Wednesday, June 30, 2010

365 Movies: Lust for Gold Review


Lust for Gold stars Glenn Ford, William Prince, Ida Lupino, and Gig Young in this 1949 film. Intrigued by the stories of his Grandfather's goldmine, Barry(Prince) investigates and tries to find the hidden mine. Through his point of view, you understand the legend behind the gold-mine and how everyone crazes to get their hands on the gold. Through flashblacks, the audience gets to see how Barry's Grandfather(Ford) found the gold, and what became of it. It actually was quite interesting and it did hold my interest throughout the film. The only part, I didn't like was Gig. I've said it, several times before, but I've always thought Gig was very wooden with his acting, and in this, he's playing the same exact wooden role, he's known for. He didn't do much for me, but I did like Glenn and Ida; I thought they were marvelous. But to be honest, the best part of the movie for me, was that William had a fairly big role. Even though, he's listed fourth in the credits, he probably has the most screen time, which I loved. I did think it was funny that, Glenn is supposed to be Dutch, but his actual American accent keeps on popping out. Overall, not a bad film!


Review for Tomorrow: Cyrano de Bergerac

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

365 Movies: The Great Mr. Nobody Review


The Great Mr. Nobody stars Eddie Albert, Joan Leslie, and Alan Hale in this 1941 film. Good hearted but rather dumb, Robert Smith(Albert) is constantly letting others walk over him, without even realizing. Truly not meaning not to hurt anyone, Robert doesn't realize that half of the time, he's hurting his chances for happiness. His girl, Mary(Leslie) supports him, but hates to see him, being pushed around, and most of the time, she gets upset with how he deals with things. It had a good idea for a film, but really didn't hold much of an interest for me. Even with the 19 year age difference, between Eddie and Joan, I did honestly think, they were a good coupling. It's a so-so film, with a mediocre story-line, which leaves it, not very memorable.


Review for Tomorrow: Lust for Gold

Monday, June 28, 2010

365 Movies: The More the Merrier Review


The More the Merrier stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, and Charles Coburn, in this 1943 George Stevens film. Because of housing shortage in Washington D.C., career girl Connie(Arthur) feels its her patriotic duty, to have half of her apartment up for rent. What she expects to get is a woman to share the apartment with, but instead its an older gentleman, that goes by the name of Benjamin Dingle(Coburn). Mr. Dingle is a rather daffy character, but he means well, and the two try to stay out of one another's way, which doesn't really work to well. While Connie's off at work, Mr. Dingle decides to rent, half of his room to a young fellow named Joe Carter(McCrea), who is just looking for a place to stay for the weekend, but he gets more out of it, than he expects. It is just about the loveliest, funniest, most adorable movie, I've seen. This is definitely in my top favorite movies, and for good reason. The direction of the film is utterly wonderful, and the acting and story-line mesh so well together, it's magic! Jean and Joel are beautifully fun to watch, and Charles in the mix of it all, makes this one of the best movies ever! Such an enjoyably fun and romantic film!



Review for Tomorrow: The Great Mr. Nobody

Sunday, June 27, 2010

365 Movies: Honeymoon Review


Honeymoon stars Shirley Temple, Franchot Tone, and Guy Madison in this 1947, William Keighley film. Nearly 18 years old, Barbara(Temple) heads to Mexico, to meet up with her beau(Madison) in preparation of getting married. The only problem is, the two hardly know one another, but for some odd reason, they want to get hitched anyway. Trying to find her beau and slightly lost, Barbara meets David(Tone), an older and quite an uptight American, who tries to reunite the young lovebirds, but isn't having the best luck in the world. It lacked so much in this film. The script is terrible and the scenes between Tone and Temple are more than slightly disturbing. I have so many things to say, that I didn't like about this film, but I don't want to make this post any longer, than it needs to be. Even at the "old" age of 42, I still found Franchot to be very handsome and witty, but he just should not have been put in this movie. Shirley, while cute, lacks any ability to draw me in. She was so miscast in this! Guy just looked so awful, playing the fiancee, and it saddened me, to see him play such a stupid character. Definitely, I would recommend skipping this!


