Quick Reviews

In theatres:

My Super Ex-Girlfriend – I don’t know why people are so quick to bash this movie. I really enjoyed it. It absolutely delivers what it promises. While it’s not a direct parody of superhero movies or comic books, it crosses their conventions with the romantic comedy formula to great success. It even sweetens the deal with some nice action and impressive special effects. Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman show solid comedic chops, well-supported by Rainn Wilson and Anna Faris. Yes, it’s corny. Yes, it’s goofy. Yes, it’s not exactly cool. But what did you expect?

Clerks II – It’s Clerks, part two. And it really is. It carries over all the anecdotal and reference-heavy jokes, goofball characters and down-to-earth charm from the first installment. It also has the same uneven pacing and lack of story, but you probably won’t even notice. My roommate calls it “a return to form for Kevin Smith.” It’s damn funny.

On DVD:

MirrorMask – An impressive oddity worth checking out, MirrorMask offers extremely impressive visuals but very little story. Most of the film follows our teenage heroine on her metaphorical journey through her inner dream world. Since we know it’s all a dream, there’s very little tension or real conflict. The rules of the dream also seem to change as needed, so the plot feels loose and contrived. However, it’s amazing to look at. At times, the creatures and virtual sets are jaw dropping. Bringing an illustrator’s touch, director Dave McKean shows the promise of a true visionary. I just wish Neil Gaiman’s script were more compelling.