"I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" Movie Review

Based on the book by Tucker Max, "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," depicts the real- life events of three law students and the crazy mess-ups they get themselves into.

The film was moderately funny compared to the high expectations that many reviewers had for it. Critics said that it was going to be the next "Hangover," but with a younger cast, unfortunately it was not quite up to par. "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" tells the outrageous, shocking and amusing night, three friends lived through.

The spontaneous bachelor party, that had gone horribly wrong thanks to a series of unfortunate and unplanned events; including bar fights, a run in with a bachelorette party and an unexpected dancer.

A determined and charming novelty seeker, Tucker, played by Matt Czuchry, and tricks his best friend Dan, played by Geoff Stults, into an unorthodox night. They end up lying to Dan's fiancée Kristy, played by Keri Lynn Pratt, so they can go to a famous club, three hours away.

Along the way, Tucker pressures their antisocial friend Drew, played by Jesse Bradford, to come along for the ride. Before they know it Tucker's chase of a specific and outrageous interest- lands Dan in jail and in serious trouble with both the law and his future wife.

After the crazy night Tucker shows his true colors and ends up uninvited to Dan's wedding and ankle deep in a mess of his own creation-literally. If Tucker wants his invite back to the wedding and the lives of his best friends, he'll have to find a way to balance his friendships along with his own selfishness and narcissism.

All three friends take something away from that night-Dan had an excessively destructive public intoxication arrest, Drew got over his ex- girlfriend and Tucker fulfilled his unwavering ego.
"I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," had some funny moments, but raunchy and graphic scenes overshadowed these parts. While the understated and antisocial friend facilitated most of the comedic scenes, Drew; otherwise this would have been an overly graphic film with little to no comedic release.

While in comparison, "The Hangover" had a stronger and more experience comedic cast. The young, wild and crude cast of "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," showed a lack of comedic familiarity that a expert comedian has.

"I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell," is definitely not a date movie or a movie to see in the theatres. Personally, I would wait until it comes out on DVD. The movie had potential, and I wouldn't say it's a waste to see-just not worth paying $7 to 10.

"Love Happens" Movie Review

Funny and endearing, "Love Happens" shows the lives of two people confused about their life choices. Aaron Eckhart plays Burke, a best-selling therapist and grief counselor, who shares his own life tragedy with Eloise, played by Jennifer Aniston.

Burke's novels brings him to Seattle, where he teaches, a sold-out, self- help seminar and he unexpectedly meets someone who may actually be more screwed up then he is, but might be the one person who will be able to help him help himself.

In "Love Happens" Burke's takes his seriously, he is motivated to help others, but by being so focused on other people's problems he is hiding from his own, until he meets Eloise. The two characters are dealing with issues and life obstacles that they feel compelled to share with each other.

Burke opens up to Eloise about the fatal car accident involving his wife and we see Burke finally deal with the pain and loss. While, Eloise can deal with her fear of a commitment and accepts her failed attempts and mistakes she has made in the past.

"Love Happens," has its funny moments but is filled with romantic drama. The emotional aspect of the film was hazy, because it's about getting in touch with what is holding you back, but the lines are blurry as to how the two lead characters take their attraction and faith to make their connection, while leaving the rest up to fate.

Aniston and Eckhart had great chemistry and did a good job making the connection between the two, tragically misread characters seem believable. They made the audience feel for both characters and you couldn't help but hope there would be a happy ending.

Although, Aniston and Eckhart had strong performances, it was Judy Greer's character, Marty and Dan Fogler's character, Lane that held the comedic end throughout the film. Both characters cut through the emotional tension with just the right amount of humor and sympathy. Marty and Lane hang around for moral support as Burke and Eloise figure out their lives.

You could definitely classify this movie as a "chick- flick," so I would recommend seeing it on a girls night out.

Overall, I would give it a 3 ½ out of 5 and I would recommend seeing it in theatres, but like I said it's a "chick- flick," so ladies go see it with your girlfriends and leave your boyfriends at home.