Original Ranking: #11 out of 33
Date Watched: 02/28/10
Current Ranking: #4 out of 12
Nic says:
Percy Jackson is this decade’s Harry Potter, and his story isn’t much different. However, what makes The Lightning Thief so great is its tie-ins to history and Greek mythology. I’m not sure if it was intentionally kept secret, or if I just hadn’t kept up-to-date on the film, but Uma Thurman, as Medusa, and Rosario Dawson, as Persephone, are great surprises. They play their roles amazingly, especially for such short on-screen time. My only regret about this film was that we didn’t get to see/hear more backstory on the character that actually stole Zeus’ bolt. Nonetheless, I look forward to more movies being produced in this series.
Amy says:
Love, love this story! With wonderful characters and a fun-filled story make me want to read the books this movie is based on. I can’t wait for the sequel!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Valentine's Day
Current Ranking: #15 out of 33
Date Watched: 02/13/10
Original Ranking: #3 out of 8
Nic says:
Any movie with this many stars always attracts my attention. Critics complained that there is not enough screen time for each actor/actress, but I don’t think that takes anything away from the movie as a whole. Each character’s story is intriguing and relatable, and I love how they accurately portray the many splendid faces of love. And the characters themselves are so diverse, but equally hilarious. Taylor Swift plays a perfect in love with love high school cheerleader and Ashton Kutcher is great as the florist who just loves everything about the day. The best part in the film is definitely Julia Roberts’s character. Even though most all of her scenes are in an airplane, she steals the show with the final scene (and the hilarious post-credits scene!).
Amy says:
I agree that Julia Roberts was the best part of this movie. Why don’t we see her as much as we used to? I miss that girl! Anyway, this perfect date night movie is totally fun to watch. With scenes that had the whole audience roaring in laughter, it definitely added to my fun Valentine weekend.
Date Watched: 02/13/10
Original Ranking: #3 out of 8
Nic says:
Any movie with this many stars always attracts my attention. Critics complained that there is not enough screen time for each actor/actress, but I don’t think that takes anything away from the movie as a whole. Each character’s story is intriguing and relatable, and I love how they accurately portray the many splendid faces of love. And the characters themselves are so diverse, but equally hilarious. Taylor Swift plays a perfect in love with love high school cheerleader and Ashton Kutcher is great as the florist who just loves everything about the day. The best part in the film is definitely Julia Roberts’s character. Even though most all of her scenes are in an airplane, she steals the show with the final scene (and the hilarious post-credits scene!).
Amy says:
I agree that Julia Roberts was the best part of this movie. Why don’t we see her as much as we used to? I miss that girl! Anyway, this perfect date night movie is totally fun to watch. With scenes that had the whole audience roaring in laughter, it definitely added to my fun Valentine weekend.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Dear John
Original Ranking: #25 out of 33
Date Watched: 02/24/10
Current Ranking: #8 out of 12
Amy says:
This love story movie is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Of course a character dies and it is really, really sad. That is how it works with Nicholas Sparks’ stories, right? Even knowing that, the movie still has some surprises including the happy ending. I absolutely loved watching the messy, real-life kind of love story play out on screen. Dear John is one of the movies that reminds me that even though love isn’t always perfect, the good times make the bad times worth being tangled up in.
Nic says:
This movie left a bad taste in my mouth. Amy has introduced me to a few Nicholas Sparks movies, and I thought I had a handle on what was in store for me with Dear John. But I couldn't have been more wrong. I guess I can give Sparks that much: he does know how to spin a story. I am on board with the story until we get to find out who Savannah's new husband is. After that point, I just could no longer wrap my mind around the purpose of this film.
Date Watched: 02/24/10
Current Ranking: #8 out of 12
Amy says:
This love story movie is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Of course a character dies and it is really, really sad. That is how it works with Nicholas Sparks’ stories, right? Even knowing that, the movie still has some surprises including the happy ending. I absolutely loved watching the messy, real-life kind of love story play out on screen. Dear John is one of the movies that reminds me that even though love isn’t always perfect, the good times make the bad times worth being tangled up in.
Nic says:
This movie left a bad taste in my mouth. Amy has introduced me to a few Nicholas Sparks movies, and I thought I had a handle on what was in store for me with Dear John. But I couldn't have been more wrong. I guess I can give Sparks that much: he does know how to spin a story. I am on board with the story until we get to find out who Savannah's new husband is. After that point, I just could no longer wrap my mind around the purpose of this film.
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