SEX AND THE CITY

MY VIEW:

This was a good girlfriends movie. Take yours and leave the kids home...it's not for kids! I laughed at the funny ways the girls tried to work out issues. You can see relationships work out after trials. Loved the penthouse she got and all the clothes!! I loved the giant closet that was built for her too!! I want one like that!! penthouse attached would be nice...and the nice skinny body to fit in such fashions and shoes!!

SYNOPSIS:

After moving in together in an impossibly beautiful New York apartment, Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big make a rather arbitrary decision to get married. The wedding itself proves to be anything but a hasty affair--the guest list quickly blooms from 75 to 200 guests, and Carrie's simple, label-less wedding gown gives way to an enormous creation that makes her look like a gigantic cream puff. An upcoming photo spread in Vogue puts the event--which will take place at the New York Public Library--squarely in the public eye. Meanwhile, Carrie's girlfriends--Samantha, the sexpot; Charlotte, the sweet naïf; and Miranda, the rigid perfectionist--could not be happier.

A FAREWELL TO ARMS 1932

My View:

Another afternoon at the Silver Screen showing of "A Farewell to Arms" starring Gary Cooper (Fredrick)and Helen Hayes (Catherine) filmed in 1932. Although this movie was filmed in WWI times you have to remember this movie was a love story between Fredrick and Catherine. Well done too! I was the youngest one in the afternoon matinee. I love these old movies. I had read this book but never seen the movie so it was a treat for me! I enjoyed the movie. With these older movies it's kind of funny to see how the technology of filming a movie has come such a long way since they were made. The movie was entertaining, I got wrapped up in the story line but just know that the book by Ernest Hermingway tells more.

Synopsis:

Make no mistake, this is a love story, not a war movie. It is a love story set in the midst of World War I and it takes place in Italy and Switzerland. Not only do the images set the scene for this film but the actors make a love story unfold in the midst of the terrible taking place. Helen Hayes is a stand out in her role as the nurse from Great Britain. Gary Cooper has never been more handsome and charming as an American Ambulance driver. Their romance and struggle to be together are poignant and convincing. Gary Cooper has a marvelous friendship with a doctor played by Adolphe Menjou and some touching scenes with a priest portrayed by Jack Larue. Time has been kind to this movie which goes beyond era and place and develops its characters and story well enough so that they transcend the 1932 style of making films and the WWI setting to shine in a classic movie for any age. This movie was directed by Frank Bozarge and it won a well deserved Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

GET SMART

MY VIEW:

If you are old enough to remember the old TV show Get Smart, then you will enjoy this movie even more than if you hadn't seen the the original TV show. It was well done. There were some incredible stunt doubles that were great! I laughed throughout the entire movie. Anne Hathaway was perfect in her role. Dwayne Johnson always makes me laugh. It was a funny movie...go see it and have a good laugh!

SYNOPSIS:
When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell), who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway).

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

MY VIEW:

Many told me not to waste my money on this movie. Glad I didn't listen to them! If you are an INDY fan or have at least seen the last 3 Indy movies, I don't think you'll be bored with movie #4. There was plenty of action in the movie, some a bit unbelieveable but I mostly credit that to Spielbergs awesome imagination

Cate Blanchett: played her role very well. Indy didn't care for her to well as she was played the rold of a Soviet Villianess, trying to play "Mind Games" if you will with Indy to try and get him to do as she tells him. Thinking she could read Indy's mind and would be able to have control over him. Then soon they the Soviets could control the world. I found the movie entertaining. I laughed once again at the one liners that Indy throws about. The hat nor the whip were forgotten in this movie. It was true to Indy character but I could see in this movie that maybe Harrison Ford was growing a bit aged and doing all the stunts he used to do didn't happen much for him this movie. Well...reality is, HE IS AGING!! I think younger audiences will enjoy this movie who like stunts and action!! BUT watch out for those human eating ants in the AMAZON!!

"This episode may mark the end of the line for Mr. Ford in the title role even though he still performs stunts in a most impressive fashion. But young Shia Labeouf-- who shows up looking like the young Marlon Brando --appears ready to take over the franchise. And it was good to see Karen Allen again in her role as Indy's long lost girlfriend even though her part was definitely underwritten.
As for Spielberg himself, who knows? You'll notice echoes of many of his most famous movies in this one. But I doubt that's a sign that he's running out of creative energy". (by:Terry Hunter)

SYNOPSIS:

Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.

Spielberg thought he was finished with the character when he had Indy ride off into the sunset eighteen years ago, but he says that all over the world, people kept asking him if he was going to make another Indiana Jones movie. With the prospect of making plenty of money and pleasing lots of people, he couldn't resist. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" cost about 185 million dollars to make, but it earned around 150 million during its first five days in theaters.

TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY

MY VIEW:

I went to the movie with my girlfriend to the RITZ theater . On Mondays they have SLIVER SCREEN DAY, (old Black and White movies) It cost me $2.00 admission and I got a free popcorn and drink! This was too good of a deal to pass up!

I really enjoyed this movie. It was a wonderful storyline with many cameo appearances by well known actors and actresses.

I love the old movies mostly because they are uplifting and clean movies to watch. I especially like the musical types.

SYNOPSIS:

Beginning on December 27, 1927 with the opening night of Kern's masterpiece Show Boat, the film flashes back in time to the 'early days' with Kern (Robert Walker) a struggling songwriter, receiving platitudinous counsel from earnest Van Heflin who implores him not to waste his time on 'little tunes' but to 'think big.' Which is exactly what the aspiring composer does, going from one success to another, marrying along the way and, at one point, offering advice of his own to Heflin's stagestruck daughter (Lucille Bremer) who throws a tantrum when a number he has written for her is given to Marilyn Miller (Judy Garland) instead."- Clive Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS

MY VIEW:

This was a very funny movie! Both Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz were perfect for the parts they played! I laughed throughout the movie and thought the ending was just right. I gave this a thumbs up! ~ Katherine ~

SYNOPSIS:

Set in Sin City, story revolves around two people who discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery, with one of them winning a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. Unhappy pair try to undermine each other and get their hands on the money -- falling in love along the way. Written by Marisa_Gabriella

IRONMAN

MY VIEW:

This was FANTASTIC!!! Pack up the kids and go to the movies!! This was a high action movie. If you like things that go fast and things that blow up, you'll like this one!! The acting was excellent too. I have nothing negative to say about the movie. It definately ended with a sequel in mind!! I give this one a thumbs up. Go see the movie!! ~ Katherine ~

SYNOPSIS:

Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the CEO of Stark Industries which produces advance weapon systems for the U.S. military. Tony's father started the company after WWII, and after his death Tony inherited the company, worth billions. Tony lives the life as a hard drinking, rich playboy ladies man, but he is also a genius who has invented many high-tech items for the company. Tony flies to Afghanistan to demonstrate a new weapons test to the army. On his way back to his plane, his convoy is attacked by terrorists, and Tony is wounded by a Stark Industries missile. Tony is captured and held hostage in a cave with Raza (Faran Tahir), a doctor who saves his life. The terrorists force Tony and Raza to reproduce the new destructive Jericho missile Tony was demonstrating from parts of other weapons. Instead, Tony decides to build a suit of armor with Razas help. The suit gives Tony the strength and protection to be able to escape the terrorists. Back in America, Tony builds a better suit of armor which gives him superhuman strength with the ability to fly. With the help of his personal assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and Jim Rhodes (Terrence Howard), Tony vows to protect the world as Iron Man.