Jack and I watch very few movies. Mostly (according to Jack) it is my fault. When he asks if I want to see or go out to a movie, the answer is frequently “No”. In my own defense, that is usually because I’m tired or ambivalent. Still, we know little about current movies.
We belong to a social club in Cairo that has, among it’s amenities, a video/DVD rental kiosk. Recently, Jack picked up 3 movies – all his own choices. We’ve watched 2 of the 3.
“Snakes on a Plane” – gotta say that this was one of the WORST, campiest, most poorly conceived movies I’ve seen in a long time. For a snake-lover and biologist, the portrayal of the snakes (go ahead, roll your eyes!) was nightmarish and completely unrealistic. The storyline and acting was BAD, at best. The only redeeming moment was Samuel L. Jackson’s classic line – and that was not worth waiting thru 90% of the movie to get to.
In contrast:
“Madagascar” – was AWESOME. Funny, silly, catchy and well executed. Jack has taken on the persona of Julien (the Lemur King – “I like to move it move it…“). I would HIGHLY recommend this one for a great escape. The penguins are outstanding!!!
We will have to see how the 3rd movie turns out – “X-men 3“…..