Triple Feature

Saw three movies last night with my friend Suzanne. We had to spend quite awhile figuring out how to see as many movies as possible, but we pulled it off, and managed to get some sushi in between films as well (sort of on the run, but still!)

Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Woody Allen's latest, which seems like it should be directed by Almodovar. Not bad, but not great. A bit flat in the end, after you get terribly invested in the characters. Reminded me a lot of Melinda Melinda, which was also good but not great, despite an excellent cast.

Brideshead Revisited. We decided we had to see this British period movie, since it's the classiest thing in theaters this weekend. Very good, with excellent performances, but not as moving as Atonement or The English Patient (similar settings and time periods and themes).

Tropic Thunder. Our "what the hell" pick, but ended up being our favorite. Really funny, much more so than we expected. Ben Stiller is totally willing to go out on a limb and it pays off. Perfectly cast, including lots of supporting roles played by A-list actors. They must have had so much fun making this.