Like many people, I occasionally like to relax by watching a good movie. Today, I decided to watch "Country Strong," starring Gwenyth Paltrow and Leighton Meester. Now, the movie has received fantastic reviews and I've heard nothing but marvelous feedback; SO, imagine MY surprise when I spend two hours of my evening watching the film only to feel down and disappointed. I felt as though the acting was half-hearted, the plot line was pathetic, and the singing was mediocre. And people wonder why there aren't more movies about country music. . .. .(though to be honest, I really do enjoy some country now and again.....)
But, the show must go on! Because the movie was atrocious, I decided I needed to watch a BETTER movie. Now, I seemed to be one of the few movie-watchers who hasn't seen the Graduate. Courtesy of Netflix, that was changed this evening. I, to much confusion, saw Rumor Has It a few years ago. As such, I had an idea of what the movie was about. Nevertheless, I was thoroughly disappointed. I felt that while the plot had a great basis, the implementation was poor. Certain parts of the movie dragged while others had a lot of action packed into only a few scenes.
Alas, I am rather frustrated with my cinema interaction this evening. Movies just aren't up to par lately. I suppose it's back to the books for me. . . .
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