Coyote Ugly

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: August 4, 2000

DVD Release Date: January 16, 2001

Plot 411: Jersey girl tries to make it in the big city as a songwriter and experiences city life in all its glory.

Review: This is one of those "follow your dream" type movies that, of course, has a happy ending. Despite the predictability of the plot, I really liked this film because of the great soundtrack. At the time, the cast was made of a variety of unnotables except for John Goodman. However, some of the cast seem to have gone on to bigger and better things, including Tyra Banks, Bridget Moynahan and Maria Bello. Unfortunately, the lead couple haven't really broken out into the biz as I had hoped. I suppose Hollywood is a tough mistress to please. The movie is about a girl (Piper Perabo) trying to live her dream of becoming a songwriter. But when she moves to New York, she discovers many obstacles to achieving that dream. Luckily for her, she meets a strapping young stud (Adam Garcia) who believes in her and they live happily ever after. Well sort of.

Watch It: For unforgettable tunes and some incredible dance numbers atop the bar.

Skip It: If you're not one for weepy romances.

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Rating: Not Rated

Movie Release Date: November 1, 2006

DVD Release Date: January 31, 2007

Plot 411: A man wakes up to find himself in an abandoned building unable to remember anything about himself or the others in there with him.

Review: This is a slightly less gruesome Saw rip off. There really wasn't anything unique about it despite the numerous well-known names headlining this film. The main character is played by Jim Caviezel, and he is joined by the likes of Greg Kinnear, Joe Pantoliano, Barry Pepper and Bridget Moynahan. I don't even remember seeing this one in the theaters so it might've went straight to DVD. Most of the movie is spent trying to figure out who everyone is and how they all got stuck in the building together. It's almost like a game of cat and mouse to find out who is a victim and who is a villian.

Watch It: If you're into guessing who-dun-its or to see Kinnear in a role where he actually gets dirty.

Skip It: If you're looking for something of Saw quality (I suggest you stay with the originators) or some thriller-type film. This one was a snooze.

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