Review for Tomorrow: The More the Merrier(A Re-Watch!)

Saturday, June 26, 2010

365 Movies: The Virgin Queen Review


The Virgin Queen stars Bette Davis, Richard Todd, and Joan Collins in this 1955 film. Walter Raleigh(Todd) is determined to propose an idea to Queen Elizabeth(Davis) of going on an expedition to the new world. Their relationship starts off rocky, but the Queen soon falls for the dashing Raleigh. Raleigh though doesn't have the same feelings, and he is in a secretive marriage with a young ward- Beth(Collins) and the two try to keep everything hush hush in hopes of neither of them, getting in any danger. I thought this film was solely going to be a historical drama, but I found there to be quite a lot of humor and romance in it. Richard and Joan are so so so lovely to watch together. They have the rapport and they look so perfect together. Even though, the "star" of this movie is Bette, I felt that entire movie, was centered around Richard and Joan. Overall, not a bad film, considering I usually steer away from this genre.



Review for Tomorrow: Honeymoon

Friday, June 25, 2010

365 Movies: The Edge of Love Review


The Edge of Love stars Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, and Cillian Murphy in this 2008 film. When Vera(Knightley) reunites with her ex-love(Rhys), she doesn't expect for him to be married. Her ex Dylan(Rhys) is a drunk self crazed poet, who cares more for himself, than for his wife and child. He rarely treats his wife with any respect, and spends more time oogling at Vera. His wife Caitlin(Miller) finds friendship in Vera, and the two find that they have more in common, than just Dylan. It's a film that didn't hold my interest at all. Half of the time, I was either trying really to keep my attention on the movie, or I was just plain out spacing out. The film is fairly short, but it honestly felt like the movie wouldn't end. I was really starting to wonder, if there was ever going to be an ending to this film. Overall, very boring and blah and I advise my readers, to skip this movie.


Review for Tomorrow: The Virgin Queen

Thursday, June 24, 2010

365 Movies: Love with the Proper Stranger Review


Love with the Proper Stranger stars Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, and Tom Bosley in this 1963 film. Discovering she's pregnant from a one night stand, Angie(Wood) decides to tell the man, she was with, about the news. Rocky(McQueen) is less than excited about hearing he's going to be a Father, but decides to help her in some way. It's such a simple love story, but when you watch it's utter magic. It has such moments of tenderness and sweetness, and McQueen and Wood are beautiful together. For me, I can watch this film over and over again. I can even quote it! That's how much I love this movie. The sweetness and wonderful chemistry between Natalie and Steve is what makes this film so amazing.


Review for Tomorrow: The Edge of Love

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

365 Movies: Toy Story 3 Review


Toy Story 3 stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Ned Beatty, and Michael Keaton in this 2010 film. The toys are back in the third and final Toy Story film. With their owner Andy(John Morris) heading off to college, the toys are in fear of being thrown out. By mistake though, Andy's Mother(Laurie Metcalf) throws them out, not realizing they are in the trash bag. Barely escaping, the toys end up at a day care, where everything is not what it seems. The toys meet Lotso(Beatty) who seems like a cuddly sweet bear, but he's just the opposite. They also meet Ken(Keaton) a flamboyant and fashionable doll, who instantly falls for Barbie(Jodi Benson). It's adventurous and fun from the very start of the film. As a person, who has basically grown up with the franchise, this is by far, the best one. It's humorous and has so many fantastic moments. Usually, I don't like when a franchise brings in new characters, but I adored the newbies in this. My favorite definitely had to be Ken. He was so funny, and Keaton had absolutely perfect timing! Definitely a fun and enjoyable film!!



Review for Tomorrow: Love with the Proper Stranger(A Re-Watch!)

