The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

I’m embarrassed to say I actually liked this.  Catchy songs and likable leads make up for a lackluster story and non stop corny-ness.  I’m not saying I loved it but it’s better than one might expect.

When the movie was over, I found myself humming some of the songs.  That was when I knew “Damnit, I liked that”.  Meryl Streep gives a nice performance and surprisingly has a great voice as the bride to be’s mother.  The bride, played by Amanda Seyfried, is so cute and likable you can’t help but route for her.  And of one of her three possible dads, Pierce Brosnan is charming and cool.  One of the film’s few setbacks was the extreme silliness that left me rolling my eyes for the majority of the movie.  Also the plot is only there to move the film along to it’s next song.  No surprises or twists of any kind (except for how much I liked the music).  While not an ABBA fan at all, the songs were the best part of the film.

True Dudes gives Mamma Mia 3 out of 5 middle fingers.

Joy and Jack meet while on a Las Vegas bender, where their drunken nuptials are only part of a larger problem: What to do when Jack wins $3 million with Joy’s quarter, and they are forced to spend six months as wife and husband if they are to see a penny of their winnings.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

A ridiculous premise, ridiculous overacting, with ridiculous characters make for a film that is, you guessed it, fucking ridiculous. I didn’t hate this movie. I have to admit that I did laugh a couple of times, but I’m totally embarrassed about it.

For starters, this is so far from being able to ever actually happen it’s insane. Had the main characters been smarter, they could have avoided the whole retarded mess. Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz play the main characters like a couple of loonies. These two wackos should be locked up. Their wild overacting further mars what was only mediocre to begin with. The film ends predictably sweet and near the finale the acters do tone things down a bit. While I’m definitely not recommending this film, it’s not the worst piece of shit I have ever seen.

True Dudes gives What Happens in Vegas 2 out of 5 middle fingers.

Devastated Peter takes a Hawaii vacation in order to deal with recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know Sarah’s traveling to the same resort as her ex … and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

The Apatow gang has done it again! Forgetting Sarah Marshall is charming, raunchy, sexy, and down right fucking hilarious. It deserves a spot among Apatow’s other recent comedy classics The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, and Superbad. This film will easily go down as the best romantic comedy of the year.

Jason Segel, who stars and also wrote the witty and dirty as hell screenplay, is nearly perfect as the broken hearted lead. And Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis, both mind numbingly hot (whoever cast both of them in the same movie is a genius) are great as his two love interests. There are also hilarious smaller roles filled by Apatow regulars Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd. It’s dick jokes, nudity, and foul language a plenty as the ridiculous situations and smart aleck script tickles your funny bones. If your looking for a fun and sexy date movie, you won’t find one better than this.

True Dudes gives Forgetting Sarah Marshall 5 out of 5 middle fingers.

In 1925, an aging football legend and the hot college star he’s drafted for his pro team, fight for the heart of an intrepid up-and-coming journalist.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

It’s nice that every once in a while I can still be surprised at the movies. I’m not a big sports fan and I fucking hate Renée Zellweger, but I’ll be damned if I didn’t like the shit out of this movie. A terrific script filled with razor sharp dialogue, fun chemistry between the stars, and great acting help to make this comedy about the early days of pro football a winner.

This film is all about the stars trading zingers and do they ever. The jokes come fast and furious and most of them are spot on. This is the kind of film George Clooney was made for. Under his own direction, he makes this film the perfect starring vehicle for his screwball talents. And his costars are no slouches either. For once Renée Zellweger is fantastic and John Krasinski is his usual chraming self. This flick looks great and the majority of the film moves along at a rapid pace.

My only complaint is that the middle 20 min. tend to drag. But, luckily the remainder of the film saved by a surprising and fun filled finale. A wacky, screwball comedy for those who enjoy something different and sometimes wish they would make ‘em like they used to.

True Dudes gives Leatherheads 4 out of 5 middle fingers.

A father tells his daughter about his previous relationships with women.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

A predictable, lightweight, yet occasionally charming romantic comedy. Ryan Reynolds stars as Will Hayes a single father with relationship problems. He can’t decide who he loves more, Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz, or Isla Fisher. So, he fucks all three of them. Poor Will.

Ryan Reynolds does a good job as the lead. His charm went a long way to keep me from hating this movie. The three females leads also do a nice job. The biggest problem comes from Abigal Breslin, who plays Reynold’s daughter. Her over acting and terrible delivery almost undo the film. Thankfully, her role is kept to a minimum. Over all, it’s not a bad date movie. There are worse things you could do with your wife or girlfriend to try to get laid.

True Dudes gives Definitely, Maybe 2 out of 5 middle fingers.

A man, who lost his wife on their wedding day, seeks the help of a beautiful psychic in order to move on with his life. His wife’s ghost has other ideas.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

This romantic comedy is about as lame as they come. It’s unoriginal, uninspired, and completely predictable. It’s nothing more than a sitcom on the big screen. From its flat look to its dull script, I can think of about a hundred better ways I could have spent an hour and a half.

To begin with the plot is garbage, a mish mash, rehash of better films. Furthermore, even the acting is bad, with Jason Biggs turning in his all time worst performance (and that’s saying something) as the understanding yet wacky friend. Every time this asshole was on the screen I cringed at his awfully written dialog. The only things that kept me from walking out of the theater were Paul Rudd’s occasionally funny one liners (which I like to think he adlibbed) and Lake Bell’s insane good looks.

True Dudes gives Over Her Dead Body 1 out of 5 middle fingers.

A ridiculously hot and caring woman has trouble finding love (yeah right). It seems she’s always a bridesmaid (27 times) and never the bride. If you don’t already think this movie sounds like shit then you’re an idiot.

TRUE DUDES REVIEW:

I wanted to like this movie, I really did. But, the clichéd script and retarded characters made it almost impossible. The plot relies on hackneyed, seemingly magical coincidences to move the story along. After the hundredth groan inducing, romantic comedy cliché, I gave up. This is the kind of movie that gives chick flicks a bad name.

The only good thing about this film was Katherine Heigl. Her character Jane was sweet and charming. Her good looks and on screen charisma kept me watching long after I wanted to gouge my eyes out.

True Dudes gives 27 Dresses 1 out of 5 middle fingers.

TRUE DUDES REVIEWS BEST OF 2007:

• 300
• Grindhouse
• Once
• Hot Fuzz
• Away From Her
• Knocked Up
• Superbad
• Gone Baby Gone
• The Assassination Of Jesse James
• The Mist
• Juno

TRUE DUDES WORST OF 2007:

• Pathfinder
• I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
• War
• Halloween
• 30 Days of Night
• Hitman