Random Post #2

 Top 5 Movies According to Naomie Di Martino

For my Random Post #2, I will discuss my five favorite movies and why you should watch them. To begin, I don’t and will never claim that I am any type of reputable movie critic, but I love these five movies purely because they make me happy every time I see them, and to me, that's enough.

1. Love Rosie (2014)

2. Baby Mama (2008)

3. Happy Feet (2006)

4. Roll Bounce (2005)

5. Pineapple Express (2008) / Superbad (2007)

To begin, Love Rosie is one of my favorite movies because it is perfect for a romantic comedy. It is a story about two childhood best friends, Rosie and Alex, who get separated in their quest for love and finally find their way back to one another. It is set in Dublin, and apart from their accents, there is everything to love about the two characters. It is the perfect rom-com for a night in with the girls, and the plot will leave you wanting to find your true soulmate. I rate this movie a 9.3/10.

Second, Baby Mama is a movie starring Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, probably the funniest duo of all time. This movie is about a successful, single businesswoman (Tina Fey) who dreams of having a baby and discovers she is infertile. In her quest for motherhood, she hires a working-class woman (Amy Poehler) to be her hectic surrogate. This movie is one of the movies that had me laughing on the floor because of the one-liners. It's a movie where the viewer can’t be very sensitive to un-politically correct jokes, but if you have somewhat crass humor, you will love this movie. I rate this movie a 9/10. 

Third, Happy Feet is another top five for me because penguins have always had a special place in my heart. Ever since I was young, I was so attached to this one stuffed animal penguin that I named Gigi, and from then on, they have been my favorite wild animal. I will not explain the plot of Happy Feet because I am pretty sure everyone has seen that movie, but I love that the movie celebrates individuality and being true to oneself despite potential critics. On top of that, the soundtrack is amazing, and I never thought I would be so happy to see a group of animated penguins coming together to sing Earth, Wind, and Fire. I rate this movie a 9.5/10.

Fourth, Roll Bounce is a very sentimental movie because I grew up watching this film, most likely over fifty times. This movie is about a teenage boy in Chicago who struggles with the loss of his mother and turns to roller skating as a way to deal with his angst. He and his friends are the stars of the skating rink they frequent, but when it closes down, they have no choice but to try out a more upscale spot, the Sweetwater Roller Rink. They enroll in a skating contest there and must prove themselves to the reigning champions. This movie stars Bow Wow, and I think the acting is phenomenal on top of other characters bringing a comedic aspect. I rate this movie a 9.4/10.

Finally, I was torn between two films, Superbad and Pineapple Express. Both movies star one of my favorite actors ever, Seth Rogan. No actor makes me laugh more than him because his humor is extremely stupid. I will not explain what Superbad is about because if you haven't seen it, my advice is to sit down and watch it now on HBO Max. However, Pineapple Express is a bit less known, so that I will give you the SparkNotes version of it. It is about a process server (Seth Rogan) and his marijuana dealer (James Franco) who wind up on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after witnessing his dealer's boss murder a competitor while trying to serve papers on him. The movie is about a brainless cat-and-mouse race with the funniest duo. These two movies are my go-to when I need a good laugh, so I deem them classics in my book. I rate Superbad a 9.8/10 and Pineapple Express a 9.5/10.