NYC-based comedies that aren’t to be missed
Published on September 25, 2007 by The Sentinel
This week’s movie review section features “The Nanny Diaries” and “I Think I Love My Wife.”
In theaters: Everyone can relate to ‘The Nanny Diaries’
‘The Nanny Diaries’ is based on the 2002 novel written by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. Both authors were NYU students who worked part-time as nannies themselves. Their experience helped them write the story.
In ‘The Nanny Diaries,’ Annie Braddock [Scarlett Johansson] graduates from college and does not know what she wants to do with her life. In an attempt to please her mother, she applies for an internship at a big financial company in NYC. However, her true dream is to pursue a career in anthropology.
An encounter in Central Park leads Annie down the career path to being a nanny to 5-year-old Grayer [Nicolas Art]. Grayer happens to be the son of ‘Saks Fifth Avenue’ mom Mrs. X [Laura Linney] and Mr. X [Paul Giamatti].
Anyone can relate to this film who has worked with children or who has some of their own. Also, some college students can relate to having that inevitable feeling of graduating and not having a concrete idea of what to pursue. Join Annie Braddock on her path to self-discovery and go see ‘The Nanny Diaries.’
Release Date: August 24, 2007
Grade: B
On DVD: ‘I Think I Love My Wife’ full of love and laughs
I don’t know how I missed this movie when it came out in theaters. I’m glad that I rented it this past Monday. ‘I Think I Love My Wife’ is about financial investment banker Richard Cooper [Chris Rock] and his seemingly happy marriage. But there’s one thing missing in his marriage, and that is the lack of physical intimacy between him and his wife, Brenda [Gina Torres].
Cooper continues living his regular, boring life until an old friend, Nikki Tru [Kerry Washington], shows up at his office one day. Soon Nikki is distracting Cooper’s personal and professional life. Near the film’s climax, he has to make the choice of whether or not to stay faithful to his wife. Does that happen? Watch and find out.
Throughout the film, I could not stop laughing. It is a hilarious take on married life and what can happen when an old friend distracts a man’s mind. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this film.
Release Date: March 16, 2007
Grade: A+
Photos courtesy of Miramax Films and Fox Searchlight
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