Movie: Big Miracle
Jan's Rating: B+
Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes (approx.)
Jan's Opinion: Bonnie and I saw this movie today and enjoyed it very much. In fact, I loved it. Knowing that it was taken from a true story made it seem much more real and made me teary-eyed in places. Drew Barrymore did a good job playing the tree hugger/animal protector who fought to save the whales who would have died if she hadn't come to their rescue. It's a wonderful movie for the whole family.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
GHOST RIDER, SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE 3D
Movie: Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance 3D
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: If you know me, you know I would never go see this movie by choice. My Grandson wanted to see it and since he is off school today for Presidents' Day, I agreed to take him. He gave the movie a "B", which I told him I would put in my blog. It had a lot of action and horror, right up a teenager's alley, but I just laughed at the absurdity of it all. He enjoyed it though and that is all that matters.
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: If you know me, you know I would never go see this movie by choice. My Grandson wanted to see it and since he is off school today for Presidents' Day, I agreed to take him. He gave the movie a "B", which I told him I would put in my blog. It had a lot of action and horror, right up a teenager's alley, but I just laughed at the absurdity of it all. He enjoyed it though and that is all that matters.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
THE VOW
Movie: The Vow
Jan's Rating: B+
Time: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I went to see this movie yesterday and we both really enjoyed it. Rachel McAdams is a darling girl and Channing Tatum is the new heartthrob among young women. It's just a shame these two can't be married in real life. In the beginning of the movie, they are in a car accident which leaves Rachel with amnesia. She remembers going to college but nothing after that, including getting married to Channing. It's a story of her struggles with amnesia and learning to love Channing again, though I don't know why that would be so hard to do. This movie was taken from a true story and at the end of the movie, they show the real couple and their 2 children. Go see it, you'll enjoy it too.
Jan's Rating: B+
Time: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I went to see this movie yesterday and we both really enjoyed it. Rachel McAdams is a darling girl and Channing Tatum is the new heartthrob among young women. It's just a shame these two can't be married in real life. In the beginning of the movie, they are in a car accident which leaves Rachel with amnesia. She remembers going to college but nothing after that, including getting married to Channing. It's a story of her struggles with amnesia and learning to love Channing again, though I don't know why that would be so hard to do. This movie was taken from a true story and at the end of the movie, they show the real couple and their 2 children. Go see it, you'll enjoy it too.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
THE ARTIST
Movie: The Artist
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 1 hour 40 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This was one of the most boring movies I have seen in a long time. The only reason I didn't give it a "D-" is because of the excellent performances by Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo and John Goodman. My friend, Laura, saw this movie with me and agreed with my opinion. It did give us a view of how it was in the twenties with silent films. I am so glad I am alive today to enjoy movies with sound and color. The biggest star in this movie was the little Jack Russell Terrier. However, I am glad I saw it since it is up for an academy award.
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 1 hour 40 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This was one of the most boring movies I have seen in a long time. The only reason I didn't give it a "D-" is because of the excellent performances by Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo and John Goodman. My friend, Laura, saw this movie with me and agreed with my opinion. It did give us a view of how it was in the twenties with silent films. I am so glad I am alive today to enjoy movies with sound and color. The biggest star in this movie was the little Jack Russell Terrier. However, I am glad I saw it since it is up for an academy award.
Monday, January 30, 2012
ONE FOR THE MONEY
Movie: One for the Money
Jan's Rating: B+
Time: 1 Hour 46 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: As you probably already know, "One for the Money" was taken from Janet Evanovich's first "Stephanie Plum" book. There are now 18 books out and I hope they make a movie of each one. Cousin Bonnie and I ssw this movie today and I was pleasantly surprised that they got the characters so "right". Kathryn Heigl did an excellent job playing Stephanie Plum, Sherri Shepherd was Lula, Jason O-Mara was Joe Morelli, Daniel Sunjata was Ranger, Patrick Fischler was Vinnie, and Debbie Reynolds was Grandma Mazur. I like Debbie Reynolds but she did not really fit the role of Grandma Mazur. Cloris Leachman would have been perfect. The relationships between these characters was captured just like the book characters. Whether you have read the books or not, I think you will enjoy this movie.
Jan's Rating: B+
Time: 1 Hour 46 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: As you probably already know, "One for the Money" was taken from Janet Evanovich's first "Stephanie Plum" book. There are now 18 books out and I hope they make a movie of each one. Cousin Bonnie and I ssw this movie today and I was pleasantly surprised that they got the characters so "right". Kathryn Heigl did an excellent job playing Stephanie Plum, Sherri Shepherd was Lula, Jason O-Mara was Joe Morelli, Daniel Sunjata was Ranger, Patrick Fischler was Vinnie, and Debbie Reynolds was Grandma Mazur. I like Debbie Reynolds but she did not really fit the role of Grandma Mazur. Cloris Leachman would have been perfect. The relationships between these characters was captured just like the book characters. Whether you have read the books or not, I think you will enjoy this movie.
Friday, January 27, 2012
JOYFUL NOISE
Movie: Joyful Noise
Jan's Rating: A
Time: 2 Hours
Jan's Opinion: I went to see this movie today and it was a joyful surprise! I absolutely loved it! Best musical since Mamma Mia! I seldom cry in movies but I had tears of joy running down my cheeks at the end. The storyline between Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah was so good, and the love story between Queen's daughter and Dolly's grandson so sweet, and the music just kept your toes tapping. I just hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did!
Jan's Rating: A
Time: 2 Hours
Jan's Opinion: I went to see this movie today and it was a joyful surprise! I absolutely loved it! Best musical since Mamma Mia! I seldom cry in movies but I had tears of joy running down my cheeks at the end. The storyline between Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah was so good, and the love story between Queen's daughter and Dolly's grandson so sweet, and the music just kept your toes tapping. I just hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
WAR HORSE
Movie: War Horse
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 2 hours
Jan's Opinion: OK, folks, I did not want to see this movie because I don't like movies where animals or children are mistreated. However, my friend, Patty, has a fractured elbow and can't drive so asked me to take her to see it. I covered my eyes for a lot of the movie. It would have been a good movie if it weren't for the mistreatment of the horses - hence, the "C-" instead of an "A-". I understand they weren't REALLY mistreating the animals but the movie sure made it look like they were and that was too much for me. In my opinion, it certainly does not deserve an academy award.
Jan's Rating: C-
Time: 2 hours
Jan's Opinion: OK, folks, I did not want to see this movie because I don't like movies where animals or children are mistreated. However, my friend, Patty, has a fractured elbow and can't drive so asked me to take her to see it. I covered my eyes for a lot of the movie. It would have been a good movie if it weren't for the mistreatment of the horses - hence, the "C-" instead of an "A-". I understand they weren't REALLY mistreating the animals but the movie sure made it look like they were and that was too much for me. In my opinion, it certainly does not deserve an academy award.
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