Megan’s DVD Round Up

Hello all. Mark here. I asked my girlfriend Megan to write-up a quick DVD round-up for these two surprise hit films. They are both enjoyable for completely different reasons. One is about a Lawyer the other is about a really angry demon. I didn’t expect much from either of these but they managed to  be very pleasant surprises. Read the round-up. Rent the DVDs. Leave a comment.

Insidious

Reasons you will rent this movie tonight: (1) It’s creepy (and movies don’t usually get to me) in all the right ways (2) It’s original, it is refreshing to have a horror movie sans torture and the typical horror gimmicks  (3) Angus Sampson and Leigh Whannell, kind of ghostbuster sidekicks who provide hilarity at just the right moments (4) The characters make smart decisions! (5) All of this was done on a budget of $1.5million, including the paychecks for Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne. You will definitely get your money’s worth with this movie!

Lincoln Lawyer

Matthew McConaughey has definitely found his niche with this film (maybe a franchise?).  This novel based, murder mystery/courtroom thriller is evidence that under that serious tan and southern charm there is a convincing actor who can stand up with the likes of Marissa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, John Leguizamo and William H. Macy.  The story keeps you hooked until the end and all of the interesting/crazy/funny side characters that you meet along the way, really fill out this movie.  This is definitely one to buy and watch on rainy afternoons.  Also, be sure to check out the soundtrack with it’s funky/pop/upbeat/urban style jams!