Sunday, June 24, 2012

What (NOT) to expect when you're expecting!


There's been a lot of hype around this movie due to the fact that the book 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' was such a huge success, HOWEVER, this movie was anything but. Directed by the same director of 'The Girl Next Door' and 'The Animal', it's no wonder that this film didn't sit too well with the critics, so, how do you ensure bums on seats knowing that the story line is about as exciting as mixing 100% pure orange juice with water? Oh yes, ensure you hire a stellar cast, the likes of Elizabeth Banks, Cameron Diaz and J-Lo. The performances weren't that great and I found myself wondering why Chris Rock didn't have a bigger part in this film because he truly was the best part of the movie for me and as for the 'cool dad patrol'... highly disappointing. There might've been one moment where I chuckled, but that was it. Too cheesy, too predictable and oh yeah, too cheesy. So, I give this film a 6 out of 10. It would've been a 5, but the inclusion of Dennis Quaid as the retired race car driver with the HOT wife, pushed the rating by one point.

Now if you read my last post about 'Snow White', you will be forgiven for thinking that I am a cynic because I am anything but, it's just that I have yet to watch a good movie. If you have any suggestions, leave a comment.

2 comments:

Samantha D said...

I watched this movie too and you're right a bit too cheesy. Stop by my blog and read my personal reviews on a few other movies.

Oh a suggestion please add pics to your posts. :)

http://ebonydelights.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Great suggestion! Thanks!