The Deal (2008)

Another wasted effort from Hollywood to make a comedy that is actually funny and entertaining. The only really funny moment was William H. Macy saying “Wonderful country, as long as you’re a mushroom” upon arriving in rainy London.

Rating:  5/10

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Nobel Son (2007)

Son of an American Nobel prize winner gets kidnapped by his other son that he doesn’t even know about his existence. Weird comedy/thriller.

7/10

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Easy Virtue (2008)

A young Englishman marries the successful American car driver and introduces her to his family… that’s where the fun begins.

Rating: 6/10

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Yes Man (2008)

Average comedy with Jim Carrey but as opposed to most American comedies this had a few funny scenes at least.

Rating: 6/10

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Kunsten å tenke negativt (2006)

The Art of Negative Thinking is a Norwegian film about a group of physically disabled people that are thinking positively about their lives until they meet someone mastering negative thinking. Interesting approach to a theme that still seems to be considered a taboo in Hollywood.

Rating: 7/10

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Burn After Reading (2008)

I didn’t expect another “The Big Lebowski” from the Coen Brothers but I definitely hoped for a better try. This film doesn’t have any bad scenes but it doesn’t have any really good ones either. And dark humour? Well, not really, nothing remotely funny here, just some old clichés.

Rating: 5/10

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The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

I didn’t really get this film but at least the main theme by Peter Sarstedt brought back some nice memories.

Rating: 5/10

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Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

I don’t think anyone would expect much from a movie with a title like this, so you can’t really end up being disappointed. In fact there’s a few funny moments in this weird love story that makes it worth watching.

Rating: 5/10

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Strictly Sexual (2008)

How long can you keep a relationship strictly on a sexual level? And how long can you stay together once you admit falling in love with each other?

Rating: 6/10

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Small Time Crooks (2000)

Woody Allen’s comedy has a great start and ending but it really loses its pace for most of the movie. There’s a few hilarious jokes to entertain though.

Rating: 5/10

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