'No Strings Attached'

 The Pitch

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VIEWING

No Strings Attached left me 'dangling' in my seat for a little over a half of a hour fiening for entertainment. Wait, that was a bit harsh; There are moment(s) that may allow you to grin but then you are abruptly back waiting for the next fix.
The moral concept of the movie applies as it does in real real life. Friends with benefits never work because one of you will develop feelings.  Ashton's character was warned before the movie got underway by some random biker/jogger/dog walker [can't remember what the guy was doing].  Of course he's too excited to listen so we watch the inevitable then the resolution.
I have to say, once the movie decides to conclude itself the moments are really felt. I appreciated that.  It's kind of like a real expensive bow tie on some very impressive wrapping paper containing a very bland gift.
I give it a C. Marginally worth watching.

WORTH

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The Rite

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The Pitch

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The View

The Rite is a movie that you've seen before if you're into exorcism movies. Where this one differs from the ones I've seen in the past is the back in forth between religion and psychology.  That debate made for an interesting film.  Couple that with some nice cinematography and intense scenes that propel themselves at you even though you know their coming... and you have some very good times while sitting there.

Much has been made about Anthony Hopkins role in this film, I liked him...  His performance reminded me of Bruce Willis playing Jon McClane in the last Die Hard flick [Live Free or Die Hard].  There is a certain bravado, seemingly almost arrogant that I'm noticing with those two now. This may turn some people off which would explain the negative feedback that I've heard.  Never the less  Mr. Hopkins played [one of] the perfect roles to me for his skill set. 

This movie earns a B from me.

The Worth 

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