Music & Lyrics

Hugh Grant stars as a former member of a popular 80s group called 'Pop!' (think Wham and other 80s new wave bands). In order to bring his career out of the toilet, he must write the next hit song for new age pop sensation Cora (think Britney Spears into New Age). With the help of struggling lyricist Sophie (Drew Barrymore), they work together and learn a lot about themselves and of course they fall for each other. Like any Drew Barrymore movie, it was cute. Definately a chick flick, but a cute one! Hugh Grant's pretty hot in it as well. Kirsten Johnson and the guy that played Robert on Everybody Loves Raymond co-star.

Norbit

Norbit... like I really need to tell you guys to stay away from this one, but considering how it almost sold out a couple times last weekend, apparently I do!

Although I missed the beginning due to filmwork, (big loss!) what I got was that Norbit (Eddie Murphy) was raised in an orphanage with this other girl that he liked, but was too shy to tell her so they just remained friends. Years later he meets Raspusha (the fat lady version of Eddie Murphy) and shes the first girl that shows interest in him, so they get married. Well his childhood friend comes to town with her fiance (Cuba Gooding Jr) and is looking to buy the orphanage and renovate it, however her fiance learns from Raspusha's construction company that it's one of the few propertis in town that can easily get a liquor liscense and that if he helps them steal the property out from under her, they'll make him partner in their 'titty bar.' Norbit accidently gets tricked into having her sign papers for it, thinking they're just normal contract papers, during the time they spend together. Raspusha gets insanely jealous and is sure not to let the 2 of them out of her eye. A silly wedding ensues, which includes condom advice from an ex-pimp (one of the funniest characters in the whole movie). Definately not worth the time nor the money so avoid this one!

Smokin' Aces

If you like shoot em up movies but with an interesting plot, definately check this one out. The FBI makes a bargain with Buddy 'Aces' Israel - a vegas star who is wanted dead by the mob, to bring him into custody alive (one of which includes Ryan Rynolds), however numerous groups have been hired to 'bring him in' - including a trio of bounty hunters (including Ben Affleck), a pair of female assassins (including Alicia Keys), a trio of kamikaze skinhead brothers, a man that works solo and is a master of disguise, Ace's best friend, among others. The showdown at Ace's penthouse hotel suite is quite amusing and Alicia Keys is pretty good in her first big movie role. The twist at the end is rather interesting as well. Think 'Kill Bill' type of action/comedy.

Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert in 3D

Although I got stuck sitting through this pre-teen torture, the digital 3D quality of the concert was quite amazing! It was very life like and at certain points almost made you feel like you were actually at the show, in the audience. The content seemed like it was more of a made for tv concert special than a big movie production, so don't be surprised to see it airing on the Disney channel in upcoming months. But just the quality alone of the feature... I can't wait to screen the U2 in 3D concert later this month hopefully! If they can make Hannah Montana look that good and real, then it'll certainly be awesome for Bono and the Edge! (as well as Larry and Adam too!).

It is a nice $18 alternative though for those who have kids who love the show and the Jonas Brothers (they do 3 songs in the middle of the show) and were unable to afford the $250 concert ticket prices that scalpers were selling them for apiece. If your kid or yourself like Hannah Montana, they'll definitely love this concert special!