Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“Bridget Jones’s Diary”

By Brett_G on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

7.3

Delightfully painful to watch. Definitely cringed every time someone asked “so, how’s your love life.” A hauntingly accurate tale of navigating single-ness and the complications of trying to find perfect in an imperfect world. Brilliant performances by the 3 main characters. I think it’s safe to say Hugh Grant plays the same character in EVERY film. Not mad, though. Great to see the happy ending after a valiant battle between suitors. Conflicted, because I know the honeymoon doesn’t last, as there are 2 more films to galavant through. The original definitely lived up to the hype.

Rom-Com

“Made of Honor”

By Brett_G on April 15, 2020April 12, 2020

8.5

“Hannah… that’s a palindrome.”

Life’s happy little accidents that turn out to change the trajectory of our lives… really make for a great movie.

I always wondered what happened to the guy who invented the coffee cup sleeve… turns out he amassed an enormous movie collection and fought a random royal Scotsman for the affections of his best friend Hannah, all while serving as her maid of honor.

A film’s effectiveness is measured by the ability of the viewer to relate to the characters. This film knocks it out of the park. Although, based on the name, Tom should have known he was in trouble. His timing is about as good as… someone I know.

One of my all-time favorites. Strong humor and heart, the essential ingredients for an all-time romantic comedy. Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” will also be pleased to see Owen and McDreamy duke it out on the big screen.

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“Under the Tuscan Sun”

By Brett_G on April 14, 2020

7.9

Oh… she rebuilds the house while also rebuilding herself! I get it now.

One of those pleasant surprises you find surfing through a pile of movies that happens to enter your life at just the right moment, and hit your emotions in just the right spot.

A heartfelt tale of a writer rebuilding her life in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. Making friends and building a life all while learning who she is as a person and what is really important to her in the process. Very well done sleeper hit. Diane lane really knocks it out of the park with this one.

Classic Horror/Thriller

“Rosemary’s Baby”

By Brett_G on April 13, 2020

8.2

What the hell was that?

I definitely see why this film is a classic, and there are many aspects that have now become commonplace in horror movies, but damn. Just when you think you know what’s going on, it takes a turn deeper into the darkness. Spectacular horror directing, suspense building, and acting. Heavily influenced by the French renaissance films of old.

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“Scarface”

By Brett_G on April 9, 2020

9.2

More snow than a Michigan snow storm…

The classic f**king tale of Tony f**king Montana! Say hello to this f**king legendary film with some of the best f**king cinematography and acting in a gangster movie this side of the f**king Godfather trilogy. Al Pacino and company f**king shine as a perfect cast to bring this based on true events story to f**king life. If you have three f**king hours to spare, this is a great f**king way to spend it if you don’t mind a little blood and a few f**king profanities sprinkled in. The acting by Pacino in Tony’s finale is something to f**king behold. Many a master classes in the art of f**king acting. F**king great soundtrack, too.