Wednesday, March 16, 2011

RANGO

Johnny Depp is the voice of this chameleon who falls out of his aquarium into the wild west. There are a few adult jokes in this that are uncomfortable to explain to a questioning 6 year old. While this movie had it moments, I felt like matinee pricing was about right. Not a great blockbuster like How to Train your Dragon or Tangled.

I give it 3 out of5.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

The PRINCESS BRIDE came out in 1987. I was 12! What a perfect age. I still know every line from this movie. I still remember seeing it in the theater. The beginning was not what I expected! It was modern day with Fred Savage. I was there to see an old fashioned Princess movie. That came quickly after.
This kiss blew them all away. The Princess seems a little stuck up and demanding at first, but you grow to love her. Westley is beautiful from the first moment you see him.


Look at these guys! You never know what is in store in this movie. All sorts of unexpected things happen in this film. Screeching Eels, the fire swamp, iocaine powder... inconceivable!!!

It was hard to believe this was Billy Crystal!! Miracle Max and his hatred for Humperdink!! "Have fun storming the castle!" I owned the VHS, and I now own the DVD. I even had the soundtrack on casette tape. The song at the closing credits is my favorite.
There is romance, action, adventure, and comedy. It has it all. I highly recommend it and declare it's one of my all time favorites.
5 out of 5!
Very conceivable.
Kristin



I AM LEGEND

This movie came out in 2007. The previews looked Awesome. Taylor and I couldn't wait to go. While I liked it, it did feel like a 28 DAYS LATER rip off. But who hasn't ripped that movie off lately? It's such a great story. There's some sort of outbreak and most of mankind becomes Zombies.
While I'm not a dog fan, Will Smith's feelings towards his dog "Sam"antha almost had me in tears. I am an easy crier when it comes to movies. I recorded this movie on the DVR and Taylor and I watched it this afternoon in HD. Woo hoo!! I am impressed with Will Smith's performance in this one and enjoyed it both times I saw it!

3 out of 5.

Kristin

Black Swan

Kristin - So I knew I didn't want to see this film from the preview, but I had to see what all the fuss was about. It was interesting, but I would not recommend it. Natalie Portman's character had this anguished look on her face the entire film. I was impressed by her dancing, and wondered how good she really was compared to ballet professionals. This film almost has an indy (independant film) feel, but not quite. The basic premise is that Nina is working hard to have the role of the "Black Swan" in the ballet company, while having some hallucinations on the way. She meets Mila's character who seems to want to befriend her.
Natalie Portman is looking Hot here.

I didn't realize Mila was in this movie. I'm sure you've heard there is about 1 minute of girl on girl in this film. That was all it took for Taylor to forget the other two hours and proclaim it the "BEST MOVIE EVER". I guess seeing some porn in a regular theater deems it as "best movie" for him. What can I say? He's all man.
2 out of 5 stars for me.
Kristin


GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! It's A+ It has your head spinning and questioning everything about what is real and what is in her mind.
4 out of 5 stars
Taylor

Monday, January 24, 2011

The Machinist

This is a movie from 2004 Netflix recommended for me. It reminds me so much of another movie, but I just can't put my finger on which one! I started watching it thinking "That's Christian Bale!" "No, that can't be Christian Bale." "Honey, I think that's Christian Bale." I thought it was some independant foreign film when I started watching it. I later read that Christian Bale lost 60 lbs, getting down to 120 and wanted to get down to 99 for the film, but stopped at 120.

Besides being obsessed with watching how thin Christian is in this film, it is a good psychological thriller. I was trying to figure it out the whole time and even thought about it days later.
I'd give it a 3 out of 5. It's a little slow and really weird, but still worth watching.

Friday, January 21, 2011

THE GREEN HORNET


Where to start? DON'T Go. Taylor and I saw this in 3-D Imax. It was blurry, and no extra effort was put into the 3-D aspect. Horrible Dialog, lame story, awesome sidekick. I wouldn't spend the money to rent it. I might leave it on if it was on TV and I was cooking.
The best thing that came out of this movie? Taylor will tell you the preview for SUCKER PUNCH.
1 out of 5 stars.
Sorry Seth Rogan.
Kristin

Purpose

What can I say? I'm a movie lover!!! I would mainly like to blame my bff from Jr. High, Kristi. We watched so many movies together! While doing some important crafts like... wait for it... plastic canvas! There were also many Bogle games, lots of sewing, and many sleepovers. One of my all time favorite movies would have to be THE PRINCESS BRIDE! I still remember seeing it for the first time at the Valley Fair Mall theaters. Yes, I know all of the lines. Don't even get me started. We enjoyed many movies together. One that stands out is SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. It's a classic! Also, PRETTY IN PINK, and SOMEKIND OF WONDERFUL. Something I love from the 80's. The bratpack.

I wanted to share my love of movies on this blog. My husband, Taylor, would also like to share his movie opinions here and maybe even "man-ize" them a little. You know what I'm talking about! You see a movie, then your man is suddenly an expert on every stunt and explosion that happened in the film and needs to explain to you how that is sooooo impossible. ;) I pointed this out to him and now there has been a lot less man-izing, and I actually feel a little bad. You can man-ize all you want honey!

So please enjoy many a blog on the latest film my honey and I have seen together. He is my favorite to go to a movie with! We have our favorite Theater. JORDAN COMMONS! Do go enjoy it's fabulousness along with a Peach Fanta Zero in your refillable mug. It's nerdy, but we have come to accept it.