Movies I Want to See: "Your Highness"

There have been many types of R-rated comedies released in the past few years. In 2009, director Todd Philips treated audiences to the ultimate screwball comedy known as The Hangover; which depicted a Las Vegas bachelor party gone terribly wrong. In 2007, director Greg Motolla gave us the coming-of-age teen comedy Superbad; which focused on socially awkward high school guys attempting to score alcohol for a party. And in 2010, director Steve Pink brought forward Hot Tub Time Machine; an R-rated comedy about four guys being transported to the 1980’s; where they experience life-changing events that significantly impact their respective futures. However, this April, director David Gordon Green brings us "Your Highness"; an R-rated film that specializes in knights in shining armor, mythical creatures, and grand feats of bravery. Thus, it is with an extreme blast of confidence that I proclaim:

I Can’t Wait To Go On The Epic Journey That Is "Your Highness"

In director David Gordon Green’s upcoming medieval comedy, he collaborates with Danny MacBride and James Franco; who previously starred in his 2008 action-comedy Pineapple Express. In Your Highness, Danny McBride plays Thadeous, a lethargic and self-absorbed prince who must accompany his brother Fabious, played by James Franco, in a perilous journey to save their father’s kingdom from an evil wizard named Leezar; portrayed by Justin Theroux. In addition, Leezar has captured Fabious’ bride Belladonna, played by Zooey Deschenel; thus making their quest a rescue mission as well. In addition, Academy Award Winner Natalie Portman plays Isabel; a warrior that serves as McBride’s eventual love interest. Together, the group will face many perils along their quest; and, as the trailers have indicated, it is sure to be a comical one as well. Image taken from http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/your_highness01.jpg

One of the main reasons I would like to see this movie, is that its Danny McBride first official lead role. As moviegoers have seen him play uproarious supporting characters in comedies such as the aforementioned Pineapple Express as well as Tropic Thunder and Land of the Lost; it is great to see McBride play the chief protagonist of a mainstream R-rated comedy. In addition, we know that Danny McBride can play fully-developed character; as he starred as Down-and-Out Kenny Powers in the HBO series Eastbound and Down. One the series, Kenny Powers is very arrogant and brash; but he is also determined to become a successful baseball star once again as well as hoping to find someone to share his life with. In addition, McBride serves as the film’s co-writer; so you can expect a lot of humor as well as human emotion. Image taken from http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Your_Highness_02-535x356.jpg

Furthermore, I am looking forward to seeing "Your Highness" because Academy Award Winner Natalie Portman is also taking part in the action. As we have all seen Portman play in several dramatic films, I am excited to see her participate in a comedy film. As evident in the film’s trailer, she looks like she was enjoying herself throughout the making of the movie. And, the fact that she is playing McBride’s character’s love interest is exciting as well as I am sure that the two of them will have many great scenes together. Image taken from ' http://gugglet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Your-Highness-2011.jpg

However, the primary reason I want to see "Your Highness", is that it looks like it could be a great adventure. The idea of mixing comedy with the medieval period is completely impressive in itself and I can’t wait to see McBride, Franco and Portman embark on their action-packed and laugh-filled quest. Thus, Your Highness looks like it could be a lot of fun and I cannot wait to partake in the quest this April. Let the journey begin!

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