Horton Hears A Who!

It has to tell you something if we go to the opening weekend of Horton and through out the movie I hardly heard a peep out of the kids who sorely outnumbered the adults in the theater. Well I should take that back, I heard laughter, but no toddler/child talking or running around because they were bored. Even my 1 year old was interested in the Elephant and the Who people. The three older kids we were with (including mine) were glued to the big screen and only moving when they needed to hand me their empty popcorn cups.

It was a cute little kids movie, not something my husband and I would go on a date to, unless you are a kid at heart and have no kids to use as an excuse to go...

I Am Legend

At the beginning of this movie I was wondering what was going on. It really didn't explain anything. All I knew was that Will Smith's character was one of the last survivors in New York and possibly the world. They cure cancer (in the beginning I am not ruining the story!) with a virus and it turns the victims into blood thirsty zombies! Yikes! How would you like to have no one to talk to for the past three years while you are trying to find a cure for the people who are trying to feed off of you.

So once I got through some of the movie I found myself grabbing on to my husband saying, What are they going to do! Seriously he might be Will Smith, but can he really get out of every sticky situation? It was a good movie, short, but then again it reminded me of Cast Away with one Character most of time...what can you do when it is one person talking to himself and to his dog? It was a Zombie action packed film!

Martian Child

All I have to say about this movie is that it is nothing but praises. If you want a cute family friendly movie you really should see Martian Child. Maybe it is because I have two boys and I know how imaginative little boys are, but I really thought it was cute. Just the story between trying to become a new single dad by choice and the hardships, laughter and joy made this movie relate-able (is that a word?) for anyone no matter your age. I really do recommend this movie and hope you think it is as cute as I thought!

Across The Universe

This was a great movie...if I was high! I guess I am not an artsy person because this show was just very out there for me. The music was great and most of the songs I knew so that was fun, but I felt like it was fanatasia for people that are drunk or on drugs. So maybe I would have enjoyed it more in that drunken state, but I am not going to find out so if you watch it like that let me know what you think!

I was expecting more of a Mulan Rouge kind of movie, which in some ways it was, but it was hard to figure out what was going on at first with them switching storylines so much, which weren't explained well at all. Seriously there was a funeral and I didn't even figure out who the funeral was for until later.

I do admit that some parts were creative. Like when Uncle Sam came out of the poster singing I want you. But then all of a sudden they were naked in the water, that is the parts that I will never get. Sorry!

27 Dresses

Once a bridesmaid, always a bridesmaid, at least it may take 27 times to try and catch the bokay.

27 dresses was good, but one of those predictible "chick flicks" that you see. Wasn't really wondering what was going to happen next if you know what I mean. Word of caution, don't go with your 80 year old grandma because every time theres a kiss you will hear very loudly, "Oh no not this again!" But if you are down on your luck and need one of those heart warming love stories then it would be a good one to watch. It did have it's funny parts.

Honestly to me, it was a good one to watch once, probably won't be catching us watching it again though.

Juno

Yes this movie is set in the present, don't let the shorts fool you...

Now going into this movie I was wondering how it was going to be. But once you leave you have many lines going through your head and if you are like me and my husband we are quoting it the rest of the day.

"Did you know Juno was pregnant?"

"Yeah."

"Did you know it was yours?"

"Yeah."

"You should grow a mustache."

"I can't."

"Me neither."

Ok so maybe you have to watch this movie to get some of these lines, but I really think this was written very clever and interesting. If I would have been a pregnant teenager I would hope that my parents would have reacted exactly the way that Juno's parents did, mad but deal with it and help her.

So if you want a different, witty movie I would recommend Juno for sure. Note it is PG-13 for a reason. Obviously she and her boyfriend have sex and there is talk or else it wouldn't be a pregnant teenager movie.

Not sure if I would sit my children down when they are in high school to have them watch this to show what teenage pregnancy is about though...

Modern Day Snow White?

Sydney White and the seven dwarfs...yeah apparently that is what this movie was suppose to be about. I suppose it was ok for an afternoon of nothing to do since the kids were sleeping, but it wouldn't be a choice for a great movie to watch. It was ok, but I don't remember college having so much drama like high school does. Of course I never tried to be in a sorority so maybe they are all cliqish and self absorbed. Maybe we all are dorks in someway...

The Bucket List

You know the movie that you sit through and think this is kind of long, but then it gets over and you think about it and go wow that was a good movie. I really feel like that was what "The Bucket List" was for me.

It had a pretty slow start to get you involved and loving the characters. It won't ruin anything if I tell you that they both have cancer and come from very different lives. One is a rich man who owns the hospital who is very strict in his policy that there are two beds to a room, he also a very lonely man. Who cares about privacy. Then the other is a poor family man who is loved and loves others. They become the best of friends and once they learn that their illness is now deadly they make a list of everything they want to do before they kick the bucket.

So what would be on your list? I personally don't have a terminal illness, so I am sure that my list would be way different than it would be now. It makes you think... I think I would do what I do now. Raise my children and play with them every day.

Summary: Good movie to make you think about, slow to start though.

Alvin and The Chipmunks

Watch this movie and you will have Alvin's singing voice in your head for weeks. "I told the witch doctor..."

This was one movie that it was cute the first time, very good for children, but I won't choose to watch it again unless my 2 year old is sitting there with me and wants to watch it. It was pretty cute, but if I see talking animals I don't think that I would make a rock band out of them, I would probably check myself into the insane asylum. I do feel that Jason Lee character is a bit too mellow, which is how I feel in all his stuff I have seen except for My Name Is Earl. But that is probably how they felt that Dave would really be like in real life, so really he is perfect in their eyes.

I do like how the chipmunks are more of Dave's children and sees a need to treat them like children instead of forcing them to make him millions.

So I am torn on this movie. I have to say...Great for children and adults to watch together, but too childish for a grown-up to watch alone.

StarDust

I have to admit I didn't really give this movie high hopes before I watched it because most of the magical stories told through the movies don't turn out the way one would hope, with the exception of a few good ones out there.
This story was a twist on Princess Bride, with more of a violent take. It was a romantic tale of course, but the gory twists must have been more for the guy side of the story. I think it had everything for everyone. All and all I would say it was a pretty good movie except for some bloody parts that I admit I cringed at. There is a lot of death, witches, and magic in this tale so if you are against that then stay away, but if you want something different to watch without the predictibility of the movie then I would recommend StarDust.

Elf: The New Christmas Story?

I know this is an old movie, but since it is the holiday season I thought it would be fun to write about it. Personally "Elf" to me is such a family friendly movie and great to watch every Christmas season. I wasn't too fond of "The Christmas Story" but I know lots of other people do like it and watch the marathon. So "Elf" has now been up there in getting replayed over and over again and I welcome it, kudos to the TV stations!!

"Smiling is my favorite" and "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" are the two quotes out there that lots of people are going to get! Yes "You'll shoot your eye out" is still known for us, but for the younger generations who may not know it, will be quoting "Elf" for the next 20 years.

2 Thumbs way up from me and the rest of my family!