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Lemony Snicket, A
Series of Unfortunate Events
with Jim Carey, Jude Law,
Meryl Streep, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spal, Catherine O’Hara,
Billy Connoly. Based on three of the Lemony Snicket books, Carrey is Count
Olaf, a nasty villain who preys on the Baudlaire orphans misfortune and
tries to steal their inheritance through a variety of schemes. Jude Law is
the voice over and Meryl Streep is a kick. Kids loved it at the screening I
attended.
Who Should See It?--For
all Lemony Snicket fans—Gramma may like as well.--3½
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Bridget Jones, the Edge of
Reason
with Renee Zellweger,
Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. They’re back—the gang from the first Bridget
Jones opens the sequel where the first left off. Bridget (Zellweger) is
happy with her attorney beau (Firth), until his new assistant enters the
picture. All of Bridget’s insecurities surface and the viewer is off on
another romp. Lots of laughs—if you liked the first one, you’ll have a good
time here.
Who Should See It?--For
romantic comedy lovers, it’s light--3
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Meet the Fockers
with Robert De Niro, Ben
Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo and Barbra Streisand is
the anticipated sequel to Meet the Parents. Classic example of opposites
attracting—there’s lots of “adult-type” bathroom humor—Streisand and Hoffman
as Greg Focker’s parents are from the Hippie timeframe; De Niro and Danner
are more society driven. There is some fun here. See It?—If you liked the
first, you will get a kick out of this one; the old pros are fun to watch.
Who Should See It?--Gramma
may not like.--2 Golden
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Shall We Dance?
starring Richard Gere as
an attorney who wants more to his life, Susan Saradon as his career
embracing spouse, Stanley Tucci as his legal colleague who loves to dance,
but shakes his tush in disguise and Jennifer LoPez as a professional
ballroom dancer who missed out on the big time. We all learned that Richard
Gere could kick up his heels in Chicago, so you want him to strut his stuff.
Stanley Tucci is a kick and Jennifer Lopez is really a minor player. Movie
is about dance?ballroom dancing, friendships, love and passion. Another fun
flick in this genre is Strictly Ballroom.
Who Should See It?--I loved this
film! Little kids won’t like it, but any mature teen and up should
have a good time. Do bring Gramma.-- 3 ½
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Ella Enchanted
with Anne Hathaway
(Princess Diaries), Minnie Driver and Vinca Fox. At birth, Ella is
“blessed” with a gift from her wacky Fairy God Mother—the gift of
obedience. She has to do what anyone tells her, including the newest
member of the family—the classic wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Don’t
worry, the Prince comes to the rescue.
Who Should See It?--Enjoyable
for everyone, including Gramma.--
3 Golden Eggs
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Princess Diaries 2
with Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Princess Mia is back, recently
graduated from College and ready to step into the grand role as the new
Queen of Genovia with Gramma retiring. A slight hitch surfaces when one of
the members of Parliament insists that the “rules” be followed—Princess
Mia must married. The search is on for the suitor, who of course, is just
a hop, skip and a jump away.
Who Should See It?--Enjoyable
for everyone, including Gramma.--
3 Golden Eggs
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FOR ADULTS
Ed Wood
with Johnny Depp, Martin Landau (received an Oscar® for his performance)
and Sarah Jessica Parker. Based on the life of director Ed Wood (the
worst/wackiest director in Hollywood), the performances by Depp and Landau
are wonderful. Wood never let anything get him down—be it an awful review
or unfinished scene. He befriends Bela Lugosi and decides to resurrect the
movie star’s career via a series of his off the wall story lines and
movies.
Who Should See It?--Be
patient, it’s for adults, including Gramma.--
3 Golden Eggs
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The Barbarian Invasions
with Remy Girard and Marie-Josee
Croze is an Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film and Best Screenplay
at Cannes. It’s about family, friends, life and death. A narrow-minded
dying professor is challenged with reconciling with his also narrow-minded
(but very responsible and successful) son. With Mom’s encouragement
(pleading) a collage of friends, lovers and foes come together, ending in
a celebration and discovery of self. Subtitles.
Who Should
See It?--Adults, including Gramma.--
3½
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