Saturday night was brother-sister bonding night for Laura, my 21-year-old sister who lives in Macomb, and me. Ever the manipulative brother, I only made it seem like she had a choice of movie we might see. I was actually hell-bent on seeing V for Vendetta, and I knew I'd get my way. So after a solid dinner at Woodfield Mall's very own Rainforest Cafe, we headed over to the local Loew's to catch our 10:30 showing of V.
I was aware the movie was rated R, but I've never had to jump through so many hoops to get into a damn theater! After waiting in a line that rivaled amusement park lines, we finally got to the box-office cashier who demanded IDs from us. We saw this as standard for popular R-rated releases, especially on their opening weekends. But then, we took maybe fifteen steps to the right where another theater crony was waiting to check not only our ticket stubs but our IDs once again. This was pushing it, but what can you do? So we obliged.
After waiting literally ten minutes for Laura to talk on the phone and order a bucket of popcorn, we were finally set to take our seats in the theater. But wait! There was another theater usher guarding the door who - you guessed it! - asked us for IDs and ticket stubs. To say the least, this really worked to build up my excitement for this movie. Could it really be that violent or sexually explicit, etc.?
Side note: While it was slightly annoying, I wasn't really that pissed off that I was being carded. In actuality, I enjoy acting like I'm underage and sneaking in. And like I don't have my license... and then BAM! I whip it out and prove I'm over seventeen, contrary to what my 14-year-old-looking face might suggest. The ushers then withdraw to their dark corners, defeated. It's a killer way to spend a few idle moments. If you're often carded places, I suggest you try this fake-out.
Anyway, I'm won't go into specifics about the movie, but I will say that I really liked it. It's a smart movie the intellectual crowds can enjoy and discuss for hours on end. But, for the brain-dead, it's just as effective because the fight scenes and destructive violence are amazing. It's definitely got a Wachowski Brothers (Matrix) feel to it.
By the way, the movie had trailers for Mission:Impossible III, Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, and Poseidon attached to it. Other movies too, but these stand out because I predict they will be awesome. Most excited for Pirates, but M:I III is a close second. And while I'd read about Poseidon before, I never found it too compelling until I saw the preview for it Saturday night. Looks killer.
Anyone seen V yet? Which summer blockbuster can you not wait for?
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v for vendetta was good but not matrix good. better than the matrix sequels though.
I can't wait for Pirates 2!!!!!!!
I really really liked V. The Poseidon looks cool, but basically knowing what will happen in advance (per the Disney and NBC versions) is kind of a buzzkill. I'm looking forward to The Da Vinci Code and -- hey why not -- Over the Hedge.
By the way, your blog IS Better Than Steak. See you around.
"By the way, your blog IS Better Than Steak."
Sweet validation. Thanks!
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