THE GREY
RYAN: I didn’t expect to say this at all but The Grey was a fun movie to see.
CAROLINE: I’d normally be shocked but you’re not in the minority. It’s getting decently reviewed almost across the board. Tell me about it.
RYAN: Well I have to immediately point out that it’s entirely bloody and grotesque – to the point where I had to look away several times and could have almost puked once.
CAROLINE: [laughs’ Really?
RYAN: Yes! It’s so gory I was dismayed! But it’s also kinda fun that way. I recommend seeing it with someone you don’t mind grabbing onto. I dragged my pal Carrie to the screening and we were practically jumping into each others’ laps during scenes.
CAROLINE: I’m sure I’d have bruised your knee had I seen this with you.
RYAN: It’s actually scarier in parts than some horror films I’ve seen. You actually jump a few times and it’s good suspense. There’s also some heart to it. And it’s a little spiritual too.
CAROLINE: Whoa, you’re throwing a whole lot in there.
RYAN: Well there are layers. I mean, look, we like Liam Neeson. And while this isn’t Taken, it’s still a freaky, fun movie. He’s especially good at the beginning of the film. He has a scene where he’s mourning the loss of his lover and I couldn’t help but think of Natasha Richardson.
CAROLINE: Oh that’s sad. How could you not think about that?
RYAN: Demot Mulroney is also in this but almost unrecognizable because of his beard, glasses and hat. And I also like actor Dallas Roberts. He’s not a famous name but I remembered liking him in movies like 3:10 to Yuma and others.
CAROLINE: I like Dermot. He’s not in much lately though.
RYAN: The wolves in this movie are really incredible and there’s no monster or werewolf component but they’re still very super-creepy.
CAROLINE: Yeah I wouldn’t want to come up against one in the wild. That’s for sure.
RYAN: It might be a case of having very low expectations, and this is by no means an award-worthy movie, at a time when we’re obviously recommending seeing as many nominated films as possible; but, this movie was just a good, scary, fun romp. I challenge you to eat popcorn during this. It’s so gross. But at the end, all the excitement made me feel like I got my cardio in for the day.
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