Movie: Bounty Hunter
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 hour 50 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I saw this movie with my friend Patty and her daughter, Kris. We all gave the movie a "7" rating. Of course the Enquirer gave it a C- because it is a chic flick but being a chic, I happen to enjoy chic flicks. The movie stars Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler who have a great chemistry together. Jennifer is a reporter who is hot on a case and skips bail to get more information for her case. Gerard is her ex-husband, the Bounty Hunter, and he is hired to bring her to jail. She doesn't make it easy for him which is where the laughs come in. It wasn't a "Ten", but was a cute and enjoyable movie.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
2012
Movie: 2012
Jan's Rating: Hard for me to rate since I don't like this kind of movie.
My husband gave it a "3", my grandson would give it a "9".
Time: 158 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: As I said above, this is not my kind of movie so I did not enjoy it at all. In fact, we turned it off after 2 hours so don't even know how it ended. It stars John Cusack, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson. It is a story about the world ending in the year 2012 and shows how cities collapse and continents crumble into the sea. Good computer graphics but a depressing movie. Glad we rented it and didn't pay to see it at the theater.
Jan's Rating: Hard for me to rate since I don't like this kind of movie.
My husband gave it a "3", my grandson would give it a "9".
Time: 158 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: As I said above, this is not my kind of movie so I did not enjoy it at all. In fact, we turned it off after 2 hours so don't even know how it ended. It stars John Cusack, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson. It is a story about the world ending in the year 2012 and shows how cities collapse and continents crumble into the sea. Good computer graphics but a depressing movie. Glad we rented it and didn't pay to see it at the theater.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
THE OSCARS!!
My daughter, Dyan, says I need to blog the Oscars and she is right, so here is a short version of my opinion....................
Best Movie: I predicted it would be "Hurt Locker" but honestly, I think "Blind Side" or "Precious" should have gotten the Oscar.
Best Actor: I haven't seen the movie "Crazy Heart" yet, but I hear it is unanimous that Jeff Bridges deserved that award.
Best Actress: It should have been a tie between Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep. Who else could mimmick Julia Child the way that Meryl did?
Best Supporting Actor: I really didn't care who won that one.
Best Supporting Actress: Mo-Nique - hands down - no argument!
Best Dress: Sandra Bullock - 2nd: Penelope Cruz
Worst Dress: The one with the purple ruffles! Need I say more??
Best Body for her Age: Demi Moore
Worst Body for her Age: James Cameron's wife. Sad since last I saw her. She could be the poster woman for anorexia.
I would appreciate your feedback.
Best Movie: I predicted it would be "Hurt Locker" but honestly, I think "Blind Side" or "Precious" should have gotten the Oscar.
Best Actor: I haven't seen the movie "Crazy Heart" yet, but I hear it is unanimous that Jeff Bridges deserved that award.
Best Actress: It should have been a tie between Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep. Who else could mimmick Julia Child the way that Meryl did?
Best Supporting Actor: I really didn't care who won that one.
Best Supporting Actress: Mo-Nique - hands down - no argument!
Best Dress: Sandra Bullock - 2nd: Penelope Cruz
Worst Dress: The one with the purple ruffles! Need I say more??
Best Body for her Age: Demi Moore
Worst Body for her Age: James Cameron's wife. Sad since last I saw her. She could be the poster woman for anorexia.
I would appreciate your feedback.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
DEAR JOHN
Movie: Dear John
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Saw this movie yesterday with my friend Patty and her daughter Kris and we all enjoyed this movie but wouldn't rate it a "10". Amanda Seyfried (from Mamma Mia) played a young woman who meets and falls in love with a (very handsome) young man played by Channing Tatum, whom I had never heard of, but let me tell you, he is one good-looking Hollywood hunk! Anyway, back to the story...... he is a soldier ready to ship out and of course they fall in love. It is difficult to maintain a relationship long distance when you don't know when you will see each other again. This movie has its sad moments but it does have a happy ending so go see it and enjoy it. I thought he would get killed in the end but he doesn't. I usually don't tell endings but in this case, you do need to see how it ends happily.
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Saw this movie yesterday with my friend Patty and her daughter Kris and we all enjoyed this movie but wouldn't rate it a "10". Amanda Seyfried (from Mamma Mia) played a young woman who meets and falls in love with a (very handsome) young man played by Channing Tatum, whom I had never heard of, but let me tell you, he is one good-looking Hollywood hunk! Anyway, back to the story...... he is a soldier ready to ship out and of course they fall in love. It is difficult to maintain a relationship long distance when you don't know when you will see each other again. This movie has its sad moments but it does have a happy ending so go see it and enjoy it. I thought he would get killed in the end but he doesn't. I usually don't tell endings but in this case, you do need to see how it ends happily.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
VALENTINE'S DAY
Movie: Valentine's Day
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 2 Hrs. 5 Mins.
