Movie: People Like Us
Jan's Rating: A
Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Absolutely LOVED this movie as you can see by my "A" rating! Cousin Bonnie and I went to see this movie last week at another theater and about 1-1/2 hours into the movie, the power went off and did not come back on so everyone had to leave without seeing the ending to their movie. Well, I tried to find the ending on the internet but didn't have any luck so Bonnie and I decided to go see it again and we probably enjoyed it more the second time, especially since it has a great ending! Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and Michelle Pfeiffer were excellent in this movie, and the little boy will steal your heart. Sorry, I don't know who played the little boy but hope I see him again in another movie. We definitely recommend this one!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
YOUR SISTER'S SISTER
Movie: Your Sister's Sister
Jan's Rating: B
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: The Enquirer gave this movie an "A" and I would have done the same but I didn't like the ending so I gave it a "B". It was one of those movies that stops abruptly and lets you figure out the ending. Some people like that; I don't. First of all, I loved the title and knew I had to see it. You know how you "just know" you will like a movie? This one stars Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Mark Duplass. Don't feel bad; I hadn't heard of the last two names either. When the movie starts out, Emily and Mark are best friends; he has had a bad year so she suggests he go to this island and stay at her parents' cottage and just relax and do some thinking. He arrives there and finds Emily's sister (Rosemarie) who has just broken up with her female lover and came to the cottage to do some thinking and chill out, same as Mark. The two of them drink too much that first night and get to know one another. The next morning, Emily shows up and you can feel the bond between the two sisters. There are several twists that keep your interest and as the show ends, the screen goes white, leaving you to figure out the ending. Another thing....At the risk of sounding like an old lady, this movie would have been just as good if they had left out all the "F" words, of which there were many. It just took a little of the class out of the movie. I actually think this story would make a good book (with nicer language).
Jan's Rating: B
Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: The Enquirer gave this movie an "A" and I would have done the same but I didn't like the ending so I gave it a "B". It was one of those movies that stops abruptly and lets you figure out the ending. Some people like that; I don't. First of all, I loved the title and knew I had to see it. You know how you "just know" you will like a movie? This one stars Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Mark Duplass. Don't feel bad; I hadn't heard of the last two names either. When the movie starts out, Emily and Mark are best friends; he has had a bad year so she suggests he go to this island and stay at her parents' cottage and just relax and do some thinking. He arrives there and finds Emily's sister (Rosemarie) who has just broken up with her female lover and came to the cottage to do some thinking and chill out, same as Mark. The two of them drink too much that first night and get to know one another. The next morning, Emily shows up and you can feel the bond between the two sisters. There are several twists that keep your interest and as the show ends, the screen goes white, leaving you to figure out the ending. Another thing....At the risk of sounding like an old lady, this movie would have been just as good if they had left out all the "F" words, of which there were many. It just took a little of the class out of the movie. I actually think this story would make a good book (with nicer language).
Thursday, June 28, 2012
MOONRISE KINGDOM
Movie: Moonrise Kingdom
Jan's Rating: C
Time: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This movie wasn't at all what I thought it would be. When I saw that Francis McDermott was in the movie, I should have known it would be quirky, and quirky it was! My friend, Laura, and I came out of the movie just shaking our heads, not quite knowing what to say. The real main stars of the movie are 2 young kids that I have never heard of but have to say, they did a good job of acting. The story line is about a love story between two 12-year olds, kind of sweet, but not exactly what I would normally pay to go see. Francis McDermott and Bill Murray are the girl's parents, and Bruce Willis is the town policeman. They really get second billing to the kids. So I guess to sum it up, if you would like to see a sweet love story between two 12-year olds, then you should go see this movie.
Jan's Rating: C
Time: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: This movie wasn't at all what I thought it would be. When I saw that Francis McDermott was in the movie, I should have known it would be quirky, and quirky it was! My friend, Laura, and I came out of the movie just shaking our heads, not quite knowing what to say. The real main stars of the movie are 2 young kids that I have never heard of but have to say, they did a good job of acting. The story line is about a love story between two 12-year olds, kind of sweet, but not exactly what I would normally pay to go see. Francis McDermott and Bill Murray are the girl's parents, and Bruce Willis is the town policeman. They really get second billing to the kids. So I guess to sum it up, if you would like to see a sweet love story between two 12-year olds, then you should go see this movie.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF TIME
Movie: Seeking a Friend for the End of Time
Jan's Rating: C
Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie today and have mixed feelings. I think I enjoyed it a bit more than Bonnie did. When you see a Steve Carell movie, you know it isn't going to be an academy-award movie. The premise of the storyline is that the world is going to end in several days. That is the part I didn't like about the movie. However, if you are a romantic, then you will probably like the movie because it has a sweet love story even though it really isn't believeable. So, you will just have to see it and judge for yourself.