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

365 Movies Up Review


Up stars Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, and Christopher Plummer in this 2009 film. After the death of his beloved wife, Carl(Asner) decides to fulfill his wife's wish. With people having the desire to take his property away, Carl decides to leave, but he's not going alone - he's bringing his house. Pixar and Disney are the geniuses behind this delightful and sweet film, that I greatly love now. Within the first fifteen minutes, I was already pulled in, and was nearly on the verge of crying. It is such a heartwarming film, that will definitely go down in cinema history, as one of the best. It's a funny and goofy, with moments of tenderness, that leave you going aww throughout.


Review for Tomorrow: Toy Story 3

Monday, June 21, 2010

365 Movies: Objective, Burma! Review


Objective, Burma stars Errol Flynn, James Brown, and William Prince in this 1945 film. Instructed to destroy Japan's radar station, Capt. Nelson(Flynn) go into action. This is an action packed film, with a fascinating story to boot. I really liked it, but honestly I didn't feel that it should have been so long. They could have easily cut some of the film out. I was really saddened to see how little William's role is, even though his name is high on the credits. With a small and doing a very outstanding job, was my new favorite Mark Stevens, who plays Lt Barker. Overall, I did like it but definitely could've been shorter.


Review for Tomorrow: Up

Sunday, June 20, 2010

365 Movies: Mother Carey's Chickens Review


Mother Carey's Chickens stars Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler, James Ellison, Fay Bainter, Walter Brennan, and Frank Albertson in this 1938 film. After their Father(Frank Morgan) passes away, the Carey Family is left on their own, to fed for themselves. Their Mother(Bainter) tries her hardest to supply for the family, but it is often times, too difficult for her to do on her own. The two daughters of the family try to help but not with much luck. With some lucky swindling, the Carey family is able to start up a boarding house, but unfortunately trouble starts up pretty soon after. A very wealthy and snobbish family wants to buy up the house, but the Carey try everything in their power to stop it from happening. This was actually a pretty swell movie. It's a rather simple and straight to the point movie, but it's sweet to watch. Like I've said before, Anne has become a new favorite of mine, and in this she does splendidly. I absolutely adored Donnie Dunagan, the youngest boy of the family. Not only cute, but he was so charming! It's a good little unknown film, with a fun little story to boot.


Review for Tomorrow: Objective, Burma!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

365 Movies: For Me and My Gal Review


For Me and My Gal stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, and George Murphy in this 1942, Busby Berkeley film. When Jo Hayden(Garland) first meets Harry Palmer(Kelly), she has an instant dislike for him. Harry, is quite opposite of Jo. He cares more about himself and his career, than anything else, and that infuriates Jo to no end. When Jo's partner, Jimmy(Murphy) watches Jo and Harry singing and dancing together, he decides that there act is done. When Harry and Jo team up, they are complete magic and mesh so well together. With their very opposite personalities, Harry and Jo fall for one another pretty quickly, with the latter falling harder. This is definitely one of my all-time favorite musicals that I've ever seen. It's not only charming and sweet, but Gene and Judy are about the cutest. They mesh so well together, and every bit that they have together, they electrify the scene. With the three movies, that they made together, this is by far my favorite. This isn't just another musical; this musical to me has a lot more character and depth to it, which makes it so charming. I could definitely watch this movie over and over again. It's a feel good film from the minute you start it up!



Review for Tomorrow: Mother Carey's Chickens

Friday, June 18, 2010

365 Movies: Arrowsmith Review


Arrowsmith stars Ronald Colman and Helen Hayes in this 1931, John Ford film. Doctor Martin Arrowsmith(Colman) puts aside his own health and life, to cure other's. His supportive wife, Leora(Hayes) stands by his side, throughout the whole process, even though at times, she's unhappy with him. I'll give it, that it is a good movie but it's too slow for me. Everything that happens, really drags and it made me wish I could have fast forward through half of it. Ronald(and his spectacular voice!) and Helen are wonderfully sweet together in this and even when Myrna Loy crosses between, they still remain strong. Even with a small role, Myrna Loy is smashing!


Review for Tomorrow: For Me and My Gal(A Re-Watch!)

