Lucky me, Miss Tea, scored tickets to a preview screening of 17 Again, starring Zac Efron. Before you call me Cougar*, let me say this: FREE is always within Miss Tea’s budget. And in these economic times, I will take Zac Efron, thank you very much. FYI, tickets were courtesy of my dear sister, pubLiZity, who was supposed to join me but mysteriously cancelled out last minute. Hmmm…
No matter, Miss Tea brought fellow celebrity chaser and NKOTB fan, Maxie 48. [Incidentally, if you missed NKOTB at MSG – which was awesome! – you can see them at Jones Beach / Mohegan Sun this summer. www.ticketmaster.com ;o) ]
Miss Tea and Maxie 48 headed to AMC Lincoln Center in the rain and checked in just in time. Warner Bros. provided us with a film synopsis and passes. We also received notice of a special advance screening of The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock (yay! Sandy’s back with the chick flicks) and leading man (yummy) Ryan Reynolds. Unfortunately, Miss Tea already has plans for that screening but with all chick flicks, I think I can figure out what’s going to happen.
The theater was huge and beautiful (old-school style) but we sat close to the front, because Miss Tea didn’t have her glasses (someone lifted them at a wedding, seriously). As a force of nature, Miss Tea must have buttered popcorn and soda at the movies, even though it makes her sick later. Maxie 48 also craved a soda and hot dog. Going to the movies seems like such a luxury these days that Miss Tea feels like it’s a free pass to eat junk, and forgive herself the next day. Go figure.
As for the movie, let it be known that Miss Tea was no fan of Zac Efron (no offense kid, but you are way too perky and I’m old and cynical). Previous knowledge of “the Zac attack” was from High School Musical, which Miss Tea could not even finish on DVD (clearly, Miss Tea is not the target audience). Miss Tea accepted Zac in Hairspray only because she loves all things Hairspray - the original, the re-make, the musical. But in 17 Again, Zac finally shows some acting chops. Even though he plays a teenager (again…what a surprise), Miss Tea really did believe him as a thirtysomething bitter man trapped in the body of a teenage boy. The film revolves around Mike O’Donnell (played by Matthew Perry), a depressed father unwanted by his family, who wonders what life would be like, had he made different choices. By some “It’s a Wonderful Life”-esque vortex, he gets to live through puberty again, embodied by Zac, but with the same thirtysomething bitter dad mindset. Mike, who changes his name to Mark (played by Zac) gets closer to his family in the hopes of returning to his former, older self. (Gawd, why? If it were me…)
Miss Tea truly thought this would be a dud and was glad Maxie 48 came with her, for fear of looking like a cougar, or worse, a tween. But in all honesty, this film was pretty good! Miss Tea gives props to Zac for being able to imitate Matthew Perry’s character and mannerisms and heck, even his speech. Particularly entertaining was Zac’s adult BFF, the sci-fi collecting, peacock dressing, awkward wooing Ned Gold, played by Thomas Lennon (of Reno 911! fame as Lt. Jim Dangle). Michelle Trachtenberg (probably best known for, like, one Gossip Girl guest spot) and Alex White (a Disney recyclable – have you noticed that one kid appears on 4 different shows on the Disney network?) play his teenage-angst kids.
Overall, the movie was a lot better than my money’s worth (LOL) and both Miss Tea and Maxie 48 thoroughly enjoyed this flick. All the tweens will be happy. Good job Zac!
Just a warning: some parts may be found disturbing. Maxie 48 had to look away and Miss Tea got the shakes from the “almost” inter-family relationships…ugh, ga-roesss.
Thanks again to pubLiZity for the tix!!!
No matter, Miss Tea brought fellow celebrity chaser and NKOTB fan, Maxie 48. [Incidentally, if you missed NKOTB at MSG – which was awesome! – you can see them at Jones Beach / Mohegan Sun this summer. www.ticketmaster.com ;o) ]
Miss Tea and Maxie 48 headed to AMC Lincoln Center in the rain and checked in just in time. Warner Bros. provided us with a film synopsis and passes. We also received notice of a special advance screening of The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock (yay! Sandy’s back with the chick flicks) and leading man (yummy) Ryan Reynolds. Unfortunately, Miss Tea already has plans for that screening but with all chick flicks, I think I can figure out what’s going to happen.
The theater was huge and beautiful (old-school style) but we sat close to the front, because Miss Tea didn’t have her glasses (someone lifted them at a wedding, seriously). As a force of nature, Miss Tea must have buttered popcorn and soda at the movies, even though it makes her sick later. Maxie 48 also craved a soda and hot dog. Going to the movies seems like such a luxury these days that Miss Tea feels like it’s a free pass to eat junk, and forgive herself the next day. Go figure.
As for the movie, let it be known that Miss Tea was no fan of Zac Efron (no offense kid, but you are way too perky and I’m old and cynical). Previous knowledge of “the Zac attack” was from High School Musical, which Miss Tea could not even finish on DVD (clearly, Miss Tea is not the target audience). Miss Tea accepted Zac in Hairspray only because she loves all things Hairspray - the original, the re-make, the musical. But in 17 Again, Zac finally shows some acting chops. Even though he plays a teenager (again…what a surprise), Miss Tea really did believe him as a thirtysomething bitter man trapped in the body of a teenage boy. The film revolves around Mike O’Donnell (played by Matthew Perry), a depressed father unwanted by his family, who wonders what life would be like, had he made different choices. By some “It’s a Wonderful Life”-esque vortex, he gets to live through puberty again, embodied by Zac, but with the same thirtysomething bitter dad mindset. Mike, who changes his name to Mark (played by Zac) gets closer to his family in the hopes of returning to his former, older self. (Gawd, why? If it were me…)
Miss Tea truly thought this would be a dud and was glad Maxie 48 came with her, for fear of looking like a cougar, or worse, a tween. But in all honesty, this film was pretty good! Miss Tea gives props to Zac for being able to imitate Matthew Perry’s character and mannerisms and heck, even his speech. Particularly entertaining was Zac’s adult BFF, the sci-fi collecting, peacock dressing, awkward wooing Ned Gold, played by Thomas Lennon (of Reno 911! fame as Lt. Jim Dangle). Michelle Trachtenberg (probably best known for, like, one Gossip Girl guest spot) and Alex White (a Disney recyclable – have you noticed that one kid appears on 4 different shows on the Disney network?) play his teenage-angst kids.
Overall, the movie was a lot better than my money’s worth (LOL) and both Miss Tea and Maxie 48 thoroughly enjoyed this flick. All the tweens will be happy. Good job Zac!
Just a warning: some parts may be found disturbing. Maxie 48 had to look away and Miss Tea got the shakes from the “almost” inter-family relationships…ugh, ga-roesss.
Thanks again to pubLiZity for the tix!!!
17 Again in theaters on Friday, April 17
http://www.17againmovie.com/
*For those unfamiliar with the term “cougar”, it’s a woman who dates considerably younger men. This is not an accurate description of Miss Tea. Well, not totally. I mean, how young are we talking…
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