Big Screen Blurb: New Year's Eve

If you've followed my yada, you know these lil reviews follow a simple formula. I give you the basics of the storyline and yadayadayada through the core of the tale. That's just to make sure that nothing is given away that you need to see first-hand. Then, a humble opinion is provided for you to do with what you will. The chances of that happening with a review of New Year's Eve is IMPOSSIBLE!!!

Here's how it works: You take an infinitesimal number of big name actors...throw them into an equally infinitesimal number of vignettes and round it out by bringing a few of those vignettes together. There you have it. The formula for Valentine's Day and now New Year's Eve. I think this concept is growing on me. After all, I thought Valentine's Day was, well, okay. There was just too much going on for me to truly embrace it. I needed two or three storylines with a core cast of 8-10 celebs...not 10 storylines with 40 big names and a Dramamine. But--I digress. Again, this concept is growing on me, because whereas Valentine's Day was flat. New Year's Eve was very entertaining. I'll go with 3.5 Stars. It was actually fun watching for the next cameo appearance. Of course, that's not to mention the core cast of seemingly hundreds which included everyone from Robert DeNiro and Josh Duhammel to Seth Meyers and Sarah Jessica Parker.

It was also fun watching the various stories come together. Some of those were surprising and others, well, not so much. It was, however, an entertaining two hours that is just plain fun. No real drama. No earth shattering performances. Just a fun ride with tons of great actors--like a big screen variety hour...check that--two hours. I mean, come on...anyone who is anyone in Hollywood is in this thing--with the exception of Ellen, of course.

Good messages abound too. My fave: Your outlook on life will instantly improve if you quit worrying about 'what if' and focus on embracing the 'what is'. That's good stuff, baby. Yoda-esque wisdom! Perfect timing too with holiday stuff upon us that so many dread and others flat-out eat up. (Yeah...I'm in the 'eat up' column)

Big Screen? Hmm...tough call. It really depends on what you're looking for. After all, we've got some good action stuff coming up soon. Some deep stuff coming up as well. New Year's Eve is a great fit, however, if you're just out with some friends and looking for a fun, kick-back movie to help repair any frazzle left in wake of the holiday season. I went BIG on this because...hmm...because it's what everyone wanted to see and I knew I wouldn't rent it after the holiday. (What would be the point in that, right?) So, go BIG if the mood and situation is right. Chances are, you'll enjoy the ride.

Happy Holidays!
True...OUT!