Sometimes I just see a string of movies where the acting cast resembles the Kevin Bacon game. For instance, over break I watched Love Actually, which features Emma Thompson as part of the ensemble cast. Emma Thompson has a small uncredited role in I Am Legend, which stars Will Smith, as does The Pursuit of Happyness. Watching these two Will Smith movies in a span of a couple of days definitely had me thinking that as of late, Will Smith has had some really great movie roles to showcase his talent. Prior to The Pursuit of Happyness, was the enjoyable romantic comedy Hitch, which I watched over Thanksgiving, which co-starred Kevin James, who was also in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Kevin James is on The King of Queens with Patton Oswalt, who was also Remy in Ratatouille.
Love Actually: 3.75/5
A cute drama/romantic comedy movie, but there are too many characters and stories attached to them, which is what gives this movie a long running time of 135 minutes.
Hitch: 3.5/5
This romantic comedy has the main plot, which is Hitch's story, but it also has a subplot that involves Kevin James -- at times, the scenes with Kevin James are far more enjoyable than the main plot of Hitch.
The Pursuit of Happyness: 4/5
Based on the life of Chris Gardener, this biopic set in San Francisco of the 80s is worth a viewing.
I Am Legend: 4/5
An adaptation of Matheson's novel, I really enjoyed watching this film, even if it is very different from the book.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: 2.75/5
This is one of those movies that is watchable, but just barely. It's silly, crude and asinine, as most Adam Sandler films are.
Ratatouille:4/5
Wonderful film for all ages, shows that Pixar can still make good films, even after being acquired by Disney.
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