Diana and I went to see “August Rush”. I agree with Diana when she turned to me after the credits rolled and said “That had potential, but it just didn’t quite get there.” It was syrupy-sweet and that little Freddie Highmore is a sweetheart… but there were some cheese-ball parts of that movie that made even me groan.
One thing Diana and I agreed on: Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a real looker.
And he sings and plays the guitar well — which, as some of you may remember, makes me swoon. I love a guy with musical ability. (My husband is never hotter than when he’s playing the piano.) Diana worried — like she always does when sizing up leading men — that he would not be tall enough for her, should she actually ever date him in real life. (Diana, he is 5′ 10. I’d wear flats and call it good.) Also a bonus for Rhys Meyers, he has a fantastic Irish accent.
On to my next (current) crush: James McAvoy, who is starring in the upcoming “Atonement”, which I can’t wait to see. And it better have a happy ending, and he better not die in the war, or I’ll stab someone. I’m getting a little bit Keira Knightly-ed out with her and the period pieces, but I’ll let it slide to see Mr. McAvoy again.
And finally we come to my longest-standing crush; the man who can’t seem to recover from his jag of terrible movies, Mr. Jason Statham. He is starring in the upcoming long-winded titled movie In The Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale. (You must click the link and watch the trailer before reading on, that way you can make fun of the trailer with me.) Think: LOTR, only really dumb and with not as great costumes. Yesterday Jon sent me a link to a post blasting this movie (more specifically, the laughable, cheesy trailer) and I laughed really hard, despite my adoration for this man. Could there have been a hot guy named “Farmer” who beat the crap out of people during the Middle Ages using martial arts fly-through-the-air-round-house-kicks? Probably not. But I’ll continue my suspension of belief until after I see it, because I WILL see it. And as much as I laughed at the classic line “Those who you fight, we will help you fight them”… well, if I were given the chance to kick A along side Jason in a stupid movie, I’d say that awesome line in a heartbeat. Go Jason. Fight the evil Book Twirler. I’ll be there with nachos to see the epic battle.
Also, I found a hilarious post this morning while looking around for pics of Jason Statham. Check out “The Bare Men’s Chest Movie Rating System”; The Transporter made the cut. Funny stuff.
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I am relieved to konw that I can now have an imaginary date with Mr. Myers and not feel like a complete amazon woman! It is always good when fantasizing to be able to picture yourself as weighing less than thistle down ( no I am not sure what thistle down is but it sounds little. ) and as dainty as a woodland sprite!
Comment by Diana — December 13, 2007 @ 1:44 pm
Oh my yes, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is um, well he takes my breath away a little. I remember the first time I saw him like it was yesterday, in the mini series version of “Gormenghast”…oh my. I really don’t care for sports but I’ve seen “Bend It Like Beckham” many times on account of him.
Comment by kerri — December 13, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
Oh, I’m loving the Bare Men’s Chest Moving Rating System. Hilarious.
Comment by Leslie — December 13, 2007 @ 6:11 pm
We still call James McAvoy “Mr. Tumnus” and it feels so very delightfully naughty…He is yummy. POTENTIAL-SPOILER ALERT: I’ve read Atonement and it is very very engaging & heartwrenching; be prepared. Just go in ready to drool over Mr. Tumnus no matter what - like you do for James Statham. I did that for Mark Wahlberg in “Shooter” and was pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed the movie. (He could have been sitting watching paint dry and I would have paid $8 to witness it).
Comment by stephanie — December 13, 2007 @ 7:52 pm