Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)
Have I mentioned yet that Matthew McConaughey is a hunk? No? Matthew McConaughey is a babe. I’m sure you’re aware of that though, so let’s talk about Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect with Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. I love the above mentioned babe although I’m the first to admit I’ve seen him in some pretty wretched movies and Jennifer Garner… well, I’m not entirely sure how I feel about her. I adored her in 13 Going on 30, but some of her other movies – which shall remain nameless – have left me feeling a little underwhelmed. For that reason, I almost skipped this one. Then came the two words that made me run to the theater – Breckin and Meyer.
I love (an unnatural, almost shameful kind of love) Breckin. He is the epitome of adorable. The guy’s like a while basket of puppies with kittens on top. I call this the Breckin Factor. When I see his name attached to any project, I feel an undeniable force pulling me to it. Add to the Breckin Factor Lacey Chabert and Michael Douglas plus delicious Matty, and it was a must see.
All that said, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was actually a pretty good movie. The plot seemed a little blah to me at first, but they really made it work. There are some cringe-worthy over the top cheesy moments, but they’re few and far between and hey, it’s a chick flick. What would a chick flick be without a little cheese?
Bride Wars (2009)
Friend or foe, do not mess with a woman’s wedding because there is nothing more frightening than a pissed off bride. People don’t seem to understand this, but in order for the term Bridezilla to exist, there had to be a reason for it. Bride Wars gives us two examples of that reason.
Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson are two of my favorite actresses in the whole world and they were phenomenal in Bride Wars. Their chemistry is fantastic and watching them on the screen, you really believe they’ve been friends since childhood. Even though everything goes horribly awry (which is naturally has to or we wouldn’t have a movie) you can still feel the love between them. Add Candice Bergen to the mix and you have cinematic gold.
I consider Bride Wars to be a love story above all else, but not in the boyfriend/girlfriend sort of way although there are those elements. I see it as a movie about love between best friends and how no matter what happens, the bond in that sort of relationship is forever.
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
Finally a movie that tells the truth. Ladies, we’ve all been there. We’re upset because of some guy we know we’re in love with and all our friends gather around making excuses for him – well, to make us feel better would probably be more accurate. They mean well, of course, but in the end, it only makes the situation worse. We hold out hope for lost causes far longer than we should and don’t move on. For this reason, He’s Just Not That Into You is required viewing for any woman going through a breakup or dealing with the messy emotions of what turns out to be a one night stand.
All the scenarios are covered here. The explanation, as it so often is in real life, is always the same. He’s Just Not That Into You. Say it. Feel it. Sulk over it. Get over it.
The cast is ridiculous. Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Justin Long, Gennifer Goodwin (she’s the one that looks like a million other actress.), Drew Barrymore, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Kevin Connelly and even a little cameo by Kris Kristofferson. I really don’t know what else to say about the cast. Phenomenal.
