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Movie Journals
Bringing Down the House
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Bringing Down the House Somewhat reminiscent of You’ve Got Mail, Bringing Down the House (105 minutes) begins with two people communicating via e-mail (or instant messaging). That I knew the premise of the movie let me in on some of the double entendre between the two people instant messaging each other, especially from Charlene’s character writing from jail but, without openly lying, not stating as much. Both characters describe themselves in the best (or shall we say misrepresentational?) light, as we all know people do when chatting on-line. I particularly like the jazzy music corresponding with Steve Martin’s character getting ready for his date. Plot point 1 arrives on time after about 27 minutes when, under duress, Martin’s character agrees to take Charlene in and help her clear her name. Again on time, Plot point 2 comes after about 70 minutes when Charlene is found out to be an escaped inmate. Both points in the movie make it spin in a new direction. Overall, this was a fun movie, good for a quick get away from reality. Better for the audience than drugs at least. My favorite line is delivered by Eugene Levy about his preference for larger women in a way only he can: “I like my jelly to jiggle, if I’m not being too subtle.” Karen Walker 13 October 2003 |