At the Movies
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“Young Victoria”
Posted by Patricia on 18 Feb 2010 | Tagged as: At the Movies
What a wonderful movie this is! The stage settings, the costumes, the actors and most of all some blessedly intelligent dialogue. What a difference between now and then. Before this generation, words had a weightyness to them. They meant something. People thought…they weren’t afraid of silence. Compare that with today’s mindless blatherings 24 hours a day. Constantly moving screens and cameras - juvenile plots and gratuitous violence. No wonder this movie wasn’t a box office smash. It’s just too smart. Or maybe I’m just getting old.
The Blind Side
Posted by Patricia on 11 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: At the Movies
A hollywood version of reality (based on a true story). I don’t ususally like movies with any known ‘movie stars’ in them because I can never  get beyond that it’s Julia Roberts being paid to do her Julia Roberts smile -  same for Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson et al. However, this was a good movie. For one thing, it didn’t have JUMPY CAMERA shots and it was laid out nice and clean - good acting, interesting sets and an uplifting story.
Precious
Posted by Patricia on 11 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: At the Movies
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this movie. The acting all around was excellent - even that prima dona Mariah Carey proved herself in this movie. Worth the money - good to see a movie of substance and one that makes you think.
It’s Complicated
Posted by Patricia on 11 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: At the Movies
I was dragged to this movie because more than anything I hate Romantic Comedies - mindless vehicles for over paid movie stars. However, this one was a surprise in a very good way. I couldn’t mouth the dialogue before it was spoken and the plot had some interesting twists and turn and there were some good laughs too.  A very pleasant surprise and good for our friends who went with us because they didn’t have to listen to me grumble about wasting my money ad naseaum.Â
The Boy in the Striped pyjamas
Posted by Patricia on 11 Jan 2010 | Tagged as: At the Movies
Beautiful, poignant, sensitive, thought provoking, horrific, sickening, tragic and stunning.
See it and wonder at the people of this world.
“W”
Posted by Patricia on 21 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: At the Movies
Interesting movie. Much more sympathetic to George than I expected…however, pretty frightening to see a man so tormented and unable to find himself being expected to lead a country.
It just confirmed that people are so wanting to be lead and are easily swayed by catchy words and phrases rather than common sense.Â
The Kite Runner
Posted by Patricia on 27 Dec 2007 | Tagged as: At the Movies
 This is a ‘must see’ movie. Touching, informative, heart breaking but ultimately uplifting. It makes you wonder if hell really doesn’t exist right here on earth - it also made me feel ashamed to be part of the human species that can create so much misery even if the good do somewhat triumph over evil in the end.
The actors are excellent, the script well written and although there were a few parts where I had to look away, there was no gratuitous violence involved. It’s important to support worthwhile movies like this one.
The Simpsons
Posted by Patricia on 24 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: At the Movies
Went to see it when it came to the theatre. Yes, I had to! But you definitely have to be a Simpson fan to enjoy it. It started with Homer appearing on screen and saying “Ha! Ha! - You’re paying for something you could see for free on TV” and I was hooked.
I’ve seen better, sharper and wittier episodes on televison and a lot of the usual characters weren’t in the movie which was disappointing, but the time flew by, so it must have been interesting. And I did laugh out loud several times. Not often I do that at todays so-called comedies.
Elizabeth the First - The Golden Years
Posted by Patricia on 24 Oct 2007 | Tagged as: At the Movies
I was amazed to see that this movie got panned by newspaper reviewers in our area. I think the critics have become too used to the ‘junk food’ movies they’re fed a constant diet of. I mean even if this movie was terrible, it would still stand head and shoulders above any of the mindless garbage that’s being put out there.
I thought the movie was excellent. The costumes, the sets and the photograpy all combined to make it visiually interesting and the actors and the characters they portrayed were superb! I found it very moving to see how courageous and strong this woman was while showing her frailities as well and what a good monarch she was considering the way the times were so stacked against women and the many people that conspired against her.
It’s a must see for people who want to support some kind of quality in movies.
“A Mighty Heart”
Posted by Patricia on 16 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: At the Movies
A movie worth watching. I saw it at the beginning of the summer, so it’s faded from memory a bit, but I would recommend it to anyone who is desperately looking for a movie of substance.
Angelina Jolie was just excellent in the lead part! And since it’s a story about the beheading death of captured journalist Daniel Pearl I was hesitiant to see it because I’m not a fan of blood and gore. However, there not being a dearth of wonderful movies out there… and while it did allude to his fate, it was mostly about international realtions and the way governments manipulate situations and how they can either be helpful or not. I came away feeling I had learned a lot about what goes on behind the scenes in kidnappings like these - for better or for worse.
It was fast paced and kept my attention the whole time. I didn’t have to cover my eyes once and the time flew by. See it - support a good movie.