The Man from Snowy River- 4.5 Stars

It has been a long time since I watched this film. Some old fashion film directing but it is one of those films that stands the test of time. I love the piano music. Jim and Jessica are so cute. It is a great family movie and we love horses here and so it is a winner.

Strictly Ballroom- 4.5 Stars

This movie came out about 10 years ago and for some reason my parents didn't let me see it. So, now that I am an adult I rented it. It is a cute show. It is funny in some parts. It pokes fun to some extent to the ballroom world. The mother is crazy, funny and you want to punch her at times. I loved Fran. If you want to a fun time rent this. Some language, but it was silenced out on my tv gardian and i didn't have clear play filter for it.

Fireproof - 5 stars

"Fireproof seems to have it all comedy, drama, thrills, and a few tear-jerkers. But, what it all comes down to is a simple message of love."

"From acclaimed writer/directors Stephen and Alex Kendrick comes their third feature film. Fresh from the resounding successful Facing the Giants, Sherwood Films presents Fireproof. The film is a story about a crumbling marriage between a couple who have both given up on each other and love. Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) and his wife Catherine (Erin Bethra) are finished trying to reconcile with one another and decide to call it quits after seven years of marriage. That is until Caleb’s father imposes a challenge in the form of a book. For 40 days Caleb will learn to recapture his wife’s heart. But it’s not as easy as he thinks, nor is his wife accepting of her husband’s changes. Can Caleb learn the truth about love in time to rescue his wife before their marriage goes up in smoke?"

I really liked this movie. I have to say that the quote at the top is exactly what you get. It's a Christian movie and it has a wonderful message. I think everyone and their spouses should watch this movie. Bryan even stayed up to watch it last night. That's saying a lot too since he goes to bed early. This movie makes you want to be a better person to your spouse. And love them all the more.

The Gods Must be Crazy I& II - 4 Stars

These two movies are from the 80s. Totally weird, and totally funny. My husband LOVED them and couldn't stop laughing throughout. The movies looked pretty stupid at first to me, but once you sit down to watch them they are pretty enjoyable. Totally different from anything I've seen in a long time.

The Lincoln and Rocklin Libraries both have the combo DVD of 1 and 2. Your hubbies will probably like them. :)

Editorial note...

Can we do only one movie per post? What do you think?

Prime - 4 Stars

Prime was released in 2005 starring Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, and Bryan Greenberg (PG-13). I just recently saw it for the first time with my husband and we both really enjoyed it. There were a few sex scenes, but no nudity. I would have given this 5 stars if they hadn't had so much sex and discussions of it.

Uma Thurman is a 37 year old divorcee' who goes to a therapist (Meryl Streep). She then unknowingly starts dating the therapists 23 year old son (Bryan Greenberg). She says a lot of inappropriate things to her therapist about him and it's actually quite funny. This romantic comedy was very real and funny. The storyline wasn't typical and might not be what you expect.

My husband normally doesn't enjoy these types of movies, but it was something fresh and Greenberg's best friend in the film is also good for some laughs. We even watched all the deleted scenes and extras because we enjoyed it so much.

We own it if you want to borrow it.

Passengers, Cranford

I didn't care too much for this film. It was slow until she figures it out and then boom, she reacts, she gets it, film's done. It was an interesting idea, but not developed well.

Cranford was alright, slow, predictable, cute at times. I don't know what else to say about it. I do like Dame Judy Densch.

Left Behind 2.5 stars

I had higher hopes for this movie, especially being a Christian based film. It was a little odd for me. The children and "good" people were taken to heaven and those that needed "help" with faith and life struggles were "left behind". It was odd.

Wuthering Heights 4 stars

Yet again another period drama that I have now seen on my own! I am not converting by the way! This is the newest one I assume since the date on the back is 2009. I read the book years ago, so I didn't remember much of it until I started watching it. I saw it yesterday and it still pops into my head throughout the day today, so I guess I liked it. It's retched how intolerable Heathcliff is! My clearplay is not working at the moment so I would not recommend this to you if you are going to watch it with children in the room. Thankfully, Lanea had just barely gone to bed when there was an inapropriate scene for little eyes. (Husband and wife relations type of scene) It was well done and I cared for the characters and wanted it all to turn out well even though I already knew it wouldn't. Couldn't someone just remake the movie into a happy ending? I like happy endings!

Bleak House 3.5 stars

I actually watched a period drama from my own choosing and I did enjoy it. It wasn't great, but by the second disk I had to find out what was going to happen to all the characters. There are a lot of them and they each intertwine somehow, so it's interesting to see the connection and try to figure out who done it! Too many people died for my taste, I wanted a little more happy endings for some of the characters. Overall, a cute movie and I would recommend it to those who enjoy period dramas. Beware though, there are three disks and each have 5 episodes on them! So, MAKE HASTE and be not excessively diverted!

Surrogates 3 starts

My Dad took me to this movie and was another interesting twist on humans taking a back seat to living life. I was entertained while watching it, but it was out of my head by the time I got in the car to go home. Bruce Willis likes to get blown/beat up and he does in this movie too. I would give it 3 stars. Wait until it's free at the library to watch it.

Monsters Vs. Aliens - 4 stars

This was a really cute kids' movie. It could use Clear Play for some of the Oh My Gs which is too bad. Simon thought it was scary but the big kids really enjoyed it. I liked the fact that it is about a strong woman.

Sixteen Candles - 3.5 stars

It was a cute movie but I have to warn you that there is swearing (that includes at least 2 F words) and also some frontal nudity. Thanks a lot. Not what I was expecting. If it didn't have those things in it I would say watch it for fun. Unless you have a clean version don't watch it.