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Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

BRAD’S STATUS (2017): Good…

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Brad’s Status (2017), Austin Abrams, Ben Stiller
Brad’s Status (2017), Austin Abrams, Ben Stiller

Directed by Mike White and featuring notable performances from all the cast, especially Ben Stiller (Brad) and Austin Abrams, Brad’s Status is a good and moving comedy. One about a 47 year-old man caught up with feeling inferior about his life choices. Particularly when he compares himself to his seemingly far more successful friends.

I’m quite sure that watching this movie is going to put you through a mixture of emotions. You’ll laugh, smile, be moved – and it’s likely that you’ll probably find yourself thinking, if not saying out loud: ‘Come on, Brad! you’re not seeing what’s right in front of you! If you’d only look and see!’

As frustrating as Brad’s attitude and behaviour may get at times, because many of us can relate to getting caught up with the perils of comparison, you’re going to want the best for Brad. And this is a small part of the reason you’ll continue to watch until the end. You’ll stick with it even though that jarring music at the beginning may have come close to forcing you to hit the stop button.

Watch Brad’s Status because the story and performances are worthy.

Happy Film Loving

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Comedy

BRAD’S STATUS (2017): New Trailer From Ben Stiller, Michael Sheen, Austin Abrams, Jermaine Clement, Jenna Fischer…

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Brad's Status (2017), Ben Stiller
Brad’s Status (2017), Ben Stiller

Starring Ben Stiller, Michael Sheen, Jermaine Clement, Austin Abrams and directed by Mike White, Brad’s Status is a new comedy about a father who feels inferior about his life choices. He started to question everything after meeting up with an old friend…

I enjoyed Stiller’s work in films such as While We’re Young (2015), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) and Greenberg (2010). I like the fact that Brad’s Status is similarly about a man having to evaluate his life and how he has lived.

Stiller is always believable in everything he does and I’m sure I’ll  enjoy learning from Brad about how to and most likely, how not to handle what looks like a sudden mid-life crisis.

Luke Wilson, Shazi Raja and Luisa Lee also star.

Brad’s Status Release Dates: September 15th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving

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Comedy

ZOOLANDER 2 (2016): The Things I Loved…

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Zoolander 2 (2016), Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller
Zoolander 2 (2016), Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller

Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell, I’ll start by confirming that without question, the original Zoolander (2001) movie is better. The story in the first movie seemed so much simpler in comparison and I found that I loved every single cameo, including Paris Hilton, Billy Zane and especially David Bowie.

The cameos in Zoolander 2, particularly the ones from the world of fashion are disappointing on account of dodgy acting skills all round. Valentino, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Winter and Marc Jacobs – along with Justin Bieber all did the best they could of course but I was still left wanting.

Overall, nothing was half as annoying as Kyle Mooney’s Don Atari. The character’s extreme and irritating hipster ways made it hard to see why he had to be there at all.

Zoolander 2 (2016), Will Ferrell, Nathan Lee Graham
Zoolander 2 (2016), Will Ferrell, Nathan Lee Graham

I enjoyed the use of a soundtrack that definitely seemed more at home in a superhero movie. Will Ferrell’s Jacobim Mugato, my very favourite character from the original film is the one I couldn’t wait to see again, and what a joyful reunion it turned out to be. I remember laughing particularly loudly at his line about the number of square meals fed to Derek Jr., a character played very well by young Cyrus Arnold.

I’m a big fan of the original Zoolander movie and this sequel, though not an improvement on the original, I found it worth it for the handful of jokes that do land and for the opportunity to reminisce about how happy I was to have come across the original film in the first place.

Watch it, especially if you loved the original and you’re as curious as I am. Should you watch just one of these movies, please let it be Zoolander (2001).

Happy Film Loving

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Comedy

ZOOLANDER 2 (2016): New Trailer From Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson

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Zoolander 2 (2016), Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller
Zoolander 2 (2016), Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller

The Zoolander 2 trailer lands…

I’m ready for more Derek Zoolander, Hansel and Mugatu as well as the new characters played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Kristen Wiig and Penelope Cruz. February isn’t that far away.

Release Date (s): February 12th, 2016 (US & UK), March 16th, 2016 (FR)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

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Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (2015): Comedy About Some Of The Challenges Of Middle Age

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While We're Young (2014), Ben Stiller Naomi Watts
While We’re Young (2014), Ben Stiller Naomi Watts

Witten and directed by Noah Baumbach, While We’re Young stars Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts as a middle aged couple, who are having difficulty letting go of the idea of themselves as young. Especially so after they meet and befriend two 25 year olds played by Amanda Seyfried and Adam Driver.

The jokes about ageing are my favourite moments in While We’re Young. I also enjoyed the character study of the man Stiller plays. In particular, the way he’s an example of what it can be like during middle age, when certain paths/ projects that had been an option years before, end up not being committed to or completed.

I really hope that when it’s my turn, I’ll be able to handle the idea of youth being something in my past with at least a touch of grace. However, based on the sizeable meltdown I had when I turned twenty. I wouldn’t advise betting on it.

Happy While We’re Young 🙂

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Comedy

ZOOLANDER 2 (2016): A Teaser Trailer For Ben Stiller’s Return As Derek Zoolander

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Zoolander 2 (2016), Ben Stiller
Zoolander 2 (2016), Ben Stiller

Written by Justin Theroux and directed by Ben Stiller, the teaser trailer for Zoolander 2 has arrived and a tease it absolutely is!

The sequel also stars Owen Wilson, Olivia Munn, Penelope Cruz, Kristen Wiig, billy Zane, Fred Armisen, and Christine Taylor.

I can’t wait to see Will Ferrell as Mugatu. His performance in the original Zoolander (2001) film is one of my favourite Ferrell portrayals. Time to re-watch it, also to remind myself of Derek Zoolander’s impressive patented poses; Blue Steel, Ferrari, La Tigre and of course, Magnum.

Happy Zoolander 2 🙂

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Adventure, Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY (2013): Inspiration For Living

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), Ben Stiller
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), Ben Stiller


Walter Mitty is a man who has numerous vivid day dreams about everything he wishes he could be at a given moment but never is.

Directed by funny man, Ben Stiller, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty takes you along on a journey that leads to a point where Walter, as the movie poster suggests, stops dreaming and starts living.

This is definitely an entertaining watch and becomes most interesting and fun from the moment Walter meets the bearded and intoxicated giant (one of my favourite characters). It makes sense that the film becomes very interesting at this point because it’s soon after Walter decides to be adventurous, brave and start living.

For those who realise / feel like they haven’t done much that’s considered noteworthy and want to change that, Stiller’s movie is great inspiration to formulate a plan and take action

You’ll laugh as you watch this fun adventure / drama with several humorous characters to enjoy particularly my personal favourite, the bearded and intoxicated giant.

One of my own personal day (and night) dreams was about going to New York. I’ve been forever curious, so finally  making that particular day – and night dream come true was super.

Happy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 🙂

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