I tend to look on the bright side of things when it comes to movies. They're fabulously entertaining for me. I was even able to take my kids to see G Force and once I was actually sitting in my seat and the lights went down it wasn't that bad. I gave it a 6 out of 10. (Just to be fair, my son, upon whose insistence we actually ventured out to see this particular film gave it 9 out of 10). So I'm sure that there will be many who disagree with my favorable view of the movies based on books that have been released recently because I'm just not very critical. But here's my take on it!
XMen Origins: Wolverine, 9 out of 10
I loved it, of course. But I love the stories presented by the XMen. I was actually quite depressed when the show came to a screeching halt before the stories in my head had been recreated in full on the big screen. I would have sat there enthralled for hours...well, I guess I should say many more hours. It was a great story with lots of action, drama, romance, twists and turns and openings for more movies to come. And Wolverine himself was utterly yummy. It just had to be said.
Julie and Julia, 8 out of 10
This is another great film. I'm not an avid cook and I enjoyed it. I say this because I've heard a few friends say that it's only fun if you are a big fan of Julia Child or a very involved cook. I am neither and I'm still intrigued by the story. I especially loved the presentation of the two different stories. They were both very interesting and very different and equally meaningful in my mind.
My Sister's Keeper, 7 out of 10
I only give this one a 7 out of 10 because the book was so utterly amazing that I was disturbed by the few changes made to the story line. I always expect things to be cut from the story because they just have to remove parts of the story in order to stick to the general time limitations of the theatre. But there seemed to be unnecessary and odd changes to the story in this movie that I would have avoided. I missed several aspects of the story as presented in the book that were cut out as well. But I wouldn't have knocked the movie score for that purpose alone. Other than that...it's a very well done movie with a lot to offer.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price, 8 out of 10
I love the Harry Potter movies. It seemed that they had a hard time jamming the story into the limited time frame for #6. That's not surprising since the books get longer as they progress. But it is, as always, a great story. My one biggest worry regarding the Harry Potter movies is that the actors/actresses won't be able to last in the roles cast. I'd hate for them to get too old to play the parts before the series is complete. This movie left me feeling the same way that book 6 left me feeling...a bit on edge until the next one comes out. The Harry Potter books are usually really good about giving enough closure at the end of each volume that you're okay with waiting for the next release. But if any of them end without closure...I'd say it's number 6.
The Time Traveler's Wife, 8 out of 10
This is based off such a fabulous, amazing story. I really liked the actor/actress cast for the roles. They seemed to fit perfectly. It was very well done and nearly as gripping (and heart wrenching) as the book; which is saying a lot.
On a similar note...I'm absolutely excited to see what Hollywood comes up with for Where the Wild Things Are and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Seeing how other people envision some of my all time favorites on the big screen is always exciting!
I only give this one a 7 out of 10 because the book was so utterly amazing that I was disturbed by the few changes made to the story line. I always expect things to be cut from the story because they just have to remove parts of the story in order to stick to the general time limitations of the theatre. But there seemed to be unnecessary and odd changes to the story in this movie that I would have avoided. I missed several aspects of the story as presented in the book that were cut out as well. But I wouldn't have knocked the movie score for that purpose alone. Other than that...it's a very well done movie with a lot to offer.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price, 8 out of 10
I love the Harry Potter movies. It seemed that they had a hard time jamming the story into the limited time frame for #6. That's not surprising since the books get longer as they progress. But it is, as always, a great story. My one biggest worry regarding the Harry Potter movies is that the actors/actresses won't be able to last in the roles cast. I'd hate for them to get too old to play the parts before the series is complete. This movie left me feeling the same way that book 6 left me feeling...a bit on edge until the next one comes out. The Harry Potter books are usually really good about giving enough closure at the end of each volume that you're okay with waiting for the next release. But if any of them end without closure...I'd say it's number 6.
The Time Traveler's Wife, 8 out of 10
This is based off such a fabulous, amazing story. I really liked the actor/actress cast for the roles. They seemed to fit perfectly. It was very well done and nearly as gripping (and heart wrenching) as the book; which is saying a lot.
On a similar note...I'm absolutely excited to see what Hollywood comes up with for Where the Wild Things Are and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Seeing how other people envision some of my all time favorites on the big screen is always exciting!
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