Movie Reviews

We are Marshall: Excellent movie! It was seriously one of the best movies I've seen in a long time.
Great actors; incredible plot. It had a rush of many different emotions.
"In November, 1970, virtually the entire football team and coaches of Marshall University (Huntington, W.V.) die in a plane crash. That spring, led by Nate Ruffin, a player who was ill and missed the fatal flight, students rally to convince the board of governors to play the 1971 season. The college president, Don Dedman, must find a coach, who then must find players. They petition the NCAA to allow freshmen to play, and coach Jack Lengyel motivates and leads young players at the same time that he reexamines the Lombardi creed that winning is the only thing. The father and the fiancée of a player who died find strength to move on. Can Marshall win even one game in 1971?"
It's not a guy movie or chick flick. It's just an all around good move that everybody could enjoy.
If you liked Rudy or School Ties, I'm sure you'd enjoy this movie, as well. I plan to watch it again for sure. (side note:McConaughey's hair was incredibly flat in this movie. I know it's reflecting the 70's, but I much prefer it not flat. I also noticed in the movie he had this quirky way of speaking out of the corner of his mouth. I found it to be distracting and odd. I hope he was merely mimicking the true-life coach he was portraying!)
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The Painted Veil: "This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's infidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late?"
My sister was right. She recommended this movie, and I was skeptical that I'd enjoy it. I did, though. It was an enjoyable movie that held my attention. Edward Norton did an impressive job playing a doctor who travels to a Chinese village to fight against an outbreak of Cholera. Prior to his trip he hands his wife an ultimatum: she goes with him to this village, or the man she's having an affair with must divorce his wife and marry her.
It's a beautiful story to watch, witnessing two people fall in love and get to know each other.
I recommend this movie, but in truth, it's not one I could see myself watching over & over again. It is a good movie, but has a gloomy touch to it. It all depends on your mood, I suppose. All in all, it's definitely worth watching at least once.

Movie Review: Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

While I laughed constantly and enjoyed the first Harold & Kumar movie, I can not the same for the second.
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay had its funny scenes, but I found it to be filled with more crude and vulgar scenes than necessary. In my opinion, it pushed it beyond the limit of funny, crossing over to distasteful and raunchy.

Perhaps it's because we watched the Unrated version. I don't know how the Rated version compares.

I did not like the first movie until having watched it several times. Maybe that would be the case here, too, but I don't imagine renting this second one again.

I was disappointed over all. I did not even finish the entire movie.
I enjoyed the stereotypical jokes and puns, but that wasn't enough for me to outweigh against the material that was bothersome.
Just my opinion. That's my review.

If you've seen both the Harold & Kumar movies, which did you like best?

I've Never Liked a Spider So Much

Aidan and I just finished Charlotte's Web.
Maybe I'm just emotional from having two sick kids all week, but I thought it was a really good movie! I got goosebumps when Wilbur won. Plus I love Dakota Fanning. :)
This will be a DVD we'll have to add to our collection.
If you have kids, check this movie out.

Keeping It 'Reel'

We finally decided to join Blockbuster Online. (after paying a few ridiculous fees)

So far we are very pleased, and it's great always having at least one movie to fall back on.

I'm watching a lot of TV these days, with us only having one car and Patrick working two jobs, let alone about to start grad school in 3 weeks. We figured it was well worth the $13 we pay each month.

Why not do some movie reviews?

Feel free to suggest movies for me, too! I'm not as current with what's out as I was 5 years ago. ;)

This movie was much better than I expected. I thought it would be more like My Best Friend's Wedding or something, but it was surprisingly better than hoped. Katherine Heigl did a nice job. A definite chick flick, but I would watch it again. (btw, Melora Hardin had a minor role in this)

Ok, biggest surprise for me! I enjoyed the The Bourne Identity, but not really The Bourne Supremacy. I was not expecting to enjoy The Bourne Ultimatum, but it was so good. Top notch actors, great-looking Matt Damon, entertaining plot. It was really good. I recommend it to everyone.

Jumper. Ok, let's just say I wouldn't jump in to watching this again. I'd call it more or less pathetic. Had I know ahead of time that Samuel Jackson was in it, that would have been my first clue. He's never really been in any movie that's done well or known to be good. This was more a waste of time and money. I wouldn't recommend renting it, not even watching it on the Premium channels. Maybe wait until it's one day on TBS or something...maybe.

Possible one of the best movies I've seen in a long time! I was not expecting this movie to be a do-again for me. It was hilarious! Truly a very well done movie. Yes, there was a pro-life message, but it was also very realistic, and the main actress was perfect. So much comedy. Oh, and did you know Rainn Wilson had a very minor role in it? Yup. Once I saw him, I knew it'd be good.

How about you? Have you seen any good movies lately?