Meet Dave, you might not like him

E-Ville Librarian@evpl — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:10:00 GMT

I just saw Eddie Murphy's recent DVD release on my iPhone, and I think it had a few moments where it wasn't half bad. While the story was hokey, the acting wasn't anything to mention, and even though the Razzies agreed it was one of the worst movies of last year, I'm soft on it. Murphy is a master comedian in my book, and this was another example of master physical comedy. While the role no doubt required little actual work for the actor, I found the subtle expressions and stiff-jointed portrayal of the robot to be the highlight of an otherwise forgettable film. As always, Murphy plays a second character as captain of the human-shaped ship which no doubt required even less of the actor than the other role. The more I think of this movie, the more I think of Pluto Nash...

"Hancock" worth watching

MediaPhile@evpl — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:44:00 GMT

How can a movie gross $625,000,000 worldwide and yet get a 38% rating at Rotten Tomatoes? One could say that there's no accounting for taste, but in this case I agree with the general public.

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of this DVD before its official release date on Tuesday. What I remembered hearing about this action thriller was that the first half was okay, the last half a let-down.

Well, I beg to differ. I didn't think it really got interesting until the twist that came at midpoint. I was as usual only half-watching while working away on my laptop. I sensed an attraction betwen Hancock (Will Smith) and Mary (Charlize Theron) but was surprised at what developed. Suffice it to say that there is something lurking under that beautiful surface.

Which brings me to the point that I could barely recognize Charlize. I have always considered her to be flawless, but evidently she and her plastic surgeon didn't think so. There is some buzz about this on the Net.

But getting back to the movie, this is another one that I wish I had seen on the big screen. In fact, I should have shelled out the money and seen it on IMAX. The special effects were pretty amazing. Oh, well....

"Hancock" is inventive, quirky and funny...and Will Smith does his usual superb job...so count me with thumbs up on this one. I even watched it twice!

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Meet Dave, you might not like him

"Hancock" worth watching