The Campaign

     So, if you're looking for a relatively funny movie with a not so hidden message, then look no further than The Campaign. The best/scariest part is that a lot of the craziness is kind of true.....The second best part, it's set in North Carolina!
    The directors/screen writers make no qualms about where their political ideologies lie, this film criticizes a Republican legislative race by simply making fun of all the ridiculous things politicians do. But it also makes fun of the media, by showing some of the ridiculous things they do. Big money runs the world, buys the race, and, of course, wants fewer regulations so that we can be like China, so they can increase profits by saving on shipping
   There are plenty of funny moments, but there are also times where they go a little too far. But really, what else can you expect from Will Ferrell and Zach Galifainakis. On the whole, they really do make for a great team. This movie hits a few low blows, but if you're willing to accept that it's supposed to be a comedy making fun of everything, like Taladega Nights for Nascar, then you should find the humor.
    However, I still cringed at some parts that were ridiculous and supposed to be funny, but also seemed to be taken straight out of the headlines. Made it a little less funny. Then there were some things taken straight out of the headlines: a picture of a penis tweeted to a mistress, a $400 hair cut, and much much more.
    If you want to see a ridiculous movie, pay attention to politics, and are fed up with how things seem to be running right now, then this is definitely the movie for you. If you are a Republican and can handle all the jibes, then don't be afraid. If you're most anyone else, you probably should skip this one.
    In the end, I give this a 6 out of 10. Be sure to stay after some of the credits, there's a gem of a jibe at Citizens United!

The Bourne Legacy

     I like the Bourne movies, mostly. They have their moments of wanna-be intense filming through chase scenes that make you almost nauseous with the bouncy camera, but on the whole, they're pretty good, and fun! This newest installment, though without Matt Damon, or Jason Bourne, is still good. Part of that might be because I have a thing for Jeremy Renner and that Rachel Weiss is one of my favorite actresses, but I'll try to be unbiased.
   This one is a little bit different because it does not involve Jason Bourne, but I think you learn more about his whole sordid history that way. In this, we learn more about how far the conspiracy and the super-spies go. There are even more programs that we thought, surprise! There's even something new and supposedly better out there too, so these movies may never end! Just like Eric Van Lustbader continues to write the stories under the deceased Robert Ludlum at the expense of his own fascinating series. BUT, I digress.......
    If you're looking for a good action movie that will hold your attention with questions, intrigue, and even a little bit of romance a la Bourne 1, then this is the movie for you! If you wanted some amazing story that cleared up everything about the dirty government behind Jason Bourne and his legacy, haha, then this is probably not the movie for you. I still want to know more about why this program was started, by whom, and just really how far it goes. So, I guess I should read the books? That's what they're for you know. Movies cannot possibly capture everything a book can, especially when the book was written before the movie. BUT, once again, I digress.
    This kept my attention while I was watching it, it was fun, suspenseful, and full of action scenes and Jeremy Renner being a bamf, but I don't think I will own this either. The chase scenes with the really shaky camera and what-not are just too much sometimes. Also, Jeremy Renner was never shirtless!
    In the end, I give this a 7 out of 10, it was good, not great.