Planet 51 -- rental

I rented this movie this weekend from Netflix. I'm very happy I didn't waste any more money on this one. It is the new Disney cartoon flick and stars the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Justin Long. It was a cute idea, but I couldn't tell if it was a kid's movie with one or two adult references or an adult type movie (like Shrek and Cars) that was also aimed for the adults but did a bad job.

I wasn't entertained enough to stop working while watching it, but it did hold my attention completely at a few times. I'm sure the kids loved it alot more than I did, but I'm also sure I wasn't the target audience. :)

If you like Disney movies, I'd give it a go. It's not going to win any Oscars, but it was an entertaining back drop of a movie. :)

So, next time you need a babysitter little's helper, give it a go. :) Let me know what you think.

Law Abiding Citizen -- rental

I got this movie as a Netflix rental when it came out and woohee did I enjoy it! Jerard Butler was the main lead and mmmm is he yummy! His accent and his body don't hurt the films :)

It was an action movie set in the future and with a new idea. It was a little science fiction-y and a bit suspense. I didn't really want to see this in the theater and I now I could have. I wouldn't mind paying theater nighttime prices for this, but I'd bring my own snacks. Ssshhh :)

It was a nice idea, no "never ending fight scenes" and it even had some female roles.

If you are in the mood for an action type movie running around and jumping and hiding, I liked it. I recommend it for any action fans!

Crazyheart

I saw this movie in the theaters and I enjoyed it. It was a bit slow at some parts and a bit draggy, but if you are sixty years old, you are gonna love it! :) I went with my mom and grandfather and I was the youngest person in the theater by like a few decades. :)

Jeff Bridges did a great job!! So did Maggie Gyllenhaal! It was a bit slower than I thought it would be and much more of an adult type movie, but I enjoyed it. I am glad I got to see it on the big screen since he won his nomination, I thought he deserved it. I was treated to this movie so that was nice. I would have been a bit bummed if I had paid theater nighttime price for this, but the matinee price I could have handled. :)

Overall, I would recommend waiting for rental and watching it at home on your own time frame on a rainy day or weekend. Get some popcorn and maybe even a glass of wine.

Enjoy :)

2012 -- rental

This movie was fantastic!! I saw it as a rental. I tried to see it in the theaters and I wish I had. The huge screen would have been wonderful with all these special effects. Watching it on my tv at home wasn't bad it just didn't do it justice.

From the very beginning the story and few effects kept me on the edge of my seat. With a running time of 2 1/2 hours I am glad I saw it at home where I had to pause it often for bathroom breaks and to stretch my legs. But, I was always excited to push the play button again. I would have been happy to pay the full theater nighttime price for this movie. I loved the special effects and the story lines. When "Day After Tomorrow" came out, I was excited. But I think this movie surpassed that in again, both effects and story line.

If you like these special effect-y movies about the end of the world, as I do, then you will totally enjoy it. IF you don't, you will hate it. :) Either way, I recommend it. It was very entertaining. Enjoy. :)

The Informant! -- rental

I rented this movie a few weeks ago. Netflix had it as a "Very long wait" and I really wanted to see it when it was in the theaters, so I went to Blockbuster and got it. I really enjoyed it! I thought Matt Damon did a great job! I loved him in all the Ocean's movies and I thought this character was very similar. Matt Damon gained like 40 pounds for this movie. I don't think it was necessary, but it helped his character.

This movie was cute, different, entertaining and even funny at some points. :) I would have had no problem paying theater matinee price for this movie but I don't think I would have paid theater nighttime price. It was worth the $5 Blockbuster fee though and most definitely would be worth the RedBox or Netflix price!

If you like Matt Damon and you like new ideas, I totally recommend this movie! It was thoroughly enjoyable!!

Precious

I saw this movie in the theaters and I must say, it was amazing! The story was amazing, and the actors and actresses were so well picked!! Monique in a role that wasn't comedy didn't look too appealing, but she nearly took my breath away. I think it definitely deserved the nomination for best picture!

It was so worth the full price of the theater, even though we had an extra bonus of two couples fighting in the actual theater during the movie.

This story was just amazing!! Sometimes a little tough to realize real people wrote this and live like this, but overall a must see! I highly recommend seeing this movie on the big screen or as a rental. I think it comes out on dvd in the next week or so. It's not something I'd purchase when it comes out, but I totally think you should rent it.

Just make sure to have a box of kleenex with you when you watch. Enjoy. :)

Everybody's Fine -- rental

I rented this movie last weekend and I couldn't even finish watching it. The previews made it seem like a comedy about a struggling family. In fact it was about a recently widowed father of four grown children. He invites all his children home for a "special announcement" and one by one they each cancel on him. So, then he goes to visit each of them and they pass him off on to the next sibling. I have never felt so sad or depressed for the character. I had to turn it off half way through as I hadn't laughed once but I was feeling more and more like I wanted to take a life.

If you are in the mood to be depressed and think about when your spouse dies and all your children forget about you, then yes, give this a go. If you are looking to continue happy in life, then I'd skip it. Especially if it's the last movie on Earth.

If someone disagrees, PLEASE let me know! I'm curious as to why they made this so depressing and I'm also curious how it ended. :)

Surrogates -- rental

I watched this movie as a rental over a rainy day weekend and it was perfect! I didn't really want to see it when it was in the theaters, but it was pretty good. Bruce Willis is the main lead and the old dead guy from "I, Robot" is of course, the old dead guy is in this movie too. I think he has a contract as just being "The Old Dead Guy" in sort of science fiction movies.

Anyways, it was, I believe, a new idea. It was different and actually had me entertained til the end. I am glad I didn't pay $12.50 in the theater for it, but it was worth the $2 from the library! Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting for free on Netflix.


So, if you have a rainy day coming up or a sick day, I'd recommend it. But I wouldn't spend more than a few bucks on it. And if you see it and disagree, let me know. I'm interested! :)

A Serious Man -- rental

This movie was nominated this year for Best Picture at the Oscars. I watched it as a rental and thought it was interesting. It was definitely a dark noir type of film. A traditional Jewish family growing up in the 1960's going through non-traditional issues. It was definitely interesting and I'm sure I was not the target audience. I am not sure how it ended up on the Best Picture list but I am open to any discussion about it! As always I should say! I'm always open for discussion about movies. :)

Ok, so I'm glad I didn't pay $12.50, and I'm a little upset I spent the $5.00 on it at Blockbuster, but it was a slow week and I saw a new movie. :)

I'd recommend it if you are into dark noir and indie type films. Or just anything out of the ordinary. Again, it's more of an adult film, wait not that kind of adult film! The kind our parents might relate to more!

I felt so bad for the main character the whole movie. He is a hard working husband who just wants to provide for his family and be happy and he keeps getting the bad end of the stick. So, if you aren't into black noir or depressing movies, I'd skip it.

Smokin Aces 2 -- rental

Boy am I glad I didn't pay $12.50 for this in the theaters or even $5.00 at Blockbuster. If you enjoyed the first "Smokin Aces" and you are a girl, you probably won't enjoy the second one; lots of long gun fight scenes and some exploding clowns. If you are a boy, you're gonna love it! It has lots of long gun fight scenes and some exploding clowns. :)

This movie had as many characters as the first movie, but none were A listers. Tom Beringer was the biggest name in this movie and boy did he stink!

Overall, I'd recommend the movie if you liked the first one. There were many shoot em up scenes, twists and turns and even some brains in a helmet. It's somewhat entertaining, just be sure to pay attention, just like you had to do with the first one! :)