Movies

I saw two good movies this weekend. I didn't expect either to be great, and they both surpassed my expectations.

Forgetting Sarah Mashall seems like another silly comedy. It is anything but. Everyone can relate to a bad breakup and this movie shows how two likable leads face, deal and move on from such a mess with honesty and humor. Yes the humor at times are raunchy and crude, that does not mean the film is any less truthful or effective as a romantic comedy. The acting is good, the characters are well-written, and the story is often hilarious, sometimes moving, and definitely relate-able. It was a good time from the beginning to end.

Forbidden Kingdom unites Jackie Chan and Jet Li for the first time. I grew up watching Jackie Chan's action comedies and later followed most of Jet Li's films too. I had mixed feelings when I heard the movie was being made. Their American films have not been that good and putting them together, well I just don't know. PK already saw it on Friday and wrote his own review, so I had some confidence when I went into the theater. The movie, is definitely entertaining, and made for teens (or kids). Jackie has the funniest, better lines of the two, and the fight between them is amazing. It's long overdue and totally deserving a high recommendation for any Jackie or Jet Li fans.

Tonight's Dave's big night. I am preparing the presents and will go to the restaurant early to get the event started. What a weekend :)