The Beaver is not your typical family-on-the-edge-of-divorce drama. The arguments, reasons, and roots of how our Black family got to this point over the years is smoothly left out, creating a chance for the audience to imagine it on their own and focus on the present.
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The new comedy Bridesmaids lets the girls get a shot at debauchery and toilet humor. The results are hilarious, with a surprising touch of heart in a lot of places. Every lady in America who has ever been a bride, a bridesmaid, or a maid of honor should see this movie. You will either laugh at the moments that remind you of your own wedding party or laugh thankfully that none of these characters were anyone of you or someone your know.
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The popular trend lately (Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight) has been to create comic book movies that tone down the superpowers and focus on the realistic qualities and plausibility of human heroes capable of existing in our real world. Thor, unapologetically, does the absolute opposite. It's a grand, epic, and galaxy-bending display of gods among men. Never before has a superhero movie been so, well, super in its scope and size, yet still leaving room for a little dose of humanity.
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By that rational of welcome sensory overload, Fast Five more than delivers its trademark cars, muscles, and babes. Just as aforementioned, the theme here is over-the-top. The "WOW" moments are plentiful and paced with a ethnic rap-infused soundtrack. The action, car chases, and stunt work are unique, breathlessly shot in the Brazilian sun, and top everything from its predecessors. If you like the series, you will love the latest and gleefully wonder where they will go next.
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