Bean: the Movie

I had great expectations for this movie. I imagined I would burn at least 549 calories from laughter alone, not to mention the rolling around on the floor. Alas, it wasn't quite my type of humor. Granted, there are some laugh-out-loud funnies, but there also some cringe-worthy embarrassing attempts at humor, including some vulgarities. Entertaining, but half-heartedly entertaining. For me.

House of Flying Daggers

I enjoyed this movie despite my aversion to violence and gore. This did not actually have a lot of blood in it until the last scene. I liked the message though. While the movie had the cool kung fu moves and everything, it did not glorify violence. In the end, violence is shown to be pointless and the cause of all the sadness. The movie is about a rebel group that is revolting against the government, but the movie is very neutral so that you do not know which side you're on in the end. It had a lot of twists and turns, so don't be surprised when the movie just keeps going and your view of the characters completely changes.

Benny & Joon

This movie was a little bit weird, but it definitely shows off Johnny Depp's amazing acting skills. He portrays an odd guy who is obsessed with movies and tries to act like Buster Keaton and actually does a pretty good job of it. The girl in the movie, Joon (Juniper), has mental challenges which seem to be a mixture of lots of disorders. The plot was a little dull, but it provided a greater insight into the lives of people with mental disorders and their families. It was pretty funny at times as well. Overall, I'd recommend watching it.

Airplane!

The exclamation point is only there because it is part of the actual title. There is nothing in this movie worthy of an exclamation point, unless it follows this: Lame-O!

I thought this was going to be a funny movie. True, the only thing I'd heard of it was that it was the source for the quote "Surely you can't be serious!" "I am serious and don't call me Shirley!" Regretfully, that quote wasn't even funny in the movie. I thought it was just really odd humor which wasn't even funny to me. I even fell asleep at the end. All in all, I doubt any of you would like this movie. Not worth your time.

P.S. While this movie is rated PG, there is a flash of female nudity. Quite disturbing.

Bee Movie

While this movie is family friendly, I'd say that overall it was just dumb. I can't even imagine a cornier plot, and some of the dialog...wow. It was a struggle. I had to cringe when I realized that the bees were going to actually carry the airplane to safety. And what was with the romance between the bee and the human? That was just plain creepy.

The Gods Must Be Crazy

This movie is now on my top ten favorite movies list. It takes a very creative approach to the whole plot, and while there are parts which are gut-bustin' funny, it remains very thought provoking. The slight touch of romance at the end of the movie provides the perfect ending.

Love Story

Last February around Valentine's Day, I saw this movie for $5 at WalMart. I figured that since it had such a famous soundtrack it probably was a good movie. So, I bought it. Bad move. Or maybe I should say bad movie.

There are like zero funny parts, the heroine's personality seriously bugged me, neither of the lovers are good looking, and what is with the lame corny line: "love means never having to say you're sorry"?!

This movie is rated PG, but there is partial nudity and a bed scene, which was surprising to me for a movie almost forty years old. Anyway, I give this a thumbs down. If any of you want this movie, I have a copy I never want to see again.

Serendipity

This movie seems like it would be better than it is because the title is so cute, but alas. It is just a bit silly. How can they fall in love after one afternoon together? A bit too unreal...
John Cusak is a great actor, and the guy who plays his best friend is also really good. The women in the movie aren't that great, in my opinion. Our leading lady has something wrong with her teeth which is bothersome. I guess that overall the whole story is just too corny. If you do want to watch it, it would be better to get it edited because of one bed scene.

Let's just say I liked it when I was 16. Now, not so much.

Freedom Writers

This is a movie that helps you think about things you don't often think about. At least, I don't often think about them. It has a very good story line, and while it may be a bit overly dramatic at times, it is definitely a movie that will make you want to do a bit better to change the world in any small way you can.

Plus, with Dr. McDreamy in it (Patrick Dempsey), that's a bonus right there.

Amazing Grace

I would recommend this movie to everyone. Not only did it teach me a LOT about Black history in England, it had good values, an interesting plot, and pretty good actors. It did seem a mite long at the time, but that may have been just because I was tired. Not necessarily the type of movie to watch at a party, but uplifting and inspiring.

TMNT

Elise's comments: "Another Mutant Teenage Turtle Ninja, only with cool graphics and without the 80s aura."
Dan's comments: "Five stars. Good amount of action, good amount of comedy, good animation. Good amount of romance. ('Dan! There wasn't any romance!' 'Yeah huh, she was concerned for him and there was a kiss at the end!') One of the best movies I've seen lately."

Cinderella Man

Hotness points: 8 for our leading man, 5 for our leading lady (sorry, I have never thought Zellweger was that great-looking).
Acting points: 9 for our leading man, 9 for our leading lady
Comedy: 1
Plot: 8
Cleanliness: 10 clean points for sex and nudity, 6 clean points for language
Thematic Elements points: 9.5
Inspirational:9
Overall: 9

This movie, while being quite serious and set in the time of the great depression, shows how a good man struggles to succeed, overcoming physical and emotional obstacles.

"Here is a movie where a good man prevails in a world where every day is an invitation to despair." -Roger Ebert