That’s Jentertainment

I’ve loved the show ‘How I met your mother’ since its first episode. It is now in its fourth season and has never been funnier. My Freaks and Geeks obsession is no secret so I first heard about the show because Jason Segel is in it. I keep very up to date on everything the Freaks and Geeks gang are up to. Himself and Alyson Hannigan who you will all know from Buffy are one of the cutest on-screen couples that I have ever come across. Cobie Smulders who plays Robin is both attractive and funny. The main character Ted (whom the show centres around) I don’t care for at all. However, this post is not about why I don’t like Ted, how much I like Lilly or even about Jason Segel. It’s about my ultimate favourite character; the shining star of the show- Barney played my Neil Patrick Harris. I’ve always thought of Barney as the heart of the show. His personality and general antics are hilarious and if you haven’t caught the show yet, I highly recommend you do.

I had never really thought about Neil Patrick Harris in another role. I didn’t think he would shine as strong in any other role so I never really looked up anything else he did before HIMYM. This week, my opinion slapped me in the face. I stumbled upon Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and I was proven very wrong about him. The comic womanizer I loved was replaced with his polar opposite- a self conscious, musical super villain that is afraid to speak to his heart’s desire. I was surprised to find that I loved this character even more than Barney Stinson. What a voice he has! I enjoyed Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, not just because it showed the multi-layered talent that is Neil Patrick Harris but because the story divided into its three acts was musically talented, funny and downright different.

Neil Patrick Harris. You are amazing.

Pardon the pun! How self-centered do you have to be to park like this?

When I’m running late and frantically looking for a spot there’s nothing I hate more than to see a car generously spread accross two spots. Even when you’re learning to drive, surely you can get it right after a couple of tries. I really think there should be a clamping system in place for these egotistical double spacers. I’ve never actually caught someone in the act and I presume they would know what would happen if I did. I did manage to snap this pic though in the library on Friday afternoon. So, if you do ever park like this, give it over. Please.

Released this weekend, Watchmen is an extremely anticipated comic book adaptation directed by Zach Snyder. I was blown away with the style of the movie, how well it transferred onto the big screen and I must admit I enjoyed it even more than Iron man.
Obviously if you enjoyed the comic book, you should go see it. You won’t be disappointed. Equally though, if you’ve never even heard of the comic book that might be all the more reason to see it. The storyline is new and fresh to you as are the characters.

I’m not one for delving into plotlines. I feel that they are there to be discovered. As necessary as trailers are, I think they give away the best parts of the movie. Some surprises are better left unwrapped until the main event. I don’t want to be a trailer here. I want to be a push. See this epic movie on a big screen. Don’t wait for the DVD; make the most of the mesmerising effects at their best in the cinema.

Without spoiling the story I’ll tell you what I liked about this movie. For one, the soundtrack was fantastic. Every song that blasted out was a classic. I particularly liked ’99 red balloons’ and if you’re a 30 Rock fan you’ll know why. I don’t think I can even listen to that song with a straight face again thanks to Tina Fey.
Watchmen does not compromise its integrity by making itself PG. I felt this one thing added to the movie more than anything else. All the sex, gore and violence are there without apology. You don’t have to cringe through cheesy superhero moments that you know are just there for the kiddies benefit as most blockbusters seem to be doing these days.

The plot itself is action-packed, engaging and it certainly does justice to all those fans of the comic book out there. The characters are witty, flawed and entertaining. The dialogue is original and the costumes are done extremely well. Even though the duration of the film is quite long at 2 and ¾ hours, it feels like no time at all. You’ll be dying for more.