Take 9: Valentine's Day

I didn't want to do it.  And all the time you knew it.  

I just couldn't help my self.  It's the same way I feel about chocolate, unless it is Godiva.  Then I always want to do it.

As usual the newspaper gave this a less than stellar review.  Surprise?  Not Surprised.

Sometimes, I just want to be entertained.  I don't want to have to think too hard.  I don't want to have to feel like some major social commentary has just been presented.  I just want to enjoy a light-hearted story I know is most likely going to end well.  After all, this is a romantic comedy.  And this is Garry Marshall directing.

Given what I was looking for, I feel this movie didn't disappoint.  I sort of had a love/hate relationship with the parts of the movie that seemed predictable.  Yet, who knows?  I may have had a hate/hate relationship if those parts hadn't played out the way I thought.  I also loved that there were revelations I didn't expect, but were a nice surprise.  I'd say more, especially about Ashton Kutcher's story line, but just in case, I don't want to spoil anything.

Also, as I have mentioned in my blog, CaliforniVacation: SoCal Style, as your SoCal tour guide gal, and my sister gig as the L.A. Sightseeing Examiner for examiner.com, I enjoy seeing locations in a movie from SoCal where "I've been there...done that!"  I loved seeing the Venice canals.  Last time I was there the water was so low that there was no way someone would be able to kayak it, but with all the rain this year that may have changed.  I haven't been to the original Los Angeles Flower District yet.  Now I wish to go to there.  So, thanks for that, Mr. Marshall.

P.S.  I enjoyed Jennifer Gardner's character's explanation of the history of Valentine's Day.  Very imformative.  Thank you.

Movie 411:

Movie: Valentine's Day (2010)

Screenplay Writer:  Katherine Fugate

Director:  Garry Marshall

Film Editor:  Bruce Green

Plot:  Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day.
Cast (top 3 listed from IMDB, click here to see more):  Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel