Tag: Christina Applegate

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues ****

Some might argue, why do another Anchorman film, given the low takings of the first back in 2004 (around $90 million mark)? The chauvinist, un-PC news dinosaur that is perfectly-coiffured newsreader Ron Burgundy – played by Will Ferrell – surely has said everything he needs to say back then. And if you didn’t like what …

Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked ***

The sound of those rapid-fire, squeaky voices are enough to send some grown-ups running for the hills. Others will take a deep breath and prepare for the super-cute onslaught at the cinema – there has been a two-year respite after all. But once you’ve tuned into the inane Chipmunk banter, Film Three in the series, …

Hall Pass ***

What happens when you give your horny hubby the week off marriage? He turns into a desirable sex god to the younger female, of course. This is the wild premise explored in the Farrelly Brothers’ latest ‘slap-and-tickle’, but equally sentimental comedy, Hall Pass, and it sounds ripe for the comedy taking. Depending on your version …

Going The Distance – 4*

Long-distance relationships can be hard at the best of times, but when you don’t intend for the inevitable ‘falling in love’ process to happen, they can be a feat of military precision and planning to keep the fire burning. Romcoms have seen their fair share of long-distance amour, from Casablanca to Sleepless in Seattle. But …