Grown Ups

Let me first start by saying that I may never see another movie after 12pm again. I mean, it was only $14 for my bf and I to see Grown Ups this morning. Maybe I've just become cheap at my old age (28) or maybe movies are a supreme rip-off after 12pm. Depends on your point of view, I guess.

Now, I had been wanting to see this movie ever since I first saw the yearbook ads while waiting in line for SATC 2 (an epic disappointment). Perhaps it was all the build up leading into the movie that left me underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, there were definitely some funny moments. I just felt like I had seen the best material in the trailer. I realize that's what got me to buy my movie ticket, but the trailer was a serious spoiler alert. From the kids wanting to get "chocolate wasted" to blue dye in the pool, I found myself anticipating the good stuff.

Since the cast included Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Kevin James and David Spade, I thought there would be some bloopers at the end or at the very least, some still photos of funny stuff. That might have made me feel like I got to see something trailer viewers hadn't. More than anything, I felt that it was a narcissistic move on Sandler's part to make himself the most successful of the group. He was affectionately referred to as "Hollywood" by his friends after becoming an agent. He was also the boy who scored the winning shot during the championship game. In love with yourself much?

All I know is that my expectations were high for this film and I left the theater grateful that we didn't pay full price for our tickets. I'm ready to see a great movie and although it's a completely different genre, the countdown is on for The Last Airbender: http://www.thelastairbendermovie.com