COLLEGE ROAD TRIP (Released to Theaters USA 2008)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  College Road Trip—suitable, predictable afternoon watch—plays like light Disney fare for the young teen audience. Know that it serves clean entertainment with no hidden surprises. Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symoné play the father/daughter duo well. A little tweaking of the basic script has potential to push the chuckle factor to the 'riot' level. Camera work needs some improvement. Overall, it's sweet and provides another look at father-daughter relationships. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline   A man has a daughter, who he wants to be a good girl, and keeps tight control to protect her even when it is time for her to go to college.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Roger Kumble for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Michael Green, Anthony Katagas, Raven-Symoné and Ann Marie Sandalin for making the film possible. Cast includes Martin Lawrence, Raven-Symoné, Kym Whitley, Adam LeFevre, Rakka Kikka, Brenda Song, Margo Harshman, Lucas Grabeel, and Matthew Schlein. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is not a total waste of time and money. The comic element is in place. Expect light comedy and a sweet treatment of the father/daughter relationship.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

FURRY VENGEANCE (Theatrical Release USA 2010)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 2.7|5.0 Starsìì

Furry Vengeance—fails at the script level—endeavors to say something good about animal safety and forest protection but does it in a way that disables the cause. The strongest actors/actresses in this film become Brooke Shield and Alice Drummond who both carry their parts well.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Animals fight back for their piece of the forest and target Dan Sanders (Brendan Fraser).

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Roger Kumble for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouel, Brendan Fraser, Jonathan King, Ira Shuman, and Jeff Skoll for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Frank (Ricky Garcia), Cheese (Eugene Cordero), Gus (Patrice O’Neal), Hank (Jim Norton), Tammy Sanders (Brooke Shields), Tyler Sanders (Matt Prokop), Drill Sergeant (Billy Bush), Neal Lyman (Ken Jeong), Felder (Angela Kinsey), and Principal Baker (Samantha Bee).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

No. Mouse Hunt is a better movie if one is looking for a story with human/animal interaction.

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Ben Meyers