"Nine" & "Sherlock Holmes"

I've been having so much fun and playing with my girlies that I haven't had time to give you the scoop on the movies I have seen so far during the holiday. So here we go...

On Christmas day we unanimously decided to see "Nine." I was really impressed by how well the entire cast could sing - who knew that Penelope Cruz, Dame Judy Dench, Daniel Day-Lewis and even Sofia Loren could sing and so well?! (That was a relief because I still haven't gotten over Pierce Brosnan in "Mama Mia" - just awful!) The dance sequences were equally amazing - Penelope Cruz was HOT HOT HOT and naughty, Fergie really belted the "Be Italian" and did her sultry best, Kate Hudson reminded me of her mama Goldie Hawn in much younger days, Marion Cotillard was beautiful. Honestly, it was VERY well put together. However, for me it was lacking something and I really can't tell you what. Everyone else was pretty enthusiastic about it, but for some reason, something about it left me flat - maybe I should see it again...I do recommend it though - yes, go see it. We have to continue to support bringing musicals to the big screen.

Yesterday, we went to see "Sherlock Holmes." I have no reservations about telling you to go see this movie. If you are a fan of the old Sherlock Holmes movies, I think you will really enjoy the new twist on this old detective. Robert Downey, Jr. is wonderfully charming and funny as the very capable sleuth. Guy Ritchie did an excellent job directing this movie. The streets of London were never so gritty and cold. The fight sequences were really done well and the best part was that there were no guts spilling anywhere. Yes, there were some explosions, and several fight scenes, but I didn't feel that it was overdone. The relationship between Holmes and Watson was explained and that was a plus (even though I am NOT a fan of Jude Law he was very good as Dr. Watson and is definitely a keeper for these movies). Rachel McAdams was good but paled in comparison to Robert and Jude. This movie was GOOD and loads of FUN! Go see it!

Hoping to see "It's Complicated" today. Also, stay tuned for my best and worst list for 2009...coming soon....