Far and Away
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman
1992 3/5 -worth watching
A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord's daughter after some trouble with her father, and they dream of owning land at the big giveaway in Oklahoma ca. 1893. When they get to the new land, they find jobs and begin saving money. The man becomes a local barehands boxer, and rides in glory until he is beaten, then his employers steal all the couple's money and they must fight off starvation in the winter, and try to keep their dream of owning land alive. Meanwhile, the woman's parents find out where she has gone and have come to America to find her and take her back.
----
This movie was a little long. It wasn't bad, there was just a lot of little things mixwd in that just didn't need to be there. I liked that they never really got together but it was obvious they wanted to. That kind of tension is better than any sex scene, I think. And I like that it was never really shown how they came together, just that one long lost kiss. I can't believe that they both lived though.
Daydream Nation
Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Josh Lucas
2010 2/5 -nothing special
Big city girl Caroline is new to a small town, she disregards her high school classmates, and then just for kicks starts a sexual relationship with her teacher, Mr. A. Meanwhile, there's a serial killer roaming the town, an industrial fire burning on the outskirts, and Thurston is mourning the loss of his best friend. As Thurston falls in love with Caroline, realities quickly catch up to all characters, and they are all going to have mature or face the consequences.
----
This movie was a little weird, the seperate storylines, and the chick seducing the teacher then falling for the stoner. By the way, the stoner was really cute. I didn't get this whole thing and it felt very disjointed, but I wasn't bored watching it.
Little Women
Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale
1994 2/5 -nothing special
With their father away fighting in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, men friends start to become a part of the household.
----
I didn't really like this movie, but I can't help wondering if it was the movie that turned me off or Winona Ryder.
You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
1998 3/5 -worth watching
He's the owner of a bookstore chain; she's the woman he falls for online. Both are unaware that she runs the little shop his company is trying to shut down.
----
I liked this. I can't help it. This is like my perfect kind of movie. I like that after he learned who his dream woman was. He got to know her without letting her know. The fact that they hated each other just made it all the sweeter.
I Am Number Four
Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron
2011 1/5 -bad
Extraordinary teen John Smith is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri, John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events-his first love, powerful new abilities and a connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.
----
This movie wasn't really what I expected, a lot more sci-fi. I don't know why I was expecting anything different, the kid is an alien after all. I didn't like the bad guys, they just seemed goofy and I didn't like the creatures shown.
The Bodyguard
Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner
1992 1/5 -bad
A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's secret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home.
----
I didn't feel this movie. I didn't feel the connection between the two characters.
Elizabeth
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes
1998 2/5 -nothing special
This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
----
This movie was just something to watch, not really something worth watching. Then I found out that maybe I was wrong; I was surprised to find out this movie was Oscar nominated.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn part 1
Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner
2011 2/5 -nothing special
Bella and Edward are to marry. Jacob becomes upset when he learns that Bella is planning to consummate the marriage on her honeymoon. The wedding over, Bella and Edward spend their honeymoon on the Cullen's idyllic private island. But, to their dismay, they discover that Bella is pregnant. The fetus is growing at an accelerated rate and everyone fears for Bella's safety. Will she go ahead with her pregnancy, whatever the cost? The Quileutes close in as the unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks.
----
I was pretty curious what they were going to put into this movie. How they were going to take this nothing of a book and somehow stretch it into two movies. I have to say it was better that what I expected. The scene when Bella drank the blood was intense. I was never a fan of the wolves, that's why I love the first book and the others were just okay. The CGI (or whatever it is) is great though, seeing the wolves in the movie is amazing. And scary. I didn't like the pact talking in there wolf forms though. I think that is what stands out to me as the worst part of the movie. They didn't even show any interaction between Rose and Jacob and that was disappointing, my favorite part in the book, such a sweet little moment wasn't in the movie..grr. And I absolutely hate that the movies make Edward look like such a pussy. I cried during the birthing scene, embarrassing. And then I was mad at Edward for stopping to admire the demon baby thing instead of saving Bella! I'm kind of pissed that they wasted Anna Kendrick on such a nothing role. She should have been Alice. I have a huge complaint about Breaking Dawn, but it's really the book I have this problem with, not the movie. This demon baby was such an enormous conflict for everyone; for an entire movie and how ever many pages of a book. The end of this conflict was such a wimpout. I think that's what I don't like the story or the baby.
Beauty and the Briefcase
Hilary Duff, Michael McMillian, Chris Carmack, Jaime Pressly
2010 3/5 -worth watching
Lane is looking for her "magic man". A man who has all of the attributes that are on her checklist. In the meantime she finally hears her calling when a job opportunity presents itself in the form of Cosmo magazine. After failing to impress the editor they head out of the office when they begin talking men. There Lane has the idea to combine dating and work place. After causing a blackout at her job interview she lands the job in an office to begin her undercover work. After dating several co-workers she happens to spill her drink on a "magic man candidate" Liam.
----
This is me! Minus all the confidence. I don't think I'd be able to see if the perfect man for me was right in front of my face because I'd be looking for that ideal fake love you see in all the movies.
Contagion
Jennifer Ehle, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet
2011 3/5 -worth watching
Soon after her return from a business trip to Hong Kong, Beth Emhoff dies from what is a flu or some other type of infection. Her young son dies later the same day. Her husband Mitch however seems immune. Thus begins the spread of a deadly infection. For doctors and administrators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, several days pass before anyone realizes the extent or gravity of this new infection. They must first identify the type of virus in question and then find a means of combating it, a process that will likely take several months. As the contagion spreads to millions of people worldwide, societal order begins to break down as people panic.
----
This was a crazy experience! I absolutely believe that people touch their face that much and who knows what they touch inbetween all those times. I liked Matt Damon's character a lot; he was civilized. It's so hard for me to believe that people would come unglued like that and escentially forget who they are because of a crisis like that.
