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National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002)
One of my all time favorites
This movie is one of my all time favorites. Not so much for the humor, because there was plenty of it, or the superb acting by Ryan Reynolds, but for the underlining message that everyone can be great if given the chance. Everyone is different and great in there own right. The show was not about a cocky, overbearing rich college boy, it was much more. It showed that there is always something good about everyone no matter who they are, you just need to find it. The humor and acting style of Reynolds was perfect and he did an excellent job. Tara Reid, though nice to look at, lacked in the acting department. Taj was very funny. Over all a very funny and enjoyable movie with a deeper message if you look for it.
Lift (2001)
Not foe the casual viewer
I actually saw this show at the Sundance Film Festival and met Kery Washington. This movie was well done and Washington was exceptional in her role. She will excel as an actress if given the chance to do so. However, this is a difficult movie to mass market and appeal to a wide audience. This movie is not for the casual viewer. The challenge faced by Washingtons character is vividly seen and makes you feel for her. Yet in the end it's hard to feel bad for her because of her choices. The frustration lies with the people she surrounds herself with. At times she has the chance to chose a better life but does not due to her environment. Her potential is precluded with her bad habit.