Frikkin' awesome! Love Shia Labeouf (quite the cutie), love action/sci-fi/comedy/bit-of-romance films. Autobots battle the Decepticons! Must save mankind! Fantastic graphics! Oh yeah! Another A+ for Steven Spielberg. Looking forward to more Transformer movies. Autobots, rollout! 
Very sweet and, dare I say it, "cute". I knew the ending right from the start (who wouldn't figure that out?), but I had to watch it. James Marsden was in it, hello! That's the first reason, but also because I'm a sappy romantic who loves chick flicks! I didn't like Katherine Heigl that much before she started doing movies, but she is growing on me with each new film. Her character in this is very admirable for doing all she does for friends and not saying "no" to people. She's a hero at times, really. And when the hero gets trampled, of course you want to see her lifted up and given the respect and happy ending with the perfect wedding she deserves. Oh, and I loved her adorable apartment!
Good, good!
I thought I was going to get an epic romance that would jerk the tears from my ducts, but not one of my eyes was moist by the end of this film. Maybe if I had read the book first, this movie would be better. I like Javier Bardem, and he acted well in his role...the story was just blah, though. I get the story (it's not hard to understand), but I didn't feel the emotion or sadness or love or happiness that the characters felt throughout the entirety of the movie. I felt it a little in the beginning, but by the end I was numb. I think all the sexcapades that Florentino had just took all the emotion out of it for me. Or maybe it was Giovanna Mezzogiorno's pale, mannequin-like face. I don't know. I'll admit that the ending was sweet and makes you want to say, "Aw, how sweet." I was just not as moved as I had hoped I would be.
This movie was funny, but it turned out to be way different than I thought it would be. It was sweet at the end and kind of sad, too. I'm not sure what happened at the end because there was no real conclusion...keep the store or demolish it??? Not sure about that. I do know that Jack Black was hilarious as per usual, and I love all the Sweded movies. My favorite has to be the Ghostbusters one. So great, "...when you're walkin' down the street, and you see a little ghost...What you gonna do about Ghostbuuusterrrrs?!" Hahahaha....loved it!
Decent action flick. There was a love story, and that is always a plus for me with these types of movies. I did like the whole movie, but I wish there had been some flashback scenes of the battles between jumpers and paladins. I think that some of those might have made the movie a bit more intense and interesting. It seemed like the characters just talking about the history of the war only skimmed the surface of it all. Looks like there was a bit of a lead off at the end, and, if there is another installment of Jumper, I might go see it. If Hayden Christensen is in it, I will definitely see it. He's hot!
So much heart and comedy. Juno was a sweet and hilarious surprise. The writing was clever, and Ellen Page's acting was stellar. I loved the whole movie (so many great lines to memorize), and I cried at the end. I didn't realize that this would be one, but it was a feel-good tear-jerker, and those are the best kind. I will probably buy this later. See it!
I thought this movie was a somewhat decent representation of the book. It was hard to dislike King Henry so much this time around since he was played by Eric Bana (whew!). The story was kind of summed up in parts with quick scene changes and long periods of time going by in just minutes. I didn't like that, but you can only do so much with a couple hours for a movie. My one gripe about this film is that the ending concerning Anne and George's relationship and what they did and what happened as a result of it was changed so that we're only led to believe that it may have happened. You don't find anything out for sure, and you don't get as twisted and dramatic an ending as you do in the book. The ending was still dramatic, but I think they should have left it alone. Still, it was a good flick....the love scenes could have been longer or more intense (hehe), but they were satisfactory, too. ;o)
Two words - Kick Ass! This movie rocks. Jason Bourne is back and better than ever! I love Matt Damon, and he is just supreme in this movie. 
I saw this on opening night which is something I rarely do these days, but it was M. Night Shyamalan's first R rated film so I gave in to the idea of that alone. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't blown away either. It's a good movie, but when I walked out of the theater I wasn't sure what to think. Now thinking back over the film, I realize that the hypothetical "happening" makes sense. It all boils down to humanity's affect on mother nature. Why couldn't plants evolve to defend themselves? Plants do communicate, and there were cited examples of that in the film. Evolution is a part of life for all living things, and even though this film is a little far fetched, it's somewhat believeable, and that makes it kind of scary. And now that I think about it, the whole bee thing in the beginning of the movie makes me wonder if that was supposed to be viewed as the catalyst for why "the happening" began when it did. It's an interesting idea. I would probably see this movie again. If you don't like thinking too much about your entertainment, go see it anyway because there are still plenty of comedic moments to laugh at and shocking deaths to gasp about to make it worth your while.
This is the first book of the Regan Reilly series that I have read, and I will probably be enjoying more of these stories in the future. I was looking for something light and humorous with a bit of danger and mystery, and this book was it. The mystery wasn't so much a mystery as it was a chase really, but it was still a good story. I really like Jack and Regan's relationship; they solve crimes together and still manage to have a good time as well. I might start back at the beginning of this series when they were just dating to see how their relationship progressed over the years.
Way to go Tracy Turnblad...This is a fun musical, and I have never seen the High School Musical movies so I hadn't ever heard Zac Efron (Link) perform. He was really good as was James Marsden (hot as Corny Collins), Queen Latifah and surprisingly Michelle Pfeiffer. John Travolta cracked me up as Tracy's mom, and it was kind of weird seeing him as her at first, but I got used to it after the first couple of scenes. Christopher Walken is always good for a laugh, too. Funny and sweet and somewhat uplifting. Good for a fun rental.
