After Something Borrowed, I checked out that week's other big movie, Thor. Comic book movies can be very hit and miss and Thor was somewhere in the middle. It was decently entertaining although never particularly engaging. Kat Dennings was the standout among a group of decent performances that never really challenged the actors in any way. It was decently fun though and gave me some anticipation for the Avengers movie, so the studio had some success with this venture.
Next, I went to see Bridesmaids three times, atlhough I only got to actually watch it twice. Kristin Wiig's big star turn is one of the funniest movies I've seen in years and never fails to have a certain level of heart that makes it that much better. The movie does drag a bit toward the end and the resolution feels a bit odd but overall, the movie is a riot and so much fun. I highly recommend this one although it's strange if you haven't been to see it yet.
The third time I went to see Bridesmaids it was sold out, which left me to see the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series. I went mostly for Penelope Cruz and came out unimpressed. While it wasn't the disaster of the third film, it felt tired and disconnected. There were a lot of interesting stories to be told, especially with the young religious hostage and the mermaids but overall, there was too much happening and a lot of it had been done better before. Johnny Depp is gonna have to start trying if he wants to get more than money for his movies.
Finally, I watched the documentary, How To Die In Oregon, on HBO. This is a really fantastic documentary on the subject of euthanasia that handles the topic with the proper sensitivity it deserves. It's depressing and difficult to watch due to the reality that we're faced with but it ultimately feels like an important documentary to help us understand this issue. The film clearly has a side that it wants us to join however it never forces us to view things from that point of view. If you can handle how miserable it is, definitely check it out.
