Movie: Unknown
Jan's Rating: 9
Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie today and we both really enjoyed it, and it wasn't even a "chick flick". My husband Dave will like this one. There is lots of action that will have you on the edge of your seat at times. Liam Neeson is an American doctor who wakes up in a hospital in Berlin after a bad car crash. He has been unconscious for 4 days and can't understand why his wife hasn't been looking for him. When he finally finds her, she pretends not to know him, and there the story and excitement begins. I really liked the role of Diane Kruger who plays the lady cab driver.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
BARNEY'S VERSION
Movie: Barney's Version
Jan's Rating: 10
Time: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I wasn't anxious to see this movie at first but so glad Bonnie talked me into going today. This is one you do not want to miss - excellent story and acting, lots of drama and comedy. Paul Giamatti plays Barney, a Jewish guy who drinks too much and ends up with 3 marriages. Dustin Hoffman plays his Father and don't be surprised by anything that comes out of his mouth. Minnie Driver plays Paul's second wife who is from a wealthy Jewish family and they do not approve of Paul. A lot happens in this movie and you won't be bored. I predict that this movie will be up for an Academy Award next year and Paul Giamatti will be up for Best Actor.
Jan's Rating: 10
Time: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I wasn't anxious to see this movie at first but so glad Bonnie talked me into going today. This is one you do not want to miss - excellent story and acting, lots of drama and comedy. Paul Giamatti plays Barney, a Jewish guy who drinks too much and ends up with 3 marriages. Dustin Hoffman plays his Father and don't be surprised by anything that comes out of his mouth. Minnie Driver plays Paul's second wife who is from a wealthy Jewish family and they do not approve of Paul. A lot happens in this movie and you won't be bored. I predict that this movie will be up for an Academy Award next year and Paul Giamatti will be up for Best Actor.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
GNOMEO AND JULIET
Movie: Gnomeo and Juliet
Jan's Rating: 9
Time: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: The movie industry just keeps putting out better and better "cartoons". What a fun job those people have, whoever they are. I took my Grandson to see this movie yesterday and we both enjoyed it very much. They make cartoon movies now that are for the young and the old and this was one of them. The Gnomes are plaster and plastic figures on the lawns. The Red Gnomes live on one property and the Blue Gnomes live next door and there has been a life-long feud as to who was best, the Red or the Blue, kind of like the Hatfield's and the McCoy's. As you can guess, a Blue Gnome falls in love with a Red Gnome and then the feud gets worse. Definitely a "must see" movie!
Jan's Rating: 9
Time: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: The movie industry just keeps putting out better and better "cartoons". What a fun job those people have, whoever they are. I took my Grandson to see this movie yesterday and we both enjoyed it very much. They make cartoon movies now that are for the young and the old and this was one of them. The Gnomes are plaster and plastic figures on the lawns. The Red Gnomes live on one property and the Blue Gnomes live next door and there has been a life-long feud as to who was best, the Red or the Blue, kind of like the Hatfield's and the McCoy's. As you can guess, a Blue Gnome falls in love with a Red Gnome and then the feud gets worse. Definitely a "must see" movie!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
JUST GO WITH IT
Movie: Just Go With It
Jan's Rating: 6-1/2
Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie yesterday and it was "cute" but it didn't give me any deep belly laughs. Adam Sandler is a plastic surgeon who falls for a beautiful (much younger) girl. Jennifer Aniston plays Adam's assistant/office manager who tries to help him win this girl over. The girl thinks Adam is married, which is isn't, but Jennifer pretends to be his wife who is divorcing him. Jennifer is divorced with 2 children, a girl and a boy. The little girl stole the show and gave me most of my laughs. I look for her to win an Oscar in the near future. My advice would be to see this movie when you can get a discount.
Jan's Rating: 6-1/2
Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie yesterday and it was "cute" but it didn't give me any deep belly laughs. Adam Sandler is a plastic surgeon who falls for a beautiful (much younger) girl. Jennifer Aniston plays Adam's assistant/office manager who tries to help him win this girl over. The girl thinks Adam is married, which is isn't, but Jennifer pretends to be his wife who is divorcing him. Jennifer is divorced with 2 children, a girl and a boy. The little girl stole the show and gave me most of my laughs. I look for her to win an Oscar in the near future. My advice would be to see this movie when you can get a discount.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
RED
Movie: Red
Jan's Rating: 9
Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This is another movie that I missed when it was on the big screen so Dave and I rented it last night and we both really enjoyed it. When Dave sits through a whole movie, you know it is good. It stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren, who are all retired Black Ops CIA agents. Something happened years ago in Guatamaula that these four people witnessed and the person responsible decides they want these four killed, and they start with Bruce Willis. I loved watching the retired people kick the butts of the younger ones who think they are so superior. A young Mary Louise Parker also has an important and delightful role in the movie. It will keep you on the edge of your seats and make you laugh too. If you haven't seen it, you will want to rent it.
Jan's Rating: 9
Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This is another movie that I missed when it was on the big screen so Dave and I rented it last night and we both really enjoyed it. When Dave sits through a whole movie, you know it is good. It stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren, who are all retired Black Ops CIA agents. Something happened years ago in Guatamaula that these four people witnessed and the person responsible decides they want these four killed, and they start with Bruce Willis. I loved watching the retired people kick the butts of the younger ones who think they are so superior. A young Mary Louise Parker also has an important and delightful role in the movie. It will keep you on the edge of your seats and make you laugh too. If you haven't seen it, you will want to rent it.
GROWN UPS
Movie: Grown Ups
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I didn't see this movie when it was in the theaters so I rented it this weekend. It is a cute, light comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade (not one of my favorites). These guys have gone to high school together and several years later their coach dies so they all go home for the funeral. Adam Sandler is the only one who has done well for himself so he tries to downplay his wealth, tells them the Nanny they brought with them is not a Nanny but a friend. Kevin James tries to pretend he has more than he does, all the families go to the lake for the weekend and that's when the fun begins. It is worth renting.
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I didn't see this movie when it was in the theaters so I rented it this weekend. It is a cute, light comedy starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade (not one of my favorites). These guys have gone to high school together and several years later their coach dies so they all go home for the funeral. Adam Sandler is the only one who has done well for himself so he tries to downplay his wealth, tells them the Nanny they brought with them is not a Nanny but a friend. Kevin James tries to pretend he has more than he does, all the families go to the lake for the weekend and that's when the fun begins. It is worth renting.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Company Men
Movie: The Company Men
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie yesterday and really enjoyed it. It's a story of corporate lifers (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, etc), starring Ben Afleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Craig T. Nelson and Kevin Costner, all working for the same company and the down-sizing takes their jobs. It's a story of how they cope with family, friends, their finances, looking for another job, etc. Each one handles it differently but they all suffer in their own way. It was a bit sad but interesting also.
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie yesterday and really enjoyed it. It's a story of corporate lifers (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, etc), starring Ben Afleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Craig T. Nelson and Kevin Costner, all working for the same company and the down-sizing takes their jobs. It's a story of how they cope with family, friends, their finances, looking for another job, etc. Each one handles it differently but they all suffer in their own way. It was a bit sad but interesting also.
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