When my boyfriend rented this movie, I was really unsure of what to expect. I didn't know what it was about, and the beginning really started slow. There were a couple things in the beginning that made me chuckle, like Jack Black and Mos Def's camouflage. A scene that occurred between Jack Black and a Power Plant left me thinking "Seriously, did they really try that?" However, because of the impact that scene had on the rest of the movie, I was able to throw my skepticism aside.
The charm of the movie was the remaking of various Blockbusters by the two main characters. There is something for everybody, and I'm sure they touched on at least one film you yourself had enjoyed. The film subtly takes a shot at the advancing technology, and Hollywood's tendency to make movies to sell (ie: action/comedy being the only two genres carried by the big competitor); rather than making movies that break the mold, and tell a story. The film also shows the coming together of a neighborhood because of a jazz legend, and the ending leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Three stars (out of five), because I went in expecting a comedy, and while it provided some laughs, it wasn't as funny as expected. However, what came out of it was something slightly more enjoyable. Heck, 3.5 stars because they made reference to The Lion King.
The charm of the movie was the remaking of various Blockbusters by the two main characters. There is something for everybody, and I'm sure they touched on at least one film you yourself had enjoyed. The film subtly takes a shot at the advancing technology, and Hollywood's tendency to make movies to sell (ie: action/comedy being the only two genres carried by the big competitor); rather than making movies that break the mold, and tell a story. The film also shows the coming together of a neighborhood because of a jazz legend, and the ending leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Three stars (out of five), because I went in expecting a comedy, and while it provided some laughs, it wasn't as funny as expected. However, what came out of it was something slightly more enjoyable. Heck, 3.5 stars because they made reference to The Lion King.