Last Chance Harvey

"Dustin Hoffman stars in this romantic drama as struggling jingle writer Harvey Shine, an aging father who risks losing his job to attend his daughter's London wedding, only to discover that he's not exactly welcome. While seeking refuge in the airport bar, Harvey meets a lonely statistician named Kate (Emma Thompson) and finds himself thrust into an unexpected romance. Both Hoffman and Thompson earned Golden Globe nods for their roles." courtesy of netflix

this movie was a little disappointing in someway, I think I expected more from it. It's a little predictable and even if something you didnt think was going to happen you find yourself saying "of course" it was VERY "movie" it wasnt a real practical story at all and Dustin Hoffman's character is SO sad, its a sad movie because he is such an unfortunate human being. theres a weird ability to relate to him even though most of the stuff you've never gone through. its good acting though, thats for sure.

I wouldn't say "don't see it" but I wouldnt be dying to see it more than once and I wouldn't tell anyone "you have to see it." its not a waste of time...

It's Complicated

"After 10 years divorced, Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) enjoy an amicable friendship. When the two unite for their son's college graduation, however, romance rekindles. But Jake is married, and Jane's architect, Adam (Steve Martin), has a thing for his client. Now cheating on the younger woman for whom he left Jane, Jake wants his ex-wife back. And Jane's having as much fun being the other woman as she is getting to know Adam." courtesy of netflix

I LOVED this movie. Every actor in it was so on point. John Krasinski from the office (aka Jim Halpert, also in 'License to Wed' and 'leatherheads') was GREAT in the movie. I don't want to spoil anything but it was really good, it was one of the movies that the crowd in the audience (at the theatre obviously) is laughing SO loud you can't even hear the next line. It was really brillant, funny, relateable in SO many ways. I think especially if you've been divorced (you could hear certain people in the audience laughing at the "divorce discussions" more than others.

Sunshine Cleaning

"Financially on shaky ground yet determined to send her son to a top private school, Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams) teams up with her unreliable sister, Norah (Emily Blunt), to start a new company that specializes in biohazard removal and crime scene cleanup. Tired of doing all of the work for other people, whether in her job cleaning homes or in her failed relationships, Rose is finally ready to use her entrepreneurial spirit to tidy up her own life." courtesy of netflix

It was actually a really enjoyable movie. Its not as funny as I think its supposed to be (we ordered it on ondemand from comcast and the description was comedy/drama) although its actually pretty lighthearted you don't really laugh out loud but its a cute movie, its enjoyable. Steve Zahn is also in it. but yeah, I definitley recommend it.

I'm posting this one for jojo since I know she now likes Amy Adams, she's really cute and likeable in this movie too.

Invictus

"In this sports drama based on real-life events, director Clint Eastwood tells the story of what happened after the end of apartheid when newly elected president Nelson Mandela used the 1995 World Cup rugby matches to unite his people in South Africa. Based on John Carlin's book, the film stars Morgan Freeman as Mandela and Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar, the captain of the scrappy South African team that makes a run for the championship." courtesy of netflix

The movie was really good. you truly can't go wrong with Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon and Clint Eastwood directing. I was a little upset, I didnt know the movie was all about rugby I was bored in that sense, I hate sports. And I kind of thought it was....juvenille (if thats the right word) to do a movie all about Nelson Mandela and focus the whole thing on Rugby, Yes I know it was an important part of how great he was and how he got everyone back on the same team (no pun intended) but still. Nelson Mandela was so much more than rugby.

but the acting and directing is brillant, Morgan Freeman was born to play Nelson Mandela I mean he looks exactly like him and he did the south african accent dead on, I have a lot of friends from South Africa and its a different accent to conquer people usually end up trying to sound Australian or English and its very different than that.

Rachel Getting Married

"Longstanding family conflicts resurface when drama queen Kym (Anne Hathaway, in her first Oscar-nominated role), a former model who's been in and out of rehab for 10 years, returns to her parents' home just before her sister Rachel's (Rosemarie DeWitt) wedding. Debra Winger co-stars as the girls' emotionally distant mother in director Jonathan Demme's critically acclaimed portrait of family angst and unrest." courtesy of netflix

I heard this movie was great but I could tell it was something I had to be in a mood in to watch so I had always put it off and I watched it today, mid-way through I did feel a little ADD and wanted to turn it off and return to it later but my mom wanted to keep watching so we did. its a very sad movie, not in an emotional way. I'm not sure if it actually is a Sundance movie but it is shot that way, which I love and hate at the same time, Sundance movies (and this movie) tend to leave it up to you to piece certain things together. but Anne Hathaway did do a great job regardless. I wouldn't watch it twice, but would you ever watch 'Schindlers List' twice?

