Fun for actor and viewer alike

Posted : 1 week, 6 days ago on 21 June 2008 02:49 (A review of The Saint)

This is one of my favorites. I watch it over and over trying to figure out how Val Kilmer could pull of creating so many diverse characters! His acting was amazing.

Kilmer's character started as a orphan who survived by learning to become who ever he needed to become, by breaking the unreasonable orphanage rules to survive, he grew up breaking the law. One might say he became as master of disguise and accents, but he really became 'a new person' for each assignment because he never knew who he really was; not knowing who his parents were.

Elisabeth Shue was a woman who was eccentric and just a fit for his oddness. It is a love story I could understand, one I have lived (without all the action) and treasure.

If you like action, romance and watching an actor who is amazing at his craft, I recommend this movie.

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Good laughs

Posted : 1 week, 6 days ago on 21 June 2008 02:22 (A review of Switch)

Ellen Barkin plays a man who comes back from the dead into a woman's body... hers!

She does an excellent job expressing her masculine side. She is very convincing. It becomes easy to set reality aside and go with the flow believing that she really is a crude man trapped in that voluptuous body and doesn't know how to care for it or move in it. And to make matters worse his/her best buddy, Jimmy Smits, keeps hitting on him/her. Well acted.

If you want some good laughs, give this one a try.

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So Driven

Posted : 2 weeks ago on 21 June 2008 03:36 (A review of Point of No Return)

I really enjoyed watching how Bridget Fonda could go from looking like a homely waif to a seductress. On the surface, I think it is a thrilling and sexy action movie. However...

As I watched I wondered if I could ever be driven to such lengths to survive having always believed a ticket to heaven would be a blessed gift, except for leaving loved ones behind.

I wondered how many have had to do similar things just to get by. Our precious kids on the streets ... our sisters and brothers in this and other countries ...

I wonder.

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What's left on the floor?

Posted : 2 weeks ago on 20 June 2008 08:40 (A review of Lords of Dogtown)

I just watched Lords of Dogtown.

The kid's acting was good, I don't know how much went into Ledgers acting, even though he is one of my favorites. For most people it is easy to act wasted. :o) Although, it was a real treat for me to hear him sing some "Maggie May" with Rod Stewart.

I wish there would have been a consultant that knew nothing about skateboarding on staff to let them know when they were leaving holes in the script. I would have liked something with more clarity for the novice without sacrificing the art. For the experienced, well, you know the discrepancies.

Besides that I believe the script, directing and acting were much better than the finished product. It lacked needed continuity that I can only assume landed on the editing floor. What was with the kids eating at a table and then getting chased out the back yard by a man with a golf club with no explanation?

I wouldn't even recommend this to hard and true Ledger fans, even though the ending was heart warming and brought quite a few smiles to my face.

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Wow, we are all cartoonists!

Posted : 2 weeks ago on 20 June 2008 12:53 (A review of Wow, You're a Cartoonist!)

I found this video the year it came out. My daughter was a preschooler. To my surprise we all loved it. It is perfect for anyone who thinks they have no talent or those who think they might but never explored it. It is inspiring, fun and playful. And yes, you will learn to become a cartoonist! Find a copy and let it tickle your heart while it teaches your mind and hands!

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Laughter for now, lessons for life

Posted : 1 month, 2 weeks ago on 17 May 2008 09:40 (A review of The Baroness and the Butler)

I love this movie because the Butler takes pride in who he is and all he does. He is patient with the Baroness as she learns to respect others no matter what their station in life!

It is an old black and white movie, but I make it a practice to show this movie to children in hopes that the lessons will melt in slowly. I want to encourage them to take pride in all they do, as long as it is honorable.


(I do have to discuss the ending of the first marriage with those brought up against divorce.)

Enjoy.

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Healing with truth and humor

Posted : 1 month, 2 weeks ago on 17 May 2008 09:03 (A review of The Couch Trip)

I really like how this movie brings forth the concept that truth with humor can really be healing and a lot of the so called professionals aren't always working for our best interests!

I must say this represents how I live my life -- without the deception or the colorful language. :o)


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A favorite

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 6 April 2007 12:15 (A review of With Honors)

It becomes a heart felt movie. Well acted, inspiring.

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Topper

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago on 5 April 2007 02:05 (A review of Topper)

I love this movie. It tickles my heart. It is a perfect cheer me up when I need it.

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