Thursday, June 17, 2010

365 Movies: The Dark Corner Review


The Dark Corner stars Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, William Bendix, and Clifton Webb in this 1946, Henry Hathaway film. After her boss, a private investigator, is framed for a murder, Kathleen(Ball) tries to clear his name. Brad's(Stevens) ex-partner is keeping a very close on him and it makes Brad very uneasy, and he tries to keep Kathleen out, but she wants to help him. His ex-partner Anthony(Kurt Kreuger) is very shady and tries his hardest to return a little favor to Brad. When Anthony turns up dead, the only suspect is Brad, and the only person, who believes he's innocent is Kathleen. Clifton Webb plays a very uptight and precise art collector, who is involved in the whole mess, and he plays it brilliantly. Aside from him, I loved the performances of Lucille, Mark, and William. I really think that the more I see of Mark, the more I look forward to seeing him. I definitely think he's overlooked today, and his performance in this, is marvelous. He plays the stone cold private investigator brilliantly. I'm used to seeing Lucille as a comedienne, but in this she's very serious, and she does it wonderfully. Not only amazing in comedy, but also with serious material, Lucy could do it. The film really had me pulled me in throughout and kept me guessing, as to what was going to happen next. Just like Mark, I think this film is quite overlooked as well.



Review for Tomorrow: Arrowsmith

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

365 Movies: Post Grad Review


Post Grad stars Alexis Bledel, Zach Gilford, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch, and Carol Burnett in this 2009 film. After graduating from college, Ryden(Bledel) thinks she'll instantly get her dream job afterwards, but things go completely different. When she doesn't land the dream job, Ryden applies everywhere, and then decides to move back into her parents' house. Her family is very very eccentric and they try to help her through her crisis, but not much help is done. This was an average film, with a superb cast. I adore and respect the talents of Alexis, Michael, Jane, and Carol but this film was straight-off terrible for them. The storyline faltered and seemed so mixed up, that it didn't seem to pull you in much. I will say though that, Zach and Alexis did have amazing chemistry together. I do think that there was a scene in this film, that was definitely not needed. It wasn't funny and it was just all around sad to watch.


Review for Tomorrow: The Dark Corner

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

365 Movies: The Enchanted Cottage Review


The Enchanted Cottage stars Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, Herbert Marshall, and Mildred Natwick in this 1945 film. Engaged to be married, Oliver Bradford(Young) and his fiancee Beatrice(Hillary Brooke) plan to stay at an adorable little cottage on their honeymoon. Before they even marry, Oliver is set and ready to fight in the war, leaving Beatrice alone. At the cottage, is a homely looking maid named Laura(McGuire) who falls for Oliver, the minute she sees him. When Oliver does return back, he doesn't go to his fiancee, but to the little cottage, he found such comfort in. With time, Oliver finds peace and happiness with himself, and he soon grows to love Laura. This is such a dreamy and spectacular romance film, and it leaves you in awe from the very start of the film. As much as I don't want to use this word, the film was very enchanting and sweet. The first time, I saw this movie, I was in tears. This film has a special place in my heart and it's such a wonderfully romantic film.


Review for Tomorrow: Post Grad

Monday, June 14, 2010

365 Movies: The Big Parade Review


The Big Parade stars John Gilbert, Renee Adoree, and Karl Dane in this 1925, King Vidor film. Spoiled rich kid, James(Gilbert) enlists in the army, after his sweetheart dreams of seeing him in a uniform. While away in France, James immediately connects with Bull(Tom O' Brien) and Slim(Dane) and they all build up a friendship, that could never be torn apart. With his sweetheart away, James meets a French girl named Melisande(Adoree), who speaks very little English, but the two are smitten almost right away. It's a powerful and dramatic war film, but altogether, it was excellent. There wasn't one bad performance in this film, and I loved seeing the humorous moments between the guys. I haven't seen many silent dramas, but I still found this, to be very good.



