Duplicity

I liked this movie although I talked to didn't. The thing with this movie is that you really need to pay attention throughtout the whole. If you lose track of things you can get lost fairly quick. Fortunately I was warned of this before going to see this so I was paying close attention. A funny twist at the end makes for an enjoyable ending.

State Of Play

An extremely entertaining political thriller. Helen Mirren and Russel Crowe do an excellent job portraying members of the fifth estate trying to get a story and solve the crime at the same time.

Monsters Vs Aliens

Dream Works has done it again. Producing and entertaining animated movie that captures the imagination of both kids and adults alike. Bob the blob played by Seth Rogen is hilarious. Not a fan of Rogens generally but in this movie he is excellent.

Knowing

I really didn't like this movie. The story line was good but there was several plot lines that I found offensive when viewed from my the point of my faith. Though this might not be an issue with some people.

Race To Witch Mountain

This was a great movie. That I enjoyed immensely. I am continuing to be impressed with the acting skills of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. For starting out in the profession of wrestling he has come a long way. The two kids playing the aliens were both cute and believable. Giving the movie alot of heart.

Watchmen

Oh man... what a dissapointment. I've been looking forward to seeing this movie ever since I saw the first trailers of it. The fact that it was coming from the same director as the movie 300 only made me more excited. Now to clarify I have NEVER read the Watchmen graphic novel so I can't compare so I am not coming from that end. I guess I wanted to see MORE of the Dr. Manhanten character. He seemed to be the most interesting of the character.. and I didn't really get it. I will have to wait to see if the Director's cut of the movie is any better.

The Tale Of Despereaux

This movie was first released in December of 2008 but it took me till now to finally see it. What a over sight on my part I must say. The animation in this movie is on par with anything that Pixar or Dreamworks has released. The story line is captivating and heart warming and the characters are endearing. Voices include Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, and Sigourney Weaver. A great movie for children.. although some scenes might be too intense for younger viewers. Parents should use their discretion.

The International

I had high hopes for this movie, but I ended up leaving kind of disappointed. Not that the movie was bad necessarily. Just that it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The trailers all made it sound like a great conspiracy movie full of intrigue. Which it did have for most of the movie.. but then the ending left you feeling robbed as a pitch from "left field" came into resolve the situation. Another renter if you ask me.

Push

With Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans (Fantastic Four) this movie is a half way decent actioner that could have been WAY better. The problem being that the writers were too busy setting up the storyline that the movie left you feeling like there was more to come. Which from what I understand there is. The plan being that this be made into at least a trilogy. Again it wasn't horrible although I recommend people to rent this one.

Taken

All I can say is WOW. This movie was non-stop action the whole entire length. Liam Neeson plays the part with a barely contained rage that comes across as being cold and methodical. I for sure wouldn't want to be the people who kidnapped his daughter. For any father with daughter's I think the idea of having there little girls taken has got to be a worse nightmare scenario... and ALL hope they could be as affective as Liam's character at getting them back. A great "justice" movie if there ever was one.

Inkheart

I generally like Brendan Fraser as an actor. Between the Mummy movies, Bedazzled and even Journey To The Center Of The Earth... I find him to be pretty consistent in the enjoyability of his work. Again, I wasn't dissappointed in his latest movie... "Inkheart". The story was fresh and new and the characters were endearing. On the whole if not a GREAT movie... it was in the end enjoyable.

Last Chance Harvey

I know its the beginning of the year so it will be hard to say this with any certainty but I feel this might become of my favourite movies of the year. The chemistry between Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson was great. Although funny I would hestitate to call this a comedy. Or a strict romance, although it is that. In it's essence its a sweet movie about two lonely people meeting at a point in there lives when they most need each other.

Common Sense

I found this essay on the web and found it rather interesting and profound. It has many truths though in it that I agree with. I truly believe that Political Correctness is going to be the death of society if we aren't careful. People will not be able to get ANYTHING accomplished without offending somebody and being sued.

If you are wondering, I don't know who wrote it as the author was listed as "unknown"

R I P Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, as his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame and I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not join the majority and do nothing