TRCC Reviews
Much Ado About Nothing Synopsis: A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. While this is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, it stays true to the Bard’s language much in the same vein as Baz Lurhman’s spectacular take on Romeo and Juliet in 1996. Joss Whedon’s script stays faithful to the play, and while some characters are condensed, it doesn’t take away from the story at all. I’m a pretty big fan of William Shakespeare’s work, and I absolutely loved the…
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Synopsis: Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend’s seven evil exes in order to win her heart. After spotting fuschia-haired Ramona Flowers at the library, Scott Pilgrim is convinced she’s his dream girl. There are only two problems. One, he’s already dating a high school senior, and two, Ramona comes with a bit of baggage… namely, her seven evil exes whom Scott must fight and defeat in order to keep dating her. Despite having seen plenty of images and gifs of this movie online, this was my first time watching Scott Pilgrim. It was easy…
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Synopsis: A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. 30-year-old Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) is unwed and waitressing at her family’s restaurant. While her family loves to have her near, they worry about her state of singledom, most notably her father Gus (Michael Constantine), who is eager for Toula to marry a Greek boy and start a family. Feeling unfulfilled and lonely, Toula takes college courses and soon leaves the restaurant to work…
Wimbledon: A pro tennis player has lost his ambition and has fallen in rank to 119. Fortunately for him, he meets a young player on the women’s circuit who helps him recapture his focus for Wimbledon.
New Year’s Eve Synopsis: The lives of several couples and singles in New York City intertwine over the course of New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve follows various storylines as people begin to pile into New York City to watch the ball drop at midnight. Two expecting couples compete for cash by trying to have the first New Year’s baby. A man dying in a hospital wants to live long enough to see the ball drop one last time. A mother is at odds with her teenage daughter, who is trying to experience more freedom. A socially awkward woman quits…
The Five Year Engagement Synopsis: One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together. The Five Year Engagement opens with a proposal. Tom (Jason Segel) pops the question to his girlfriend of one year, Violet (Emily Blunt), who, of course, says yes. Tom is a respected sous-chef whose dream is to have his own restaurant. Violet is a Ph.D. graduate applying to post-doctorate psychology programs. After she is accepted into the University of Michigan’s program, Tom readily agrees to postpone their wedding and…
The Wedding Planner: Mary Fiore is San Francisco’s most successful supplier of romance and glamor. She knows all the tricks. She knows all the rules. But then she breaks the most important rule of all: she falls in love with the groom.
Desperados: A panicked young woman, with her reluctant friends in tow, rushes to Mexico to try and delete a ranting email she sent to her new boyfriend.
The Kissing Booth 2: With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with Lee and feelings for a new classmate.