Jan's Rating: C
Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie today and have mixed feelings. I think I enjoyed it a bit more than Bonnie did. When you see a Steve Carell movie, you know it isn't going to be an academy-award movie. The premise of the storyline is that the world is going to end in several days. That is the part I didn't like about the movie. However, if you are a romantic, then you will probably like the movie because it has a sweet love story even though it really isn't believeable. So, you will just have to see it and judge for yourself.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
MADAGASCAR 3
Movie: Madagascar 3
Jan's rating: C
Time: Approx. 1-1/2 hours
Jan's Opinion: I did not see the first 2 Madagascar movies so I didn't know what to expect. It was "cute" but my favorite cartoon-type movie is "Shrek". He can't be beat. However, my grandson went with me today and he gave the movie a B+, said it was better than the first two! So, you probably need to listen to him and take your kids to see this movie.
Jan's rating: C
Time: Approx. 1-1/2 hours
Jan's Opinion: I did not see the first 2 Madagascar movies so I didn't know what to expect. It was "cute" but my favorite cartoon-type movie is "Shrek". He can't be beat. However, my grandson went with me today and he gave the movie a B+, said it was better than the first two! So, you probably need to listen to him and take your kids to see this movie.
Monday, June 18, 2012
ROCK OF AGES
Movie: Rock of Ages
Jan's Rating: D
Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Unless you enjoy loud hard rock music, I would recommend you skip this movie. Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie today and we both agreed it was 2 Hours of our lives that we could never get back again. :( I am not a big fan of Tom Cruise and especially disliked him in this role. I especially dislike the vulgar Russell Brand. Still have not figured out what Katy Perry saw in him! Also did not like Alec Baldwin. In his mind, he really does believe he is 30 years old. He is gross. So, you say.....so why did you go see the movie?? Well, I do like Catherine Zeta Jones and LOVE Julianne Hough (sp?) from "Dancing with the Stars". I enjoyed them in their roles which is the only reason I gave this movie a "D" instead of an "F".
Jan's Rating: D
Time: 2 Hours 3 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Unless you enjoy loud hard rock music, I would recommend you skip this movie. Cousin Bonnie and I saw this movie today and we both agreed it was 2 Hours of our lives that we could never get back again. :( I am not a big fan of Tom Cruise and especially disliked him in this role. I especially dislike the vulgar Russell Brand. Still have not figured out what Katy Perry saw in him! Also did not like Alec Baldwin. In his mind, he really does believe he is 30 years old. He is gross. So, you say.....so why did you go see the movie?? Well, I do like Catherine Zeta Jones and LOVE Julianne Hough (sp?) from "Dancing with the Stars". I enjoyed them in their roles which is the only reason I gave this movie a "D" instead of an "F".
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
BERNIE
Movie: Bernie
Jan's Rating: B
Time: 104 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Just saw this movie with my friend, Laura, and we both really enjoyed it. It is a true story about "Bernie", played by Jack Black, and takes place in Carthage, TX. Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughay also star in this movie. Bernie is a nice guy, 39 years old, who is the Asst. Funeral Director in town and he makes up the dead bodies to look good for the funerals, then he sympathizes with the old ladies in town and everyone loves him. There is a mean old lady in town that everyone says is a bitch, and these people call a spade a spade, but Bernie decides to become her friend, which is the biggest mistake in his life. A lot of the town's people are in the movie, telling you about Bernie, and we enjoyed them as much as the story itself. Hope you enjoy it too.
Jan's Rating: B
Time: 104 Minutes
Jan's Opinion: Just saw this movie with my friend, Laura, and we both really enjoyed it. It is a true story about "Bernie", played by Jack Black, and takes place in Carthage, TX. Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughay also star in this movie. Bernie is a nice guy, 39 years old, who is the Asst. Funeral Director in town and he makes up the dead bodies to look good for the funerals, then he sympathizes with the old ladies in town and everyone loves him. There is a mean old lady in town that everyone says is a bitch, and these people call a spade a spade, but Bernie decides to become her friend, which is the biggest mistake in his life. A lot of the town's people are in the movie, telling you about Bernie, and we enjoyed them as much as the story itself. Hope you enjoy it too.
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