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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)
Totally unexpectedly great!
Going into this movie I wasn't quite sure what I was expecting. The trailer looked like a mediocre version of Scrooge and personally I am not a fan of Jennifer Garner. The plot was predictable and the end was of course cheesy, but with these types of movies, you don't watch them for the plot's predictability or cheese factor. You know in the end, the guy will get the girl, so it's not really a shock. You're more there to watch a) McConaughey being shirtless and b) the journey it takes for the characters to get there which in this movie is quite a little funny one. But I must admit despite Garner's performance and the plot's unoriginality, after coming out of the theatre, I was very impressed overall with the movie.
Although McConaughey and Garner's chemistry was lacking and did not seem very convincing, the supporting cast really made the movie a success. I think it's safe to say that Emma Stone (who plays the ghost of girlfriend's past) is going to have a bright future in the movie industry. She was hilariously witty and kept the movie light and fun. She was a major comic relief to the horrible scenes of Garner and McConaughey. Michael Douglas (who plays Uncle Wayne) also drops in for some comic relief and does again quite a good job. I didn't understand the "Dutch" nickname thing, but it wasn't overall important. Lacy Chabert (who plays Sandra) is a complete nut case bridezilla and although you have to sometimes be like "what the heck?" you have to laugh at her insanity. Bridesmaids and ushers were nothing really special and just were there as place holders, but I got a laugh out of the one usher who reminded me of an older McLovin' just by appearance.
It was a bit strange seeing the same girl playing the younger version of Garner's character in 13 Going on 30 and in Ghosts of Girlfriend's past (and both characters' names are similar: Jenna and Jenny). I guess they really liked her for the role the first time around, so why not make her play the younger version of Garner again (with similar horrible 80's clothes).
Overall, I thought this movie was a great movie you can sit down with friends and just thoroughly enjoy a good laugh. Don't expect too much romance with the unbearable chemistry between the two leads, but enjoy the supporting cast and what they have to offer.
One Tree Hill (2003)
There is only one Tree Hill.
What can you not say about this show... it is utterly amazing. One Tree Hill touches on so many different story lines and issues that you cannot help but sit back and enjoy the ride you take with the characters. It's so hard not to fall in love with the characters. Each season brings something different to the table and the show just keeps evolving into something better.
The first season was heavily based off of basketball, which truly was very appealing to me as I love it. But behind it all, it still touched base with the fundamentals of a teen drama. And although it might be looked at as a typically high school TV drama series with jocks and cheerleaders, OTH was always more than that. Every character in the show has a certain characteristic you can connect with, it's not just one character you can be like, "Well I know what they are going through". I went from having Haley as my favorite, to Peyton, to Nathan, to Brooke... all in the span of one season. And it's because each one brings something new to the table, but at the same time, brings something that is familiar.
Season 1 was personally my favorite because it was what drew me in. And that is very powerful, to draw a person in just after one episode. It wasn't just one thing either, it was the combination of the plot, the characters, and the music. The opening sequence with Forty Foot Echo's "Drift" is just perfection. Personally I was sold just after hearing the song, but everything else was just like the cherry on top.
Music is so key in shows, and One Tree Hill has great music supervisors which bring it every week. I can't even count how many new bands and artists I have started listening to because I have heard them on the show. The theme song used in the first four seasons, "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw, fits in perfectly with the show's message and what truly the first season is all about. And although I do miss it in the more recent seasons, I can't complain about more time for the actual episodes.
The casting for this show is great, and not to mention hot. Although you can tell in earlier seasons some of the actors lack experience, I feel a lot of them now have grown into their own. I found Chad was the star of season 1, being the big name, and now being in season six of the show, he is more of a supportive character. Hilarie Burton was been one who has amazed me the most throughout the six years of this show. Her character, Petyon, has been through a ridiculous amount of bad stuff over the span of the show, and it's very impressive watching Hilarie portray Peyton in a way that you just can't help but feel for her. I am more upset about her departure from the show than Chad Michael Murray's. I honestly do not know what will happen with the show in season 7 without these two vital characters. It will be interesting to see the fans reaction. We all know One Tree Hill has die hard fans, so I'm sure the recent new of both Chad and Hilarie not returning for season 7 will cause quite an uproar.
I hope the departure of the two will not mean season 7 will be OTH's last...