Review for Tomorrow: The Enchanted Cottage(A Re-Watch!)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

365 Movies: Laura Review


Laura stars Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson in this 1944, Otto Preminger film. Detective Mark McPherson(Andrews) investigates the murder of Laura Hunt(Tierney) and tries to unravel the mysteries behind her death. The suspected and witty friend of Laura, Waldo Lydecker(Webb) tries his hardest to pin other people as the suspect, but each time, he makes it more obvious. This is a superb, smart, and very thrilling film noir. It leaves you curious, what will happen from start to finish. So many questions came through my mind, when I first saw this, and even though I saw it again, it still left me wanting more. It's a brilliant film, with an utterly amazing cast to boot. Gene and Dana are so lovely to watch, and I really wish they were in even more films together, because they were wonderful. As the squeamish and often times, he comes off as a Momma's Boy, Vincent was deliciously fun to watch!


Review for Tomorrow: The Big Parade

Saturday, June 12, 2010

365 Movies: It's Complicated Review


It's Complicated stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, and John Krasinski in this 2009 film. 10 years after their divorce, Jane(Streep) and Jake(Baldwin) rekindle their romance again, but only this time, he's married to someone else. Feeling guilty about her affair with her ex-husband, Jane goes back and forth, on whether to continue with the affair or not. Jake, on the other is enjoying every moment of their rekindled affair, and he won't stop at anything, to have it continue. There three grown children know nothing about it, but they are still reeling over the divorce, that affected them, when they were kids. Jane's architect and newfound friend, Adam(Martin) immediately connects with Jane, but with Jake still in her life, he is often pushed to the side. It's super funny and had me laughing so much. I watched it with my Mom, who loved it as well. I thought that Alec was about the funniest thing in this movie. He was so hysterical and witty! Meryl was absolutely brilliant and fun too! Even though, I prefer seeing John with a leading role, I thought he was a gem in this movie as well. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this newer film!



Review for Tomorrow: Laura(A Re-Watch!)

Friday, June 11, 2010

365 Movies: Leap Year Review


Leap Years stars Amy Adams and Matthew Goode in this 2010 romantic comedy. After having high hopes, that her boyfriend of four years would propose, Anna(Adams) decides to propose to him instead. Off on a business trip, Anna tries to track her boyfriend, Jeremy(Adam Scott) down in Ireland. So many mishaps occur during her flight, that she dropped off not in Dublin, where Jeremy's at, but at a small town. Immediately Anna has a distaste for it, and for the bartender, she asks help for. Declan(Goode), the bartender finds Anna to be prudish and cold, and the two don't get together, even though Declan helps her to get to Dublin. It's a sweet film, but I honestly wished that they slowed it down with the relationship between Declan and Anna. They do seem like they genuinely like each other, but I feel that the two characters delved into marriage far too quickly. They did have a cute rift towards each other and the chemistry was undeniably but that was the only problem I had with them. My other problem was with Jeremy, it just didn't seem very believable that he and Anna were "in love". There wasn't anything there. Overall, fun and sweet.




Review for Tomorrow: It's Complicated

Thursday, June 10, 2010

365 Movies: Woman's World Review


Woman's World stars June Allyson, Clifton Webb, Van Heflin, Lauren Bacall, Fred MacMurray, Arlene Dahl, Cornel Wilde, and Elliott Reid. Three men are sent to New York with their wives for a possible promotion. Their boss, Mr. Gifford(Webb) selects Jerry(Heflin), Bill(Wilde), and Sid(MacMurray) as the possibilities for the job. He also keeps an eye out for their wives, Katie(Allyson), Elizabeth(Bacall), and Carol(Dahl). He watches both husband and wife to see how they react and whether or not, he thinks they are suitable for the job. It seemed to drag and it didn't have much of a storyline going on. The characters all seemed quite drab and none seemed interesting to watch, the entire way through. Elliott had a rather small role as Mr. Gifford's nephew but even he was blah in this movie. It was so very boring and I don't think, I'll be watching it any time soon.



