The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie (2008) This is an odd movie and not just because it's about sword fighting produce. This second Veggie Tales movie breaks away completely from the structure of every Veggie Tales product that has come before it and puts a handful of the popular characters into a swashbuckling fantasy/adventure story. The movie is actually very funny and makes a good pirate alternative for younger kids who aren't quite ready for the
Pirates of the Caribbean series. There's plenty of action and swordplay, but nobody gets hurt and of course there's not a drop of blood. If you know three things about this movie going into it, you'll be able to enjoy it better. First, all the characters now have different names. Larry is not Larry anymore...he's Elliott. I'm not quite sure why they decided to do that, but it's a bit strange. Second, Bob the Tomato is not in this movie. (For those of you not familiar with the Veggie Universe, Bob and Larry are like Mickey and Donald or Bugs and Daffy...) Bob has about a two second cameo in the closing credits. Third, there is not a single mention of God...or the bible, or Jesus or anything else these vegetables are known for talking about. That's not a problem with me, but you might find yourself sitting through the whole movie wondering what any of this has to do with God or religion and you'll never get an answer. Sure, the movie has a nice message - but what kids film doesn't!?! Seeing this film for a second time last week at a free Kiddie matinee, I was able to sit back and take the film for what it was and enjoy it. It's actually pretty funny and well done family entertainment.
He's Just Not That Into You (2009) Pretty much any movie that takes place in Baltimore, but wasn't made by a Baltimore filmmaker, has a scene where crabs are eaten in an unrealistic setting. Here, it's at a rehearsal dinner for a wedding. The extended family is all gathered at a fancy restaurant, the guys are in suits and the girls are in nice dresses and there sits a huge mound of crabs in the middle of the table clothed table! Not the way we roll in B'mo! Besides the incorrect depiction of a crab feast, you'll find a half dozen interlocking stories about dating, marriage, romance, guys and gals. You'll see Scarlett Johansson play the exact same character she played in
Vicky Cristina Barcelona, you'll see Drew Barrymore prominently displayed on the poster and then only show up for about 4 minutes of the whole movie. You'll also see the wonderful Jennifer Aniston who seems to be good in everything she's in, and one of my underdog favorites Justin Long. All in all, this is a good movie with some creative storytelling methods that payoff a little flat thanks to the obligatory Hollywood happy ending.
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie (2008) This is an odd movie and not just because it's about sword fighting produce. This second Veggie Tales movie breaks away completely from the structure of every Veggie Tales product that has come before it and puts a handful of the popular characters into a swashbuckling fantasy/adventure story. The movie is actually very funny and makes a good pirate alternative for younger kids who aren't quite ready for the Pirates of the Caribbean series. There's plenty of action and swordplay, but nobody gets hurt and of course there's not a drop of blood. If you know three things about this movie going into it, you'll be able to enjoy it better. First, all the characters now have different names. Larry is not Larry anymore...he's Elliott. I'm not quite sure why they decided to do that, but it's a bit strange. Second, Bob the Tomato is not in this movie. (For those of you not familiar with the Veggie Universe, Bob and Larry are like Mickey and Donald or Bugs and Daffy...) Bob has about a two second cameo in the closing credits. Third, there is not a single mention of God...or the bible, or Jesus or anything else these vegetables are known for talking about. That's not a problem with me, but you might find yourself sitting through the whole movie wondering what any of this has to do with God or religion and you'll never get an answer. Sure, the movie has a nice message - but what kids film doesn't!?! Seeing this film for a second time last week at a free Kiddie matinee, I was able to sit back and take the film for what it was and enjoy it. It's actually pretty funny and well done family entertainment.
He's Just Not That Into You (2009) Pretty much any movie that takes place in Baltimore, but wasn't made by a Baltimore filmmaker, has a scene where crabs are eaten in an unrealistic setting. Here, it's at a rehearsal dinner for a wedding. The extended family is all gathered at a fancy restaurant, the guys are in suits and the girls are in nice dresses and there sits a huge mound of crabs in the middle of the table clothed table! Not the way we roll in B'mo! Besides the incorrect depiction of a crab feast, you'll find a half dozen interlocking stories about dating, marriage, romance, guys and gals. You'll see Scarlett Johansson play the exact same character she played in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, you'll see Drew Barrymore prominently displayed on the poster and then only show up for about 4 minutes of the whole movie. You'll also see the wonderful Jennifer Aniston who seems to be good in everything she's in, and one of my underdog favorites Justin Long. All in all, this is a good movie with some creative storytelling methods that payoff a little flat thanks to the obligatory Hollywood happy ending.
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I really, REALLY like the Pirate's Who Don't Do Anything song.
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