Role Models (2008)

[Movie 172 / Day 189]


Danny and Wheeler are two friends and colleagues who manage to get themselves sentenced to 150 hours of community service, which takes the form of mentoring a couple of kids. Although they only do it to escape a prison sentence, they end up becoming better people, naturally.

Paul Rudd is a brilliant comedic actor, as is Seann William Scott (although they both seem to play more or less the same character in every film they're in); together they're pretty funny.

Far better than I was expecting.

My rating: 7.2 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.3 / 10
Running time: 101 mins
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Zack & Miri Make a Porno (2008)

[Movie -- / Day 155]

Still pretty funny on the second viewing.

My rating: 7.4 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.3 / 10
Running time: 101 mins
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Zack & Miri Make a Porno (2008)

[Movie 130 / Day 114]


I'm a big Kevin Smith fan. I love Seth Rogen. So I thought I would be in for a treat watching the Rogen in Smith's latest offering. Handily I was right, Z&M is an excellent comedy full of the best Kevin Smith traditions.

Elizabeth Banks is hot, Seth Rogen is a complete dude, Kevin Smith's dialogue is as sharp as ever - it all adds up to good times.

Props to Justin Long for a gloriously OTT portrayal of a gay porn star.

My rating: 7.8 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.3 / 10
Running time: 101 mins
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Spider-Man 2 (2004)

[Movie 123 / Day 103]


One of those rare beasts, a sequel that's actually better than the original. It's more of the same, but with the backstory covered in the first film, the second concentrates on developing the characters and their relationships more whilst serving up some excellent action sequences.

I guess Kirsten Dunst was a big enough name to veto the thin/wet dress in this one though.

My rating: 7.2 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.7 / 10
Running time: 127 mins
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Spider-Man (2002)

[Movie 121 / Day 103]


Nerdy boy gets bitten by a genetically modified spider and somehow gains superpowers.

It's OK, but a bit long. The best thing about it is J.K. Simmons portrayal of Daily Bugle editor JJ Jameson. He's absolutely brilliant. The second best thing is Kirsten Dunst in a thin dress in the rain. Actually, that might be the wrong way round.

My rating: 7.0 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.4 / 10
Running time: 121 mins
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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

[Movie 50 / Day 31]


I'm not a big fan of Steve Carell. I didn't find him particularly funny in Anchorman, not even the infamous "I love lamp" scene.

I don't find this movie massively funny. It has few true laugh moments. Yet, for some reason, I really like it. I think it helps that I really like both Paul Rudd (massively under-rated IMO) and Seth Rogen.

Simple plot. 40 year old bloke is a virgin. His friends try and help him lose his virginity. He falls in love with a girl. Loses virginity.

No amazing plot, or clever twists, no massive laughs, and yet it's enjoyable. I especially love the singalong finish.

My rating: 6.7 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.5 / 10
Running time: 133 mins
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