Up, up and...Away?

Though there has been a back log of films that Courtney and I have viewed during her spring break from school, we unfortunately have come to the conclusion that a movie a night for 365 days will not be feasible. Between; working late, gym time, homework and Courtney's High School soccer season, we'll be running a tight enough ship in the few hours that we'll have together. Trying to fit in two hours for a movie just may not work till something goes away.

It's with this information that I would like to say that we are not abandoning our resolution, but, we are streamlining the deal. We have decided that we will review one movie a week instead. We should be able to keep up on the weekly posts much easier as well. Though if there is something that we're able to view, we will post it here for you all to see.

With that said, I'll move on to the this weeks rental pick of choice.

For your reviewing pleasure, please meet:

When the world is imperiled...When evil surrounds you...When danger is lurking...Who do you call? 

Captain Excellent...

This is how we find Mr. Richard Dunn. A nondescript man with may a though running through his mind. With no way to find the expressions of those thoughts he employs a respite to figure out a way to sync his mind and his hands or find a muse to "kick start" his disjointed connection. In a sleepy coastal town he finds more that he bargained for and explores much more than he has in decades. Once a friendship has been struck between himself and a town local, they find together that they are more similar than they are able to imagine. Armed with their new friendship, they are able find a way to heal and make peace with the past.

I've wandered past this DVD cover may times at the local Family Video rental store, gave it a passing glance, then moved on. I'm not sure why I chose to pick it up today, but knowing that Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Daniels, and Emma Stone are all pretty funny, I gave it a go. To my surprise, I was flabbergasted at how rich and nuanced the plot was. One can empathize with all of the actors and actresses as they struggle with the humorously degradating moments that surround them. They are also versed well enough to "sucker punch" the audience with some strikingly beautifully craft that will tear up all the eyes within viewing distance. A funny movie accentuated with bits of sorrow, this Sundance movie proves why it's peculiar sense of vision is wonderfully fantastic. It's akin to eating a really good Szechuan Hot and Sour soup. 

An off kilter comedy that viewers of ; Garden State, Juno and Pleasantville, will enjoy, this is not one to miss.

For pure viewing pleasure with a slightly obtuse delivery, this screen view receives an very exuberant 8 out of 10 imaginary friends.