Tommy Boy

When it comes to actors, one of my favorites of all time is Chris Farley. He was a great comedian/actor and his movies were hilarious. My favorite Chris Farley movie is definitely Tommy Boy. I have loved the movie since the first time I watched it.

Tommy Callahan just finished seven years of college and it was the best years of his life. Shortly after receiving a job at his father’s business, his father passes away. Tommy is on the verge of losing the only thing he has left in his life, his father’s business.

I think everyone can relate to this movie. It is so hard to lose someone in our lives. It happens in every family and it is heartbreaking. However, sometimes losing someone makes us work harder to keep things that were special to our loved ones, just like how Tommy is working his butt off to keep his dad’s business alive.  It may be a long, tough battle, but working hard for something always pays off in the end.

I recommend this movie for every guy who has not seen it. The jokes and scenarios are hilarious. For instance, Tommy destroys Richard’s car by ripping off the door at a gas station and through other ways. This movie will have you cracking up the entire way through. Chris Farley was a great actor, not only did he keep everyone entertained, but he also would teach life lessons throughout the movie. If you want more information on Tommy Boy, check out http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114694/  

Christmas Vacation

With Christmas approaching, it’s time to pull out one of my favorite movies, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. This is a great comedy to spread the Christmas spirit and make fun of family gatherings. Whether it is hooking up the Christmas lights, or Cousin Eddie dumping the RV sewage into the drain, this movie is hilarious.

Christmas Vacation was made in 1989 and 22 years later it is still making people crack up. Chevy Chase appeals to all guy’s humors because of his jokes and the hilarious scenes he does. He is truly an amazing actor and his humor is tough to beat.

I think everyone can relate to this movie. It shows just how hectic family gatherings really can get. I love seeing my family but everyone knows how tensions build when an entire family is under the same roof. Sometimes it is that funny family member just like Cousin Eddie who makes everything more interesting. Family gatherings may cause some people’s lives some stress that is not needed, but it is having the whole family together that makes Christmas special. This movie teaches this lesson well. They may all not get along, and things might not go as planned, but as long as everyone is together everything is just perfect.

So if you haven’t had a chance to watch this Christmas classic, you and your family should sit down and watch it together. You will enjoy all the humor and be reminded of how important family is.

Toy Story

One movie that always brings back memories from my childhood is Toy Story. I absolutely love this movie. Pixar released Toy Story in 1995 and since then there have been two sequels. However, in my opinion, the sequels will never be as good as the original.

Toy Story brings every kid’s dream true. Could you imagine if our toys really did come to life when we weren’t paying attention to them? When I was a kid, I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I still remember going to Disneyworld when I was young and I thought I was so cool because I bought the Buzz Lightyear and Woody toys. Watching movies from our childhood bring back great memories of a simpler time when we had no worries except for what toy to play with. What movies do you watch that bring back good memories from your childhood?

I love watching old classic movies like Toy Story. I feel like the movies made during the nineties and early two thousands were by far the best. The movies made today aren’t as good. I still can’t believe how amazing the animation is on Toy Story even with the movie being sixteen years old. The cast for the movie is also awesome. Tom Hanks plays Woody in the movies, and Tim Allen plays Buzz Lightyear. Toy Story is a classic and if you have never watched it, you must. I am eighteen years old and I still will watch it whenever it is on TV. If you want more information on the movie, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story.

Anchorman!

When I want to watch a funny movie to make me laugh, I choose anything with Will Ferrell in it. The other day I was stressed out about everything. Trying to get all of my school work done on time while working 5 days a week was finally getting to me. I finally finished my homework and I flipped on my T.V. and saw that Anchorman was on.

            My bad mood was immediately gone and I couldn’t stop laughing. I hadn’t watched this movie in a while, but each time I do watch it I love it. The channel 4 news team consists of four party animals who love the ladies. Will Ferrell is the Anchorman and he does a damn well job at it. However when a lovely lady comes onto the station’s team, the sexist men try and do everything to make it so she doesn’t become the lead anchor.

            The reason I love this movie is simple, the humor. From Jack Black punt-kicking his dog, to Steve Carell inviting the new woman to the party in his pants, the movie is hysterical the whole way through. Comedy is a great way to relieve stress in our lives. Laughter always seems to pick me up when I am having a bad day. This movie is a great way to relax and just stop thinking about our hectic lives for a change. If you have never watched Anchorman and want to find out more about it, check out http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357413/.

Billy Madison

            Movies are a great way to relax with friends when it is either crappy out or just when there is nothing to do. My friends and I watch all different types of movies from action packed war movies to hilarious comedies. One of my favorite guy movies is Billy Madison.

            Does anyone else dream to be loaded with money like this lazy rich kid like I do? You could party whenever you wanted and do anything with your daddy’s money. Most guys can relate to this fantasy. Money, a hot teacher, and fighting for what you want is what this movie is all about. In the movie, Billy goes back to school to show that he is worthy of claiming his father’s hotel chain. I know that every guy in one point of his life has had to work extremely hard to achieve something important to them, I certainly have.

            My grandpa and uncle were both police officers and ever since I road along with them it has been my dream to become one. Just like Billy, I must work my butt off in school in order to achieve my lifelong dream. Instead of inheriting a hotel chain, hopefully my hard work will lead to me becoming an Illinois State police officer.

