If you make unreasonable demands and the customer service representative politely explains why your request isn't possible, please do not blame said employee for the failure of your holiday. Clearly you were already hagrid as you approached the desk, no doubt looking for even a moment of solace from your brat-ass kids and your nagging in-laws. You're not fooling anyone.
Twilight: Time Killer
If you like the book, go for it. If you appreciate a sappy love story with emo characters, go for it. If you're a boy, don't bother. Edward will make you feel angry inside. Avoid taking your lady friend on a date to see it at all costs- she will compare you to him forever after, and you don't have super-human strength or sparkly skin.
Slumdog Millionaire: Worth It
This film had a unique way of telling a love story, as well as examining Indian society. Also, they found someone other than Kumar to play the lead. Success!
The Day the Earth Stood Still: Time Killer
There were some definite changes to the plot since the 1951 version, where the extra-terrestrial destruction of man was considered necessary for the safety of other galaxies... apparently after two world wars, the aliens had had enough. Now, the human race must be exterminated to preserve the earth's climate and its creatures... conveniently fitting into the genre of end-of-the-world thrillers related to global warming etc. created by "The Day After Tomorrow."
Side note: This was THE perfect role for Keanu Reeves. No acting involved.
Milk: FTW
Psychology students are often familiar with the details of Harvey Milk's death, as the famous "Twinkie Defense" cited by Dan White's defense attorneys is commonly given as an example of self-justification (the act of shifting blame for one's own actions to an outside source). But if you don't already know the story of Harvey Milk, you may not be getting exactly what you expect... but the absence of a dramatic public assassination does not render the story unworthy of being told. If you, unlike myself, possess a heart, you will likely shed tears.
The film promised to be moving, and the star-studded cast certainly achieved that end. Go get inspired, you.
Bolt (3D): Time Killer
If you have to take a child, you probably won't hate it. Actually the animated dog is pretty damn cute, but it's no classic (although I'm a sucker for 3D movies).
The Spirit: Movie Fail
The best thing about this movie? Frank Miller directed it. The worst thing about this movie? Frank Miller wrote it. Er, wrote the adaptation for the screen from Will Eisner's comic. Aside from the character names and the mask, you can barely tell the two are related. The cinematography was neat, but the plot was horrific. I can't say I'm surprised... Samuel L. does like to make a damn fool of himself. I guess this was a step up, however, as he was accompanied by Scarlett Johansson rather than snakes or Christina Ricci.
My favorite line? "You're dead like Star Trek." Oh wait, it seems they couldn't even get that one right- Star Trek is coming out with a forecasted blockbuster in 2009.
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*snark* LOVE it! I didn't know you were back at Regal, sweetheart-- glad to see you in cyberspace:-)
i... want a boy who sparkles, or at least one who will let me throw glitter on him and pretend.
I like to read your blog so that when people start to discuss movies I don't have to say "I haven't been to the movies in YEARS." I can tell them my(your) opinion and look hip! it's all about appearances, right?
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