The Other Guys (2010)

If you are fan of Will Ferrel, you will most likely enjoy this one. If you are fan of Mark Wahlberg, you may not enjoy his attempt at comedy. It fell flat for me. If you like Samuel L. Jackson or Dwayne Johnson, you will enjoy the first parts of the story. If you are Yankee fan, you may not. If you are a fan of Michael Keaton, you may not like his choice of character here. If you are fan of Eva Mendes you might like this.

While there are a few good laughs this story plays like an over-long SNL sketch. But that is the case with most Ferrel movies in my opinion. They take a good thing to far and dwell on what was funny the first time or two, too long.

The PG-13 rating is a bit weak if you ask me. There are enough sexual references to make parents wish they had not watched this with their teens.

Watch this with a guy between the ages of 18 and 28.

Shrek Forever After (2010)

Not just more of the same. Actually this was better than I expected. Somehow the creative team behind this franchise keep coming up with something new. Allegedly this is the last in the series, but after doing over $235M at the domestic box office, I wonder.

All the regulars returned to lend their voices to this now classic series. And, as usual they do a great job. There are even a few newcomers. But I suggest you watch the DVD's special features to learn who.

I must say, I love what they did for and to Rumplestiltskin. Anyone who has read the original version of his story know how close they came to capturing the creator's intent.

This movie is fine for families and even most small kids. The PG rating is based on some potentially scary scenes and animated violent battle scenes.

Watch this movie with someone who is a good sport when it comes to fracturing fairy tales.