            Some people may argue that guy movies like Billy Madison are for nothing but stupid entertainment. However, I believe that Billy Madison conveys good morals of hard work, even with all the humor. Sometimes guys go down the wrong path and they need a challenge like Billy’s to get their life on the right track. If you want more information on this movie, check out http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112508/.

Saving Private Ryan

            In 1998, Steven Spielberg directed one of the best war movies of all time. Guys love to watch movies with action and believe me; this one has plenty of it! In my opinion, Saving Private Ryan is the best war movie ever made. While watching it, you really understand what it was like for the soldiers back in World War II.

            James Francis Ryan, or better known as Private Ryan, is the sole survivor of his brothers. Out of four brothers, he is the only one who had not been killed in action already. General George Marshall sends orders to have Private Ryan found so his mother has at least one son who she can expect to come home from the war. After receiving the orders, Captain John H. Miller (played by Tom Hanks) assembles 7 men from his company and they start their search for a “needle in a haystack.” After traveling across the battered country for what seems like years, they finally find their precious Private Ryan. After Private Ryan is told of the deaths of his brothers and how he can go home, he still refuses and says he must stay here and defend the bridge with the only brothers he has left. The crew are pissed off that he didn’t even want to leave and they had lost good soldiers along the way to save this one kid. They decide to help defend the bridge in one-last battle. Many of the soldiers die including Captain Miller. The movie ends with James Ryan (now in his 70’s) visiting the grave of John H. Miller. James breaks down and hopes that what he had accomplished in his life was worth what John, and the other soldiers died for.

            This movie is jam-packed with action from the beginning until the end. It is a good movie for guys because it shows guns, war, gore, explosions, and other action. The other reason why I chose it is because many guys are in the military. Any person from the military can better understand what these soldiers went through and the pain and agony that goes along with war.

Smokey and the Bandit

            The second movie for my blog is another classic. Smokey and the Bandit came out in 1977 and it’s an action packed film that will keep you entertained the whole way through. Any guy who loves fast cars, crazy driving, and southern traditions will love this movie. Smokey and the Bandit is a wild ride that will keep you sitting at the edge of the seat until the end.

            The Bandit, played by Burt Reynolds, is offered a chance to make some serious cash in 28 hours. Big and Little Enos are looking for two crazy drivers willing to do the impossible for some big bucks. The Bandit and his trucker Cledus (Snowman) jump at the mention of $80,000 and get the car and truck rolling. They have to drive 1800 miles from Georgia to Texas and back in just 28 hours. However, their precious cargo will be 400 cases of Coors beer, which at this time, was only legally distributed to certain states west of the Mississippi. If they get caught, they will be charged will bootlegging and be in some serious trouble. Bandit and Snowman pick up the cargo and are on their way back when they run into a runaway bride. She joins the pair and ends up bringing more baggage than the Bandit was hoping for. She just happened to run away from a wedding with Sherriff Buford T. Justice’s son. The sheriff will not be humiliated and starts a cross country pursuit for the legendary Bandit. After fights, hot pursuits, and a little help from his southern C.B. radio trucker buddies the bandit is able to make it back to the finish line with minutes to spare. The pursuit is not over however, the Bandit and his gang hop into the Enos’s Cadillac and are headed off for their second mission, double or nothing.

            After watching the movie, I would give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. It is exciting from the very beginning to the end. I believe this is a good movie for guys, because it is full of fast cars, hot pursuit chases, beer, fights, and lots of action. Smokey and the Bandit shows what American Muscle is all about with the Pontiac Trans Am and their specially painted Peterbuilt. If you like action packed movies, I highly suggest Smokey and the Bandit.

Animal House

            When thinking of movies based on college, Animal House always is my first choice. This movie is hilarious from the very beginning until the credits roll. The purpose of my blog is to find good movies that specifically are for guys and to review them. The review will consist of a description of the plot, a rating, and reasons why the movie is a good choice for guys.

            The Delta Tau Chi Fraternity is the only thing standing in the way of Dean Wormer’s idea of a perfect college. Bluto, Otter, D-day, Larry (Pinto), Kent (Flounder), and the rest of the Deltas are a bunch of party animals. There never is a dull moment in the Delta house.  They have mastered the art of partying all the time and cheating to get grades good enough to stay in school. However, they fall into the trap of the Omegas when Bluto and D-day steal a copy of the test with the wrong answers. These test scores lower their GPAs so bad that they only have one strike left with Dean Wormer. With one strike left, what did they do? They threw a toga party! After breaking the rules once again, the dean happily revokes their charter and takes away all their belongings. Bluto describes the sad event as, “Seven years of college down the drain.” After a quick pep talk, the Deltas go to work on a plan to seek revenge on Dean Wormer and the Omegas. They create the “deathmobile” float and wreak havoc during the homecoming parade.

            I believe Animal House is a great movie for guys. On a scale of 5 stars I give this movie 4 out of 5. Animal House was released in 1978. If a movie can still be funny after over 30 years, it is amazing. The movie is full of nonstop jokes, sight gags, good music, cool cars, and lots of action. They’re living the college life that everyone thinks is the way it should be for guys during this time period of their lives. If you like other National Lampoon’s movies then you have to check this one out. It is a classic and it will definitely keep you laughing the whole way through.