I read the book first and then watched the movie. It was a bit difficult to get into and figure out who was who, but after that I was hooked. I felt so bad for Anne. She was constantly getting stomped on. I could just feel her frustration of being so close to Wentworth and not knowing if he still loved her or not. I LOVED his quick desperate letter to her near the end. I have to quote it again here b/c it's just so good. Page 223 in the Barnes and Noble Classics version, "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone forever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own, than when you almost broke it eight years and a half ago. ...I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. You alone have brought me to Bath. For you alone I think and plan." You know she was reading that letter super fast. So excited to get to the end and see what the heck he was trying to say, but at the same time trying to savor each word. Good stuff.
I already reviewed this on Facebook, but I wanted to do them here too.
Okay the new Indiana Jones movie was really good if you LOVE Indiana Jones (which I do by the way), but it was kind of disappointing at the same time. The end took a turn that I totally hate and wish never happened, but the rest of it was on target. Harrison Ford is still HOT to me as long as he keeps his shirt on. Wish guys still wore fedoras. They're awesome. Anyways...worth paying to see it in the theater. Watch it and let me know what you think. ALSO...tell me whether you think they're going to have more or not. I'm voting no based on the ending, but then I also thought that maybe Harrison had another one in him too. We'll see.
Loved it! It's predictable but still so good. Michelle Monaghan plays Hannah, and she has recently become one of my new favorite actresses. Patrick Dempsey is still a fave and sexy as ever...of course! He seriously makes me melt, and his on-screen kissing is perfect. He knows how to deliver with those lips! Whew! As Rachel Ray would say YUMMO! ;o) This is a chick flick, but it's different from most in that the focus is mostly on the leading man as opposed to the leading lady, and he goes through all the trials and obstacles to get what he ultimately wants in the end. I really liked the variation. It is a delightfully sweet and funny film, and I enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. I'll be buying this when it comes out on DVD. Go see it!
Excellent movie with an excellent leading man. Daniel Day-Lewis definitely proved he deserved the Oscar he won for his role as Daniel Plainview. He did such an amazing job with his performance...I mean everything right down to the movement of his mouth and the twinges and ticks and squinting, everything! Paul Dano did well as Eli Sunday, and he was so creepy and perfect for his part. Ciaran Hinds also has a supporting role, and I was so happy to see him again. He's one of my favorite actors. The movie wasn't slow-going, but it was slow in the beginning. It spanned several years in the early 20th century when everyone was on the quest for oil. I liked the story of the two main characters striving for wealth and power by the same means but for two very different goals. It was interesting to watch this movie develop and "finish"... I know the ending was kind of sickening, but I liked it and thought it was actually kind of funny. The ending really made the movie for me.
Nauseating. Even though I was on pain medication while watching this film, I still say it'll make you sick. Pointless and not very scary. The home video effects weren't believable, and the actors were forgetful. I am so glad it's over.
This movie reminded me of Fools Rush In because it's the same kind of premise, but they were two very different movies so I can't really compare. I always like movies where the main characters get together kind of by accident and end up being perfect for each other. I like the fact that, at first, the main characters don't seem like two people you would normally see together, but then you realize they are in the end. The only thing I didn't take to so much was Ben and his friends getting high all the time, but Ben changed in the end and that was good. I guess there had to be an extreme there to show how much he matured throughout the film. Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann cracked me up as usual. I wasn't sure if I would like Katherine Heigl on the big screen, but she did well. I loved seeing Kristin Wiig from SNL. She's great! 
Not my favorite musical. Didn't finish it.
Yeah it's a kids' movie, but I love 'em. Anyone ever wants to get rid of their kids for a few hours just send me to the movies with them. We'll all have a great time. This was really really sweet. Love all the guys accents and the loch ness monster was really cute.
Sweet, sweet family/love story. I love Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Keri Russell is growing on me more and more with each new movie. Robin Williams was alright, but I prefer his comedic roles. Terrence Howard was in this, too, and I have really grown to like him as well. He was excellent in Hustle & Flow. Freddie Highmore did an incredible job as Evan/August. What a talented kid. I would love to be a musical genius like the one he portrays. Some of the movie was a little far fetched, but maybe not...there are a lot of child prodigies out there these days. It could happen. I really enjoyed the music. It was different and infectious. I knew the movie would end well, but I was hoping for a better wrap up between Lyla and Louis. Oh well. Still good.
Yuck yucko do we have to watch another guy's throat being slit or being dropped on his head dead. Eeeww. Like the way the film looked, but it was kind of boring and gushing blood.
I bought this de-clutter book technically for my mom b/c she's got like 20 years worth of everyone's clutter in her house right now, and she needs some help getting it organized. I love this guy's show so I thought it would be a pretty good book. Lots of tips and step-by-step instructions on how to get your crap in order. I'm still working on de-cluttering and not buying more junk, but I think our house is looking nice. Biggest change is that I've instituted a no dish left behind rule in the house where I wash all the dishes from the day before I go to bed. It's going really well thanks to Josh buying into the idea and helping me out. :o) Once the dishes are beat, it's on to putting away the clean clothes. God, I hate doing that. Can somebody build me a robot for that or something? Oh wait...that's more clutter! Dang! The vicious cycle. Anyways...going well. Passing the book on to my mom as soon as she clears a place in her house to read it.
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