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I am back from my NYC trip and I wish I had one more day to lounge before heading back to the Rat Race. But I am Junior Global Rat, Esquire and I guess there is no rest for the wicked!
Ms. Bermuda and I had free passes to see the Jenny Slate film "Obvious Child." (Thank you, Gofobo.com!) So I was more than happy to finish work and head to the movie theater where I didn't have to think … and didn't have to break out my wallet!
From the very first few minutes of this movie, I thought "Uh oh, this may be TOO MUCH for me." I'm not a prude in any way, shape or form. While I may refer to myself as a "gentle, hot house flower" - anyone who knows me would spew liquid out of their nostrils while drinking if they thought anyone actually believed me to be such a delicate creature. So if a movie is going to get me going "uh oh," then it must be off the charts.
Jenny Slate - formerly of "Saturday Night Live" and presently for pop ups on Comedy Central's "The Kroll Show" (as in Nick Kroll) - stars in this grunge-tastic film about abortion. Yes, abortion. Saying I enjoyed the film probably makes me a heathen destined to the volcanic lands of the here after, but I'm pretty sure my ticket to that place was purchased a long time ago. (And I believe in reincarnation anyway, so there!) Overall, my thoughts about Jenny Slate's movie "Obvious Child" are in the title to this post … "Raunchy, Gritty. Somewhat Inappropriate … And Yet Surprisingly Sweet."
At times I was squeamish. At times I was grossed out (hello opening monologue!) But what surprised me the most about a film on what I think is a sad subject, regardless if you are pro-life or pro-choice; is how sweet I thought it was at times. Life isn't pretty and neither is this movie. The end was probably too sentimental and unrealistic, but hey that's what I love about movies. If I wanted a dose of reality I would watch the news.
I don't think this movie will be the "feel good hit of the summer," but I thought it was an excellent performance from Jenny Slate and I hope to see more films from her in the future.
I am back from my NYC trip and I wish I had one more day to lounge before heading back to the Rat Race. But I am Junior Global Rat, Esquire and I guess there is no rest for the wicked!
Ms. Bermuda and I had free passes to see the Jenny Slate film "Obvious Child." (Thank you, Gofobo.com!) So I was more than happy to finish work and head to the movie theater where I didn't have to think … and didn't have to break out my wallet!
From the very first few minutes of this movie, I thought "Uh oh, this may be TOO MUCH for me." I'm not a prude in any way, shape or form. While I may refer to myself as a "gentle, hot house flower" - anyone who knows me would spew liquid out of their nostrils while drinking if they thought anyone actually believed me to be such a delicate creature. So if a movie is going to get me going "uh oh," then it must be off the charts.
Jenny Slate - formerly of "Saturday Night Live" and presently for pop ups on Comedy Central's "The Kroll Show" (as in Nick Kroll) - stars in this grunge-tastic film about abortion. Yes, abortion. Saying I enjoyed the film probably makes me a heathen destined to the volcanic lands of the here after, but I'm pretty sure my ticket to that place was purchased a long time ago. (And I believe in reincarnation anyway, so there!) Overall, my thoughts about Jenny Slate's movie "Obvious Child" are in the title to this post … "Raunchy, Gritty. Somewhat Inappropriate … And Yet Surprisingly Sweet."
At times I was squeamish. At times I was grossed out (hello opening monologue!) But what surprised me the most about a film on what I think is a sad subject, regardless if you are pro-life or pro-choice; is how sweet I thought it was at times. Life isn't pretty and neither is this movie. The end was probably too sentimental and unrealistic, but hey that's what I love about movies. If I wanted a dose of reality I would watch the news.
I don't think this movie will be the "feel good hit of the summer," but I thought it was an excellent performance from Jenny Slate and I hope to see more films from her in the future.
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