Movie Reviews

Are We Done Yet?

This movie was very entertaining for the kids. I thought that at times it got a bit ridiculous but as with all slap stick comedies, we must just let go and have fun. Watching it the second time was a bit better. The characters were fun and a bit cooky, especially Chuck played by John McGinley(Scrubs) but you come to love them by the end. There are no parts that would be questionable, so very suitable for children.


Beowulf

This movie had amazing graphics. I forgot it was computerized. Characters looked like the actors who voiced them. Robin Wright Penn's (Princess Bride, Forest Gump) character was lovely. Anthony Hopkins (Meet Joe Black, Amistad) and Angelina Jolie (Mr and Mrs Smith, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) gave their usual performances. Quite grusome in parts and a bit of nudity. I wouldn't see it a second time. Don't rent it, your not missing anything.


The Contract

I really enjoyed this one. It took a while to get going as the characters were introduced but definately picked up. It wasn't a true nail bitter but I was hanging on to see what would happen in the end. Morgan Freeman (The Bucket List, The Shawshank Redemption) did a great job as usual and John Cusack (Martian Child, Runaway Jury) was pretty good too. There's some violence, as the plot is about a hitman who escapes the marshals in the wilderness and is found by a father and his son who are camping. They face challenges to get the hitman back to authories before being killed by his buddies who are in hot persuit.
Definately a thumbs up. I would watch it again.