27 dresses meets or exceeds low expectations
There is something about the romantic comedy that keeps me coming back for more. I don't think I've been particularly pleased with one since Notting Hill. What was that, 1995? Imdb.com says 1999 actually, so the drought is not as long as I suspected.
There have been a few during that time that I had high hopes for- Serendipity, Music and Lyrics to name two and at least one, Once that doesn't really fall in the same genre, but was pretty special. For the most part, this genre is a parade of cliches. 27 dresses marches on to the beat of the same drummer, but Katherine Heigl is just lovely enough to make things ok.
I think the something that keeps me coming back is the happy ending. When the happy ending doesn't do it for me anymore, I think that's when it's time to start worrying.
Additionally, further research indicates that in June, The Time Traveler's Wife starring Rachel McAdams (!) will hit theaters. There will be high expectations when one of my favorite books turns into a movie starring one of my favorite actresses, but it's about time for this drought to end.
3 comments:
My wife just finished The time Traveler's Wife. She said she was depressed every time she read it, but she couldn't put it down.
Time Traveler's Wife is one of my favorite books as well--but after seeing The Namesake on DVD last night, I think I'm leaving theatrical interpretations of good novels to people who don't read.
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I felt like "The Namesake" did a good job of staying true to the book. I also felt like if you hadn't just finished the book, you wouldn't know it. I've got to give Rachel McAdams a chance. I'm pretty sure it's required by law.
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