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Monster House (2006)
Monster WIFE!
I was first drawn to this film after reading that it was written by none other then Dan Harmon, creator and HBIC on the hard hitting college drama Community. I knew that I was in for more then just your average children's horror movie when I sat down to watch Monster House. As to be expected, Harmon takes the genre to new levels, and addresses that which we fear most: fat wives. After Years of being emotionally tormented by his dead fat wife Old Man Nebbercracker has a heart attack on his front lawn. The attack raises the concern of 3 neighbourhoods children, who then take it upon themselves to free the old man from his wife-imposed shackles. This film explores married life and is a metaphor for how divorce and untimely death is sometimes the best thing for everyone. This is an excellent children's movie with a fantastic message. 12 golden apes up, but 5 down also, bringing Monster House a total of 7 golden apes (the equivalent to 1 platinum squirrel)
This Boy's Life (1993)
A coming of age story peppered with child abuse
This Boys Life A Review by Ashley "I SEE YOUR SPOTS LEOPARD!"
If I were to explain to you what this movie is actually about it would really put you off. It could make you not even want to see the movie. That being said, this movie is a total gem!
It was a boring, hot, sunny afternoon and there was absolutely nothing to watch on television. I was literally flipping through channels when somewhere along the line I decided that a slow paced, uncomfortable, movie about child abuse on Showcase would do. I soon realized that the child being abused was Leonardo DiCaprio and the person doing the abusing was none other than Robert De Niro.
This movie is pretty much non- stop action, and by action I mean child abuse. If you hate Robert De Niro this may not be a good movie for you to watch because it will make you hate him even more. This Boy's Life is an incredibly thorough movie; all the main groups of abuse are represented: emotional, physical, psychological and even financial abuses are present throughout. One of the best scenes is when Robert De Niro crams an old mustard jar into Leonardo DiCaprio's eye to teach him a lesson about wasting condiments.
This movie has it all, sad drunk driving, awkward gay teens and a bulldog!
The sad fact is this movie is actually based on a true story. But, I prefer to forget that and just enjoy the ride.
Mystic Pizza (1988)
A coming of age story with pizza goodness.
Mystic Pizza A Review by Ashley
I was making breakfast when I started watching Mystic Pizza. I can't be completely sure what I made myself that day, but knowing me it was probably a burger or spaghetti of some kind. I had decided to watch T.V. while I made breakfast because cooking can often be very boring, and I needed more stimulation. At first I was just watching the T.V. Guide channel, but I soon found myself switching to AMC to watch the last hour of Mystic Pizza.
I have to admit; at first I was completely lost. There were so many conflicts and I spent a lot of time just trying to figure out who the head pizza lady was. She looked so familiar, and it was killing me. Once I settled down and watched the movie a little I really got into it. And although I didn't watch the whole thing I knew everything that had already happened or was going to happen simply by listening. Also I saw that awesome lobster dinner part with young Matt Damon! Pure gold!
As I said before, there were a lot of conflicts in the movie. Some of the conflicts in the movie included, but were not limited to: a girl who had family problems, Julia Roberts being poor while her boyfriend was rich, problems paying tuition to Yale/ Harvard, a decline in restaurant profits, and last but not least, dealing with the olds.
All I all it was a good movie. I give it seven Golden Apes up! Which is only a 3 on IMDb.