trudy.keenan

Mark Walhberg in a great role, idolises a rock star to the extent of knowing all his songs, imitating him to perfection, and dressing like him. When the opportunity comes for him to take over his "idol's" role in the band, he jumps at the opportunity. However the role of a rock star may not be what it is cracked up to be... and relationships can change .... This movie certainly struck me as having the theme of what you attain for may not be what you think it is once you get it. Overall a really good movie with great performances from all the cast as well as the two leads, Mark Walhberg and Jennifer Aniston. It did make me feel sad, especially when Emily, (Jennifer Aniston), met up with Chris in Seattle and saw the depths to what he had sunk. If anybody ever dreamed of being a rock star or a groupie they should watch this movie to see that the lifestyle, although glamourous for a while, is very lonely and ultimately not what you may want.

This is one of those movies where knowing it is a romantic comedy, you know how it will end but despite the predictability it is still a thoroughly heart warming story guaranteed to give you the warm fuzzies. After having her heart broken Jane researches and believes that all men are animals at heart, with particular reference to cows. She writes a column for a magazine anonymously and strikes an instant chord with the women of America. However, she slowly begins to discover that perhaps not all men are the beasts she believes they are... Wonderful performances particularly from Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman and Ellen Barkin is wonderful as the talk show host for whom Jane works. I enjoyed this movie thoroughly and if you are a romantic at heart you will too. Thanks Elizabeth Chandler for a great story.

If you enjoyed Lock Stock etc you will definitely enjoy this follow up film from Guy Ritchie. In the same genre, with once again an intertwining of East End shady characters after the same goal, plenty of blood and guts, shootouts, and of course, humour! To me, compared to Lock Stock the story line and connection of the characters was a bit clearer to follow and it was pleasing to see Vinnie Jones have more dialogue as well. The funniest scenes were the three black guys in the car and also the attempt at robbing the bookies (especially when trying to escape through the door!). I was impressed with Brad Pitt's character and the fact that he was prepared to make the movie for a huge cut in fees (and I also notice his name was not top of the bill). If nothing else it is refreshing to see a big star be prepared to do a movie because they want to. The type of movie only the Brits can do - and don't they do it well!.