Knight and Day

HELLO!!!! Movie studios make a note....Tom Cruise has officially been voted off the island! Stop putting him in movies where he is the lead, I will not go see them he is a crazy Scientology nut from which there is no return. This movie was doomed to fail based on the last few things I mentioned. Cameron Diaz is the same as she always is, please I can't pretend that she doesn't play the exact same role in every movie. In theory this movie could have worked without douch-Cruise and maybe Cameron could have made it work with someone else, but the execution was just totally lacking. With all the moments of just plain old boredom, it well.....it just sucked. Now here is my disclaimer, I am only about an hour into the movie, and while I only anticipate it getting shittier from here I will keep watching. But seriously based on the WASTED hour of my viewing pleasure, don't make the same mistake. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RENT OR WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!

Frankie and Alice

Before tonight, Halle Berry was just another thing to look at on a huge screen, but after seeing her play a woman with multiple personalities I feel like she may have actually stretched her role. The movie was quite simply well done, and should be seen by all. The movie was put together in such a way that kept me guessing, what happened. And then to see the conclusion at the end left me wondering. I would go see more movies like this, you know completely original and not totally formulaic. Movies like this stretch the viewers compassion, and allow them to think about things in a different light rather than just jumping to snap conclusions about people who suffer from multiple personalities. I hope that Halle does more movies like this, both in front of and behind the camera's. While I know it is not possible to just do things like this, I found it more refreshing than anything else that I have seen a while. So this is a must see in the theater. And trust me I am not biased where she is concerned I would have been much happier writing a review telling her to go back to her easy roles because this was too much.

Love and Other Drugs

Well this will be the movie that does it. Before seeing this movie I would have said that Jake Gylenhall was not someone I wanted to see lead in a romantic comedy. Now I would have to say that this movie is the launching of Jake Gylenhall into the hearts of women who go see movies every where. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are getting a little soggy around the edges and this is the guy that will take their place in the huge RomCom industry. Ann Hathaway was great, but I have come to expect that from her, but Jake stole the show. He was the guy that we are all hoping that we meet. You know that line, no one makes a better husband than a reformed rake! And he played it very well. The story line while formulaic, was very good and curvy enough to almost through me off the scent. I would say go see this movie, it will be a nice mini-cation.

Eat, Pray, Love

It SUCKED!!! Save your rental money for something good or something classic.

Morning Glory

Harrison Ford makes this movie! I have never seen him in such a grumpy yet funny role. But he totally stole the show. Rachel McAdams was good, but it could have been Katherine Heigl and I wouldn't have known the difference. Diane Keaton still has it, I feel as though she has only gotten better. As for fair Patrick Wilson, dude you can undress in front of me ANYTIME! In fact I wouldn't mind if you could do a few more topless scenes. In any case this movie gives you a tickle that lasts over an hour. Long story short, you can go see it or you can wait for DVD either way, it will be good when and if you get to it.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I

Okay, let me just say that I am totally biased when it comes to any of the "Potter" movies. I refuse to read the books, because the movies are so descriptive and spectacular. Though I will admit that this was the first one that had me covering my eyes, and I do not scare easily. As sad as the last one was at the end, this one left me sad and stomping my leg, because I don't want to wait until next year to see the end of this story, and since I refuse to read the books I am left biting my nails. FYI if you are an adult that just likes these movies I would suggest that you go to a late show. This one might have the kiddies a little squeamish and squirrely. And yes this is a must see!

Fair Game

Way to go Zucker's! I really felt as though I saw the struggle that Valerie was going through. While you ultimately added another "absolutely" on my conspiracy theory list, I must say well done. Sean Penn was the perfect choice for this role, he was the husband that is so stubborn that you eventually have to see the light. Naomi Watts really looked like a double agent and she played the role of Valerie well. For me it wasn't the acting that made this movie stick out, or pique my interest continually. It was the flow. The way the whole thing was put together. So this is a must see in my book! Maybe even a rent and watch again.

Burlesque

So I know what you have all heard about the movie Burlesque....but I am here to tell you that it is truly entertaining! Now I am not saying that Christina Aguilera is a great actress, because she isn't, but it did appear as though she tried. Cher was, Cher. Truly unconquerable and she reminded everyone in the theater why she still is a force to be reckoned with. Though I will say it is eerie to see that I have more lines on my face than she does, and while her face only moves in certain directions, they all worked for this role. The music and the dancing made this movie, and with snarky/smart ass comments from Stanley Tucci with his perfect comedic timing, really made this movie an escape. And lets face it at this time we all can use a little bit of that. So it is a go see!