Movie Review Monday

So, the truth is that we were so busy doing things around the house that we never made it to the theater this weekend. HOWEVER, I did manage to watch 4 movies this weekend on HBO and/or pay per view. These are movies you may have seen before......

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas -I have such mixed feelings about movies like this. Historical movies are so important - especially ones about the Holocaust and other atrocities. It's important that younger generations are taught about what happened and that the rest of us don't forget...This film made me sad because of how horrible people are capable of being to other people. It's hard to say that this was a good movie because of the subject matter. It was well made, well acted and thought provoking - I wouldn't see it again for the same reason I won't see Schindler's List or Saving Private Ryan again - too painful.

I decided to lighten my viewing by getting a p-p-v movie - Adventureland. Starred Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Ryan Reynolds. Now I know why this movie wasn't in the theater very long - so mediocre...don't bother...trust me.

Next up was Juno with Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Allison Janey (i just love her!), Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman. I know this movie is a couple years old but it deserves another viewing. The dialog is just clever and different and you can't help getting involved with the characters - I love little films like this. Another movie along this same line is Lars and the Real Girl. More great characters.

Last but not least, I watched Marley & Me with Owen Wilson & Jennifer Anniston. Now I have to say that I read the book and it really was better, but the movie was still good. It's all about the dog. If you love doggies, you have to see this - especially if you ever had and loved a naughty doggie. I think these people were amazing.

That's it for tonight - Looking forward to Where the Wild Things Are this weekend. Not sure when we'll see it since it's the Baby Hurricane's birthday on Friday - he's gonna be 3 years old - might be time to start calling him the Toddler Tornado!

Signing off - it's time for Dancing With the Stars!