Archive for the 'Comedy' Category

Hating Alison Ashley

January 19th, 2007 by Jennine

Hating Alison AshleyDelta Goodrem stars in Hating Alison Ashley and contrary to most reviews I thought she did quite a passable job as the namesake, Alison Ashley. I must say though that Saskia Burmeister was exceptional as Erika Yurkin.

Erika is a dreamer and what she really dreams of is becoming a famous actress. She believes she is gifted and talented until Alison Ashley comes along. Initially, she tries to befriend Alison and then she becomes jealous and envious.

I believe most girls will be able to relate to this movie, especially those with their heads in the clouds. What I really enjoyed about Hating Alison Ashley was how accurate they made Erika’s imagination. I could totally relate to her daydreams and wanting to change her life. Also, the camp – that is spot on, the boys causing havoc, the teachers socialising after sending the children to bed.

I recommend this to every family, very enjoyable and brings back high school memories.

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Mad About Mambo

June 16th, 2006 by Jennine

Mad About MamboThe idea of a movie mixing Salsa dancing and Soccer intrigued me. I had no hopes of it being a movie to remember, which is a good thing. This is a movie that you will forget five minutes after you have seen it.

Lucy, (Keri Russell) is spoilt daddy’s girl who gets everything she wants and so she wants to succeed at Salsa dancing as she feels it’s the only thing she’s good at.

Danny (William Ash), wants to be a professional footballer for Belfast United. A new recruit for Belfast United inspires him to take up Salsa dancing to improve his football skills.

A positive of the movie is that even though it is set in Belfast, Mad About Mambo doesn’t become political. To be honest, I don’t think they even thought about putting that kind of message in such a bad film. Why was it bad? The actors were wooden, there was no rapport between the love interest let alone a sense of chemistry.

This is not a good movie and not worth seeing. Watch it on TV, but don’t hire.

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