Jan's Opinion: I have been snowed in lately and not been able to get out to the movies so I finally got out yesterday, and though there are several I want to see, I chose to see Valentine's Day. I went with my friend Patty and I think we both agreed it was a cute movie but definitely not a "10". There were a lot of stars in it (which is really what made the movie) and each one was celebrating Valentine's Day in one way or another. Some were happy and romantic, some were sad and rejected, and one gal had a "I hate Valentine's Day Party". There were some laughs in the movie. I think the stars had a good time making the movie but all knew it wouldn't get them an academy award. I'd wait until it is out on video to see it if I were you.
Jan's Rating: 7
Time: 2 Hrs. 5 Mins.
Jan's Opinion: I have been snowed in lately and not been able to get out to the movies so I finally got out yesterday, and though there are several I want to see, I chose to see Valentine's Day. I went with my friend Patty and I think we both agreed it was a cute movie but definitely not a "10". There were a lot of stars in it (which is really what made the movie) and each one was celebrating Valentine's Day in one way or another. Some were happy and romantic, some were sad and rejected, and one gal had a "I hate Valentine's Day Party". There were some laughs in the movie. I think the stars had a good time making the movie but all knew it wouldn't get them an academy award. I'd wait until it is out on video to see it if I were you.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
THE HURT LOCKER
Movie: The Hurt Locker
Jan's Rating: 8
Time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I didn't see this one when it was out because I didn't think I would like it but since it has been nominated for several awards, I decided to rent it, so Dave and I watched it this afternoon and enjoyed it, though some parts were hard to watch. Had to make sure to get it in before the Super Bowl! Jeremy Renner, whom I have never heard of, did a great job of acting in this movie. Interesting trivia.....in case you didn't know....the director of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow, is the ex-wife of James Cameron, the director of Avitar. When you watch this war movie, or any other war movie, you have to wonder how these guys are able to do what they do there, and then come home and live a normal life. The scariest part of their job is not knowing where the road-side bombs are planted. One of my favorite charities is Disabled American Veterans just because of how they risk their lives every day so we can live in a free country. The movie is definitely worth seeing just to remind us how much we owe these brave men.
Jan's Rating: 8
Time: 2 hours 10 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: I didn't see this one when it was out because I didn't think I would like it but since it has been nominated for several awards, I decided to rent it, so Dave and I watched it this afternoon and enjoyed it, though some parts were hard to watch. Had to make sure to get it in before the Super Bowl! Jeremy Renner, whom I have never heard of, did a great job of acting in this movie. Interesting trivia.....in case you didn't know....the director of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow, is the ex-wife of James Cameron, the director of Avitar. When you watch this war movie, or any other war movie, you have to wonder how these guys are able to do what they do there, and then come home and live a normal life. The scariest part of their job is not knowing where the road-side bombs are planted. One of my favorite charities is Disabled American Veterans just because of how they risk their lives every day so we can live in a free country. The movie is definitely worth seeing just to remind us how much we owe these brave men.
GREY GARDENS
Movie: Grey Gardens (and HBO Movie)
Rating: 10
Time: 104 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Since we don't have HBO, we hadn't heard about this movie until it was up for Best Movie awards on (I think) Critics Choice and Golden Globe. Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange were both up for Best Actress and Drew won both times, though I personally think it should have been a tie. They were both excellent in their roles. The movie is about Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier-Beale, Mother and Daughter, who were aunt and cousin to Jackie Kennedy Onassis. They have a beautiful home in The Hamptons but fall on hard times. This is a true story and I do believe I remember when this came out on the news and Jackie did go and help them. If you haven't seen this movie, go to Blockbuster and rent it. Dave and I highly recommend it.
Rating: 10
Time: 104 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Since we don't have HBO, we hadn't heard about this movie until it was up for Best Movie awards on (I think) Critics Choice and Golden Globe. Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange were both up for Best Actress and Drew won both times, though I personally think it should have been a tie. They were both excellent in their roles. The movie is about Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier-Beale, Mother and Daughter, who were aunt and cousin to Jackie Kennedy Onassis. They have a beautiful home in The Hamptons but fall on hard times. This is a true story and I do believe I remember when this came out on the news and Jackie did go and help them. If you haven't seen this movie, go to Blockbuster and rent it. Dave and I highly recommend it.
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