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grade sweetheart Cristabel (Paris Hilton). His plan to woo her is off set by one big hick-up: Cristabel won’t date anyone unless her best, and butt-ugly friend has a love interest of her own. Nate finds that romance and true love is limitless coming in many different forms.
Okay, I know that most critics will disagree, but I found The Hottie and the Nottie to be a cute romantic comedy. Although Paris Hilton’s portrayal in the 2005 remake of the 1953 classic, House of Wax was less than exciting, The Hottie and the Nottie really displays her growth as an actress. She was actually okay in the role of Cristabel and convinced me that she was the horny, not-so-choosey, nice girl that she played in the movie. (Though I would have loved to have seen Paris play the part of the “nottie”). For Joel David Moore The Hottie and the Nottie is a pure waste of his theatrical talents and was much more convincing in 2007’s Spiral.
It is not a perfect movie. There are some huge gaps in the story line which made the movie a little less than believable. It was also predictable, stereotypical, and a little full of it self. However I think that as a romantic comedy, it sticks well to what is common for that genre. The Hottie and the Nottie had it’s funny moments and will make you smile.
If you enjoyed films like: Just Friends, and There’s something About Mary, then you will probably find something you like in this film. The Hottie and the Nottie may leave you pleasantly surprised .
Review By: Michaela A.J.S.
Critic
Film Rating: C-
Sunday, June 1, 2008 12:27 am PST
The Hottie & The Nottie
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Regent, and Purple Film’s The Hottie and The Nottie is not a film for the easily squeamish. Starring Paris Hilton, Joel David Moore, and Christine Lakin, The Hottie and the Nottie is a fun and quirky friday-night rental.
Nate Cooper (Joel David Moore) travels to Los Angeles to track down his 1st
about the break up, between Tom and his buddy’s( Sean Astin, Mattew Lilard, Mars Callahan, Andrew Daily) for almost the entire duration of the movie. The writer obviously has some resonant views on social and relationship issues between men and women, but the message looses its importance once the audience begins to feel beaten over the head with reiteration of the same views from different characters over and over again.
Though I can’t accuse the film of being predicable, I can say that some of the characters are quite stereotypical. There is the happily married, relationship savvy neighbor/ friend. The misogynistic, fast talking, immature, jock-like friend. There is the tree-loving, free spirited friend. And of course your typical gay guy, none of which would likely associate or be in the same social circles as each other. The actors continuously talk over each other, unfortunately losing some of the words in the process. The film has a self analytical, socially conscious tone to it, and some pretty strong dialogue throughout it. But when the only strong point accounts for more than 90% of the film it can quickly loose its edge.
The films set choices are interesting being that for the most part, the entire film takes place in one room (which might add to the drawn out feeling the film). The film reminded me of a slightly better produced high school production. This film might have a life as an off, off, off, broadway play. The film uses quick cuts, and layered editing techniques to try and disguise the films lack of locations, which ironically, only highlights the lacking materials.
Overall the film is slow paced, and felt drawn out. The casting is questionable at best. There is no arch or development for the films central characters. A lot of the chemistry between the characters feels forced. When the film is over, you wonder what you were supposed to get from it. This film gives talkies its definition. I can’t think of an appropriate time to watch this movie, unless you feel that there is an appropriate time to watch a slow moving train wreak. I can’t recommend this movie. Not particularly funny, not entertaining. A waste of time and money. Better luck next time.
Review By: Michaela A.J.S.
Critic
Film Rating: D+
Sunday, April 6, 2008 12:27 pm PST
What Love Is
Mars Callahan’s What Love Is, is anything but lovely. What Love Is stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Mattew Lillard, Anne Heche, and Mars Callahan. The film starts off well enough. An upbeat Tom (Cuba Gooding Jr.) leaves a bar on Valentines day to meet up with his girlfriend Sara (Victoria Pratt) at his house. Tom’s entire world is flipped upside down when he discovers that not only is Sarah not there, she has decided to leave him entirely. Simple enough story, but somehow, the movie takes a sharp left turn. What seems like an interesting plot line that will follow Tom on his journey to find true love, turns out to be no more than a conversation
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