The Flix

So you know what's awesome? Netflix. Before you used to practically have to strap me down to get me to watch a movie at home. I just feel like I'm wasting my time if it's on DVD and I can watch it later. I bet I have something more important to do NOW. Like sit on this couch. Yeah.

Anyway, so now that I'm paying for these DVDs I'm more inclined to watch them. Here are quickie reviews of everything I've watched so far. And don't judge me - Netflix seriously screwed up at one point and sent me random movies that were WAY far down on my queue, saved for a rainy day where I felt like watching something brainless. I'm not making this up - I have a witness.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno ~ I enjoy Seth Rogen, I must admit. And while this movie was funny, I wouldn't put it in the same humor category as 40 Year Old Virgin, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up or Step Brothers. The movie was entertaining but not particularly memorable. A solid rental, though. Worth a watch.

Marley & Me ~ If you're not a dog lover, don't bother. But I think dog lovers like myself will definitely get something out of this movie. (Including a tear or two.) It's a really enjoyable movie - not to the point that I would buy it, but I recommend it. Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson have a great chemistry. Definitely worth watching.

Stranger Than Fiction ~ An odd movie... I enjoy Will Ferrell, but this is not one of his best. The story really teeters on being unbelievable - you'll really have to get your brain a rest to enjoy this one. Once was enough. I don't think I'd watch it again. If you like Will Ferrell you should watch it just to see him do something kind of different.

Milk ~ A solid biopic, but not my favorite. A little slow in parts. Good and solid without being great. Definitely worth seeing, but I wouldn't buy it.

Ghost Town ~ Based on the trailer I thought I would love it. But it's not as funny or clever as it could have been. An enjoyable movie, and while I'd recommend it, it's not with much enthusiasm. Paced oddly.

Charlie Bartlett ~ Another movie that looked promising based on the trailer. But it too was not as funny/clever as it could have been, and was also paced poorly. Just okay. If you wanna see a lot of the kids from Degrassi, I swear they shoved them all in a bus and drove them over to the set.

Definitely, Maybe ~ A cute romantic comedy starring the always entertaining Ryan Reynolds. Sweet without being sappy. I wouldn't buy it, but I enjoyed it. Definitely an different kind of a romantic comedy, which was refreshing.

Hamlet 2 ~ Another movie where the trailer was better. While a few moments were funny, most of the movie was weird and AGAIN not paced well. (Who is editting these movies? The same guy?) Just okay. There are much better comedies out there.

And this is where Netflix kind of decided to do it's own thing.

Bee Movie ~ Cuter, funnier and more entertaining than I thought it would be. Though at times it is ridiculous, it never takes itself seriously, which only adds to the charm. I actually really enjoyed this movie and highly recommend it - if you like animated movies and you like Jerry Seinfeld, you should definitely give this movie a look. I would actually consider buying this one.

Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa ~ Even more medicore than the original. If I have to hear "I like to move it" one more time... There were a few laughs, but otherwise there have been much better animated movies made. If you haven't seen the first one, forget it all together. If you have, it's worth watching if you're bored. The penguins, as always, steal the show.

Uptown Girls ~ A fluffy chick flick all the way. It's a very stereotypical romantic comedy, but it's good enough that you won't want those minutes of your life back - if you like these kinds of movies. Dakota Fanning is cute. Made me wonder what the hell happened to Brittany Murphy.

13 Going on 30 ~ Okay, this movie was really cute. Far from being anything groundbreaking, but it was just an enjoyable hour and a half. Jennifer Garner is entertaining to watch. I'd watch this one again.

Role Models ~ Who doesn't love Paul Rudd? This movie isn't as hilarious as some of the other movies he's done recently, but it's still an enjoyable comedy that's worth a watch. Not too many laugh out loud moments, but you'll be entertained.

Okay, I'm done. Count how many times I used the word 'enjoyable'. I bet it's a lot.