Another Doubleheader Review

Talk about a weird doubleheader. It went down Sunday, and though one movie was watched on TV, it wasn't one you had to see in the theater, so I think it still counts. Enjoy!

Capote
This was good. I didn't know anything about Truman Capote, so the story was all new to me. In case you, like myself, are an uneducated slob, Truman Capote was a writer in the 50's. He wrote In Cold Blood, which was considered the first "non-ficton novel". My understanding is that he wrote the about a true event, but wrote it as if it were a fiction novel. I'm sure one of your english majors (or just someone who has read the book) could give a better explination than that.

So a family in Kansas is murdered, all shot in the head with a shotgun in their house. It turns out two random criminals did it, and Capote interviews them to write a book about them. The movie chronicles the relationship between Capote and one of the murderers, as Capote becomes more and more of a bastard, doing anything to get the story, and he grows to hate himself. At least that's what I saw. The majority of the movie is very moody and sort of down, but there are also a few geniunely funny moments. I'd definately recommend this, just make sure you're in the mood for a serious movie.

Fat Albert
Upon returning home from Capote, what better to do than plop down and watch Kennan in a fat suit? NOTHING! This turned out to be much more of a family movie than I expected. There were lessons learned and fun had. Bullies were bested and dances were spontaneously busted out.

Top Moments in Fat Albert
5. "Buck Buck". What the f? This is a game that the cartoon versions of the guys play against a rival group of dudes. The game, so far as I can tell, goes like this: one team stands in a group, and the other team jumps on top of them, one at a time. If the first team can hold them all up, they win. This, of course, means that Fat Albert is the ultimate buck buck player, as he is fat.
4. The ending. Suprisingly nice, Cosby brings his friends that he based the gang on to the real Fat Albert's grave.
3. The cameos. From Aaron carter to Bill "Cos-bone" Cosby to the lead singer from Good Charlotte. If kids like 'em, they were probably in this. Also, strangley, it seems that the entire cast of "You Got Served" was in this movie. Remember how that movie was largely cast by members of B2K? They're all here too.
2. The first appearance of the "We're Gonna Have A Good Time" song. The gang randomly bursts into song, complete with horn noises (made with their mouths) and coreographed walking/dancing. Fantastic.
1. Fat Albert dancing on the track. It was the best moment of the preview, and it was the best moment of the movie. It is actually better in the movie, as he is standing on one side of his gang, he asks them to part, he walks deliberately over to that specific spot, then commences to dance his fat ass off.

Just one question, Kenan: Where's Kel? Let's not forget who got you here, big guy. Go back to wherever you two came from, pick him up, and get his ass on television. That boy loves orange soda, and his love of orange soda was the rocketship that got you where you are today. Remember when you two were a pair of best friends, dreamin' and schemin'? I know I do. You owe Kel big time.

If you happened to be around me when I saw a Fat Albert poster during the last year, you know I was looking forward to this movie. It didn't dissapoint. In fact, I'm going to go ahead and say what we're all thinking: Fat Albert: early favorite for the Best Film Oscar.