2009 Movies

17 Again - Movie Review

The seriously cute, seriously corny 17 Again is Zac Efron’s first real challenge as an actor outside the safety of the High School Musical cocoon. Sure, he played the heartthrob in Hairspray, but that role didn’t require him to stretch his acting muscles. He sang well and provided teen girls with some eye candy, and that was pretty much all that was required of him. But with 17 Again, Efron actually proves he can handle the lead in a non-musical. Surprise, surprise.

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'Angels and

Demons' - Movie Review

I'm thinking Dan Brown's Robert Langdon books weren't meant to be made into movies. They're an enjoyable read, but there's so much backstory to digest, so many minute but important details involving the cases Langdon becomes involved in that neither The Da Vinci Code nor Angels and Demons have translated well into feature films. Plus, whether a conscious decision or just one made to make the films flow smoother cinematically, they're a whitewashed version of Brown's controversial swipes at the Catholic Church.