Bring It On

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: August 25, 2000

DVD Release Date: February 13, 2001

Plot 411: Two rival cheer squads from opposite sides of the track battle it off at Nationals.

Review: Again, I am so not a fan of Kirsten Dunst, and this is no exception. In fact, this might be the most irritating character she's played simply because she's a cheerleader. Despite my obvious bias, I still enjoyed this film. They probably should have stopped here though instead of making sequels. There were several funny parts as well as some great routines. Of course, Dunst played the captain of the rich kids. On the ghetto side of town, Gabrielle Union had the honor of playing the squad leader. The soundtrack was fun and upbeat, just as all cheerleaders should be. My favorite line: "I am a choreographer. That's what I do. You are cheerleaders. Cheerleaders are dancers who have gone retarded."

Watch It: For some pretty good teen flick action or great workout music suggestions.

Skip It: If smiley and peppy are just too much for you.

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How To Lose Friends & Alienate People

Rating: R

Movie Release Date: October 3, 2008

DVD Release Date: March 16, 2009

Plot 411: A British hack gets hired for a leading American magazine and tries to adjust to being in a new echelon of journalistic hierarchy.

Review: You can never go wrong with Simon Pegg, never. Pegg plays Sidney Young, a struggling pap trying to conive his way into celebrity functions to get the dirt and swing with celebs. When he's hired across the pond, he finally thinks he's made it big but soon discovers the shiny life of stars could be out of his reach. Pegg is completely and utterly likeable, even when he constantly spouts sexist remarks or acts like a jerk. I think there are few actors out there that can do this and still have the audience rooting for them. Playing opposite of Pegg is Kirsten Dunst, another actress that I just can't seem to really like. She's fine in this role and actually has some great comebacks to Pegg's often wild antics. Pegg and Dunst seem to connect well on screen though, which makes the romantic angle a bit easier to swallow. However, Pegg really is the focal point of this film and probably is the appealing thing in it. Well, unless you're in love with Megan Fox.

Watch It: For classic Pegg humor. He's seems to be back in top form, especially the flop that was Run Fatboy Run.

Skip It: If you don't get British humor. This movie was made by Brits.

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