On the last trip, was able to catch two movies that I hadn't seen in theaters:
Moneyball. Having read and enjoyed the book by Michael Lewis, I was wondering how Hollywood would turn it into a movie. So now I know: with star power and a script from Aaron Sorkin. Personally, I found the treatment interesting, if not entirely even: the film was an almost biopic-sports underdog story, but with obvious limitations in the material (statistics and number crunching in general do not a blockbuster make). Still, great performances from Brad Pitt -- who looks nothing like Billy Beane and is almost too slick for the role -- and Jonah Hill. Bottomline: it's a film that sports and baseball enthusiasts will enjoy.
What's Your Number. Uh, yeah, I watched this one. It was actually pretty well done for what it was, with perfect roles for Anna Faris and Chris Evans. In my opinion, the filmmakers missed a chance to make this into more than it was, although they do have to be commended for striking a decent balance between the demands of rom-com, raunch, and light drama. Still, I couldn't help but feel all the talent that went into this movie could have been put to better use elsewhere. But I'm just being a stick in the mud. And I guess that's all there really is to say about that.
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