Guilty Pleasure Review: Detention

B.I.T.C.H: Beauty. Intelligence. Talent. Charisma. Hoobastank (what, they're good.)

Students at Grizzly Lake High School are terrorized by a murder dressed up as a popular fictional killer, Cinderhella. The story is told mostly from nerdy Riley's(Shanley Caswell) point of view as she ends up in detention and longs over Clapton. (Josh Hutcherson)

 

I seriously don't know what the fuck went on in this movie, but it was pretty funny to watch. This comedy is so self aware that every single character comes off as a cynical mess. The plot implodes on itself as the movie goes on, and you'll certainly be asking yourself. "What the hell did I just watch?" when you're finished, but at least you had fun along on the way. Plus Shanley Caswell is a good narrator.

 

Memorable Quote: "KFC serves popcorn chicken to assure to their customers that the chicken was blown to bits. Americans want chickens to die!" - Gord (Travis Fleetwood)



Guilty Pleasure Review: The Brothers Solomon

I literally cannot wait to feel myself inside of you!

 

John and Dean Solomon (Will Arnett and Will Forte) are two stupid men with hearts of gold that want to fulfill their dying father's wish - He wants a grand child. The brothers find cash strapped Janine (Kristen Wiig) online, who's willing to be a surrogate.

 

The Brothers Solomon is easily one of the dumbest films I've ever seen. At times it comes off as a raunchier Dumb and Dumber, but it's not short on the laughs or the one liners. You can tell everyone making this film was having a blast. Both Wills never disappoint when it comes to comedy. Especially Forte who somehow rattles off his lines with a straight face.  While the film feels like an overblown SNL sketch, it's never boring.

 

Bottom Line: You might lose a few brain cells while watching this, but at least you'll laugh while you're doing it.

 

Memorable Quote: "We have dick!" - Dean (Will Forte)

Guilty Pleasure Review: White Chicks

Making my way down town. Walking fast, faces pass and I'm home bound.

 

 

I have a valid reason for even going to see this film in the first place: Because I was a stupid teenager. My friends decided that we were going to spend our day mixing Everclear and pink lemonade, going down the water slides at our hotel about 100 times, then capping our night off with going to this little gem at the movie theater. My thought process was "I'm going to get drunk, and therefore this movie will be funny." Well, turns out I think this movie is hilarious stone cold sober as well.

 

Brothers and FBI agents Kevin and Marcus Copeland (Shawn and Marlon Waynes) botch a job, and end up working undercover as private security for two rich Hilton sister knockoffs. Long story short, they refuse to leave their hotel room, so Kevin and Marcus are forced to dress up as them to continue their undercover operation.

 

I'm not even ashamed that I love this movie. (Ok, maybe a little) The entire thing is SO far fetched, but there are so many great lines. Jennifer Carpenter is a standout as one of the spoiler sister's friend with some severe body issues. It's just so stupid that you can't help but laugh. Whenever I hear "1000 Miles" my Vanessa Carlton, I think of this movie. The only unfortunate thing for me was that my friends constantly said "Oh my God, Brittanniiiii" for a long time after seeing this.

 

Bottom line, if you're looking for an amusing bad movie to watch, this is it. It's fucking hilarious.

 

Memorable Quote: "I'm so FRICKEN' PISSED!"



Guilty Pleasure Review: Drop Dead Gorgeous

Don't worry, not everyone in Minnesota sounds like this.

 

*My blog usually consists of new releases and independent films that I love, but when I think about it, I have quite a few guilty pleasures. Here's one of them* 

The late 90's was when Kirsten Dunst's status as the new "it girl" really took off. 1999 was a good year for her. She had 3 small movies that she had made. Drop Dead Gorgeous, Dick, and The Virgin Suicides. While the latter was the most popular, I want to talk about Drop Dead Gorgeous, which remains one of the few chick flicks I can stand.

 

Amber (Kirsten Dunst) is a teenager growing up in a *fictional* small down in Minnesota. She's a talented tap dancer, which she practices while working at her job at the funeral home, putting make up on the deceased. She's auditioning for the American Teen Princess pageant, which is a pretty big deal in her small town. Her stiffest competition comes from Becky (Denise Richards) the richest girl in town, and her opportunist mother, Gladys. (Kirstie Alley) Brittany Murphy and Amy Adams also star as Amber's classmates, friends, and contestants.

 

So Kirsten Dunst has been one of my favorite actresses for a long time, and this movie is part of that. I tap danced when I was a kid, so seeing my favorite actress tap dance in a movie was pretty damn cool for me. Then there was the fact that I had the same shirt that Amber had in the movie. That was a big deal. Drop Dead Gorgeous is seen through the eyes of a TV crew that is covering the pageant. So mostly all of the characters are talking to the camera. I like when films are shot like that. They work great for comedies. Of course the Midwest accents are over the top, but there were a few stereotypes in there that were kind of spot on. The film is crude, catty, and at times, very over the top. I can't help but love it.

 

 

Memorable Quote: "Ma still cries every time she sees a tilt-a-whirl or a fat lady in a tube top."