published by Jonathan on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 22:32
published by Jonathan on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 21:30
Another film I watched on the flight back from Germany was 3:10 to Yuma (2007,R) (ScreenIt! Review). From ScreenIt!:
Desperate for money to keep his farm operational, a down-on-his-luck, 19th century rancher agrees to transport a legendary and dangerous robber to a train that will take him to prison.
I've never been a big fan of westerns, but this was enjoyable. I didn't really like the ending, though...it seemed too sappy or something. All in all it was good, though.
I give it 4 out of 5.
published by Jonathan on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 21:20
On the flight back from Germany one of the films I watched was The Beach (2000,R) (ScreenIt! Review). From ScreenIt!:
A young American traveler and his two new French friends travel to a hidden island, rumored to be a tropical paradise, only to slowly discover that it might not be such an idyllic place.
I enjoyed it. It was interesting to read on Wikipedia about differences between the book and the movie, and I think I would have preferred that some of the changes that were made hadn't been.
I give it 4 out of 5.
published by Jonathan on Sat, 02/09/2008 - 22:21
For movie night tonight we watched The Secret Garden (1993,G). From Wikipedia:
The recently-orphaned Mary Lennox travels from her home in India to her uncle Archibald Craven's hundred-room house, Misselthwaite Manor, in Yorkshire, England.
I'm pretty sure I'd seen this one before, but it was enjoyable to watch with the kids. I give it 4 out of 5.
published by Jonathan on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 17:46
Back in December I watched For Your Consideration (2006,PG-13) (ScreenIt! Review). From ScreenIt!:
People involved in the making of and reporting on a holiday movie react to news that some of the performers in it might receive award nominations, all while dealing with studio changes to the film to make it more commercial.
I enjoy the mockumentaries from these guys, and this was no exception. I give it 4 out 5.
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