Jose.  The book, as usual, was a million times better.  The only thing that saved this film was MGMT´'s TIme to Pretend during the opening credits.

I crap on you Kevin Spacey.

Two girlfriends(Hall and Johannsen) on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter (Bardem), unaware that his ex-wife (Cruz), with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture. (IMDB)

For some reason I was so inclined to see this movie I went it alone after a bender the night prior. I showed at 7:10 for the 7pm showing at BAM Rose Cinemas. I was subjected to viewing this movie from the 1st row all the way to the right (where the delete button is on your keyboard). It was like trying to read someone else's newspaper on the train....anywho...not-so-surprised to say the movie was a "tour de force" or is it "triumph"? Either way the audience and I were thoroughly entertained for all 1 hour and 36 minutes of what some are saying is Woody Allen's return to form after two mediocre showings in recent years. Javier Bardem plays an updated Don Juan type character to the 'T'. The stunning Penelope Cruz shined in a somewhat atypical role for her as the fiery Castillan ex-wife. Scarlett Johannsen was finally more than tolerable playing the free swinging American who is always wanting something more blah with her friend the boring Vicky Hall. One of the funniest characters in this movie is Vicky Hall's on screen husband Doug. Good date movie or alone if your feeling doubtful or sad, a must see for most though.

Apparently some guy named Scott Tobias of the Onion AV club wrote this vague-ish gem of a review, "it was a witty and ambiguous movie that's simultaneously intoxicating and suffused with sadness and doubt". So highfalutin.

On a humdrum day I convinced myself to eat some time up and go see this movie on opening night. While there was some redeeming parts of this comedy, it was an overall cinematic failure. A Judd Apatow feature starring Seth Rogen and James Franco among a random cast that includes Rosie Perez, which was just depressing. I have to say I am pretty sick of this guy and this model of movie making he has created, it's starting to drive me insane. Maybe, maybe I would recommend renting it, but even still no. Just download it illegally and watch it while you are cooking or reading the paper. Yes, that is my serious recommendation. I had a glimmer of hope for this movie. Owell. There is hope though in this new Coen brothers movie set to be released later this year that was partially filmed in Brooklyn Heights I might add

Best night of my life. Comfort, good food, great music. Drop dead, I would stay at Best Western hotel. Sergio Leone. God, the trailer is entertainment enough. Believe is or not I found this gem among the trash they serve up at Blockbuster nowadays. No further info required, if you haven't seen it watch it.

    Will you be in a movie theater?

    I saw it last week (lucky me).  Let me just say it's everything you want it to be and more.  Christian Bale is the best Batman ever.  Heath Ledger outshines Jack Nicholson.  Best action movie of the summer and I feel it sets a precedent for comic book movies. I could go as far to say it sets a precedent for action movies in general.  The only negatives: Batman's voice is cheesy at times (think 'rattle some cages' line from Begins) and Aaron Eckhart's portrayal of Harvey Dent left room for some minor improvements.  With that said, this is the perfect synthesis of a quality storyline and explosive action.  This isn't fucking Jerry Bruckheimer... 

Why so serious?