The Villadom Times Weekly Newspaper Online-Aug 11, 2010 Issue

August 11, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • Page 19 Sitcom stars take on the silver screen their weekly date night, but even that has come to be predictable. When they learn their close friends (Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Wiig) are divorcing because they have become more “perfect roommates” than a married couple, Phil and Claire decide to spice things up. They go to a fancy restaurant without a reservation, surreptitiously check the reservation list, give the head waiter a name on that list, and are immediately seated. As luck would have it, the couple whose name they used is on the run from the mob because they have a flash drive containing evidence that can send the city’s top crime boss (Ray Liotta) to jail. The mob is now out to get Phil and Claire. “Date Night” has a stale formula structure with a few high points, including a surreal running gag involving a former client of Claire’s (Mark Wahlberg) whose expertise in special ops helps them out of some tough spots. Wahlberg nicely spoofs his tough guy image and plays his part without overdoing it, something Fey and Carell should learn to do. Overall, however, the movie’s gags fall flat almost as often as they land. Carell and Fey do their best with the material, infusing maximum energy, but they don’t click as a romantic couple. It’s an uphill battle for them as they try to milk laughs from tepid material. “Date Night” is available on both Bluray and DVD. Blu-ray extras include audio commentary with the director, gag reel, extended car chase scene, deleted scenes, camera tests with Carell and Fey, (continued on Crossword page) Claire and Phil Foster (Tina Fey, Steve Carell) ﬁnd their evening out is not what they expected in ‘Date Night.’ by Dennis Seuling “Date Night” (20th Century-Fox Home Entertainment) features the stars of the wittiest sitcoms on TV: Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) and Steve Carell (“The Office”). Putting these two together in a feature film comedy sounds like a good idea, but though “Date Night” has some funny moments, it does not rise to the comedy level of either of the stars’ TV shows. Phil and Claire Foster are a married couple with two kids who feel their relationship has fallen into a rut. They have Sounds of Sinatra Al Russo, left, a talented Frank Sinatra music vocalist, and Garry Colletti are performing at Cortina Ristorante on Wednesday evenings this summer to full houses. Patrons may dine and dance with no cover charge. Cortina is located at 118 Berkshire Ave. in the Totowa section of Paterson off Union Boulevard. Call for reservations: 973-942-1750 or visit www.cortinarestaurant.com �� Authentic Cuisine from Spain �� OPEN 7 DAYS • LUNCH • DINNER • COCKTAILS �� Available Sunday thru Thursday Noon-10pm, Friday until 5:30pm � (Served with Spanish Potatoes) Choice of Appetizer Soup or Salad • Entree �� No Substitutions • Both Parties Must Order From This Menu • Not Available On Holidays �� Open Tues-Thurs 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-11, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-10, Closed Mon Join us for �� HAPPY HOUR �� C No Cover Charge • O • R •T• I • N • A R I S T O R A N T E “A HIDDEN GEM” Lunch Starts at $7.00 • Mon-Fri 11:30AM–2:30PM Dinner Starts at $12 • Mon-Thurs 5PM–9PM • Fri & Sat 5PM–10PM Fine Dining For Lunch & Dinner Dine & Dance - Live Entertainment �� Al Russo & Garry Colletti Sounds of Sinatra Wednesdays: Saturdays: Mike Constantino, Piano 118 Berkshire Ave., Paterson, NJ (Totowa Section) • www.cortinarestaurant.com Private Party Room For Up To 60 People Call for Reservations - 973-942-1750