Double Wedding (2010)

DoubleWedding

Double Wedding (2010)

Director:

Craig Pryce

Starring:

Tia Mowry-Hardrict

Tamera Mowry-Housley

O.T. Fagbenle

Chad Connell

Plot:

Two sisters, no love lives. Both end up dating the same man, and inviting him to meet the family on December 17th. He doesn’t know there are two sisters or that he committed to two different dates on the same day.

Review:

It should really be called Triple Wedding, but I guess they didn’t count the grandparents renewing their vows.

The poster really ruins the “twist” and if you can somehow miss seeing it then it might be better. That actually pissed me off, a movie poster or movie trailer should not ruin a movie. Shouldn’t that be common knowledge?

I’m not a twin, but do they often end up unknowingly dating the same man? I thought the premise was contrived, they’re supposed to be close but it was over a month before they realized what was going on and then the way they dealt with it was a bit stupid.

All that being said, I didn’t hate the movie. It was cute and had its moments.

3/5

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Kingsman-movie

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Director:

Matthew Vaughn

Starring:

Colin Firth

Taron Egerton

Samuel L. Jackson

Mark Strong

Plot:

A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Review:

I really liked this movie and I’m so glad I was able to see it in theaters. There were some minor issues, but overall I enjoyed myself.

Colin Firth was amazing as Galahad. Never imagined him as an action star, and honestly it looked like a stunt double might be doing some of the fighting, but his scene in the church was the best part of the movie. I laughed so hard when he told that church lady off, of course I was the only person in the theater laughing that hard.

Taron Egerton, Eggsy, played the perfect looking chav. My husband had a hard time believing that he could do all he did by the end of the movie, but because of his military experience and the fact that he was in training for what seemed like a few intense months, I was willing to let it slide.

Samuel L. Jackson made the perfect villain. He couldn’t stand the sight of blood and had a lisp, plus he still had the normal Samuel L. Jackson flair. His henchwoman was also really awesome.

The scene were everyone’s head blows up is awesome.

I didn’t understand why they were happy with the outcome of the end battle. By the time they disabled the machine, I’m sure, a fair amount of the world’s population was dead and/or seriously wounded.

Still we did get to see the ass of a princess.

4/5

Let Me Be the One (The Sullivans #6) By: Bella Andre

Let Me Be The One

Let Me Be the One (The Sullivans #6) By: Bella Andre

Plot:

How far would you go for a friend? Back in San Francisco preparing for her big art show, Vicki Bennett needs help protecting herself and her career from the unwelcome advances of one of the judges. She knows that her longtime friend and baseball star, Ryan Sullivan, will know just how to handle things, and he’s the only person she can imagine asking for help. Ryan is thrilled to have Vicki back in his life, and he will do anything to protect her from harm, including playing the role of “pretend boyfriend.” But when their staged kisses and caresses lead to an incredibly sensual night, they both worry that they may have damaged their friendship forever. Have they made the worst mistake possible? Or is the perfect combination of friendship and love finally within reach?

Review:

There’s something about books starring baseball players. They always make me think of summer and good times with friends. Not to mention great uniforms.

Ryan and Vicki’s story was sweeter than the other Sullivans. Not to say the racy scenes weren’t plentiful and hot. Ryan and Vicki had loved each other during high school, but too afraid to lose a friend neither did anything about it. Now that they’re adults and currently free things happen.

There was a decent villain in this story, though I’ve noticed that Andre doesn’t really let her men beat the crap out of the jerks trying to take advantage of their women. Chase beat up Chloe’s ex-husband but I think that’s it. The side of me that thirsts for vengeance would prefer a bit more violence toward the douches in this series.

3.75/5

The Decoy Bride (2011)

The Decoy Bride

The Decoy Bride (2011)

Director:

Sheree Folkson

Starring:

Kelly Macdonald

David Tennant

Alice Eve

Plot:

When the world’s media descend on the remote Scottish island where a Hollywood actress is attempting to get married, a local girl is hired as a decoy bride to put the paparazzi off the scent.

Review:

Another Netflix recommendation. Love the Scottish accents, it reminds me of Brave. A quick search tells me that Kelly Macdonald did the voice of Merida in Brave, so that’s probably why.

I kind of feel sorry for Lara, Alice Eve, she’s evidently a great person, she’s just not right for James, David Tennant. He is the doctor, though, so it’s hard to be the one for him.

The story was cute, nothing really amazing except for the accents. I liked it and would watch it again. Reminded me of The Matchmaker with Janeane Garofalo, but that was probably just the accents. Did I mention I loved them?

3.5/5

If You Were Mine (The Sullivans #5) By: Bella Andre

If You Were Mine

If You Were Mine (The Sullivans #5) By: Bella Andre

Plot:

Can two people who have both sworn off love find forever in each other’s arms? Find out in IF YOU WERE MINE, the fifth book in Bella Andre’s bestselling Sullivan family contemporary romance series.

The last thing Zach Sullivan wants is to take care of his brother’s new puppy for two weeks. Until he meets the dog trainer, that is. Heather is bright, beautiful, and he can’t stop thinking about her. Unfortunately, she just might be the only woman on earth who wants nothing to do with him.

Heather Linsey can’t believe she’s stuck working with one of the city’s top dogs, auto-shop tycoon Zach Sullivan. Especially when his focus is clear from the start—not only to learn how to deal with his temporary puppy…but also to make Heather his. Having sworn off love at seventeen when she realized it was nothing more than a pack of lies, she has stuck to her vow never to fall for a charming man.

But as Heather’s determination to push Zach away only fuels his determination to get closer—and the sensual and emotional connection between them grows more and more undeniable—will the biggest Sullivan bad boy of all tempt her into believing in love again?

Review:

I am not a dog person, but I fell in love with Atlas and Cuddles. They seriously stole the show in this book. Sure Zach is the hottest Sullivan and yeah Heather has an interesting back story, but those dogs were precious. Precious I tell you!

Zach and Heather were fine. I thought that Zach’s emotional response to so many people telling him he’s exactly like his father was believable. However I kept on waiting for more from Heather. Cutting yourself seems so extreme because your dad habitually cheats on your mom. I kept expecting more. I probably don’t understand it well enough.

3.5/5