This morning it was cold and foggy and just generally a good day to stay inside and watch movies, so I managed to get two more seen today. First up was "The Producers." I never got a chance to go see the play in NYC and it's been forever since I saw Mel Brooks' original film, so I'd forgotten just how funny this musical is. Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane are a great team. They are hysterically funny, have great comic timing, and both can more than carry a tune. Of course, I sorta expected that with all the acclaim they got when the show was running on Broadway. Uma Thurman was a big surprise though. She has a great voice and dances well. From "Kill Bill" to this. Who would have thought? Honestly though, Will Ferrell isthe real standout in this movie. He steals every scene he's in, and he's not in it nearly enough. This movie harkens back to old-time Hollywood musicals and it's a lot of fun. I don't think it's good enough to win any of the major awards, but it's definitely worth the cost of admission... After "The Producers," I snuck in to see Matthew Broderick's wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, in "The Family Stone." Actually the main reason I wanted to see this movie is Rachel McAdams. She has quickly turned into my favorite actress and she's really great in this film. As is the whole cast, especially Luke Wilson. The movie itself is good, but not great. It's also not what I expected. It's funny, but not as funny as the trailers would lead you to believe. It's a little too contrived and sappy, but maybe that's ok for this time of year. It's still a good movie about families and how crazy they can be sometimes. There are a lot of other movies out right now that I would suggest you check out first. My suggestion is wait and NetFlix this one next Christmas...
"Even though we're sitting down, we're giving you a standing ovation." -- Nathan Lane - "The Producers"
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