Saturday, August 20, 2011

Salt

This film was reasonably enjoyable, except for the fact that it was clearly designed to set up a series of sequels.  Angelina Jolie as an action star works well, especially since the action never pauses long enough to consider how she just kicked all those asses.

Salt
2010, 100 minutes, directed by Phillip Noyce

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Horrible Bosses

This lighthearted murder comedy features Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis as Nick, Dale, and Kurt, respectively, all of which hate their bosses.  What better way could there be to solve this problem except kill them all?  But of course they can't kill their own boss; they'd be a top suspect.  So instead they decide to kill each other's bosses.  Hilarity ensues, greatly tempered by the high levels of stupidity in their decision making.  Also starring Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and Colin Farrell as the namesake bosses.

Horrible Bosses
2011, 98 minutes, directed by Seth Gordon