WH and I saw three movies this weekend, so I thought I'd provide some reviews!
The Dark Knight: No question about it, this is a great movie, and one of the best of the franchise. I did find that the movie took a little while to get where it was going, but once it got there, it was worth the wait. Heath Ledger's interpretation of The Joker is eerie, and effortless, and funny, and frightening all at the same time, and the rest of the cast seems content to let him be the center of attention. Michael Caine is a truly excellent Alfred.
The Bank Job: My husband rented this for us on Saturday night and it made for a very enjoyable evening at home! I like heist movies and this one is great - very British in its feel (prepare for football jokes), a highly likeable cast of protagonists, and a highly hate-able cast of villains. The loose ends all get tied up in very satisfying ways.
Juno: I've wanted to see this movie since it came out, and for some reason, the movie and I didn't get together until last night. Juno really is a beautifully-told story, with wonderful and funny flawed characters. Allison Janney is the highlight of this one for me, as the dog-loving, nail technician, full-of-sass, stepmother of the titular character. Of the three movies we saw this weekend, this is the most likely to be added to our own library, with The Dark Knight in a close second.
What have you seen recently?
Pitchin' In
12 years ago
6 comments:
I saw Mamma Mia the other day - it was completely delightful and I laughed out loud multiple times. Not one to watch if you want Broadway-calibre singing but they made it effective for the big screen. Meryl Streep even busts out some power in one of her songs!
I sat up and watched "Gunga Din" the other night...no, eh?
When I saw Dark Knight, the theatre was full. When Joker made the pencil 'disappear' there were actual screams.
Delightful.
The more I hear about "The Dark Knight," the more I am being convinced to go see it. I had not thought I wanted to. . . .
Husband CB and I rarely go out to the theater, but rent movies on Netflix. The best recent one we watched was an older one "Chocolat." So good! And I absolutely detested "Untraceable"--do NOT rent it!!
I watched "Hairspray" at home with Emily the other night. Honestly can't remember the last movie I saw in the theater!
i'm almost embarrassed to admit that the last film i saw was "step brothers". and yes it is crass and tasteless, but it was funny...
and yes... juno... sigh... so wonderful.
the soundtrack rocks. i've been listening to it one morning a week the last two weeks and it makes me SO happy.
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