The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

This is a really good movie. It was written by Eric Roth, who wrote Forrest Gump, and it has that same cadence. It spans Benjamin's entire life and it's just a well written story. The computer effects they used to make Brad Pitt unage are amazing. I highly recommend this one but bring ALOT of Kleenex. It's not necessarily sad, it's just moving. But then I am a big cryer so be your own best judge.

Bobby

We just rented this movie and it has become an instant favorite of mine. You will not find a more star-studded cast of really great actors like William Macy, Anthony Hopkins, Emilio Estevez (who also wrote and directed), Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Lawrence Fishburne, Joshua Jackson, Harry Belafonte, Helen Hunt, Shia LeBeouf, Elijah Wood, Martin Sheen and Christian Slater.
The story is about the events that happened at the Ambassador Hotel the day that Bobby Kennedy was assassinated there. It's a bunch of individual stories that all link together at the end and each story is a snapshot of something that was happening in society in those days.
Of course the story then weaves in the real story of the assassination by using actual footage of Kennedy speaking at the hotel that day.
It's an amazing glimpse into life in the late sixties and is even more poignant given the events of Obama's inauguration this week. The civil rights movement has finally come full circle, 40 years later.

Defiance

This is a great movie. I highly recommend. And if you're worried that it's really sad or depressing, don't be. It's an inspiring story about a group of Jewish people that formed a community in the mountains to survive the German occupation during WWII.

Latest kids movies

The Tale of Desperaux is excellent. We love Kate DiCamillo's books and they did an excellent job with this one. The animation is beautiful and the story is refreshing. I was a little concerned when it first started because the technique seemed confusing as they jumped between characters and situations. But they used a narrator to bring you along with the story and my kids loved it! They were totally hooked, despite the fact that there weren't any race car scenes or fart jokes! The story was a simple lesson in bravery and courage and love. It was beautiful and my kids loved it! I'd say they paid more attention here than they do in most kids movies!

Mall Cop is the exact opposite of Desperaux, but funny and sweet none the less! As my kids get a little older, they like to see live-action as well as animation and this one was fun.

Favorite Movies from the 80

We either still love them or we loved them once and feel they are classic representations of our era

Shelly:
1. The Goonies
2. St. Elmo's Fire
3. Sixteen Candles
4. Breakfast Club
5. The Lost Boys
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark
7. Top Gun
8. A Christmas Story
9. Some Kind of Wonderful
10. Say Anything

Nathan:
1. Say Anything
2. The Lost Boys
3. Fletch
4. Heathers
5. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
6. Caddyshack
7. Some Kind of Wonderful

Top 5 Wedding Movies

Cinema Girl asked for my top 5 wedding movies:

1. Four Weddings and a Funeral - this wins without a second thought - it launched Hugh Grant in the US and it's the character he does best
2. Sweet Home Alabama - It's so fun to watch beautiful people
3. Wedding Crashers - almost pee'd my pants the first time I saw this
4. The Wedding Singer - it's classic 80s at it's finest
5. Father of the Bride - both the original and this version are awesome for the classic actors that are in them
5. My Big Fat Greek Wedding - funny and original

Please write in your faves or your comments!!