The International

"Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) and New York Asst. DA Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts) team up to expose a global financial institution's money laundering, arms dealing and other illegal rackets in this tense thriller from director Tom Tykwer. As the pair race from New York to Milan and beyond to pursue their case, they soon discover that the ruthless bank will stop at nothing to continue its profitable activities." courtesy of netflix

this movie was really great, it was very intense and captivating it was very "clive owen" although a little more practical than 'Children of Men' the architecture in the movie is actually really great and amazing and the designer in me loved that fact but it's just an overall great movie. Highly recommended : )

The Aviator

"A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s" courtesy of imdb.com

i was really excited for this movie because i'm reading a biography on Howard Hughes right now, but this movie. it almost pissed me off. there is SO much wrong information. well i don't know for sure whether the book i'm reading is wrong or if its the movie, but i would assume its the movie. for one they had him dating Katherine Hepburn as a real serious relationship which was totally wrong, Hughes was a major playboy and he did date Hepburn, briefly but what they were doing was portraying his love life with Billie Dove as his relationship with Hepburn in the movie, i'm guessing because people don't really know who Billie Dove is. and then when he was shooting Hell's Angels (which is where the movie starts) he is married to Ella Rice, which was an arranged marriage he used to get away from his family after his parents died. there was SO much that was contorted and misrepresented.

they also didnt explain a lot, they just showed Howard kind of going crazy and although they showed some of his major plane crashes (which were completely false also) they didnt explain that his plane crashes were why he was slowly kind of loosing his mind.

they also would just mention random things, which i knew about because of the book but i would imagine most people didnt know like they randomly said "well just dip into tool co." which was his fathers business which made his father rich and help start howard in the right direction, and he didnt like the business, refused to run it, but took money from it all the time when he needed it.

although, the acting was good there are a TON of people in it. Leonardo Dicaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C Reily, Alec Baldwin, Gwen Stefani, Jude Law, (although Gwen and Jude's parts were very small.)

CORRECTION: okay so he did have a real love affair with Katherine Hepburn, i got a little further in my book but they did protray it wrong because they said they were together when he was shooting Hells Angels and thats when he was engaged to Billie Dove, Katherine Hepburn was years later. Hughes was truly a master playboy and the movie doesnt truly convey that and it is a big part of his character and why he never married Katherine or Billie.

An Inconvienent Truth

"A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide" courtesy of Imdb.com

for some reason I had never seen this movie, I think it was one I always thought I had seen because it's a movie I would have seen but finally in my sustainable design class we watched this and if you havent watched it. watch it.

it's amazing, I am very aware and "into" the problems that we are creating i'm very green-concious and I know everything that was happening. I know about the ice caps melting, i know about the polar bears dying, i know about the increase in natural disasters etc. etc. but what i wasnt comprehending was what that meant. I knew A + B but i didnt know what it equaled. and the footage that Gore shows is so honest and so real.

http://www.climatecrisis.net/

Bride Wars

"Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day" courtesy of imdb.com

i apologize for the lame 'summaries' of the movies lately my work computer blocks netflix.com

This movie was entertaining - the acting is good in it, I've always liked Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway and they are such typical friends. Hudson is the demanding really gorgeous high-mainteance once very into her looks and Hathaway is the school teacher with the loving simple boyfriend who is kind of a pushover which is why she is such great friends with Hudson but the one thign about the movie is that - i really don't think this would ever happen. the stuff they start doing to each other all because of a stupid wedding date is rdiculous. True best friends would not do that. I couldn't understand why it was such a big deal. I mean they could have had one wedding in the morning and another wedding at night and shared the reception -- but I guess that doesn't make for a good movie. it is entertaining though. its a different kind of wedding movie thats for sure.

