In general, I like Paul Weitz movies as I own "American Pie" and "About a Boy" on DVD and have watched both of them multiple times.
His latest film "American Dreams," however, holds absolutely zero
interest for me because I can't justify plunking down $9 to go see a
big-screen version of something I can watch on my TV screen any night of
the week.
A singing contest where more people vote on the winner than the
President - check
An acid-tongued Brit berating singing contestants - check
A war in the Middle East - check
A clueless President - check
A shady and controlling VP - check
When your biggest stretch is Mandy Moore playing a singer there is
something rotten in Denmark.
A movie satire needs to be sharp, and this one looks about as
destructive as a butter knife and the only question in my mind is why
did so many semi-talented people spend their time, energy and effort on
something like this?
They should find out the answer when the box office returns come rolling
in on Monday morning.
-BDS
I saw this movie. And it was THAT painful. And I like American Idol :)
I believe it, and it debuted with a pathetic $3.7 million opening weekend, so my prediction was accurate. Thanks for solidfying it with an actual viewing.