I should know better by now
We know better. Really – we do. And yet sometimes, we still manage to give into the things that we know are not the best for us.
For some people, this might mean tequila. Or cigarettes. Or a certain dysfunctional-and-yet-absolutely-intoxicating relationship. For me? I am talking about only one thing – and no, it is not Ritz Cracker Cheese Sandwiches.
I am talking about Drew Barrymore movies.
I cannot help it. I’m obsessed with her. I want to be her – we have the same shaped mouth, so I’m already close. If Drew makes a movie, I will watch it – no matter how banal or trite it may appear to be. Sometimes, I am rewarded for my devotion (“Ever After,” “Donnie Darko,” “The Wedding Singer,” or hell, “E.T.”), but as of late, I have been let down.
Well, wait – that’s not entirely true. “Fever Pitch” might have been one of the worst movies of all time, but it still holds a place on my shelf (if I had a shelf) as one of my three DVD’s. I’m not from Boston, so I thought it was cute. So sue me.
“Music and Lyrics,” however, spawned nothing but a splitting headache and an unwavering earworm of the worst pop song ever written.
Last night, I indulged in watching a Drew-movie that I have been eagerly anticipating for years. Filmed several years back, the release was put on hold due to studio-whatever. And after spending 2 hours of my living, breathing life watching it, I now know why. “Lucky You” is an inexhaustible marathon of drawn out poker jargon, painful one-liners, and an unredeemable plot. Granted, it co-stars Eric Bana, Drew’s hottest leading man to date, whose role as eye-candy just might have made the experience worth it… but no, not quite.
The thing is… Drew Barrymore is so great. She’s charming and smart and beautiful and funny, and has been in the business long enough that she could take her pick of films to star in. Why is she taking part in these poorly scripted movies?
Drew, I love you. You’re perfect. Never change. Except change. Be choosier. You’re gonna win an Oscar someday, girl – I know it. Oh, and can we be best friends?
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oh man.. how did that really annoying song GO?? I can’t remember..
I am with you on all your comments about Drew and her movies…your question about why is she staring in such poorly scripted ones is simple. Drew has secretly behind the scenes attempted to begin a writing career. She in fact writes these things herself.
Lucky You was based on a story she wrote. That’s why it sucked ass.
I am partial to 50 First Dates. Mahalo Drew!
Diana
I feel so fortunate to have also wasted 2 hours of my life with that one with you. Actually, I can’t claim to have watched all 2 hours. I do believe I was asleep for much of it.
I have to say, I still love watching Boys on the Side (and for weeks I desparately tried to make my hair curl and bounce *just* like hers). I feel ya, sister.
I know you love it, but Ever After is, in fact, my least favorite movie of all time. Well, that and Georgia Rule (except I never actually saw Georgia Rule, its just “hate by association”).
anonymous above is no a creeper, Annie, its me, Mary :)
I’m a huge Drew fan and she is my favorite actress of all time, and I totally agree with you with her role choices. I was also anticipating Lucky You. I taped it off of Movies on Demand and I’ve only watched a little of it. I’ll finish it someday.
Hopefully, Grey Gardens will redeem her.
Annie, I love your blog as much as you love my movies. And yes, we CAN be best friends!!!