Day 153: "You know, in a lot of ways, I think that movies are the new books."

I could have done a lot worse today than going to see Bad Teacher.  Yes it is, for most of its running time, wildly inappropriate, but it is funny; a rarity in comedies these days.  It had laughs consistently through the story, and the laughs weren't solely delivered by one person.  The story of a beautiful, seriously shallow woman, who views her career as a way to land a husband so she will no longer have to work.  How this woman became a teacher is beyond me, but it is what it is.  The plot is about, not only, her hunt for a hubby, but the quest for $10,000 for "enhancement" surgery.  Really, $10,000 for bigger boobs.  I did say she was shallow.  The antics throughout the school year are actually funny at times, even though  absolutely not for kids.

Cameron Diaz plays teacher Elizabeth Halsey, a woman who truly does not give a s**t about anything or anyone but herself.  I'm not a really big fan of Diaz, but she wasn't bad here.  This just wasn't a stretch of her acting chops...at all.  Just a more "bitch" version of any one of her other characters.  Jason Segel is the highlight of this, playing gym teacher Russell Gettis.  His character is the closest thing  to hysterical here.  Lucy Punch, Justin Timberlake, and John Michael Higgins round out the remaining cast.

Not the best comedy ever, not even close, but Bad Teacher does have its funny moments.  If you're looking for a comedy to kill a couple hours and be cool in the theater, give it a whirl.  It could be worse: you could have seen The Smurfs.  5.75/10.

See you tomorrow, and GO WATCH A MOVIE!!