Overall, this was a fun romantic comedy. The Husband thought it was just ok (I think this rom. com. was just a hair light on the com. for him.)
On to the important stuff….the knits. There were some nice sweaters and a couple of scarves in this movie.
1. Michael B. Jordan (Mikey) sports a couple of cardigans. The cable one with a shawl collar and pockets was the most interesting to me, but you know I’m a sucker for cables.
![That-Awkward-Moment](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/That-Awkward-Moment.jpg)
2. He was also wearing a fine-gauge gray v-necked sweater. Layered with a jacket and a gray worsted weight knit scarf, it’s a really sharp look.
![That Awkward Moment](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/That-Awkward-Moment-Movie1.jpg)
3. Zac Efron (Jason) wore a gray sweater that had a bright liner that I liked the idea of.
![Zac Efron Sweater](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Zac-Sweater.jpg)
4. In other news, whoever put a denim shirt on Zac Effron for one scene really needed to rethink that decision….(sound of me making sure there are no denim shirts in my closet of any sort). pro-tip: If Zac Effron can’t pull it off…….
5. Imogen Poots (Ellie) was wearing a scarf that looked like it might have been a pretty lace pattern but we never got a really good look at it. When I watch the DVD at home, you can bet I’ll be pausing to check that out.
So, for me, I say go ahead and check this movie out. I should disclaim that I love nearly all rom. coms….oh, and it’s rated R, so don’t take your mum.
Running time: 94 mins.
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That Awkward Moment
I’m not gonna lie. I can’t really tell you if there were any knits in this movie because I spent most of the movie being stressed out. I can tell you that someone gets stabbed in the neck and they aren’t wearing a wool scarf that could have doubled as gauze to put pressure on the wound. Pretty sure they would have made it if someone had loved them enough to handknit them a scarf.
![Elysium Elysium](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Elysium.jpg)
Overall, the film was well-acted, well-written, etc. but I found it a bit disturbing. Several of the characters were cold and cruel and the violence was a bit much for even me at points. Now, I think I was supposed to be disturbed by how poorly the have-nots were being treated and that was the point of the movie. But, my advice is to take a few minutes to think about those less fortunate than you, maybe donate the price of a movie ticket to the Red Cross or organization of your choice if you like, and skip this movie…also, go ahead and knit a scarf or two. You know. Just in case.
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knitting movie review
1. It turns out I didn’t need to be worried that all the funny parts were in the previews.
![The_Heat The Heat](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/The_Heat-202x300.jpg)
2. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy had near perfect comedic timing and the physical humor was hilarious. At one point I was laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe.
3. Marlon Wayans (Agent Levy) was cute and charming and in fact, my only complaint about the movie was that they could have developed the Agent Levy storyline a bit more. Maybe we’ll get lucky and there will be a sequel.
4. …and oh yes, at one point during the movie, Sandra was wearing a fair isle sweater and Melissa had a classic cardigan on that any knitter would envy. I loved it!
![Melissa Cardigan](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Melissa-199x300.jpg)
Melissa McCarthy was wearing a cardigan similar to this one, but I believe it was gray.
![Sandra Sandra Bullock was wearing a sweater similar to this one.](http://www.metzroth.com/katie/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sandra-196x300.jpg)
Sandra Bullock was wearing a sweater similar to this one, but I don't recall any reindeer.
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The Heat