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Franz Patrick
Franz Patrick
Movie God

Rating of
2/4

Had Its Moments

Franz Patrick - wrote on 01/08/2009

This movie is a smogasboard of cameos ranging from the most familiar names and faces–Adam Brody, John Krasinski, John Cho–to those whose faces are familiar but their names give us a hard time recalling–Jayma Mays, Marion Ross, Rick Hoffman. But this movie would’ve been a complete mess without Anna Faris. She once again proved to me–twice to this year along with “The House Bunny”–that she can elevate an average movie into a pretty good one. For me, Faris is like Steve Carell: both can stand in one place and not do anything but they never fail to make me laugh out loud. I was shocked when I found out that Gregg Araki directed this stoner comedy. It’s the complete opposite of the moody, serious, and masterful “Mysterious Skin.” What I like about this film is that …

caitiethegreatie
caitiethegreatie
Rising Star

Rating of
1.5/4

Entirely forgettable.

caitiethegreatie - wrote on 04/28/2008

So I feel like I have to admit from the start that I only watched this film for two reasons: 1. I have Netflix and it was available to watch instantly online. 2. I have a huge celebrity crush on John Krasinski and was eager to see him in something other than The Office.

The movie begins with Scary Move's Anna Faris, a struggling actress and toker extraordinaire, awaking to find her somewhat creepy and nerdy roommate (played by That 70's Show's Danny Masterson) has left some tempting cupcakes in the fridge, strictly off-limits to the munchy craving Faris. After gobbling down her discovery, she soon realizes these weren't just ordinary cupcakes. And oh no! She has to go to an audition, manage to drop off the electricity bill, and bake a new batch of special cupcakes! How will she …

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