Reviews

Disclaimer: I am the consummate Jen Lilley fan.

I felt bad for Jen Lilley and the other actors/actresses. This movie was a flop not because of them but because of a poor script and story line. The premise of the story was a woman (Jen Lilley) who had twice left her fiance at the alter and was trying for the hat trick. I actually watched this movie twice, thinking maybe it was me because Lilley, in particular, is tailor made for these Hallmark Movies. Sadly, my 2nd viewing was no better. Surely, the writers can do better than this.

The Brickster! Brick is the goofball character that makes The Middle worth watching. You gotta love his amusing idiosynchrosies like looking down at his feet and repeating some key word or phrase from his last sentence or looking up in the air sporadically and saying "Whoop". Of course, Brick has no real friends ("Books are my friends", he says) and is a supposed genius.

The Reverend Tim Tom is another unusual goofball who travels around with a guitar playing sophomoric songs that contain important life lessons.

Sue Sue, the daughter, with her giant braces has the worst luck in the world but somehow always remains optimistic.

Axl, the oldest son, (what kinds of parents name their kids Brick, Axl and Sue Sue, anyway?) is the family slacker.

All in all, The Middle is a pleasant, but quirky, sitcom that can hold your interest when there's not much else to do. That might sound like a backhanded compliment but compared to most of the trash that is on television these days this show is top notch!

I had never been much of an Adam Sandler film fan. Most of his earlier films seemed sophomoric and I didn't care for them. Blended, however, is pretty well done.

There appears to be an on screen chemistry between Sandler and Drew Barrymore, although she has vehemently denied it. The story line, while humorous, has a romantic appeal to it. Two people who don't like each other at all, come together at the end with the help of their children.

I was especially impressed with the performance by a young Bella Thorne. I hadn't seen her before.

One of the very best movies ever produced. Wesley Snipes was superb as gangsta Nino Brown as was Alan Payne as G-Money, Nino Brown's side-kick. In fact, the entire movie was wonderfully cast.

As other reviewers have mentioned, the movie delivers an important message...yet at the same time it is riveting and hilarious at the same time. There are many politically incorrect racial and ethic slurs tossed about so the sensitive viewers may want to beware.

Non-stop action that is marvelously delivered by all the actors and actresses. This movie has been described as a sort of Gone With The Wind for the Gangsta population and a break through film for Wesley Snipes.

I anxiously had awaited the completion of this film for years, only to come away wondering what happened. The original Wall Street was one of the most engrossing movies I have ever seen; this was one of the least.

The entire film was horribly miscast. Shia LeBouf is hardly the epitome of a Wall Street corporate raider and definitely not threatening. Michael Douglas' role was grotesquely muted and not what I had hoped for...or expected from Oliver Stone. The only character who seemed to be properly cast was James Brolin.

The plot was thin and underdeveloped. Of course, I am comparing it to the original Wall Street which may be unfair. Like most sequels, this one largely disappointed and under delivered. I felt it was one of Oliver Stone's poorest films to date.

At least Michael Douglas has a handful of good quotes to remember.

Given all the high priced stars appearing in this movie, I found it to be on the disappointing side. Of course, I was never a big Demi Moore fan, but she does a fair job in this standard flick. Burt Reynolds could have been a little better, too. Armando Assante had his usual very solid performance. Stephanie Schick appearing as Pandora Peaks provided a little eye candy. I did find many parts of the movie mildly amusing which helped pass the time.

I initially tuned in to watch the movie without much hope it would be anything more than the usual Valentine's Day drivel. I was pleasantly surprised, especially by the very solid performance by Jen Lilley. This was her best performance to date, in my opinion. Other performances by other actors was acceptable but nothing outstanding. Nevertheless, I found the movie quite pleasing and fun to watch.

The story line is pretty ordinary and Brendan Penny, who has the male lead, is nothing special but Jen Lilley is both charming and delightful, making this movie a worthwhile watch.

I didn't particularly like this movie. Dimwitted athletes don't especially interest me. I realize many liked it, but there is no accounting for the public's taste. I generally enjoy most sports movies, too. I realize that this wasn't a pure sports movie, but I just couldn't get into it. The music irritated me, too. I can't believe they are still playing that annoying music.