Over the last few months I have been blessed to have access to a lot of the sneak screenings of various films. I have seen the following, and of course for FREE: W, Boy In The Striped Pajamas, Nothing Like The Holidays, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (twice actually), Doubt, Milk, Valkerie, Marley and Me, Yes Man, Bride Wars, Defiance, Revolutionary Road, and Last Chance Harvey. I think that’s all, but I might be missing some! I have tickets in the coming weeks to New Girl in Town and The Uninvited.
Now most of thes
e movies, I have enjoyed most a few that I was disappointed in, and one that I wish I could get those two hours of my life back!!! We will start with the movies that where not the best and that I would not necessarily recommend.
DOUBT- The Highlight of this movie was nothing. It was a waste of time, and thankfully no money was involved. I do not understand how it is being nominated for any awards. Here is the problem, there was no climax, and they never even proved if the Priest was in fact having a relationship with the boy or not! The only remotely amusing part of this movie was the closing line when Streep says “Sister, I… Have… Doubts!” You couldn’t help but laugh! I understand that this movie is based on doubts, but at least finish developing the plot a little more!
NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS- This movie was said to be a family feel good Christmas film. There was not a whole lot of “feel good” going on here! You have a son coming home from Iraq to see his family for the first time in 3 years. First off, he came home injured and that does not make me too thrilled since my brother is serving over in Iraq right now. Then this movie goes into all these crazy side plots. I counted at least 8 different stories all coming into play on this film, there was too much going on, and it was not a comedy like it is portrayed. It is a sad movie and the only remotely funny parts where on the previews.
MARLEY AND ME- This was a cute film about a dog, with the outcome like
any other dog and Lassie film. However I was slightly upset about a few things in this movie. Yes it was comical, but I really did not feel it was a children’s movie. This film was rated PG, but it had so many sexual innuendos, side boobs and dog humping in it. I just really did not feel it was an appropriate movie to take young children to go see. I would have felt better about the movie I think if I knew going into it, and if it was rated PG-13.
MILK- This movie was brilliant. It is about the first publically gay Politian in the late 1960’s who was assassinated. The gay rights movement really took off with Harvey Milk, and it is amazing to see how far we have really come in 30 years, and how much farther we have to go. I was skeptical knowing that Sean Penn would being playing this Gay rights icon, but he really pulled it off, and made me enjoy this film.
YES MAN- Now in my opinion most Jim Carey comedy films are all the same, and I feel like he does not take that role to the right level. I went into this film not looking for anything special, just knowing that it was a free film. I have not laughed so hard in such a long time. It was funny and cute and I really want to go see this film again! There was a great cast and I loved that his manager in
the movie was the band manager off of Flight of the Concords!
VALKERIE- I do not like Tom Cruise nor do I pretend to like him. He did a relatively good job in it except for the fact that everybody else in the movie had a European accent, EXCEPT HIM! That in my mind was the only thing missing! The script was great, and I love movies about the WWII, but it was distracting watching Cruise play this war hero. The movie was very fast pace, and moved smoothly. I would recommend it, if you can get through Tom Cruise’ horrible acting.
BRIDE WARS- This is your typical Kate Hudson film, predictable, but cute. I was glad I saw it, don’t think I would necessarily purchase it when it comes out though. I was slightly sad when Anne Hathaway turned into the mean person though, I will always love her as Princess Diaries star.
LAST CHANCE HARVEY- a cute love story, which everyone dreams of. I was not sure about Dustin Hoffman playing Harvey, but he may of pulled it off. It was a very slow paced, yet
left me hopeful leaving the theatre. Now I don’t know if I would spend $8 to go see this, but I would totally dollar theatre it or wait for RedBox.
W- This was supposed to be controversial film about George W Bush, but I felt like it did not shed any new light on the situation. Then again, this film was released during the height of the 700 Billion bailout, but filmed months before that. It was hard to sit through, listening to the sound of Bush’s voice. I would have rather listened to nails on a chalk board! The characters however fit perfectly!
DEFIN
ACE- This is a historic true story of the Bielski brothers who fought to try to free Jews from the Ghetto and from the German Soldiers. It started out with just the brothers trying to flee from the Police that murdered their parents, but led to them trying to save everyone. They built up camps and kept watch from the Soldiers and tried to make their life better. They withstood the blistering cold temperatures during the winters, and had to fight for food and warmth. This in my opinion is everything that Valkerie should have been and then some! This is the secret side of the war that I feel not a lot people knew about. Most believe that the Jews just sat there and took and didn’t try to stand up for their rights. Go see this movie! You will not be disappointed.
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS- Excellent movie! This is about a little boy who moves with his family to a concentration camp; however they do not know what the camp was. They where told the camp was a fun place to be, but the boy was not allowed to go outside, other than the front courtyard. He sneaks away one day and find the camp, and makes a new friend. This boy is a Jew and I’m guessing you can picture what its like for him. It’s a ta
le of two boys becoming friends and not letting anything get in the way and how naive some people really where back then. I would recommend this film and totally sad that it was passed up for some Oscars.
