Category Archives: COMEDY

CHILDRENS, COMEDY

FINDING DORY

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Disney and Pixar have extended their animated winning streak with the long awaited sequel to Finding Nemo. Skeptical as always with sequels, I was pleasantly surprised with Finding Dory, a sequel that feels like a companion piece.

We follow along with our friends Nemo and Dory shortly after the events of the first film. Dory begins having flashbacks to her early childhood and remembers her parents, desperate to find somewhere she belongs she begins her quest alongside our favorite clownfish.

Meeting a bunch of new friends along the way keeps this installment fresh and entertaining (of course old favorites are there too). Predictable like most pixar films it is still able to make young children laugh while making the adults tear up. Visually stunning like the first film, the oceans come to life on the big screen while also educated the young audience about the creatures of the sea.

Finding Dory also is able to put into focus the issue of how we are treating our oceans, many scenes show messy and trash infested water. I believe it is never to early to teach children to respect ocean and aquatic life and Finding Dory effectively spreads the message!

Not much bad to say about this one, if you loved the first you will love this one equally, and I encourage parents to point out the educational and environmental points while your kids laugh and cheer for their favorite fish in the sea!

ROASTED RIPPER SCORE – A (9/10 Sea Shells)

COMEDY, THROWBACK THURSDAY

THROWBACK THURSDAY – MURDER BY DEATH

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Throwback Review of the Week: Murder by Death

By Kevin A’Hern

If Condition Don’t Change, This Movie Funny

This week we take you back to the year 1976 where we look at one of the greatest comedies of all time, Murder by Death. The creative minds of writer Neil Simon and director Robert Moore bring a movie with laughs along the same lines as what can be found in Airplane and anything from Monty Python. So if you’ve seen these movies and others like them, you will absolutely love this masterpiece.

The story follows five well known murder mystery writers who are all brought together to a secluded house where they are put in a scenario that forces them to use the skills they have all developed over the years. The mystery they are all brought there to solve: A series of murders that occur right under their noses.

The magnificent cast includes the likes of Eileen Brennan (Clue), James Coco (The Cheap Detective), Peter Falk (The Princess Bride), Alec Guinness (Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope), Peter Sellers (The Pink Panther Strikes Again), and Truman Capote (author of In Cold Blood) amongst the many other talents that fill this comedy classic.

It is obvious that many people are afraid to go back this far into the past, but for this, as well as all the others mentioned above, it is a must see for anyone who claims to be a comedy fan. Given the time period it was shot in it is easy for one to pick apart any little issues their might be within it. But if you are able to look past any and all of those and just enjoy the greatness that is this movie, you certainly won’t be disappointed and will more than likely be drawn into any other movies these tremendous actors performed in.

And now, this week’s TBLEU (Throwback Lesson for Everyday Use)

Throwback Lesson: Never look too closely. See big picture. Things not always as seem, and seeming’s not always as thing. (watch movie and maybe you get word usage) And be weary of cow on wall.

Roasted Ripper Score – A

COMEDY

NOW YOU SEE ME 2

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Now You See Me was a surprise hit when it came out a couple of years ago. The sequel does not quite live up to the first installment but is a worthwhile addition to the story of the Four Horsemen.

This movie, much like the first one will keep you on your toes and trying to figure out where the next twist is coming from. This works in a negative effect though as things aren’t as surprising, given you’ve seen the first one. There are a few scenes that drag on a bit as well but that is a minor setback.

I am tempted to still put this movie as a comedy as Woody Harrelson  steals the show playing his character and his characters twin brother. He makes it look easy but i’m sure it was a difficult acting scenario to encounter.

Short and sweet – If you enjoyed the first one you will enjoy this one as well. The only difference being this time you know not to take things as they appear.

ROASTED RIPPER SCORE – B-

COMEDY

POPSTAR

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My best advice to anyone watching this film, sit back and enjoy comedic gold but come in with low expectations and as open minded as you can. In a year where everyone seems to be offended by everything, this film is sure to upset some as it goes out and makes catchy songs that make fun of anyone they can including themselves.

Clearly poking fun at artists like Justin Bieber, Popstar follows Andy Samberg’s “Conner4Real” as he is just releasing his second solo album. Shot mockumentary style and topped with cameo galore (Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, DJ Khaled, Adam Levine – Just to name a few).

Some people will hate it mainly because it is stupid, but i’m a firm believer  that sometimes we need stupid. Popstar tackles a lot of mishaps in the music industry, from U2’s ITunes release to Boy band break ups this film seems to hit it all. Take this movie for what it is, leave the stress of your everyday life behind for 86 minutes and just have a blast.

ROASTED RIPPER SCORE – A-