Things We Lost in the Fire

2007 (R)

It's been a really long time since I've seen a movie with Halle Berry. She's REALLY good. I was undecided until about 45 minutes into the movie. Then I came to the conclusion that it is a great movie. It seemed kind of slow paced for a while. . .I think that's why I was undecided for so long. But it really was moving. Benicio Del Toro is so cool. The actors who played the kids were great too. I definitely would recommend.

Live Free or Die Hard

2007 (PG-13)

I had not expected to like this movie. In fact, I hadn't plan to watch it at all. . .I was hoping that Michael would watch it without me. But it didn't work out that way. I did end up liking it! I haven't seen any of the other Die Hard movies, but I found that it didn't matter. Bruce Willis is totally hard core. Justin Long (AKA the Mac commercial guy) was great as well, and provided some comic relief.

The Devil Wears Prada

2006 (PG-13)

I must admit, I haven’t seen many Meryl Streep movies, but I LOVED her in this one! I appreciate her acting in this movie even more after the third time seeing it. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt were great too. There are clearly some very poor messages in the movie that I definitely do not condone. But it helps a little to see Andy get some perspective and make a change. . .and I totally love the fashion.

Pride and Prejudice

1995

Is there a better love story portrayed in book and movie than this? Jane Austen, bravo. Love the book, love the movie. How many times have I watched this one? I don’t think I can count. Even though the time commitment is intense – it’s a two-disc/five-hour movie – it’s totally worth it. Not to be confused with the newer version starring Keira Knightley, the BBC version parallels the book remarkably. Colin Firth was made for the role of Mr. Darcy; sorry Matthew Macfadyen, but no one else compares. The one question that this version of the story begs is: What is up with the casting of Jane Bennett?!

3:10 to Yuma

2007 (R)

Christian Bale. . .Russell Crowe. . .need I say more? These two are such incredible actors, and they were amazing together in this movie. It’s definitely a western – one without a love story that I’ve come to expect from movies that are to be my favorites. But instead, there was a human being whose disposition changed from the beginning to the end of the movie. Not in totality, but enough to make you cheer. In retrospect, I should have known what the end of the movie would bring, but I did not expect it, which made the previously mentioned character’s change all the more momentous.

Sweet Land

2005 (PG)

What an incredibly beautiful piece of art. My sister recommended this one to me, and I have to say, it was a fabulous recommendation! The music was breathtaking and the cinematography staggering. The acting was phenomenal too. All in all, it is a glorious love story that stirs up all kinds of emotions. I also highly recommend!

Bourne Ultimatum

2007 (PG-13)

I don’t have a lot of things to say about this movie, though I definitely enjoyed it. It’s one of those that Michael picked out and I thought would be completely not my thing. But it was great! Suspenseful. . .lots of action. . .I just heard they’re doing another Bourne movie – yay! More Bourne!