Reviews

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away is fantastic. You see segments of most of the Cirque du Soleil shows, which are all terrific. The cinematography is excellent, the music is beautiful, and the acrobatics are incredible. There's a weak story line that does not interfere with the beauty of the movie at all. If fact, there is hardly any dialogue. You just sit back and enjoy the amazing sights on the screen. If you've seen any of the Cirque du Soleil shows, you'll enjoy recognizing them again on screen. The ending aerial act will take your breath away. Additionally, before the movie starts, there's a brief documentary about the making of the film, which makes the movie even more enjoyable.

Well, I see that this movie is not getting good reviews, nor is it getting positive comments on the board. It's certainly not going to win any awards, but if you like romantic comedies and if you go knowing that it isn't great cinema, I think you'll enjoy it. It's all pretty predictable, and you'll question the characters' actions at times, but it will all work out just fine and you'll leave feeling just fine. Everyone is pleasant to look at, and there's nice scenery at the Hamptons. I for one am pretty happy with any romantic comedy, and I enjoyed this movie. You might leave your hubby or boyfriend at home - he'll suffer terribly. But it's fun to see alone or with girlfriends.

I love the Dudley Moore version of this movie, and from the previews, I was doubtful, but I go to at least one movie a week, so I decided to see this one. It was about what I expected - no comparison to the original. I got the impression that Russell Brand had seen the original and was trying to play Dudley Moore, but not really succeeding. Having a nanny instead of a butler did not work. Jennifer Garner did OK as Susan, but Greta Gerwig in the Liza Minnelli role was just pathetic. There was no chemistry and nothing about the character that would make us believe Arthur would give up his fortune for her. One of my favorite scenes in the 1981 version was the engagement party and the stable scene, and that was completely left out of this movie. I feel that scene was pivotal to the plot. Most notably, no one in the theater laughed. I first noticed that I was not laughing, then noticed that no one was. Perhaps remaking the film wasn't the worst idea ever, but if it had to be done, more thought should have been put into the idea. You might enjoy the movie if you have not seen the original, but if you have, you will be disappointed.

Well, I see that this movie isn't getting good reviews from everyone. But I love going to movies every Friday, and I figured with Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper, this movie couldn't be all that bad. I went to the first showing of the day and found a packed theater. If you enjoy a romantic comedy or just a comedy, you will enjoy this movie. No, it's not spectacular, and no, it won't win any Oscars, but it has plenty of laughs and fun moments. Sandra Bullock plays Mary, a crossword puzzle writer who claims to have her own apartment but actually still lives with her parents. She talks non-stop and is a walking encyclopedia. Her parents have fixed her up on a blind date, which she expects to be with a loser, but guess who shows up - Bradley Cooper, who plays Steve, a TV cameraman. She makes a poor impression on him before his car even leaves the front of her house, but she mis-interprets his feelings and begins following him around on his assignments. It's pretty much prat-fall comedy. Just light-hearted movie. I could tell that everyone else in the theater was enjoying it too, and we all left in a good mood. It's not really a "chick" movie - there is plenty for the men to enjoy too. So if you want some pretty simple but fun entertainment, this is a good movie to see. I'm glad I ignored the one review that was here before mine and went to see this movie anyway.

If you want to see a cute, feel-good movie that doesn't require a lot of thought and will leave you with a smile on your face, this is the movie to see. You'll laugh out loud at much of the humor, and you'll fall in love with Anna Faris. It's just silly fun. Anna Farris plays a ditsy blond who gets kicked out of the Playboy Mansion (Hugh Hefner is a good sport in this movie!), ends up homeless, and ends up as a house mother for a sorority of "loser" girls (smart girls who don't know how to attract boys). The sorority is about to lose its charter because they can't get enough pledges, and of course Faris saves the day for the sorority by teaching the girls how to be popular, and, along the way, she learns a few lessons herself. You'll enjoy knowing that her love interest is played by Colin Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, and that some of the people in the Playboy mansion and at the party at the mansion are played by themselves. Also, Rumer Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore and Katherine McPhee from American Idol are girls in the sorority. I thoroughly enjoyed this light movie.

This was a very good and a very believable movie. The bottom line is that if you lean toward liberalism, you will think this is a great movie with a great message. If you lean toward conservatism, you will feel violated, but you will still have to agree that the movie is entertaining, the acting is good, and the message is important. There's a big secret alluded to early in the movie - see if you can guess it!

It always makes me mad when movies manipulate me into crying. I always fight it and "refuse" to cry. I get all fixed up with my eye make-up, then some movie like this makes me make it all a mess! I was doing pretty well in this movie at not crying until the end. So just get your Kleenex ready about half way through the movie and have it handy. Helen Hunt was very good in this movie, and I thought she was believable as a blue-collar type. I didn't like the portrayal of the teacher as such a bad dresser with the goofy tennis shoes with a suit. I teach high school, and most of the men dress "cooler" than that! Kevin Spacy was good too. Haley Osment was exactly like he was in Sixth Sense - I kept expecting him to say "I see dead people." This movie was worth the price - it's very good, but I'm glad I didn't make my husband see it - only the "sensitive" type men will like it. Mine likes movies like The Ladies Man and Best in Show much better. Anyway - don't forget the Kleenex!

My husband and I really enjoyed this movie. It's just quirky and weird and funny. Don't expect it to be a story - it's done in documentary style with dog owners talking about getting ready for dog shows. The characterizations are hilarious. The glamour girl and the old man - like Anna Nicole Smith and her old guy - that was so funny. And the husband/wife team - they kept running into her old lovers who all had to remark on her love-making skills right in front of her daffy husband! This movie won't appeal to everyone. When it ended, an elderly couple in front of us stood up, and the lady turned to the man and said, "That's the last time I'm letting you pick the show." She looked like she wanted to slug him. We thought it was very funny - or more amusing than "ha ha" funny. But you do have to like quirky humor. Really - it's a hoot!!

I have always loved Robert Altman movies, and this one lived up to my great expectations. The acting was excellent - especially Richard Gere's. What a perfect specimen of a man he is - and what a fine actor. The look on his face when he was kneeling beside the his wife in bed as the reality of her illness really sank in is some of the finest acting I have ever seen. Others have called this movie "too busy," but that's what I liked about it - it moves right along with never a dull moment. As a Texan, I had to chuckle at the portrayals of Texas women - especially the over accessorizing - what a hoot seeing Laura Dern baking while wearing six huge zebra patterned bracelets. I'm not the biggest Dern fan, but I thought she was excellent in this movie. And Farrah Fawcett looked great - we should all look so good in our 50's. Even the actresses with smaller roles were excellent. Shawne Fielding, who played the actress who says, "We're all here to see Dr. T" and then sits down showing her exasperation, was great - I sense a great beauty/comic acting ability in her - shades of the beautiful comics of the 40's. I like Helen Hunt, but I didn't think she was suitable as a love interest for Richard Gere. Her character, however, was meaningful in that she was the only women in Gere's life who could take care of herself, which seemed to baffle him. The ending is one of those that leaves you really thinking - unexpected and provoking. Hubby and I are still discussing and analyzing its meaning. I liked this movie, and I recommend it to everyone - especially mothers who over dress their little girls and Texans who can laugh at themselves.