WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 2013
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HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
You're the super-hot star of
your own movie. Play an every-
day hero and succeed. Don't
take yourself too seriously,
though. Consider the stress
factor. Beauty's in the details.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
Listen carefully for the next two days. Don't make any important decisions without consulting a friend first. There's a brilliant idea in there somewhere.
Gemini (May 21-June 21 Today is an 8
The competition may be tough, but you're tougher. View from a higher perspective. Wait for the right moment to follow a hunch ... not too long. Watch, and then pounce
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 9
Take the detour that you crave most, and dive into an adventure. Angels guide you on a mysterious path. Keep your eyes farther down the trail.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9
Hold on to your hat; this show is about to begin. There may be a high ticket price. Keep your eyes on long-term goals. Patience is a virtue, especially
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Focus on work and paying bills. Empower and support the strategists, and encourage wild suggestions and brainstorming. Push for big improvements. Clean house.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 9
Anticipate surprises. It could get explosive, so take care. A strong leader takes charge. Vivid feelings and expressions of love occupy you for the next two days.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is on 8
Expect a heavy workload. Inspiration guides creative effort. Plug a financial leak. Start by reviewing the rules for a startling revelation. Teach self-sufficiency.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9
There's time to relax soon. Confusion is rampant now, so stifle it with snappy comebacks. Romance is a growing possibility. You have a surprise visitor.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
Emotions increase at home, with a confrontation possible. Get into household projects. Follow an exotic idea or unusual interest. New responsibilities come soon.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9
Study the situation. Discipline is required. Inspire your team without pressure. Don't push yourself too hard, either. Someone else already does. There's a lucky break.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Today is all 8
Here's where you start making profits. Ask for what you've been promised, and gather resources together. Be careful with an outrageous proposition, and ask questions. Have faith in your imagination.
CROSSWORD
ACROSS
1 Request
4 Blunder
8 Weapon handle
12 Island neckwear
13 Sandwich cookie
14 Exile isle
15 Spelling contest
16 "West Side Story" composer
18 Tiny ear bone
20 Ball prop
21 Office part-timer
24 Stuffs tightly
28 "E = mc2 man
32 Not procrastinating
33 Chowed down
34 Precipitous
36 Historic time
37 Wound cover
39 Piano name
41 Pitched
43 2012
Ben
Affleck
movie
44 Vast
expanse
46 Celery
unit
50 "The
Grapes of
Wrath"
author
55 Heavy
weight
56 Frogs'
hangout
57 Needle
case
58 Japanese
sash
59 Church
section
60 Mend a
sock
61 Witticism
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23 Michelangelo master-piece
25 Freshly
26 Actress Sorvino
27 Remain
28 Right on the map?
29 Pruritus
30 In the vicinity
31 — do-well
35 Football
38 Adjoining
40 "To be or ..."
42 Cyst
45 Sleeping
47 Small particle
48 Timber wolf
49 Make a sweater
50 Hot tub
51 Upper surface
52 Type measures
53 Greek vowel
54 Mangy mutt
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Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman) fights with his identity thief Diana (Melissa McCarthy).
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Poor screenplay leaves 'Identity Thief'a snoozer
ALEX LAMB
alamb@kansan.com
Plus-sized comedienne Melissa McCarthy earns a fair amount of laughs in "Identity Thief". The movie itself, however, leaves viewers feeling like suckers, robbed of their time and money.
The screenplay by Jerry Eaten and Craig Mazin lies most at fault; suspension of disbelief can only be pushed so far in a film. When the main plot device and many of the subsequent events in a story aren't even remotely believable, the movie is only going to work if it's ridiculous to the point of absurd hilarity.
Unfortunately, that's not the case here, especially when the humor that does work is overtaken by boring jokes and overstuffed sentimentality.
The concept starts with potential. Businessman Sandy Bigelow-Patterson (Jason Bateman) gets his name and credit card info stolen by expert identity thief and obnoxious troublemaker Diana (McCarthy). To save his credibility at his job and bypass the lengthy police procedural process, he tracks her down and resolves to bring her to the authorities himself, which proves far more
difficult than imagined.
This results in a road trip from Florida back to his home in Denver that hits all sorts of comedy clichés on the way. Those include car chases, car crashes, angry criminals with guns, a wacky sex scene, the feuding leads becoming friends and sappy moments between them.
There's an over-reliance on the formula that calls attention to how unrealistic everything feels. McCarthy and Bateman's comedic talent can only overcome this problem for so long before the charm wears off and "Identity Thief" just becomes shallow, unfunny and drawn out.
Director Seth Gordon delivered one of the better recent comedies with his last film, "Horrible Bosses." This time around, however, he doesn't have a relatable premise, strong script or an ensemble cast at the top of its game to work with. In particular, where "Bosses" felt sort of edgy, Gordon plays it much safer with this movie and frustrates with the soft and simple execution.
While there's not enough done right here to warrant a viewing, at least it's not all bad. Bateman brings his signature everyman, passive-aggressive nice-guy charisma to the proceedings, which is always pleasant to watch.
As expected, McCarthy's outrageous persona is the highlight, especially as she chews the scenery to trashy pop songs. Even as her character gains an emotional depth, it should be groan-worthy from a narrative standpoint, but she performs empathetically.
She and Bateman have a fun chemistry together, although their clashing attitudes don't reach the entertainment heights of typical road movies. A physical fight between them early on, which ends with Bateman breaking an acoustic guitar on McCarthy, is hysterical, however.
The one good thing about "Identity Thief" is that even though it didn't deserve to gross almost $35 million over the weekend, such success bodes very well for McCarthy. Having a talented, overweight actress lead a blockbuster is progress for Hollywood, instead of the always-skinny starlets. Let's just hope she gets better material next time.
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