#-i-wanna-be-a-film-critics-but-successfully-fails. {NO STRINGS ATTACHED}

I had low expectations for No Strings Attached. The couple would make the decision to use each other, one would fall for the other, and in the end they would live happily ever after. Very cliché indeed. It's like for example knowing that there is going to be funeral in a movie called "Death at the Funeral". Natalie Portman who gives a stellar performance in 2010's Black Swan plays Emma, someone with a phobia for close relationships. Emma's resistance is not even explained with any particularly painful previous experience, and is therefore not too convincing. But never mind. This is not a logical-deduction whodunit mystery but rather a Valentine escapade and, as such, perfectly adequate. About Ashton Kutcher's performances, i thought i was having a déjà-vu. Portrays in his same mediocre rom-com's leads like Valentine's Day, What Happens in Vegas, A Lot like Love, etc. This is the reason why you're not taken seriously. Dude has such potential in The Butterfly Effect.

#-i-wanna-be-a-film-critics-but-successfully-fails. {THE GREEN HORNET}

It's not easy being green.
I watched this film twice. Yes, twice. First in 3D, and second time in 2D. Let me say this, I hate watching 3D. Well, except maybe for Tron Legacy. Anyway, I walked in with zero expectations, and walked out having laughed all the way through the movie. When I heard that Seth Rogan was going to star in the Green Hornet, I had my uncertainties. He time and again illustrates the similar character, the dud/loser/stoner/nice guy (well, mostly stoner). Jay Chou is passable as Kato (the sidekick). His accent was annoying or a bit hard to interpret but he has humor and likability plus his fighting moves were quite cool. Christoph Waltz plays the mobster mastermind Chudnofsky, a man obsessed with being scary and intimidating, and quickly establishes himself as the evil villain. Amid the violence is dialog that makes you laugh aloud. I mean who doesn't like his performance in Inglourious Basterds. Chilling, yet theatrical & ostentatious. The movie isn't perfect; I didn't feel Cameron Diaz added anything to the movie except being "the hot girl" to enforce a quarrel between two guys. This film accomplishes what it's supposed to – fun and easy, so don’t go expecting a deeper storyline. It doesn't take itself too seriously and despite a few issues, it's an entertaining movie overall and definitely something to look into if you're looking for a pure escapist fun ride. Yes, in case you’re wondering, that is James Franco who got himself blown up in the first 10-minutes of the movie.