Good lord. 112 minutes down the drain. So this is not the movie of my dreams, as you may have guessed. Drama filled chick flicks that aren't funny or interesting are just not high on my list of things that make for quality entertainment. The girl turns out to be a bit of a weepy you know what, she kinda ends up with the guy who is a bit of a jerk but not really, and there is a major love triangle. INCONCEIVABLE!!!
Having said all of that, I like the dude with the beard. If you watch the movie, you will know who I'm talking about.
There are some chick flicks that I enjoy, but this movie doesn't make that list. I don't think it is so much a bad movie, as it includes a bunch of twists and annoying complications that made it unenjoyable for me.
-David
Catch and Release is a movie that you have to watch like you're reading a book. In fact, I think this movie might be based on a book? Maybe? Maybe not? What I mean by this though, is it's not a fast movie. It's slower paced, thoughtful, with some comical pieces thrown in.
I actually bought this movie for cheap at someplace like Target, before I had even seen it. If I had seen it first, I probably would not have bought it. It's not the worst movie I've seen, but definitely not the best. It's grown on me a bit since the first time I saw it, but still not one I would rave about.
That being said, I do really like the two roommates, especially the shorter, heavier dude with the beard, he is hilarious. And I actually really enjoy most of the supporting characters. Jennifer Garner was decent, but I had a hard time liking the guy who plays her love interest. Maybe it's his eyes or his mannerisms, either way, not that impressed with him.
Would I recommend it? Depends. If you're looking for a contemplative, slower chick flick like movie, then sure, try it out. But if this doesn't sound like your type of movie, then it's probably not.
-Bethany