The Soloist

"A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Julliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper" courtesy of imdb.com

This movie was really good. I wanted to see it for the longest time and I finally just ordered it on ondemand last night, The acting of Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr is amazing. Jamie Foxx does great with a playing a schizophrenic homeless man and even the way he looks is taken on into a whole nother' world. They really portray it so well what he's truly going through. we (especially city people like me) encounter with schizophrenic and homeless almost daily, and although I have gained some sympathy after I took a psychology class in college -- you really feel understanding and sympathetic for him, almost empathetic. He was this brilliantly talented musician and voices in his head beat him down, which is actually just terrifying for him. But the movie is great it has this powerful connection with music where some of the seasons are literally just music. But it connects with the homeless community as well. there are bad homeless people out there - thugs and drug addicts but then there are some that have just been beat down on life and there is a scene where Steve Lopez (Downey) is talking with a homeless lady and shes telling these stories and they're hilarious and he's just laughing and it just kind of makes you stop and think, its a very inspirational movie especially when you stop and think about how it's a true story

the one thing i will have to say, is that it's quite obvious that certain things are left out of the movie. Steve Lopez obviously did a lot for this - apparently this was a series of columns that he wrote, it touched people, but that doesnt always really come across in the movie (that its a series of columns) Lopez also apparently got a lot of recognition for what he was doing for Nathaniel and they kind of throw it in there last minute where you're like "what?" I have a feeling that Lopez and Ayers would feel at odds about this movie, i feel like it's not told to its true entirety.

but definitely worth seeing.

top ten worst movies ever

in no specific order.

1. Red Dawn
2. Cheaper by the Dozen 2
3. Joshua
4. Kings Ransom
5. Son of the Mask
6. Scary Movie (all)
7. Confessions of A teenage drama queen
8. Corky Romano
9. Austin Powers - Goldmember
10. Hedgwick and the angry itch

this is hard to say because a lot of movies that would be deemed the worst - you can sometimes tell and i don't watch them - these are solely based on movies i have actually seen.

Top-Ten all time favortie movies ever.

in no specific order that would be way to hard.

1. Almost Famous

2. Factory Girl

3. Forrest Gump

4. Breakfast at Tiffanys

5. Sabrina

6. A Christmas Story

7. Wanted

8. 21

9. The Terminal

10. Fight Club

Ghost Town

Bertram Pincus, is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. courtesy of imdb.com

I really enjoyed this movie, I'm sure it didn't get five stars and it will soon be on cable television but it was very enjoyable. Ricky Gervais does a great job, very "House" theres a scene in the beginning where he's checking into a doctors office for a procedure and they are asking questions and he's refusing to answer them because they don't need to sell his personal information to the internet LOL very entertaining I thought. maybe slightly predictable.

Hancock

A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image. courtesy of imdb.com

I watched this movie a long time ago but i recently watched it again (and i'm at work bored so I thought I'd review it.)

I loved this movie! hense why I saw it twice - which i don't often do with action movies. but it really is a good movie. it's a sci-fi but its somehow believeable. Will Smith is great in it, but is he not good in? its funny, its entertaining, its dramatic, it perfectly combines all the emotions you need for a movie. and Charlize Theron is great in it too. its a very unique idea which i have generally been thankful for in Will Smith's movies lately. they are not predictable and you are engaged the whole time wondering whats going to happen next.

I Love You Man

Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after? courtesy of imdb.com

its a good movie, entertaining for the most part, but i wouldn't watch it again. I was a little disappointed because I thought it would be some classic Paul Rudd but not so much, its more stupid comedy the kind that Jason Segel normally does. its a bromance comedy. Guys would totally love this movie.

I will say though that Paul Rudd's character is hilarious because he's this really cool guy, he's not a nerd or anything but he really doesn't have any friends. he always has girlfriends and he goes out with her friends and has a few coworkers and stuff but no one major, but hes like a total square. like Jason Segel's character asks him how often he "yanks his chain" and Paul Rudd gets all nerdy uncomfortable "thats personal!!" when most guys talk about that kind of stuff all the time - his character was hilarious.

i wouldnt leave the theatre while watching it, and i wouldnt say it was a waste of time, it is entertaining but I wouldnt tell someone to watch it and I wouldn't want to see it again. its kind of predictable done-before "guy comedy" if you know what i mean.

Battle in Seattle

"With the World Trade Organization about to convene in his city, Seattle's Mayor Jim Tobin (Ray Liotta) tries to make sure all events go smoothly. As tensions between protestors and authorities rise out of control, activists and bystanders get caught in the crossfire. Based on the 1999 protest referred to as the "Battle of Seattle," this drama features Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin, Connie Nielsen and Michelle Rodriguez." courtesy of Netflix

I LOVED this movie it was SO brillant, a lot of it seems like it was overdramatized but when i started researching it wasnt, although the incident with Charlize Theron I'm sure didn't happen or at least didn't happen by a cop in such a way (I don't want to spoil it for anyone) but its very cool because its actually shot in Seattle, I totally recogonize it all and they also use real footage. it was very cool to see, especially if you're from Seattle and even if you're not.

