Geriatrics Caution

Before I start I want to say that I don't like Apple products. They have a cool, simple design. They generally operate well and have a long life. However the designers are so smart that they must have skipped a few grades, and the base of education was among them.

Kindergarten. Lets face it, Apple does not always play well with others. I have no problem with my android devices playing with Apple (after a requisite app is downloaded and often necessary) but Apple does not like google. My most recent interaction is attempting to type out this blog this morning on an ipad. Goo. It works, but they don't make it easy. The only way to scroll down is with the arrow key on the keyboard; swiping the screen does nothing. Which begs the question, how would I scroll to edit my post without a keyboard? I'll move on. There's orange glaze rolls coming fresh out of the oven and I got a brand new Batman onesie in which to snuggle. And yes, it has a cape. 

Without more ado, Geriatrics Caution: RED 2 review.

For those of you not in the know, RED 2 is the sequel to the very popular and star studded cast of RED. Uninteresting sequel title perhaps, but RED 2 has nothing to prove. The cast is mostly made up of actors getting on in their years, but an elderly and dramatic movie this is not. The returning cast of Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, and Brian Cox are joined by many others to demonstrate that they may have a few years, films, (and awards) under their belt, but that won't stop them from making a fun, action packed, laugh at yourself film that keeps you grinning from ear to ear. I must say that Malkovich was my fav from the first movie and he continues his streak. He also has the unique, cooky, character that talks like he doesn't care but always comes to the rescue of his friends. Albeit constantly having side plans and objectives that add spice to the already rich story. I must repeat, this is not a dramatic movie with Coen-esque dialogue, and we don't want it. We want Helen Mirren walking around with sniper rifles as tall as she is, Willis jumping around like a young 40 year old, and Cox with his irregular Russian cheer. I really can't give away too much, but I'm upset with myself for waiting this long to watch it. This movie was well worth a theater visit. I had to pause the movie a record 9 times, the first time within the first 10 seconds. Side effect of watching with a few ladies I guess. Whatev, I got some home made cookies and peeled clementines out of the deal. I give RED 2 (Retired Extremely Dangerous) 6/7 Fox Tails for its unique humor, perfect amount of action, great final chase scene, and universal audience appeal.

Although you should figure it out from the cut scenes and many other cues, these movies are derived from a popular graphic novel series (aka comic books). I love this genre and I think its a fresh way to get more and more scripts pumped into Hollywood. And I must mention the final chase scene of RED 2. A great looking Lotus tears up the screen with banter between its 2 occupants while being run down by Range Rovers. The Lotus, a new Exige S, is true automotive art; a canvas worthy of The Met. The Best Never Rest, and neither should you. Sleep is for the idle.