Movie Night{s}!

I don't want you guys to think that the only things I do when I'm not working or sleeping are cooking and exercising. Although, those four activities are about 90% of my life...
When I need to relax, I always find my self plopped on the couch watching something on Netflix. About a week ago Netflix offered me a "free" one month trial of their one DVD out at a time rental plan. I say "free" because you have to remember to remove this plan from your account before the month is over or they'll automatically charge you for the next month. Since I'm capable of that, I jumped at the chance to see some new movies, and possibly the excuse to invite people over to watch them with me! So far I've gotten Ted, 21 Jump Street and Snow White and the Huntsman using my free trial. Seeing as how I just got Snow White today, I'll have to review that one for you another time.
On top of all those, I went out last night with my friend Steph and saw Gangster Squad. Saying that seems weird to me. I know that yesterday was Sunday, and for all you normal people, a weekend day. For me though, it was day 7 of my current 9 day work week. So to go out in the evening, it's just weird. Since I know you really don't want to read my babbling about my weird life anymore, I'm going to review these movies for you now. I'll try not to spoil any endings, but no promises.

Gangster Squad

Easily my least favorite of the three, and sadly the only one I paid for! Thankfully my ticket price was reduced thanks to my rewards card. The movie wasn't bad. I like the time that it was set in and all of the effects were great yadda yadda yadda. It just seemed like there wasn't much plot, and what there was moved slowly. Near the end of the movie I correctly predicted a twist in the plot, which makes you feel smart but also kinda ruins the movie. I wasn't too crazy about the main character but thankfully Ryan Gosling was there for me to stare at ;) I might watch it again, if someone else bought it. Overall, I say it gets a 3 out of 5.

21 Jump Street

This one was definitely my disappointment of the three. It was funny, but it was WAY more vulgar than I was expecting. If it offends me, it has to be pretty ridiculous. It followed a pretty typical story-line and all the major action happened at the end of the movie. Once again, it's a good thing there was a pretty boy, Channing Tatum this time, for me to stare at the whole time. I would definitely watch it again but I don't see myself buying this one either. Overall, 4 out of 5.

Ted

Definitely my favorite of the three, and also, the one that surprised me the most! Seeing the previews, I was expecting something more of a 21 Jump Street caliber. I was wrong about that! While it does have it's share of awkward moments, it's story-line was pretty good. I would easily watch this again and probably buy it, especially if it makes it's way to Walmart's $5 bin. 5 out of 5, no doubt in my mind. 

Thanks for reading!

Lauren