“We’re not going for a hug… we’re going for a f’in gold medal.”
If you know me at all, I really don’t enjoy going to the movie theaters. You pay almost $10 to spend 2 hours to see a movie that might be amazing or might just suck. Since I suffer from technologically-induced ADD and don’t really care for cookie cutter movie plots, going to the movie theater can be painful. But I joined Blockbuster Online earlier this year and enjoy their large selection. I usually go for the TV series.
Anyway, I get two free in-store coupons that I often forget about. I like to do a little research before I go to Blockbuster and hit rottentomatoes and imdb. This time ’round, I decided to check out 40-Year Old Virgin (ok, I enjoy a good funny movie) and Murderball. I had seen previews for Murderball awhile back, but forgot about it. While I was hitting rottentomatoes, I saw this being rated extremely well. Plus, it’s a documentary. So, heck yeah, I picked it up.
It’s good. It’s not just an awkward movie about guys in wheelchairs. It’s got edge and it’s got heart. And I guess I decided a major deciding factor on whether or not I like a movie is if it’s got great character development. There’s plenty of guys in there to get to know and cheer for. And it’s a documentary so it’s real. Real people with real stories that include conflict, hope, and resolution.
So if you liked Super Size Me, chances are you’ll enjoy Murderball. Or salads.
Tags: Movies, murderball