Review for Tomorrow: Leap Year

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

365 Movies: Vicki Review


Vicki stars Jeanne Crain, Elliot Reid, and Jean Peters in this 1953 film. Glamour girl Vicki Lynn(Peters) is found murdered in her apartment and immediate suspense is soon followed. Vicki's sister, Jill(Crain) and her publicist Steve(Reid) are the first and only suspects, that the cops keep an eye out for. Lt Ed Cornell(Richard Boone) believes that Steve killed Vicki, and that Jill was his assistant in the murder. Lieutenant Cornell starts to become so obsessed with landing Steve behind bars, he ends up watching his every move. I was really surprised by how much I loved this movie. It was superb thriller and the cast was amazingly well. Elliot and Jeanne were beautifully charming together and I think they were gorgeous to look at. The story-line was so fascinating and it held my interest, the entire time. Another thing, I would like to point out, is that Vicki is originally from Harrisburg, Pa, which is where I live, so I thought that was so neat! Overall, a very good suspense film, that you keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.



Review for Tomorrow: A Woman's World

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

365 Movies: City Lights Review


City Lights stars Charles Chaplin and Virginia Cherrill in this 1931, Chaplin film. The Tramp(Chaplin) instantly falls for a poor blind girl(Cherrill) and tries everything in his power to make her life better. The blind girl unknowingly thinks that the Tramp is in fact a rich man, and she finally feels things are going to work out for her, but the Tramp is nothing but poor himself. In this very sweet and simple Chaplin silent film, I found myself crying and smiling throughout the entire film. Chaplin is such a genius and this in my opinion, is one of his best! Virginia is so lovely to look at, but the whole film belongs to Chaplin. An excellent and funny silent film, that I adored watching!


Review for Tomorrow: Vicki

Monday, June 7, 2010

365 Movies: Broadway Bill Review

Broadway Bill stars Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Clarence Muse, Helen Vinson, and Walter Connolly in this 1934, Frank Capra film. The film is about Dan(Baxter) a man who despises his job at his Father-in-law's(Connolly) company but loves his hobby(racing horses) more than anything. When he feels like he's being trapped, Dan escapes to something that he enjoys. His wife, Margaret(Vinson) doesn't approve of his behavior and believes he'll leave his hobby alone. The only problem is, Dan loves what he does and he wouldn't give it up for anything in the world. Someone who does understand him is, Margaret's unmarried sister, Alice(Loy) who supports him throughout the entire ordeal. This is a sweet and remarkably touching film. I loved the playfulness between Loy and Baxter. They exuded cuteness together! I ended up tearing up at the end of the film, it was so sad but such a marvelous film!



Review for Tomorrow: City Lights(A Re-Watch!)

Sunday, June 6, 2010

365 Movies: The Strawberry Blonde Review


The Strawberry Blonde stars James Cagney, Olivia De Havilland, Jack Carson, Rita Hayworth, George Tobias, and Alan Hale in this 1941. Raoul Walsh film. His entire life, Biff(Cagney) has been suckered punched into doing things, he doesn't necessarily want to do, because of his bully of a friend, Hugo(Carson). While waiting for Hugo to come to his office, Biff reminisces about his past and the poor decisions, that followed when he was friends with Hugo. Biff's wife, Amy(De Havilland) is a patient and kind woman, and the two match perfectly together. While he's a tad hot-headed, she's cool and patient. They seem like the ideal couple, compared to Hugo and his wife, Virginia(Hayworth), who seem to argue more than make up. It had some laughs and the cast was amazing, but overall it was a so-so film. My favorite character in this, was Old Man Grimes(Hale), Biff's Father. He was hysterical!



