Review of St. Vincent (2014) by Axgrinder — 30 Nov 2014
One of the better movies I’ve seen this year. It’s a feel good movie. It has a several laugh out loud moments and a couple of tear jerker moments, too. It’s a curmudgeon movie. Bill Murray’s Boston accent takes a bit of getting used to.
Is it a bit predictably? Yes, but this is not a thriller, so it doesn’t diminish the fun. Is the story original? Yes, it didn’t remind me of a bunch of other movies I’ve already seen. Is it a kid’s movie? Nope.
The themes are mostly adult. Is it vulgar? The humor is ribald at times, but the movie avoids the kind of blatantly crude, shock humor you see in today’s typical comedy. Why didn’t it get higher ratings from the critics? It’s the kind of movie that professional critics find uninteresting.
It doesn’t break new ground. It’s not epic. There is no unusual cinematography. It doesn’t contain any biting social commentary. It’s not about our dystopian future. It’s doesn’t contain senseless violence and a tragic ending.
This one is pure enjoyment. Unless you're crankier than Bill Murray's character, it's hard not to be entertained by this movie.
This review of St. Vincent (2014) was written by Axgrinder on 30 Nov 2014.
St. Vincent has generally received positive reviews.
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