We're the Millers (2013)

We're the Millers is funny, cute, and quickly paced. Everything seems to happen fairly fast. Usually movies that are paced at this speed tend to feel rushed and turn out sloppy. This movie, however, is the exception. There are no dead spots or slow, hair-pulling scenes and yet it leaves you laughing for the ride and content in the end.

I have to give credit to the cast. Jason Sudeikis who plays main character, David, really holds it all together. He has instant appeal. There is a level of comfort he has with the camera that makes it so the movie doesn't require much character development on his part.

Jennifer Anniston as Rose, the stripper, is shaky in the beginning but she picks it up about 20 minutes in. She's not completely believable as a stripper in her mannerisms, and her body looks way to killer to be a low-class stripper, but her comedic timing is still there for sure. She plays well off of everyone. Nothing we're not used to.

Emma Roberts as Casey, the "daughter," is the weakest link. Her acting chops isn't quite at the level of the rest of the cast. With that said, she's still not that bad.

Will Poulter as Kenny is so quirky and funny and sweet and everything! He almost steals the spotlight. Seriously, who the hell is this kid and why isn't he in a shit ton of movies?!?! I would love to see a comedy series all about Kenny. 

I didn't want to tick down the cast but the cast is that great! Ed Helms as Brad Gurdinger, David's "boss," Kathryn Hahn and Nick Offerman as Edie and Don Fitzgerald, they're all so perfectly awkward. Kathryn Hahn is devastatingly underrated. 

There is no special plot. It's just a vulgar, funny, vulgar, sweet, vulgar movie. Did I mention it's vulgar? The language and content is most definitely mature...and vulgar, but wonderfully so.

Watch this one!

We're the Millers trailer...

Seven Psychopaths (2012)

Thoroughly entertaining! Seven Psychopaths is essentially about Marty (Colin Farrell) trying to write a screenplay of the same name. It is helariously funny at times. Not surprisingly, there's lots of blood and dead bodies...LOTS. Some parts were sad and if you're in the right mood, you will conclude that this, seemingly superficial movie, actually has a deeper message. The great part about it is that if you don't want to analyze it that far, you don't have to. You can just take what they're showing and be entertained.

The fast pace from the beginning doesn't sustain throughout the movie. Few times I found myself sighing at the lack of progress, but there's just enough humor to hold you over till the end.

The biggest downer of this movie is Colin Farrell. His Irish accent is at times indistinguishable, but that isn't even comparable to his lack of connection to the audience and his co-stars.

Christopher Walken as Hans is so incredibly funny and heartfelt. I can't even describe what a terrific performance it is. Walken alone is worth watching!

Throughout the movie, there are many stories within the story, so you do have to pay attention. There were also a couple of interesting twists. The movie took a semi-hard turn about half way and there was a slight disconnect between the two halves, but overall it makes sense and pretty much comes together at the end.

On a scale of 1-10, Seven Psychopaths: 8.5

Perfomance distinction for Christopher Walken as Hans: highly underrated.

Scene Spotlight: Every scene with Christopher Walken.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1931533/?ref_=ttexrv_exrv_tt