The 40 year old virgin

Forty-year-old Andy Stitzer has done quite a few things in his life. He's got a cushy job stamping invoices at an electronics superstore, a nice apartment with a proud collection of action figures and comic books, good friends, a nice attitude. But there's just one little thing he hasn't quite gotten around to doing yet--something most people have done by this age. Done a lot. Andy's never, ever, ever had sex--not even by accident. So is that such a big deal? Well, for Andy's buddies at the store, it sure is. Although they think he's a bit of an oddball, there's certainly a planetful of stranger (and homelier) guys who've at least had one go at having a go. They consider it their duty to help Andy out of his dire situation and go to great lengths to help him. But nothing proves effective enough to lure their friend out of lifelong chastity until he meets Trish, a 40-year-old mother of three. Andy's friends are psyched by the possibility that "it" may finally happen--until they hear that Andy and Trish have begun their relationship based on a mutual no-sex policy.

You know how you get annoyed in a movie? Not with the movie itself, but because people are laughing so loud during the movie that you can't hear the movie? This is one of those movies. Steve Carrell's acting debut as the 40 year old virgin is hilarious in the same vein as Old School or Road Trip. From him getting waxed to watching him try to hit on girls to the reactions and antics of his coworkers this movie will keep you laughing from beginning to end. Steve Carrell shines as Andy but he isn't alone in this movie. His 3 coworkers (Played by Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, and Seth Rogen) play perfectly off of Carrell's personality and antics. They had me laughing as much as he did.

This movie is R-rated and proud of it. Language and sexual situation are constant. Nudity is sprinkled here and there and no violence of course. Not a movie for the whole family.

What a great way to end the summer movie season. Though I enjoyed Wedding Crashers, it wasn't even half as funny as this movie. As we move into the slower fall movie season, enjoy this naughty comedy that will keep you laughing all the way through.

4.6 out of 5

Four Brothers

Four Brothers

After their adoptive mother is murdered during a grocery store hold-up, the Mercer brothers--hotheaded Bobby, hard-edged Angel, family man and businessman Jeremiah, and hard rocking Jack--reunite to take the matter of her death into their own hands. As they track down the killer, they quickly realize that their old ways of doing business have new consequences.

I had a completely different experience seeing this movie than I expected. I had no idea that this movie had so much appeal for the African-American folks, but judging from the fact that my wife and I were two of the 12 (yes, I counted before the movie started, I was bored) white people in this sold out show..... the point was driven home. I always apply the audience's reaction toward the movie in my reviews..... and this audience LOVED this movie. The story is well told. You are definitely sympathetic toward the brothers since they lost their mother and you really do care as they get closer and closer to the real killer. It had some definite laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of action. Mark Wahlburg definitely stood out as the older brother, Bobby. His attitude throughout the movie was perfect. Overall, the four brothers were very well cast.

Revenge is the entire story of this movie and the violence level reflects that. Language is what you would expect from a R-rated movie. There is a bit of sexual content but not anything really worth mentioning.

This movie is good but not outstanding. The bad guy had a weak personality that really kept me from truly disliking him. Mark Wahlburg's character was what was truly outstanding in this movie. If you want to see a fairly good revenge movie, Four Brothers is a good choice.

3.8 out of 5

Stealth

U.S. Navy pilots Ben Gannon, Kara Wade and Henry Purcell are part of a close-knit elite division of test pilots flying highly classified stealth fighter jets, referred to only as Talons. They're the best of the best and they know it. Then their commanding officer Cpt. George Cummings introduces the team to their new wingman--an artificial intelligence-based UCAV, nicknamed "EDI." Although Ben is hesitant about taking "the human pilot out of the equation of war," Cummings orders the team to execute their first real mission alongside "EDI." To their amazement, "EDI" proves to be a cracker-jack wingman and they successfully eliminate their target. But on the return trip to their base aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson, "EDI" is struck by lightning. The drone's brain expands in ways its creators could never have predicted. Despite Ben and Henry's reservations, Cummings declares "EDI" ready to rejoin the team in the air. On their next mission against a nuclear-armed warlord in a remote Chinese province, "EDI's" seriously compromised circuitry problems only get worse. Ben decides that the risks of the attack far outweigh the benefits to himself, Henry and Kara, (for whom he has developed a romantic attraction). When he aborts the mission, "EDI" goes against orders and executes the hit anyway. The danger escalates when "EDI" decides to execute a top-secret mission that, if successful, could spiral into worldwide nuclear Armageddon. And only Ben can prevent it.

I find it hard to enjoy a movie when I am constantly having to shake my head at the unbelievability of scene after scene. From the idea that lightening can reprogram computers to the idea that a pilot can survive going from sub-mach to Mach 5 in under 2 seconds, the director was relying on the stupidity of the moviegoing public. The camera jumped from shot to shot so fast during the flying scenes that you had a hard time seeing what was happening. I did enjoy Jamie Foxx and Jessica Biel in this movie as they both did a great job. I just wish they had a better story to work with.

Everything offensive in this is typical PG-13 action fare. Violence, a bit of blood, some language and inuenddos might offend some. No nudity.

Frankly, this seems like a Michael Bay-esqe summer popcorn flick. The action scenes are pretty fun and you find yourself rooting for Jessica Biel and Josh Lucas to get together. This film can be fun, but remember to check your brain at the door.

3.2 out of 5