Just in case you missed the debut of the
stunningly awful, but utterly lovable Sharknado on the SyFY network last
night (and I’m guessing you did) you might be searching for something to watch
this weekend. Well, let me help you out. Here are a few down and dirty reviews for
three movies that might fit the bill for you.
Identity Thief
This is funny…quite funny. And the cast is
terrific. Jason Bateman is simply great.
I defy you to not like
him. And then there is Melissa McCarthy
who is best known for her roles in Mike and Molly, Bridesmaids and The
Heat (the new movie with Sandra Bullock). If you liked Horrible Bosses, rent
this. It’s directed by the same guy, Seth Gordon. Caution: The language is quite vulgar, so
make sure the kids are not home or fast asleep.
The Call
In this pulse-quickening thriller, Halle Berry
plays a 911 operator who finds herself in the midst of a kidnapping
scenario. I found this one to
unexpectedly fun. I had not heard much buzz about it, but I was glad I watched
it. If realism is what you’re after,
this one jumps the shark about three quarters of the way through. However, if
it’s adrenaline and entertainment you’re seeking, then this is for you! You
might need to pop a Xanax before sliding this one into the DVD player! It’s quite intense.
Side Effects
You might find this one a little slow at
times, but if you stick with it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Now, this is directed by local Atlantan
Steven Soderbergh, which might raise a red flag for some of you. In my humble
opinion, Soderbergh is all over the map. He’s put out some total crap, but he’s
got some awesome films under his belt too. (Ocean’s Eleven and Traffic
just to name a couple!) This is not at
all what I was expecting! If you’re in
the mood for a cerebral drama, this is definitely for you! 
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