Dave Chapelle's Block Party: Miles

To be honest, I was hoping for a little more of Dave's humor and less music, but that's the way it turned out. There is a lot of hip hop in this movie (as you might have guessed). I only recognized 2 songs in the whole movie (I am very unhip). The sound track does have a certain energy, though, that keeps things moving. Basically, Dave throws a block party in the middle of Brooklyn and invites a lot of people. I liked the humor and enjoyed the music. Grade B

The Pink Panther: Miles

Go watch the original series of movies starring the great Peter Sellers. I didn't finish watching this one with Steve Martin, but it didn't seem to be getting any better as it went along. The physical comedy seemed tired. Grade F

Fun With Dick and Jane:Miles

This is a comedy that turns into a big political message. Jim Carey works for a company that sounds a lot like Enron. The company suddenly folds. Jim and wife (Tea Leone) are forced to cut corners and take on a life of crime. I think I'm developing a thing for Tea (she can hold me up anytime, Grrrrrr). Grade C.

Date Movie:Miles

The cover to the DVD said the script was written by 2 of the 6 writers of the "Scary Movie" movies, so I thought I'd give this a try. Bad choice. It's lame. How many spoofs of the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" have we already seen on TV and in other films? Don't waste your time. Grade D

The Ringer: Miles

Can there be humor in a film about a guy trying to "fix" the Special Olympics? Yes. I found this DVD to be rather funny. Johhny Knoxville's uncle has some great lines in this. As a bonus, there's a hot blonde chick in this, too. Grade B

Cheaper By The Dozen 2: Miles

I think I laughed maybe about 3 times while I watched this DVD. In other projects, I really like Eugene Levy and Steve Martin. They just can't seem to get this one going. As you watch this, you keep thinking, "Hmmmm, I seen this before...". Grade C

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Bad News Bears: Miles

Billy Bob Thorton is back. This time he's coaching a bunch of kids in the sport of baseball. This could have been called "Bad Santa 2". I enjoyed all the one-liners from Billy Bob. It's great to see him insult little kids. Grade B.

Zathura: Miles

This is Jumanji without as many yucks. I liked at the theater and on DVD. It's fun. Two brothers start playing a game and are sent into the galaxy to battle aliens, astroids and each other. Zak for "Punked" makes an appearance about half way through the film. Grade B.

The Brothers Grimm: Miles

This one was really hard to rent at the video store. I assumed that meant that it was good. I was wrong. It's a two hour fairy tale about 2 brothers battling a witch. The needs some serious chopping for time. I wasn't into any of the characters. Grade D.

Flight Plan: Miles

That Jodi Foster is an acting fool! I liked her in this, but I was having some trouble with the story. Her daughter has disappeared aboard some big ass airplane and nobody can recall if she was even there to begin with. It's a big cover up (sorry to ruin the movie). Grade C.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Miles

As these films come out, I loose a little more interest in the series. A teenage Harry Potter is looking a little like John Lennon on Sgt. Pepper's. It's OK. The kids are getting older. I kept expecting them to sneek off and have a beer with Haggard. Grade C

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The Day After Tomorrow: Miles

The ice age has struck again and most of the U.S. is in a deep freeze. I liked the special effects. I wasn't crazy about the story, though. It put me in the mind of "Twister" from a few years ago. Grade C.

Are We There Yet?: Miles

Is this movie over yet? My children must hate me because they made me watch this. This is ironic because in the movie Ice T hates kids. I'll never get back this 90 minutes in my life. Don't waste your time. This is another one, though, that's safe for kids. Grade D.

Must Love Dogs:Miles

Yes, I watched a chick flick. I was hoping to see Diane Lane naked, but no such luck. She's a recent divorcee who is looking to hook up on the internet. Enter John Cusack. He's also recently divorced. They hook up in the end. A few mild chuckles. Grade B