I've been viewing a lot of movies, lately. Most are oldies I never got around to. Today I am reviewing a few that I had not seen all the way through, before. Spoilers may abound. You've been warned.
1. The American President. Michael Douglas plays a convincing President Andrew Shepherd and Annette Benning plays a little bit less convincing lobbyist that he falls in love with. Directed by the unique Rob Reiner. I love watching this movie over and over, despite the archenemy, GOP leader being named Bob Rumson. Almost too close to real life, but with cast such as Michael J. Fox and Martin Sheen co-starring, it is most enjoyable. Just ask my sister. A+
2. The Lake House. Keanu Reeves plays an architect's son who is remodeling the Lake House. Sandra Bullock plays the woman who previously owned it. At least, that's what we presume, until we learn otherwise. Even though the plot was pretty transparent and there's a lot of voiceover (out of necessity), the story is great and believe it or not, Timeless. A
3. Miller's Crossing. Gabriel Byrne plays Tom in an early 1900s-era story about which side of the mob to work for. As in any movie, there is blood. Some of it predictable, some of it not. This movie goes in a few directions at once and kept me hooked. If you want Godfather-style plotting in a 2-hour jaunt, the Coen Bros. deliver! A-
4. & 5. - Sleepless in Seattle. This is a cult favorite, but not so much for me. I've seen it once, I can be done with it forever. Yes, the little boy and girl are the true stars of the show while Rosie O is eating or drinking coffee in every scene and Tom Hanks' character is pretending to be interested in someone he really isn't. Just go to NY and give us the ending we want! C+
- My Best Friend's Wedding. Julia Roberts plays Julianne, who is in love with her male best friend from high school. He's turning 28 and getting married to a girl akin to being mogul Ted Turner's daughter. Julianne does such dastardly (hey, it's a word) things to her "best friend" in order to stop the wedding that when I fell asleep, I didn't bother to finish the movie the next night. I just put it away. D
6. Avatar. I had the great fortune to see this movie at my dad's house. This was a true surprise from James Cameron. I was shocked to discover he wrote it. It's definitely absurd in some places - such as naming a mineral Unobtanium or not providing surgery to a soldier who needs it, just so the story is served. Still, it was a treat for the eyes and has the shoot-em-up quality some folks go for. Even with the predictability of some elements in the sub-plot, I didn't mind hanging out with the Na'vi and I'd do it again. B+
Ok Lynda...American President, I gave a B+...it was well made but just didn't click as much as the other president movie with Kevin Kline called Dave.
ReplyDeleteLake House, another grade B movie...have you ever seen the movie "My Life as a House"? hmmm another Kevin Kline...I think I have a theme...let's see if I can break it LOL!
Never seen Millers Crossing...will add to my Netflix queue but now Sleepless was ok though I enjoyed You Got Mail a little more..and My Best Friend's wedding?! Who doesn't love a good burst out in song while eating lobster movie? I enjoyed it BUT not as much as I really liked "Music and Lyrics". Whenever I need to laugh, I put it in...Hugh Grant, Spandex...singing with Drew Barrymore LOL!
Finally, Avatar, haven't seen it, haven't wanted to , probably will (eventually).
Until next time!
Eddita :)