It's a quiet weekend, and the only wide release to open Friday is "Couples Retreat" with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Faizon Love and Kristen Bell. "Good Hair' opens in limited release.
COUPLES RETREAT (with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau)
Synopsis: Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price.
First thoughts: To be honest with you, I don't know what to think about this one right now. The premise of course sounds funny, and the cast sounds great too. That said, recent previews and TV spots failed to win me over, as this looks just like another silly couple comedy filled with rather primitive humor. As long as it's refreshing and hilarious, I'm all for it though. I'll see this one tonight, and my review will be up first thing Friday. My excitement meter for this one: 6/10.
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GOOD HAIR (with Chris Rock)
Synopsis: Rock visits hair salons and styling battles, scientific laboratories, and Indian temples to explore the way black hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of black people. elebrities such as Ice-T, Kerry Washington, Nia Long, Paul Mooney, Raven Symone, Maya Angelou, and Reverend Al Sharpton all candidly offer their stories and observations to Rock while he struggles with the task of figuring out how to respond to his daughter's question.
First thoughts: Love the idea, and love the trailer. I'm excited to see Chris Rock taking control in this documentary, and I'm sure we're in for an enjoyable ride filled with laughs. My excitement meter for this one: 8/10.
Also opening in very limited release this week are "Bronson," "An Education" and "Paranormal Activity."