There are two things that bother me about seeing movies in a theater:
1. The fact that I HAVE to have movie popcorn and a Diet Coke. I went to the movie this morning after meeting a friend for breakfast -- a breakfast I couldn't finish eating because I was so full. However, went straight to the movie and had a popcorn and Diet Coke...a BUTTERED popcorn since Chris wasn't with me. Do you know how many calories are in that little snack?!?
2. That it costs an arm to get in a movie and a leg for my snacks! Ugh!!
There are two things that I love about seeing movies in a theater:
1. There is nothing you can do besides SIT and WATCH! When we rent movies at home, at least once during the movie we have to pause it!
2. Because you sit and watch, it is easier to get transfixed into that "other world". My mind can let go of whatever else is going on and I get lost in the story.
Anyhow, because I am sure you are all wondering, here is my list of movies and my ratings.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice: (****) I give it 4 stars! A fun movie that was perfect for my 9-year-old and my 14-year-old. I also enjoyed it!
Toy Story 3: (****) I give it 4 stars too! Many friends told me to bring kleenex with me because it was so sad. I kept waiting and waiting and near the end was proud of myself for not crying...Then, cut to the last scene where Andy tells how Woody is a great friend and tells Woody goodbye and then drives off to college...All three of my boys turned their heads to me and started laughing because elephant tears were rolling down my face!
Salt: (*****) I give it 5 stars!!! An action-packed, violent movie that had my attention for the full movie. I loved it! It was a bit gory; but, I live with boys. :)
The Karate Kid: (*****) I give that one 5 stars too! Probably the best remake of a movie ever! Also great for both my boys!
Eat, Pray, Love: (***) I give it 3 stars. I did enjoy this movie. I love Julia Roberts! But, after it was all said and done, not my most favorite movie. There was nothing earth-shaking to it. I did love the scenery of Italy, India and Bali. And, yes, I was amazed that this woman in real life would go and travel the world to find herself. If I were going to find myself, I wouldn't have the guts to travel the world by myself...I would probably sit on the couch with a bag of M&M's instead!!
The Switch: (***1/2) I give it 3 1/2 stars! A total girlie movie that was absolutely predictable; but, a very fun and light-hearted hour and a half of entertainment.
So, there you have it. I doubt the movie critics will approve of my star ratings but I rarely agree with theirs!
In the meantime, I had better start exercising to get rid of my "snacking gut" and get a part-time job to pay for my new hobby!
1 comment:
Ok, me again.......Loved Toy Story 3, but I saw it alone with Scot and he had no idea that I cried at the end when Andy left. My boys would have been looking for the tears for sure! Never did see Karate Kid so we'll have to wait and rent it. Want to see Salt but it may have already left the theaters here. Loved Sorcerer's Apprentice....all 3 of my boys enjoyed it too. First movie we saw in Singapore. Eat, Pray, Love isn't here yet and I have never heard of The Switch. I also do the popcorn and Diet Coke no matter what......oh well.
On Tuesday some friends are all going to see Pope Joan. Is that out in the states?
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