ABOUT LAST NIGHT (2014) – My rating: 7.5/10

My past experiences with Kevin Hart movies and comedy spots left me feeling that Kevin Hart wasn’t very funny, despite the “funniest Man Alive” title placed on his name.  I don’t like comedians who cannot do their routines without creating the dirtiest, foul material available.  Today I saw “About Last Night” and suddenly saw the humor.  Kevin along with Michael Ealy was totally funny in this cutesy, “I don’t want to commit to a relationship” movie.   Although there was plenty of foul language, it wasn’t over the top.  After all, this is an adult movie.  Paula Patton makes a cameo but profound appearance.  I believe the plot was pretty true to life.  There were a few bloopers that I cannot reveal because it would be a spoiler.  All the women in this film were eye candy.  Kevin and Regina Hall became a wild, eccentric couple while Michael Ealy and Joy Bryant, better known for her role as Jasmine Trussell on Parenthood, teamed up as a “normal” couple, looking for love.  Watching the two couples come together was hilarious and quite entertaining.  I recommend seeing About Last Night, especially if you need a pick me up.

AMOUR (2012) – My rating: 8.5/10

What a story.  Amour dealt with a problem we will all experience if we continue to live.  So in love and compatible were these two people.  Old age problems struck and the rest was Amour telling the story of two elderly people who depended on each other for survival.  This is a story I can relate to since my parents were in a similar situation.  I think these actors deserve kudos for their performances and the director, Michael Haneke did a brilliant job bringing a much needed issue to the audience’s attention.  There is a twist to the story that really deserves deep thought.  I found the movie a little slow at times but overall, it was well done!  Amour is nominated for Best Picture, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Writing (Original Screenplay).

[Amour won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film!]