This is the best Nora Ephron movie that was ever made and I will fight you if you disagree.
I will admit that Amy Adams is so far past unbearable (as an actress and as a character) in this movie, but if you can get past that, you’ll have a great time. The Meryl Streep/Stanley Tucci storyline is the main reason I love it so much. Well, that and all of the cooking scenes. I watch it at least once every three months, don’t tell anyone.
Remember how much I loved Baghead? Yeah, I think this one might be even creepier/better. Definitely check it out if you have any kind of faith in my recommendations.
Listen to this summary.
“As they await the birth of their baby, a couple (John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph) travel across America in search of the perfect place to raise their family. During their journey, they share assorted misadventures and reconnect with old friends and relatives. The experiences and people they encounter help them define the word home on their own terms, possibly for the first time in their lives.”
It's such an original idea and so well executed. You have to see it if you haven't already. WHY DOESN'T MAYA RUDOLPH DO MORE MOVIES? Who do I call to inquire about that?
Sidenote: Happy 92nd Birthday, Dad! You're the greatest man in my life and I'll never know how I got lucky enough to be your daughter. Not only do I love you, I *everything* you.
“A Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) visits a commune where residents (Samantha Morton, Denis Lavant) imitate Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, the Three Stooges and others.”
I won't be able to express how much I love this movie. It's such an original idea and I love, love, love the ending. If you don't intend on seeking it out, just watch the ending (below). I know I've quoted the last lines of it before on this blog, but it's even better when you can hear it said. I promise you that you'll love it. And if you don't, you're dead inside.
I always wanted this scene to be longer.
