17 Again (2009)
Now, how can anyone complain about a movie that features a shirtless Zac Efron within the first five minutes? Not me, that’s for sure! What a friggin’ babe! How old is he again? Oh who cares, it’s not illegal to look! Vanessa Hudgens is a lucky, lucky (and frequently naked, apparently) woman.
So, aside from the gorgeousness of Mr. Efron, there are plenty of reasons to watch 17 Again. Hi, Matthew Perry. I love you. You’re so funny. Let’s have babies. Oh, and the movie’s pretty good too.
The cast – both lead and supporting -deliver believable and convincing performances and the script is witty and sharp. For those that don’t love darling Zacey-Pants, watch 17 Again anyway. You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to see the career choices Zac makes. He’s a decent actor and if he manages to get away from the whole pretty boy, Disney thing, he should have a promising future.
Hairspray (2007)
Oh my GOSH! This cast! John Travolta (Grease), Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes (She’s The Man), James Marsden (The Notebook, 27 Dresses), Queen Latifah (The Secret Life of Bees), Brittney Snow(John Tucker Must Die), Zac Efron (17 Again, High School Musical), Allison Janney (10 Things I Hate About You, Juno, American Beauty), Nikki Blonsky and even Jerry Stiller are nothing short of amazing in their roles and help make Hairspray one of the best musicals ever!
Director Adam Shankman expertly directs this adaptation of the original 1988 screenplay by the legendary John Waters and Leslie Dixon without losing the spirit and fun that we all loved about Hairspray to begin with. It might be a bit more mainstream than Waters original, but it keeps its biting satire and above all else, entertains and delights. This is a good, fun, watch for movie fans and musical fans alike.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Heath Ledger was a beautiful, beautiful man. Those eyes, that smile… so hot, and 10 Things I Hate About You really gives us the chance to see that beauty in full effect. Plus, we also have Andrew Keegan who is also too adorable for words. Add to that great comedy and mix in a bit of drama, and the result is a winning chick flick.
Based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, Ten Things I Hate About You keeps the feel of the play while being contemporary and fun. Even though it came out ten years ago, it doesn’t feel dated or out of place with today’s romantic comedies.
Heath and Julia Stiles have great chemistry and it’s not hard to identify with Julia’s character, Kat. She doesn’t want to fit in. She wants to do her own thing and when we find out why it’s easy to sympathize with her as, let’s admit it ladies, a lot of us have been there.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Okay, so maybe Mr. & Mrs. Smith isn’t exactly a chick flick, but if you put all the guns and bullets and murder aside, what you’re left with is a love story – a married couple who once loved each other deeply but have drifted apart and want to find their way back to each other. This is classic chick flick stuff, ladies and Mr. Pitt and Ms. Jolie pull it off beautifully. Plus, who are we kidding, Brad Pitt is a babe and anything that he’s in is instantly worth watching just to look at him.
Failure to Launch (2006)
Matthew McConaughey is a babe. There should be a law preventing that man from wearing a shirt. At the very least, Failure to Launch is worth watching for recognizing that fact and giving us a nice surfing scene. A very nice surfing scene.
Of course there are more reasons to watch Failure to Launch – the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Kathy Bates, Terry Bradshaw and of course the two other pieces of eye candy we have to drool over, Bradly Cooper and Justin Bartha.
Yes, Failure to Launch is a tad predictable and the addition of the animatronic animals is questionable at best (although I will admit, I like it), but it’s also a lot of fun. Ignore the bad reviews and give it a chance!
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
I just need to take a moment to collect myself. May I just say Adrian Grenier is one of the sexiest men on the planet? I have no idea what it is about him that sets me ablaze so when I see him, but seriously, the man makes me sweat. He really does.
Okay. Moving on.
The Devil Wears Prada pairs the incredibly talented Meryl Streep with the also incredibly talented and unearthly beautiful Anne Hathaway, and what a tremendous movie we get as a result. These two work amazingly together and Emily Blunt is absolutely adorable.
The Devil Wears Prada is a bit predictable, but it is entertaining. The comedy is smart and sharp. The drama is emotional and engrossing and I loved the way Meryl Streep’s Miranda was slowly revealed to be something more than an evil ice queen. And how can you not love Anne Hathaway as Andy? Sure she may not always make the right choices, but you feel for her even if you don’t agree with what’s she’s doing.
