Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

One for the Money (2012)

Genre: Comedy
Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Daniel Sunjata
Running time: 91 minutes



Desperate for money after losing her job, Stephanie Plum turns to her cousin Vinnie for a job as…wait for it…a bail enforcement agent. The first person she has to get is former vice cop Joe Morelli, who is wanted for murder. Morelli also happens to be a former flame of Stephanie. Back in high school, he dumped her after taking her virginity.

There is nothing quite disappointing like an unfunny comedy. There was nothing here that brought me even close to cracking a smile, never mind laughing. Katherine Heigl has never been a favorite of mine, but, usually, when supported by a strong cast, she can manage to be ok. Here, she had no such thing, and it was a mess to behold. Honestly, the only thing I can find to say is: Don’t waste your time on this one.

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