Starring: Alex Etel, Brian Cox, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson
Director: Jay Russell
Year of Release: 2007
This is a kid’s flick about the Loch Ness monster, except in this movie he’s not a monster. He’s a lovable, misunderstood little scamp that devours lots of food and is best friend’s with a young boy who finds his egg. Too cute for you? Well there is that whole WWII thing going on at the same time, which the kid’s father has already died in. And the intrusive soldiers shacked up at the family’s home, adding a lot of tension and generally shooting at whatever comes in their path. But in general it’s a nice enough story that kids probably around 7 or 8 will enjoy best. There is some kid style action but not enough to be frightening. And of course there is a happy ending, which I think is a must in a kid’s flick. Nothing very challenging here but like I said, it’s nice. And sometimes that’s just good enough.
Starring: Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn
Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Year of Release: 1961
Truly an American classic. The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told a million different ways in a million different movies. There could be a whole section on Netflix just of star-crossed lovers from rival families/countries/races/sports teams - you name it. This movie takes Romeo and Juliet into New York City in the ’50s, and the two feuding families are replaced by brawling street gangs. The Montagues become the Anglo Jets, led by Riff, and the Capulets become the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. At a dance, Tony, former leader of the Jets and Riff’s best friend, and Maria, Bernardo’s little sister, see each other across the room and it’s love at first sight. With opposition from both sides, they meet secretly and their love grows deeper. However, the gangs are plotting one last rumble, a fight that will finally end the battle for control of the streets. And of course the story then reaches it’s tragic conclusion. Read the rest of this entry »
Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
Director: Rob Reiner
Year of Release: 1989
I hate Meg Ryan. I really do. I hate the cutesy-poo BS she does in all her movies. It makes me wanna puke. Ah… I feel better now that I got that out. I have to admit though, When Harry Met Sally is probably her best movie. And I give most of the credit for that to Billy Crystal. This is probably his best movie too. The story is good, the directing is good, it’s got everything going for it. Read the rest of this entry »
