HORRIBLE BOSSES -- Review

We have all, or know someone who has had a horrible boss at one point or another. That one person who makes us want to down a bottle of tequila (or whatever alcohol you prefer) by the end of the night, or just simply makes getting up and going into work the one thing that we don't wish we never had to do. But what would happen if we were some how able to get our revenge. Would you act alone or would you enlist the help of a friend to carry out whatever vicious method of revenge you choose? And how are would you go to get rid of that one person that makes your day the most unbearable event in your life? Horrible Bosses plays with this idea and delivers a level of insanity that will have the entire audience laughing from start to finish.

Horrible Bosses is a film that will make even your worst day look like a walk in the park. The amazing talents of Jason Bateman (Arrested Development and Juno), Jason Sudeikis (SNL and Hall Pass) and Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) only adds to the overly outrageous events that will play out before your eyes. Their comedic timing is the perfect combination of wit, sarcasm and hilarity that is only aided with the additions of Kevin Spacey who plays Kevin's (Bateman) boss, Colin Farrell who plays Kurt's (Sudeikis) boss and Jennifer Aniston who plays Dale's (Day) boss.

Personally I found Horrible Bosses to be a non-stop laugh that was an even rival to the original Hangover, and even a close competitor to the amazingness that is Bridesmaids. For the simple fact that studios are now venturing into open waters with well written comedies that can easily rival any summer blockbuster action flick is a nice change of pace in comparison to what we are used to seeing in past years. I can only hope that they let the goods things go and not try to make unnecessary sequels just to make a few extra bucks (*cough* Hangover II *cough*). Horrible Bosses is one of those films that people of all ages and backgrounds will be able to go and enjoy because everyone can release as we have all had a horrible boss at one point or another in our lives.

Biggest Highlights:
1: Don't expect anything because you don't know what's going to happen AND IT'S AWESOME!
2: Although we might be sick of Aniston these days... seeing her in this role is one that you'll be able to enjoy over and over again.
3: Never underestimate a horrible boss.

So live vicariously through Dale, Kurt and Kevin as they act out all of our dreams of revenge towards the people who have (and possible still are) made your live a hell during the hours of 9a-5p.

I give Horrible Bosses a 4.5 out of 5.

Going the Distance -- Review

Everyone, at one time or another, has been in a long distance relationship.  This may have been for a summer, a year or longer, and may be anything from just a state apart to being seperated by an ocean.  But today is it something that I feel is very common, and everyone deals with it differently.  Sometimes it's caused by a chance encounter while interning or taking on a summer job or during a vacation.  Sometimes it starts in the same state but with the current economy causes a sacrafice be made with one person to take a job in another state.  And of course there are those that are seperated because their significant other is a member of the military of a given flavor and has been stationed over seas.  Some of the couples these couples are in the dating stages and others are married.  Well, this past weekend a romantic comedy about two 30-somethings meet and the struggle of keeping their long distance relationship aflout in today's world.  Going the Distance is a cute look at some of the additional trials the dating world is going through.

Drew Berrymore and her real life "on-again, off-again" beau Justin Long star in one of this summer's funniest romantic comedies.  Their on-screen chemistry and comedic timing make you fall in love with the two stars all over again.  It has been a long time since I've seen a film starring Drew Berrymore that truly shinned as bringht as she does.  Not since Never Been Kissed has she given you a character that you can truly connect with on every level.  Don't get me wrong, He's Just Not That Into You was a fun film as well, but her role was so minor that seeing her back on screen with the adorable Justin Long has kept me grinning since I left the theater. 

With an all-star supporting cast of comedic talents from the likes of Christina Applegate (Samantha Who? and Just Visiting) and Jim Gaffigan (My Boys) playing Erin's sister and brother-in-law, to Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia) and Jason Sudeikis (SNL and 30 Rock) playing Garrett's bestfriends Dan and Box, there is no need to go anywhere else for a funnier film.  This is the new "chick-flick".  It is a film that will not only give the girlfriend what she wants, but it will entertain the boyfriend straight through the credits.  I feel that Going the Distance is a film that matches one of my favorite releases of 2010, She's Out of My League.  Both films give you a comedic look at the world of dating from an honest and heart felt place that makes those of us struggling in that world laugh.  Going the Distance is a cute story that will keep you laughing from beginning to end with the outragous things Garrett's friends try pulling, and will make you feel for the young couple desperately trying everything to keep the passion alike and kicking in their cross-country relationship. 

If you want a fun film to catch with your significant other I highly recommend checking out Going the Distance.  It reminds us of all the reasons why we love Drew Berrymore and Christina Applegate.  The men in the film will make you realize that the romantic comedy is no longer an actress' world, but that the actors can dominate in the genre as well.  You will fall in love with the story as well as the characters.  So give it a chance and close the distance this weekend and check out Going the Distance.