Movie Review 6

Alvin and the chipmonks

I'm pretty sure that everyone knows about these little fellas so a synopsis isn't needed.

I liked it, it's cute, they're talent has grown since the early days ;)

A good story for the kids, old and young.




Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

The eccentric owner of a magical toy store, Dustin Hoffman (Hook, Finding Neverland) surprises the shop's manager, Natalie Portman (Star Wars, The Other Boleyn Girl) by turning over ownership to her. Jason Bateman (The Kingdom, Juno) stars as the detail-oriented accountant assigned the task of assessing the establishment's monetary value.

I found this movie enchanting with good life lessons. We watched this one a couple of times. Tons of fun for the kids.


Nim's Island

A young girl, Abigail Breslin (Santa Clause 3, Air Buddies) living on a tropical island with her scientist father, Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera, 300) is left to fend for herself after her dad's boat leaves him stranded far away. The resourceful youngster soon begins exchanging e-mails with the author of a book she has been reading, Jodie Foster ( Flight Plan, the Brave One).

It had a slow start but turned out to be really good. Jodie Foster was brilliant in this one as she frequently is in her roles. The kids were kept interested once the action started. An emotional ending worth the wait.



Ratatouille - Bluray

A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy.

This is a winner! I put off watching this movie because I thought the story was a bit ridiculous and I was pleasantly surprised. Blu-ray made it great but the movie in itself was quite cleverly done. The kids and I watched it repeatedly before returning it to Blockbuster.

Definately a hit in my home!