Movies I've Seen Lately

I haven't had a lot of time to write reviews lately but I've been able to squeeze in going to a few movies. Here's a quick look at what I've seen recently.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall- Peter Bretter (Jason Segel, who wrote the screenplay) is the broken hearted ex of TV superstar Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell). In an attempt to take his mind off of everything Peter decides to go on a Hawaiian vacation only to discover that Sarah is there with her new man, British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). Peter's only source of happiness comes from meeting hotel clerk, Rachel (Mila Kunis).
Another raunch plus heart comedy produced by Judd Apatow. Not in the same league as "Knocked Up" or "Superbad" but a film that's more hit than miss. Segel wisely avoids cliche by writing Aldous as a pretty likable guy who wants to be Peter's friend. Brand plays the character brilliantly as well. A very funny performance. 7.5/10

The Forbidden Kingdom- The first on screen pairing of Jackie Chan and Jet Li did little for me. The action sequences aren't bad but the many attempts at humor rarely come off. And what's with Li playing an irritating monkey? 3.5/10

Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay- I never saw the first film but my cousin and her husband were going and I decided to tag along. Very funny in spots, though there's something hypocritical about a film that claims to be so against racial stereotypes yet makes every white southerner out to be an uber-hick. Still the cyclops boy was funny. Neil Patrick Harris is gold. Stay all the way through the end credits. 7/10

Baby Mama- Good for a few laughs but Tina Fey and Amy Poehler deserve a sharper script than the one delivered by Michael McCullers. Steve Martin and Sigourney Weaver are hilarious in small roles. 6.5/10