The Other Guys

The Other Guys was a great film. I do not think I ever stopped laughing.

Will Ferrel and Mark Wahlberg make an excellent duo. The movie was filled with these lines of dialogue that made the audience stop and think about what was said and then laugh because it was so odd.

The plot of the movie goes something like this. Ferrel and Wahlberg are the most disrespected detectives in the unit. Wahlberg wants so badly to redeem himself and make a name for himself whereas Ferrel is comfortable being at his desk typing up reports. The two accidentally fall into a case that will destroy their department.

Though the language at times was a little harsh, I would definitely recommend this movie to others. There are even appearances by Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton and Eva Mendes.

The Italian Job

This is a remake. I am not big on remakes. I do not like the idea of an original idea being retold by some schmuck with a lot of money. It is like playing the telephone game, the story changes as it goes down the line. The once perfect rendition of an original thought has now become decimated by a new set of minds.

However, the cast is phenomenal. Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Mos Def, Seth Green and Jason Stathom are a wonderful ensemble. The villain is none other than Edward Norton, who does a tremendous job of making you hate him. He has a chip on his shoulder and an ego to boot.

Norton ends up turning his back on his friends for personal gain. The game is set for revenge. How will the team end up taking down one man that knows all their tricks? You will just have to watch for that information.

The ensemble cast of characters bring s a variety of skills and abilities to the table. Whether it be electronics, explosives or driving, the story unfolds in tiers. One set back brings another victory.

The Italian Job is a great movie to watch with the entire family.

Rumor has it that there is a "Brazilian Job" in the works. Hopefully it is as good as the first.