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Ronerto
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Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
I Couldn't Stop Laughing!!!
I must have passed this movie in the video store 100 times, dismissing it as a stupid "chick flick". My wife and friends finally insisted upon renting it one night and let me tell you...So Funny! I cannot begin to tell you that this was one of the funniest movies i have ever seen. Kirsten Dunst is excellent in her role as Amber Atkins, a girl who despite a humble and hilarious upbringing wants bigger and better things. Everyone in the cast must have had a ball making this movie! Ellen Barkin as Amber's long-suffering mother is a standout as well as Allison Janney as Loretta, the neighbor you know you would love to have around. Denise Richards does her usual look-at-my-great-body-and-try-not-to-notice-my-hideous-face routine. Does she ever play anything but a bitch? It is called "range". Anyway, guys there is enough flesh and laughs to keep you more than interested, and ladies, it is just soo funny. Run out and rent it now or better yet...buy a copy!
Steel Magnolias (1989)
How Can You Not Love this Movie?
Sappy...Yes! Cheesy...Maybe! Being a guy, I am not too often impressed with these "chick-flicks" but this movie is very touching. Each of the characters gets a chance to shine in this classic film of friendship. Not to mention it is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen! Julia Roberts is wonderful in her portrayal of Shelby, while Sally Field does what she does best(which is over-act to the point where you laugh and cry)as Shelby's ever-suffering and seldom listened to mother. If for nothing else check it out for Daryl Hannah's transformation of her character, Anell. Tom Skerritt also makes waves with the mostly female cast as Shelby's father. I could talk about everyone in this film! Each character is entirely unique and give something special to the movie. Check this one out if you get the chance!
My Girlfriend's Boyfriend (1999)
I expected more but wasn't entirely disappointed
From the start of the movie I was told by the others watching the movie that it looked like something one of us could shoot at home with some spare time. This was true. The characters were very much overdone. This was also true. I didn't find the male lead very convincing at anything other than being a bumbling idiot. The basic plot idea was quite amusing but needed to be executed a lot better. Valerie Perrine, a long-time veteran of screen seemed very uncomfortable in her role as well. I have to say the one saving grace of the movie appeared to be the screen debut of Deborah Gibson. Though her music has faded into oblivion, I hope she will one day get a script that matches her dramatic talent.