Oblivion

Plot pretty predictable, but you knew it was going to be with so many visual effects and dramatic music. There were a couple surprises that kept us going. However, what was most intriguing was the idea/question that the movie revolves around: do memories make up the soul? Language and violence. Also one scene to bypass: after Tom Cruise comes home and has dinner with Vicka, they proceed to the pool for some hanky panky. (Thanks, Mom, for the warning! :)) And is it just us or does Tom Cruise seem the same in any role he plays and always named Jack? Just sayin.

The Day the Earth Stood Still

1. There's nothing like environmentalist propaganda to ruin a movie for you (We must SAVE THE EARTH FROM THE HUMANS! They are planet-killers!).

2. There's nothing like Keanu Reeves to ruin a movie for you (okay, okay, I did like The Matrix, but there's only so much Keanu you can take).

3. There's nothing like aliens in the plot to ruin a movie for you (this, of course, is my personal bias, but alien movies I just don't really like. ever.).

THIS movie has ALL THREE!