Review for Tomorrow: Broadway Bill

Saturday, June 5, 2010

365 Movies: Wing and a Prayer Review


Wing and a Prayer stars Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, and Charles Bickford in this 1944 film. The film is the story of the Carrier X, during World War II. Abroad a lot of the men, just want to get down and fight, but they have strict orders, to not. Hotshot actor, Hallam Scott(Eythe) doesn't follow the rules, and most of the time, ticks off his superiors. Lt Commander Edward Moulton(Andrews) tries to help and direct the boys but he too has to be careful. Flight Commander Bingo Harper(Ameche) is a touch cookie, and if anyone is out of line, he takes immediate notice. It had the potential to be a fantastic film, but it fell pretty soon into starting up. Many times, studios brought new actors and tried to make them into stars. Some of these actors, weren't all that great at acting; though they had the looks, the talent wasn't there. A fine example was from William Eythe. The film is basically centered around his character, but he just doesn't deliver. The rest of the cast did excellently, but it was he, who made the film lack. Besides William, I felt that the storyline was really flat and it didn't have much material to hold onto. I loved seeing Don play such a strict and non-emotional character. It was so completely different from his usual roles.



Review for Tomorrow: The Strawberry Blonde

Friday, June 4, 2010

365 Movies: A Little Princess Review


A Little Princess stars Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, and Liam Cunnigham in this 1995, Alfonso Cuaron film. When her Father is sent to fight for his country, little and imaginative, Sara(Matthews) is sent to a strict boarding school. At first, everything seems be going alright, until news breaks that her Father was killed in action. The headmistress, Miss Minchin(Bron) despises Sara, and tries everything in her power, to break the little girl down but she never wins. Sara finds solitude and comfort in servant girl, Becky(Vanessa Lee Chester) and the two bond instantly. When I was a little girl, and I was upset, there was always two movies, that I could find my comfort in. One of them was this, and the other being "Matilda". From these films, I found myself relating quite a lot to the main characters, and found that I wasn't so alone. After all these years, this film still holds a special place in my heart. It's so imaginative and wonderful, and it makes me smile still. Liesel is so sweet and innocent, and she just embodies the character of Sara. Eleanor is absolutely witchy and I remember growing up, thinking of how much I hated her! Such a wonderful and exciting film, that I still enjoy watching!



Review for Tomorrow: Wing and a Prayer

Thursday, June 3, 2010

365 Movies: (500) Days of Summer Review


(500) Days of Summer stars Joseph Gordon - Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, and Matthew Gray Gubler in this 2009 film. The film is about Tom(Gordon- Levitt) and Summer's(Deschanel) tumultuous relationship. While Tom falls quickly in love with Summer, Summer doesn't want to get involved. Their personalities are very different from one another but somehow they work. Tom's buddies support him, but they often don't think that he and Summer don't work out. Sometimes, she comes off very non-emotional, while Tom is filled with love. It's a smart and simple modern film, that I greatly liked.



Review for Tomorrow: A Little Princess(A Re-Watch!)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

365 Movies: The Proposal Review


The Proposal stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, and Betty White, in this 2009 film. Fearing she is going to be deported back to Canada, editor Margaret Tate(Bullock) devises a plan, where she doesn't have to go back. Margaret comes up with a bogus story, that she is engaged to her secretary, Andrew(Reynolds), whom fears her. Sabotaging and blackmailing him into going along with her plan, neither Andrew nor Margaret have any idea, what is in store for them. Considering it is a newer film, I was pleasantly surprised, to find that there wasn't much profanity in it. Personally, I don't think profanity is required to be put in films, but it seems that a lot of newer films, tend to that. This was not only funny, but also sweet and charming. Sandra and Ryan mesh so well together, and the chemistry between them is undeniably cute. Betty White is so utterly hilarious as Andrew's Grandmother, and she has some of the best lines in the movie!



Review for Tomorrow: (500) Days of Summer

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

365 Movies: Doctor in the House Review


Doctor in the House stars Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Kenneth More, and Donald Sinden in this 1954 film. Destined to become a Doctor, Simon Sparrow goes through medical school, to accomplish his goal. Simon meets a group of guys, that he immediately connects with. Also he connects with Joy(Pavlow) a nurse, but they connect in a romantic manner. It's a charming and fun British film. Dirk is so handsome in this, and he charms the screen. I've never seen Muriel before, but she was very pretty and quite good. I loved the boys in this movie, they were so funny!



Review for Tomorrow: The Proposal

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