THANK YOU FOR SMOKING, He Said: A

I was expecting to laugh when I walked into the theater to see Thank You For Smoking, but not quite so hard and frequently. This is one of those rare "smart" comedies that keep you laughing for all the right reasons. The sort of satirical, biting humor you never thought funny as a kid but seemed to have grown into as an adult. The acting is superb - especially Aaron Eckhart. If you're expecting to see the sweet, innocent Katie Holmes from Dawson's Creek in this movie, forget about it. She plays the sort of vamp seductress role that many actresses have built a career upon. And she's at least somewhat convincing. But don't see this movie for her. See it for the superb acting, excellent script and non-stop laughs. This is one dark comedy not to be missed!

HE SAID: A

Starring:
Aaron Eckhart
Maria Bello
William H. Macy
Cameron Bright

SHOPGIRL, He Said: B

I had been wanting to see this adaptation of Steve Martin's novella, Shopgirl, for quite some time. It's one of those movies where I'm just waiting for it to come out on video or late night HBO to watch with the girlfriend. In other words, I wanted to see it... but not that badly.

Nevertheless, it was pretty much what I expected. Not a whole lot happens, but the story, characters and dialogue are all very real. And by that I mean this is a story that is not unique and has probably happened to countless men/women in failed relationships. We've all felt and acted like one of the main characters at some point in our lives. The acting is subdued but well-refined all around. Great cast. If you're looking for the perfect date movie to sit around home with, look no further. Just don't expect a lot of action or suspence. Pretty much all you get can be summed up on the back of the DVD cover. Enjoy!

HE SAID: B

Starring:
Steve Martin
Claire Danes
Jason Schwartzman

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CAPOTE, He Said: A-

Capote is a fine film, just not great. After months of hype, I knew going in that it would be difficult for the film to live up to my expectations. For the most part, I was impressed. The acting, as expected, was excellent. No question there. And the movie itself was quite good. It just wasn't as wonderful as everyone had raved about. Don't get me wrong - Capote stands head and shoulders above 95% of what's offered in theaters these days. But it was a "Oh that was good, I'll never see it again" type good. If you haven't seen it, go rent it. But I see no reason to own it on DVD. One viewing was enough for me.

HE SAID: A-

Starring:
Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Catherine Keener
Chris Cooper

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, He Said: A-

I guess there comes a time in every relationship where you're forced to see a movie your significant other picks out. Don't get me wrong, being the film buff I am, I had every intention of seeing Brokeback Mountain. But with the Oscars already past, I wasn't in any particular rush to see it. Nonetheless, SHE was home sick for a few days and feeling terrible. So in an effort to cheer her up, I decided to make her dinner and suprise her with the DVD because I knew she had been dying to see it. For all the guys out there too scared to watch this at home, relax - it really isn't that bad. Yes, it's a love story between 2 guys, but it's done tastefully. The story is moving, the acting superb and the cinematography breathtaking. This really is a great film. I recommend it for any guy, girl or couple.

HE SAID: A-

Starring:
Heath Ledger
Jake Gyllenhaal
Anne Hathaway
Michelle Williams