WTO riots in seattle actually caused 30 riots/ralleys across the nation and is the reason they "won" the "fight" it's an excellent movie. the WTO riots were actually the reason our former Mayor resigned and how Greg Nickels (who JUST lost) got the position. This is huge on Seatte/Nation history.

Bruno

I meant to write a review on this movie before but I forgot.

this movie is BRILLANT. i'm not joking, it can be very offensive but it has a purpose and its completely brillant. you just have to look at the movie from the point of view that Sacha Baren Cohen is making a point.

it is a little different than "Bruno" his original movie, this one actually has a plot where Bruno is a gay man trying to become famous in america.

there is a hilarious scene where he tries to seduce Ron Paul! and he thought it was Roo Paul and its hilarious!!

but the part that I love the most is when Bruno is interview parents for their children to be a commercial, at first he asks simple questions "we might need to pinch the baby to cry" and they said alright. then he actually asked

"she will need to loose 15 pounds, is that okay?" Bruno

"oh yeah it should be fine" Mother

"well yeah, if surgery needs to be done will you consent?" Bruno

"yeah of course, if she needs surgery she needs surgery" mother

it was a baby!! he proves such a great point against society especially with homosexuality, theres alot of scenes where you just stop and think "if these were straight people, it wouldnt matter" and it is hilarious especially when you get empathetic and you think about these poor conservative people having a fit abotu it.

he does go above and beyond his point, a little michael moore-ish but i think its entertaining, interesting and brillant.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

"With dreams of writing for a top fashion glossy, shopping addict Rebecca (Isla Fisher) begins working for a financial magazine pushed by the same publisher. But as her career skyrockets, she struggles to pay off overwhelming bills -- and manage her love life. Joan Cusack, John Goodman and Krysten Ritter co-star in this glittery rom-com based on the best-selling series of Shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella" courtesy of netflix

I heard A LOT of praise for this movie from my friends and my sister but I didnt absolutely love it, it was just whatever to me. I mean it was very obvious, she spends too much money, she knows its wrong, she does it anyways because she needs the new gucci handbag, i think its a movie thats good for people who can relate 100% but i'm not really a shopaholic i won't shop when i don't have money i just eat out too often and by small little things. I dont buy designer brands because I don't have the money and I know I don't have the money. but, her boss is really cute. lol.

Yes Man

"Based on the comedic memoir by Danny Wallace, this film stars Jim Carrey as Carl, a man who, as an antidote to unhappiness, resolves to say "yes" to everything -- yes, everything -- that comes his way. Carl's new practice initially proves successful in lifting his spirits. But soon, he's confronted with unexpected and seemingly unbeatable challenges stemming from his unique self-imposed regime. Zooey Deschanel co-stars." courtesy of netflix

I know some people out there dont really like Jim Carrey, My Nannie being one, she gets really passionate about her hatred for him, which is funny considering how little my nannie is and how proper she is. anyways, this movie is great!! its not a normal Jim Carrey movie where he gets all crazy goofy there is one part for like 2 seconds when he drank a lot of red bull but it doesnt last long lol but Zooey Deschanel is a GREAT co-star, she so spunky i love her. but the concept of the movie is so great, just say yes to everything and you will enhance your life because you will be living your life. you can't live your life sitting at home all night watching movies. watch it. everyone.

The Ugly Truth

"In his segment called "The Ugly Truth," chauvinistic morning show commentator Mike Alexander (Gerard Butler) makes his perpetually single producer (Katherine Heigl) the subject of a series of romantic tests in order to prove his theories on relationships. But will his experiments help her find love, or is she just a hopeless case? Cheryl Hines co-stars as Mike's unflappable co-anchor in this rom-com from the team behind Legally Blonde" courtesy of netflix

I thought this movie was good, I really like Gerard Butler, the movie is very predictable becoming a pattern with Katherine Heigels movie's but her character is fun and enjoyable. I was hoping the movie would have more to come away with, kind of like he's-just-not-that-into-you since Mike is helping Katherine Heigl's character get a man, but its basically about how to pretend your someone your not and men will end up liking you. it was good though, I'd recommend it.