Singin' In The Rain

This movie was on my list for AFI 100 movies to watch over Thanksgiving but I didn't get to it. Yesterday after our Southern Day meal, we sat to watch this film with our window open hearing the rain come down. Timely, I say yes.

Review: So GOOD! I really love it, I can't believe I've gone this long in life without seeing it. Gene Kelly what a fox, he's handsome and he can dance. Lethal combination, let me tell you. Plus Donald O'Connor, what talent! He's awesome, the "Make Em' Laugh" scene fantastic. But I think the best dance scene is "Moses Supposes." Wowza, so awesome. Debbie Reynolds also does a great job in the film.

While watching this I kept thinking you just don't see actors that have so much talent in so many areas. Gene Kelly can sing, dance and act. You just don't see that so much in Hollywood anymore. What a stunning film.

Bottom-line: Don't make the same mistake that I did of waiting over 20 years to see this film. Stop! Drop your Cheerios or whatever you may be holding and go obtain a copy!

When Harry Met Sally

This is the week for watching edited films I've wanted to see for ages. After going to a Laugh Out Loud show came home to find Jamie watching the last little bits of the film. It then began to repeat and we decided Bryce, Jamie, Sarah and I would watch it! Yea!

Review: Good, good chick flick. I can see why it's so well known. I love all the quick vignettes of the different couples as to how they met, fell in love, etc. and the friendship that they have. Although I don't think anyone is going to dispute me on the fact that Meg Ryan is a type actress who does romantic comedies. But in this one she is stronger, than I think I've ever seen her. Do you feel this is her strongest character? Am I forgetting one? Billy Crystal, I haven't seen him in a film since I last watched "The Princess Bride." He did a good job and had some really great lines. Oh, and I cannot forget the music. God Bless Harry Connick Jr. I really believe it adds a a timelessness element to the film.

Bottom-line: Totally worth watching, may you have the good fortune of finding it on TV or an edited copy. I really enjoyed it.

While You Were Sleeping

Jamie popped this in on a dreary Friday afternoon.

Review: It's a decent chick flick. There are some funny lines and it's fun to see Sandra Bullock in a good role. (Speed 2=mistake) Anyway I rarely if ever pick to watch this chick flick but when I do watch it I enjoy myself. I feel bad for Sandra Bullock's character and how alone she is. I'm glad that she is able to have not only a special someone but a great new family as well.

Bottom-line: If someone suggests it don't turn it down. It's not bad at all.

Cold Mountain

Let me tell you a tale. My freshmen year Sarah and I walked at least a couple miles to Cougar Video to rent some edited Flicks. We excitedly came home with "Cold Mountain" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." We popped them into my computer and both DVDs skipped so badly both films were completely unwatchable. Since that day I have been longing to find a edited copy of both of these films. Today I was able to check off one of those films off of my list. And I am glad.

Review: Very well done film. I can see why it got so many awards when it was released. All the actors give a stunning performance. The cinematography and lighting was very impressive. The story, I'm sure rings familiar for many of the time. It was a very great film.

Bottom-line: I would recommend watching it if you can find an edited version, it's definitely worth it.

About a Boy

I bought this film for Sarah as part of birthday gift last July. For whatever reason this was the first time that we've ever watched it together. It was a perfect close to a relaxing President's day.

Review: It's such a great film. I really love Hugh Grant. I was also impressed with the acting of Nicholas Hoult, who played Marcus. He did a really great job. It's a great story of a man who has never had a girlfriend for longer than two months and has never had a job. He is self-described as "blank." Through his friendship with a 12-year-old boy he learns how to grow up. It has a good blend of humor throughout the film while covering the topic of self-identity. I also really love Will's house.

Bottom-line: It's a good film that I would definitely recommend.

Pride and Prejudice

After successfully finishing the book Pride and Prejudice I decided to watch the latest version of Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley.

Review: I think that the cinematography of this film is really fantastic. I also enjoyed the score. Having just finished the book it was easy for me to notice the things that were changed, but on the whole I felt they did a fine job of adapting the book to the screen. It was cohesive, yet not agonizingly long. The movie is good but no one should avoid reading the spectacular wording of Austen.

Bottom-line: It's an enjoyable version of a great story.

Driving Miss Daisy

After a long day of school, I came home and wanted to unwind. Thank goodness for Sarah and the Provo Library, for this was another DVD Sarah checked out from the library.

Review: This is really a great movie. First thing I noticed was the score. That Hans Zimmer is a talented fellow. It's such a great story of friendship, stubbornness and the south. I really loved it and would thoroughly enjoy watching it again. Morgan Freeman is fantastic.

Bottom-line: Go see it! I wholly and completely recommend it. It's such a good film.