ianrossguy

Saw this movie with a free pass tonight and still managed to somehow feel cheated. The film's two stars, Cruz and McConaughey, have about as much screen sizzle together as Jello on Toast. Dialogue between all the characters for that matter seemed forced.

Too many plausibility issues for me to be truly sold into believing this plot. The characters keep having to explain the plot to you as the movie plays out. The plot at times is so complex the actors keep having to explain it to you numerous times throughout the movie.

If issues of plot credibility don't really matter to you and all you want is a chance to ogle a Orange looking, more often than not shirtless, McConaughey or a tired looking, and a all too often rather than not, fully clad Cruz. Then this flick is for you. Many things seem to get randomly blown up in it. Unfortunately the film itself wasn't one of them.

William Macy was great in the role of the admiral however. He alone was worth the price of admission. Oh yeah! Wait. I had a free pass.

I've watched BITBBH quite a few times with my 3 and 6 year old. Although it's my 3 year old who enjoys it the most. I find the story lines well conceived and the dialogue between the characters always on a positive side(no insults at each other under the guise of humor).

The thing I most enjoy with this show has been the musical numbers. I remember in particular a song that Bear did on "finding a lost thing." This stands out because Noel McNeal, who plays Bear can really belt out a tune. I find myself watching the show with my kids just to hear him sing songs.

But at the same time I feel good that this show also contains a strong emphasis on teaching children worthwhile life lessons on subjects like being a good friend, potty training, conquering fears and asking for help.

I recommend watching this show because it's easy as an adult to handle watching this at the same time as my kids do and me gives plenty of opportunities to share comments with them as the story lessons unfold.