Dinner for Schmucks

Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Theater
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427152/

So I got a free screening pass to this movie tonight. If you don't know what this movie is about (I didn't either before watching the movie), it's about this CEO who holds a weekly dinner at his house and his guests/buddies are supposed to invite an 'idiot.' Then everyone at the table laughs and makes fun of them. Yeah, I'm not sure how this movie got made either. Anyhow, the first 15 minutes were pretty funny, but then it just got stupid. You laughed here and there, but for the most part, I just felt awkward and bad for Steve Carrell (he was the idiot) and Paul Rudd (the person who had to deal with the idiot). I don't know; I'm not a fan of movies that make fun of stupid people. Sorry. Watch it on a plane or your Netflix queue, but don't waste your money on this movie. By the way, when the movie ended, some people were clapping and laughing, and I turned to David and asked him, "Why are people clapping? Was the movie good cuz I thought it was stupid." Sure enough, on my way out, I overheard a handful of people say, "it got stupid." Word.

Date Night

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:15 out of 1:44 (72%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1279935/

This movie is just what you expect from a Steve Carrell and Tina Fey comedy - a couple of laughs here and there, but nothing to write home about. This is your typical plane movie - you enjoy it, but you're glad you didn't pay to watch it.

Origin: Spirits of the Past

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:00 out of 1:35 (63%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493247/

One of the best anime I've ever seen! Definitely in my Top 5 anime movies of all time. The first 10 minutes is confusing, but then the story is explained and everything makes sense. After that, it's all goodness. I only fell asleep because I was extremely tired. Highly recommended.

Inception

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:30 out of 2:28 (61%)
Location: Theater
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/

So I went to the 10:20PM IMAX showing of this movie, and I realized 2 things immediately - 1) the last time I went to a theater was to watch Leo's last movie and 2) when I buy a house, I want a home theater room with a nice surround system and movie theater chairs (maybe it'll cut down on me falling asleep during movies). Anyhow, I won't ruin the movie for you, but once again, this was another "Mission Impossible" movie - it's one of those movies where you understand the general premise, but then they start throwing convoluted plot twists at you, which confuses you, but you just "go with it." Anyhow, I did fall asleep and I created my own 4th level - seriously! I kept falling asleep and waking up and confusing myself as to what was the movie and what was my own dream. And by the way, even IMAX didn't keep me awake, so the home theater may not be the best idea after all. As for the movie, I do recommend it, but it's not really necessary to watch it at the theaters.

Youth in Revolt

Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Afternoon
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403702/

If you like Michael Cera in teen angst movies, then this'll be your cup of tea. I say it's similar to "Superbad," but it's really not. It's about a teenage boy who meets a girl and then becomes a "bad boy" to get the girl. The irony is that the girl isn't crazy; she's the one that makes him crazy! I found myself chuckling here and there, but all in all, I felt the movie was just too random. Skip this one if I were you unless you just really like Michael Cera.

Leap Year

Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Afternoon
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216492/

Amy Adams may be my new favorite actress. She hasn't led me astray in her last 3 movies: "Sunshine Cleaning," "Doubt," and of course "Enchanted." This movie was about Amy's journey to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend because it's an Irish tradition that girls can propose to their boyfriends on a leap year. The movie was a pretty sappy chick flick where you could predict the ending 15 minutes into the movie. For the guys out there, you had better be a fan of chick flicks or Amy Adams if you watch this movie. And since I'm an Amy Adams Addict, I recommend!

The Bounty Hunter

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:10 out of 1:50 (63%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038919/

This is one of those movies where you'll get excited for on the plane, but then as the movie progresses, you'll start to think about other things you could be doing instead - like read the inflight magazine or talk to the overweight neighbor next to you. The movie started out strong and then it just sorta drifted around and got boring and then zzzzz. I kept asking myself if Gerard Butler can do romantic comedies, and I've come to the conclusion that he shouldn't do them. And Jennifer Aniston is nearing the point where she's too old to be doing them too (see Cameron Diaz as well). No wonder IMBD has given the movie only 5 stars.

The Final Destination

Point I Fell Asleep: 0:50 out of 1:22 (61%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144884/

I remember watching the first "Final Destination" and being scared to fly in airplanes after the movie. And I do recall at least somewhat enjoying parts 2 and 3. However, it should have ended at 3. The death scenes weren't even believable anymore in this 4th installment. Do yourself a favor and pretend the series ended at 3 movies.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:20 out of 1:58 (68%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814255/

I had high hopes for this movie with the previews and all, but it turned out to be a stinker. I will BELIEVE that gods exist and they mate with humans. However, I don't believe that if your high school teacher turns into a gargoyle-like thing and is trying to kill you, that you won't $hit in your pants! And after a minotaur kills your mom, you aren't at least crying and bummed out for...I don't know... 2 minutes. And how can you just pick up a sword and defeat one of the best fighters in town? Sorry. Once I started rolling my eyes, it was over for the movie. I apologize for spoiling the movie for you, but trust me, I did you a favor. Don't waste your time!

The Protector

Point I Zoned Out: 0:15 out of 1:21 (19%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427954/

Why is it that the only 2 Thai movies I've watched are about muy thai boxing? Granted "Ong Bak" was pretty good, and this movie even starred the same actor. However, although I enjoyed "Onk Bak," this movie was TERRIBLE. I started to zone out 15 minutes into the movie. I didn't care for the horrible dub job, the WWF like fight scenes, the stupid plot about protecting elephants. Even the much ballyhooed 50 man fight scene at the end was stupid too. I should have just turned it off!

My Girlfriend is an Agent

Point I Fell Asleep: 1:15 out of 1:52 (67%)
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1432078/

So this was the Korean version of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." It was also the first Korean movie that made me fall asleep. The movie started funny, but by the middle, I found myself wanting to turn the movie off because it was so predictable and not funny anymore.

The Invention of Lying

Point I Fell Asleep: ACTUALLY STAYED AWAKE
Location: Home
Time I Started Movie: Primetime
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1058017/

So this movie is about a guy who lives in a world where everyone tells the truth, and one day, all of a sudden, he's able to tell a lie, but no one knows what a lie is, so they just assume it's the truth. Great idea. Great casting with Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, and all the other guest cameos. The movie started out strong, but the plot sorta took a wrong turn in the middle and really couldn't recover until the very end. I will admit though that I started to get more and more confused as the movie went along because I was trying to figure out if what the characters were saying was an opinion or a false statement. Definitely plane worthy, but not worth a Netflix queue.