MAGIC MIKE

It was hard to pick between the three movies I really wanted to see today.  After much deliberation it was decided that Magic Mike would be the one.  I have never quite gotten the excitement of a men's striptease show but, the hype made me quite curious.  This does not mean I'm not a fan of looking at buff men but, I would never be the one to stuff dollars in what little they were wearing.

However, I do like Channing Tatum and, knew this movie was loosely based on his earlier career so, I figured it was worth a look.  And, what red blooded woman wouldn't want to sneak a peek at Matthew in the almost raw?

These two men carried out their jobs beautifully.  But, sadly, the movie was a bit boring if they weren't the ones in the spotlight.  I'm almost certain that the box office receipts will dwindle after this opening weekend.

SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

I'm a Steve Carell groupie.  He makes a movie I will come and, I don't recall ever being disappointed.  I like Kiera Knightley too when she manages to take a role that doesn't take her back to some Victorian Era.  So I saw Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World.  Maybe the title could have been shortened a bit but, otherwise, it was a wonderful movie.

There have been countless movies about what people do in the last days of their lives and, also ones about certain doom for the world.  The people ultimately die but, in most cases the earth is always saved.  Most of the stories are thought provoking and dramatic.  However, this one, in addition to having these traits, had so much humor as well.

In one scene a group of middle aged friends gather for one last party.  One lady comes in dressed in jewelry and furs to the hilt.  Her explanation was that she was wearing everything she had been saving.  How many of us have those things?  People's inhibitions went by the wayside and instead of having drinks at the event, someone brought Heroin.

Of course, relationships were mended and people came to accept what life had given them in these last days.  All and all, a most delightful journey that took place in three weeks.