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON- This is one of my favorite films from last year! I had the joys of seeing it twice before it was released on Christmas. Brad Pitt played this role so well, and made it worth the three hours long the movie was! It showed that true love is unconditional and that you will always have a home and family to go back to. There are times or laughter and crying, but all in all, I will pay for this movie to see it again at $8 and buy it on DVD
*I know it has been awhile, and I have been meaning to post this for weeks. . .
Now most of thes
e movies, I have enjoyed most a few that I was disappointed in, and one that I wish I could get those two hours of my life back!!! We will start with the movies that where not the best and that I would not necessarily recommend.DOUBT- The Highlight of this movie was nothing. It was a waste of time, and thankfully no money was involved. I do not understand how it is being nominated for any awards. Here is the problem, there was no climax, and they never even proved if the Priest was in fact having a relationship with the boy or not! The only remotely amusing part of this movie was the closing line when Streep says “Sister, I… Have… Doubts!” You couldn’t help but laugh! I understand that this movie is based on doubts, but at least finish developing the plot a little more!
NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS- This movie was said to be a family feel good Christmas film. There was not a whole lot of “feel good” going on here! You have a son coming home from Iraq to see his family for the first time in 3 years. First off, he came home injured and that does not make me too thrilled since my brother is serving over in Iraq right now. Then this movie goes into all these crazy side plots. I counted at least 8 different stories all coming into play on this film, there was too much going on, and it was not a comedy like it is portrayed. It is a sad movie and the only remotely funny parts where on the previews.
MARLEY AND ME- This was a cute film about a dog, with the outcome like
any other dog and Lassie film. However I was slightly upset about a few things in this movie. Yes it was comical, but I really did not feel it was a children’s movie. This film was rated PG, but it had so many sexual innuendos, side boobs and dog humping in it. I just really did not feel it was an appropriate movie to take young children to go see. I would have felt better about the movie I think if I knew going into it, and if it was rated PG-13.MILK- This movie was brilliant. It is about the first publically gay Politian in the late 1960’s who was assassinated. The gay rights movement really took off with Harvey Milk, and it is amazing to see how far we have really come in 30 years, and how much farther we have to go. I was skeptical knowing that Sean Penn would being playing this Gay rights icon, but he really pulled it off, and made me enjoy this film.
YES MAN- Now in my opinion most Jim Carey comedy films are all the same, and I feel like he does not take that role to the right level. I went into this film not looking for anything special, just knowing that it was a free film. I have not laughed so hard in such a long time. It was funny and cute and I really want to go see this film again! There was a great cast and I loved that his manager in
the movie was the band manager off of Flight of the Concords!VALKERIE- I do not like Tom Cruise nor do I pretend to like him. He did a relatively good job in it except for the fact that everybody else in the movie had a European accent, EXCEPT HIM! That in my mind was the only thing missing! The script was great, and I love movies about the WWII, but it was distracting watching Cruise play this war hero. The movie was very fast pace, and moved smoothly. I would recommend it, if you can get through Tom Cruise’ horrible acting.
BRIDE WARS- This is your typical Kate Hudson film, predictable, but cute. I was glad I saw it, don’t think I would necessarily purchase it when it comes out though. I was slightly sad when Anne Hathaway turned into the mean person though, I will always love her as Princess Diaries star.
LAST CHANCE HARVEY- a cute love story, which everyone dreams of. I was not sure about Dustin Hoffman playing Harvey, but he may of pulled it off. It was a very slow paced, yet
left me hopeful leaving the theatre. Now I don’t know if I would spend $8 to go see this, but I would totally dollar theatre it or wait for RedBox.W- This was supposed to be controversial film about George W Bush, but I felt like it did not shed any new light on the situation. Then again, this film was released during the height of the 700 Billion bailout, but filmed months before that. It was hard to sit through, listening to the sound of Bush’s voice. I would have rather listened to nails on a chalk board! The characters however fit perfectly!
DEFIN
ACE- This is a historic true story of the Bielski brothers who fought to try to free Jews from the Ghetto and from the German Soldiers. It started out with just the brothers trying to flee from the Police that murdered their parents, but led to them trying to save everyone. They built up camps and kept watch from the Soldiers and tried to make their life better. They withstood the blistering cold temperatures during the winters, and had to fight for food and warmth. This in my opinion is everything that Valkerie should have been and then some! This is the secret side of the war that I feel not a lot people knew about. Most believe that the Jews just sat there and took and didn’t try to stand up for their rights. Go see this movie! You will not be disappointed.THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS- Excellent movie! This is about a little boy who moves with his family to a concentration camp; however they do not know what the camp was. They where told the camp was a fun place to be, but the boy was not allowed to go outside, other than the front courtyard. He sneaks away one day and find the camp, and makes a new friend. This boy is a Jew and I’m guessing you can picture what its like for him. It’s a ta
le of two boys becoming friends and not letting anything get in the way and how naive some people really where back then. I would recommend this film and totally sad that it was passed up for some Oscars.THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON- This is one of my favorite films from last year! I had the joys of seeing it twice before it was released on Christmas. Brad Pitt played this role so well, and made it worth the three hours long the movie was! It showed that true love is unconditional and that you will always have a home and family to go back to. There are times or laughter and crying, but all in all, I will pay for this movie to see it again at $8 and buy it on DVD
*I know it has been awhile, and I have been meaning to post this for weeks. . .
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