Sherine Sanchez
Two of the six writers from “Scary Movie” came up with a clever satire yet again, but the film “Date Movie” should have gone straight to DVD.
Although this film was fourth in earnings on opening weekend, it suffers from overacting, not to mention some scenes which would cause audiences to choke on popcorn.
The film “Date Movie” is similar to “Scary Movie,” the first of its installments which was released back in 2000. But three sequels weren’t enough.
The fourth sequel is due to release later this year. The compilation of movies begins with the 1997 romance film “My Best Friend’s Wedding” to the comedy “Napoleon Dynamite” released two years ago.
The comedy includes scenes from films such as “Shallow Hal,” “King Kong,” “Hitch,” and “Wedding Crashers.”
Julia Jones plays off of the character from “Bridget Jones’ Diary” tackles events during the film. Jones is played by “American Pie” actor Alyson Hannigan” as the overweight starlet sets out on a quest for romance.
This parody is equally packed with great sexual humor and offensive material, which is sure to have the public laughing, but later. the film can make you wish you waited until it released on DVD.
A few critics have the same horrible opinion, such as Entertainment Weekly and E! Online have said the movie is just not funny and awful, but should’ve been titled “Date from Hell.” Let the critics be the viewers themselves.
Overall, this movie will either make you laugh at the comedic and sarcastic scenes or leave halfway through.
Let’s see what the writers will come up with for “Scary Movie 4.”
Comedies should stick to comedy, laughs and great acting, not raunchy satires because it just doesn’t sell, well to those who are willing to sit through stupidity, you could stay home, pocket $10 and turn on the TV for that.
Grade: D