Another excellent choice of films on the Boston-London flight. Amusingly, they had to announce that Flags of our Fathers had been replaced by Jackass II -- it would have been far more entertaining if they hadn't announced this and allowed the cries of horror from those expecting serious WW2 drama but getting Johnny Knoxville's testicles to resonate around the cabin. (I take a moment to ponder whether those who fought for the Allies in WW2 now watch the antics of Steve O and Knoxville and believe it was all worth it?)
Despite the high recommendations that Jackass II received from two of my colleagues, I opted for Clerks II and Marie Antoinette. The former was funny (but not as funny as Clerks), surprisingly sweet, and did nothing to upset my love for Jeff Anderson as Randall. Marie Antoinette was the perfect movie to watch on a plane when you're starting to get tired but recognizing that you only have 3 hours to go before you land, so there's no point in trying to get any sleep. It's all about atmosphere, emotion, gorgeous cinematography, and very little dialogue. Kirsten Dunst, an under-appreciated movie actress, was excellent and provided a hugely sympathetic portrayal of one of France's most-loathed historical figures -- no wonder it got booed at Cannes. Worth a second viewing in a quieter environment and on a larger screen.
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