Life is funny
Review by Vives Anunciacion
Published 9.29.2017 Inquirer Libre, PH
Two comedies – one for adults, one for children (and kids at heart.) Both are quite funny.
Girls Trip
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
Rated R18
Exclusive in TriNoMa and Greenbelt 1 cinemas
One of the funniest Hollywood comedies I’ve seen this year, Girls Trip also has a heartwarming tug for all girl friends watching this show. Snaps galore.
In the movie, Ryan (Regina Hall) is a success guru and author ala Oprah who has been invited as main guest speaker at the annual Essence Festival in New Orleans. She’s excited to bring along her long-time high school Flossy Posse pals Sasha (Queen Latifah), Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith), Dina (Tiffany Haddish) whom she hasn’t seen in a while.
The posse realizes that they’re not their young selves anymore, and Ryan is at risk of losing a lucrative marketing deal when her seemingly perfect life suddenly starts falling apart. But there’s nothing that a solid sisterhood can’t resolve.
Fresh and foul-mouthed, hilarious and heart-warming, the movie’s strength is its relatable main characters who represent our kinds of long-time friends we have who may not be perfect or successful but ultimately come to our rescue when we need them. This is an adult sexy comedy, too, so don’t be surprised (or shocked) when things get too exposed. Added plus are music and real-life celebrities featured in the Essence Festival. It’s like partying at New Orleans gurls, less the alcohol.
The Lego Ninjago Movie
Directed by Charlie Bean
Based on the toys by Lego and the Ninjago animated TV show
Rated G
This story felt like it was made of unrelated Lego sets pieced together in Ninjago world. But it is definitely funny and features a lot of cool Ninjago Lego sets to make your Christmas gift list.
Evil Garmadon (Justin Theroux) is intent on unleashing his Mech minions and sharks in order to conquer Ninjago City. Standing in his way and defender of Ninjago City is the mysterious masterbuilder Green Ninja (Dave Franco) and his ninja team led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan.) Unknown to most, Green Ninja is Lloyd, whom everyone in his school hates because Lloyd happens to be Garmadon’s son. Bummer.
Ninjago is a weird father and son comedy that’s also a superhero-pariah story that’s also an origin movie for the ninjas in case this makes money for a sequel. It’s zippy and funny most of the time (and really hilarious a couple of moments.) Voices are pretty well played, and deserved their applause after the film, especially considering that the cast is a composed of geek celebs (yes, Olivia Munn is a geek. Hello, Attack of the Show.)
The film takes nod at old Hong Kong martial arts movies off the bat at the beginning animation. But this homage is none more obvious when it reveals the star of the show – the legendary Jackie Chan – briefly in live action, still doing the great things he has done for the past four decades. You can watch the movie if only for him. Hail, Master Wu.
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