published by Jonathan on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 18:03
Back in December we watched Meet the Robinsons (2007,G) (ScreenIt! Review) for movie night. From ScreenIt!:
A 12-year-old orphan and failed inventor finds his world turned upside down when a 13-year-old takes him into the future in hopes of fixing a time-space continuum problem caused by some villains' nefarious plans.
It was enjoyable but nothing special. I give it 3 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.
published by Jonathan on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 17:22
Back in December the kids watched Balto (1995,G) for movie night. From Reel.com:
When Nome, Alaska runs out of the antitoxin needed to fight off a diphtheria epidemic, dog teams are the only way to obtain the crucial medicine. Balto the wolf-dog proves his loyalty by leading a dangerous mission through the Alaskan wilderness.
It's interesting that this was based "loosely" on a true story...but it must have been quite a disappointment in its day that this was turned out by Spielberg. It was OK but unremarkable.
I give it 3 out of 5.
published by Jonathan on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 17:13
Back in December we watched The Departed (2006,R) (ScreenIt! Review). From ScreenIt!:
Members of the Massachusetts State Police plant an insider within a mob boss' inner circle in hopes of bringing him down, unaware that he has a mole within their organization.
With a cast including DiCaprio, Wahlberg, Nicholson, Baldwin, Sheen, and Damon and Scorsese in the director's chair, this one had a lot going for it (plus the 237 f-bombs that ScreenIt! counted. though I'd hesitate to categorize those as assets or liabilities). It didn't disappoint. It was excellent. I give it 5 out of 5.
published by Jonathan on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 21:42
A few weeks ago we took a family trip to the movies and saw Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007,G) (ScreenIt! Review). From ScreenIt!:
After the whimsical owner of a magical toy store announces he's leaving, his protégé has doubts about whether she can run the shop without him.
Lisa really liked it. I though it was OK, and the kids seem to like it. I give it 4 out of 5 for actually being a decent movie that doesn't make you cringe for you kids to see.
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