There was a bundle of movies that was supposed to be in the original list, but it came to the point that I realized it should be a romantic comedy to end off the marathon. Why? Because its supposed to be happy. I don’t want to end this bawling my eyes out or telling you about some bittersweet romantic story. I can do that some other time this year. The movie I was supposed to watch was A Walk to Remember but I’ve bumped that back for now. My boyfriend was going to sit with me through a movie so might as well choose one that both of us knows that we enjoy. By the way, I only have this because I stole it from his movie stash and never gave it back. But still lets take a look at it…
Director: Andy Fickman
Cast: Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, Robert Hoffman, James Kirk
Viola (Amanda Bynes) is part of the Cornwall women’s Soccer team and is a really good soccer player. When the women’s soccer team is cut and the men’s soccer team won’t let her join, she has to find another way. When she comes home, her mother is trying to convince her to be a debutante. When she dodges that, she goes up to find her brother Sebastian (James Kirk) getting ready to leave to London and skip school for 2 weeks to pursue his passion in music and he asks Viola to call in to his new school Illyria to make up a reason for his absence. Suddenly, she gets an idea to disguise her brother for the two weeks so that she can beat the Cornwall’s soccer team to prove to them that she’s as good as them. She asks her friends to help turn her into a guy. When she starts school, pretending to be a guy turns out to be harder than she expected especially when this affects her social life and her chance at getting into the soccer team as well. At the same time, her hot roommate, Duke (Channing Tatum) is also part of the soccer team and when she gets put into 2nd string by their coach (Vinnie Jones). Duke likes the hottest girl in school, Olivia (Laura Ramsey) but doesn’t know how to approach her. When he sees that she gets along with Sebastian, Duke asks for help in exchange for getting her into first string in the soccer team by the Cornwall game. Caught between trying to get to first string on the soccer team, not getting caught of disguising as a guy, being pursued by her brother’s ex-girlfriend and not letting her mom suspect that she’s taking her brother’s place and at the same time fulfilling her expectations as debutante..the situation gets a bit more complex.
I really had no expectations when I saw this a few years ago. Its possibly one of the five romantic comedies that my boyfriend will watch and NOT roll his eyes at. This movie is just full of laugh out loud moments. Even though I know what happens already and this is possibly the third or fourth time I’ve seen it, I still just can’t help but laugh so hard that I get tears in my eyes. Its just full of silly moments and the absurdity of how anyone would just laugh at a guy that acted like that (even if she was just pretending). I don’t know how others feel about this movie but to me and my boyfriend, it gears towards our type of humour.
This is possibly the best that I’ve seen Amanda Bynes. I’ve seen her afterwards in Hairspray and Easy A in supporting roles. This one really is just hilarious. And plus, Channing Tatum practically one of his first roles where he’s taking somewhat of a leading male role. As much as I didn’t like Channing Tatum a lot in his beginning roles, this one I actually like. He’s just so adorable with his reactions when he starts getting all not sure how to act around the girl he likes. And as much as I don’t usually swoon over actors, I mean Channing Tatum is pretty hot in this.
Apparently this was based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. I’ve never read of it and I don’t really know the story either. Maybe I should find time and read some Shakespeare…although its going to take a whole lot of time to finish and understand what I just read. It could be a refreshing read though.
This was the perfect way to end my Valentine’s marathon. Laughing and enjoying myself to a nice romantic comedy that didn’t shower you with too much lovey-dovey scenarios but more on the lines of just being silly fun. If you’re into that sort of dumb silly humor, you should check it out. No guarantees though since humor is the tricky thing that differs to each person’s taste!
What type of humor are you into? What is your favorite comedy? Is Channing Tatum a yes or no?
Just a side question, do you enjoy these marathons? Is there one that you’d like to suggest for me to do some time?
One more special post in a few hours and I’m going to give you all some peace! Have fun!
I’m giving Channing Tatum a “no.”
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Haha! You know, I can see a lot of no’s coming in today. I haven’t seen any of his newer roles other than Magic Mike..so I can’t really say. I used to think he was always cast as the same type of boring characters…
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I think the only movie I’ve seen him in is G.I. Joe.
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Oh goodness..that is a horrible memory…
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Raising Arizona!!
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I’m assuming thats your favorite comedy?Haha!
I haven’t never seen it but I did search it up right now. Looks cool! 🙂
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It’s a MUST see!!
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So far you haven’t mislead me, so I will be looking for this one. Or maybe my boyfriend has seen it…he likes these types of movies..haha!
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This is an Isaacs Family Standard!!
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haha! okay! Got it 😉 Man, my to see movie list is getting really ridiculously long…
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You ate SAND?!
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That’s right…
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A yes! Definitely! 😀 I like really stupid humor.. Watched Fred: the movie the other day… beyond stupid but so funny!
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HAHAHA!! I just checked out the poster of it..never heard of it before. Sometimes its nice to have stupid humor 🙂
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All good things must come to an end, even the Valentine’s marathon. Thanks for sharing all of the great romantic movies that you love. I have found them very educational. I look forward to seeing what comes next .
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Its definitely not the end of anything. Movie reviews will just be less frequent and I have one lined up already.
I’m taking suggestions. I still owe you the A Walk to Remember and The Notebook review so I will get that in soon 😉 Maybe I’ll do a Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation marathon. I’d probably want to die at the end of it, its such depressing stuff..but it is an idea…
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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If you wanted to die at the end then you would fit right in to the Nicholas Sparks genre. I am sure that you would do a great job. I can’t wait to hear your take on and action adventure movie! 🙂
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Yeah, actually the later Nicholas Sparks is in the crappy nature of it..haha! Dear John, I only managed to watch after 2 years or something of buying the movie. Last Song is still sitting there..haha..and I haven’t really found the courage to watch it. Miley Cyrus is my fear…she’s probably going to bring it down a few notches.
So action adventure movies is your suggestion? Along the lines of what did you have in mind?
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I think that you would bring an interesting view into typical “guy” movies. I was reading a blog where they were just dumping on the new Die Hard movie. Which is probably deserved, but there are a lot of movies that I would like to hear your opinion about because it would be from a different point of view. Like awesome Clint Eastwood movies like Grand Turino or The Unforgiven. Or other typical guy movies that maybe you haven’t seen but offer an interesting opinion about. Just an idea. I will like whatever you do, Kim!
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Oh, reveal my very guy-ish personality..yes..haha! You should double back and check out my The Expendables review…haha! I love guy movies a lot. Just depends on my mood.
I love the idea Jonathan! I’ll schedule that in and get a rundown going 😉 Thanks!
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Haha!! this movie is really a fun!!
Never commented, but I read all the posts and loved your marathon!! good job!! 🙂
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Thanks!:) There will be more marathons once I figure out the next one. Drop me any ideas you have or something you`d like me to read or watch and review.
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