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- First reviewJune 6, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 19, 2011
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Delightful romp!
PostedAugust 19, 2011
I grew up watching the Smurfs every Saturday morning on NBC. Once I saw the trailer for the movie, I knew I had to see it.
I enjoyed every minute of the litle blue creatures and their adventures in the Big Apple. Katy Perry was outstanding as Smurfette, and I really thought the addition of the Scottish-accented Gutsy Smurf brought a new dimension. It was lovely to see Clumsy end up as the hero.
The humans were oustanding, too. Neil Patrick Harris may not be remembered for this as much as Doogie Howser or How I Met Your Mother, but he again shows why he is a comic genius. Jayma Mays is going to do so much more than this and Glee. But the real show-stealer was Hank Azaria as the wretched Gargamel. He and his mangy feline Azrael were as funny as the Smurfs.
I can't get The Smurfs song out of my head. I can't wait for Blu-Ray. What an adventure!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Fabulous!
PostedAugust 19, 2011
This movie is a must-see, even if the dramatization of a novel isn't your thing. This movie documents one of the darkest periods in American history, the struggle for African-Americans in the Deep South to gain the same civil rights as their fellow citizens. The way these housekeepers were treated until the passage of the Civil Rights Act was purely shameful. None of us who are 45 or younger have ever had the humiliation of riding a colored bus, using a colored bathroom or being otherwise denied service, or watching others go through it. This movie reminds us it wasn't that long ago just how different things were.
Emma Stone is simply fantastic as the heroine, a young writer who graduated from the lily-white Ole Miss and wanted to make a difference for the housekeepers who raised her. Viola Davis, who has been fabulous in guest turns on Law and Order: SVU, plays the main housekeeper convincingly, and Octavia Spencer is great as the take-no-bull Minnie Jackson.
The Help is tremendous. If you haven't seen it yet, DO IT NOW. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Carrel is pure comic gold
PostedAugust 12, 2011
I haven't watched Steve Carrel in The Office or any of his movies, but I can see why the man is a comic genius. He is tremendous as Cal Weaver, the poor family man who has been unceremoniously dumped by his wife of 25 years, Emily, who took up with one of her co-workers. Julianne Moore brings her tremendous skills to the role of Emily Weaver, and she and Carrel have wonderful chemistry--even if their characters don't. But the show stealer was Emma Stone. She is the next big thing. If you have not seen her works, you'd better start watching.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Isla Fisher is fabulous!
PostedMarch 19, 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic tells a perfect tale for these tough economic times: you can't run from your debt. One day, you'll have to pay the piper. It should make you think every time you go to a store: do you want it, or do you need it? And if it is a "want", not a "need", can you afford it?
Life lessons aside, Isla Fisher was wonderful as Rebecca Bloomwood, the heroine of our story. Fisher brings conviction to the role, and as much as you want to lecture Rebecca for her poor choices, you also want her to succeed. Joan Cusack and John Goodman are underrated in their role as Rebecca's doting parents, and the ladies will love Hugh Dancy as Luke Brandon, who becomes a big business success and the love of Rebecca's life.
Life lessons aside, Isla Fisher was wonderful as Rebecca Bloomwood, the heroine of our story. Fisher brings conviction to the role, and as much as you want to lecture Rebecca for her poor choices, you also want her to succeed. Joan Cusack and John Goodman are underrated in their role as Rebecca's doting parents, and the ladies will love Hugh Dancy as Luke Brandon, who becomes a big business success and the love of Rebecca's life.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Worth every minute!
PostedSeptember 30, 2008
What a tearjerker. Diane Lane and Richard Gere were great six years ago in Unfaithful, and they are even better in this story, one where two people realize their flaws as parents, as spouses, as people in general, and vow to make it right, while at the same discovering how much they have in common and how their feelings for each other come to the surface. You want so badly for Paul and Adrienne to be together and live happily ever after, but in the end, Adrienne does so much more for Paul and his estranged son Mark. And now, Adrienne is able to build a new life with her children Amanda and Danny.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Loved it!
PostedSeptember 30, 2008
I don't know why people are so hard on this movie. I thought the all-female cast pulled this movie off and made it very funny. Annette Benning was excellent in her role as Sylvie Fowler, the single career woman who has a soft heart for her best friend's daughter. And Meg Ryan showed the range of her ability by playing scorned woman Mary Haines. Debi Mazar as the gossipy manicurist was too funny! I really enjoyed it and hope to go again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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You'll laugh...you'll cry...you'll love it!
PostedAugust 12, 2008
Mamma Mia! is wonderful. I'm not a big fan of musicals, but this movie captivated me from start to finish. Amanda Seyfried is absolutely wonderful as Sophie Sheridan, the young lady who has her whole life in front of her with her impending wedding, but wants what every little girl dreams of...having her father walk her down the aisle. Problem is, WHO is her father? Meryl Streep plays the role of Donna so beautifully, that I can't think of anyone else who would have fit the role. She relives her youth when she sees the three men who are potentially Sophie's father. You'll never believe the ending!
The musical score provided by ABBA is fabulous. You'll want to get up and dance in the aisles!
The musical score provided by ABBA is fabulous. You'll want to get up and dance in the aisles!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A special movie
PostedJune 6, 2008
Until going to Sex and the City, I had not been to a movie theater in seven years. Only those movies which really pique my interest are enough to get me out to a cinema. Having followed this show ardently when it aired on HBO (and having my complete DVD set flooded by Hurricane Katrina), this was one movie I felt it was worth my while to attend in a theater.
Boy, that's an understatement. I loved every minute of this movie, and the four female leads reprise their roles as if they never left HBO. Kim Cattrall is hotter than ever as the sex-crazed Samantha Jones, Cynthia Nixon's Miranda Hobbes hasn't lost a shred of cynicism, Kristin Davis melts my heart as Charlotte York Goldenblatt, and of course, SJP carries the show as Carrie Bradshaw. Hainvg the male significant others return in their roles, especially Chris Noth as John James (Mr. Big) Preston, turns this int o one of the great conversions from the small screen to the big screen ever.
You get angry when Steve admits he cheated on Miranda. Your heart breaks when Big stands up Carrie. You laugh out loud when Charlotte poops in her pants. And you'll be rolling in the aisles when Samantha buys her dog. And everything else in between makes this movie worth seeing...many times. I've seen it twice and I want to see it again and again and again...maybe more than the six times Professor John Frink suggests.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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