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Science fiction requires a willing suspension of disbelief. If you cannot accept aliens with invisible energy shields invading the earth, the genre isn’t for you. You should be able to accept that an electrician could devise and build a microwave-emitting weapon to counter the aliens and their invisible energy shields. But when the filmmakers ask you to accept that a software engineer could build a perfect working duplicate of said weapon with only a visual inspection and the parts on hand… well, they’re asking a little too much.
The Darkest Hour isn’t a bad movie. It feels longer
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We Bought a Zoo
by T Akery January 3rd, 2012 | Family, Movie Reviews
We Bought a Zoo is a family movie based on a true story of the Dartmoor Zoo. In the wake of a devastating loss, a father struggles to cope with the death of his wife and the even harder task of raising his family. In an effort to start over, he buys a zoo. The zoo is a central part of the healing process and helps him reconnect with his family while taking care of the animals.
This movie is more about the people who invest in the zoo rather than the zoo itself. The animals are more of a
This movie is more about the people who invest in the zoo rather than the zoo itself. The animals are more of a
Pretty Woman
by Michele December 21st, 2011 | Comedy, Movie Reviews, Romance
At home on a recent weekend, we were scrolling through the hundreds of channels available and were disappointed, yet not shocked, to find almost nothing of interest. However, as we were nearing the end of our options, we discovered Pretty Woman was playing and had started only fifteen minutes earlier. This twenty-one year old movie is not new to my viewing, so I was content to pick up part-way into the film.
A Cinderella story, its writing and acting help the audience forget that the protagonist is a hooker. Julia Roberts does a fine job of playing Vivian, a young
A Cinderella story, its writing and acting help the audience forget that the protagonist is a hooker. Julia Roberts does a fine job of playing Vivian, a young
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
by Shannon and Michael December 20th, 2011 | Action, Movie Reviews
In Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, we re-join Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law) in another pursuit of a notorious villain. In this case, it's Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris) who seeks to push France and Germany into war for his own benefit.
He Said:
I feel that the Sherlock Holmes films are going down the path of The Pirates of the Caribbean, where it feels like the sequel was just more of the same, but for some reason with the Sherlock Holmes storyline, it doesn't bother me. I loved the first Sherlock Holmes with Robert
He Said:
I feel that the Sherlock Holmes films are going down the path of The Pirates of the Caribbean, where it feels like the sequel was just more of the same, but for some reason with the Sherlock Holmes storyline, it doesn't bother me. I loved the first Sherlock Holmes with Robert
White Christmas
by Michele December 16th, 2011 | Movie Reviews
This 1954 film may not have the slickness of modern films nor is it as heart-warming as It's a Wonderful Life, but it is a classic to be watched. Starring Bing Crobsy, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, the movie is filled with music and dancing.
White Christmas is a mix of touching moments and goofy scenes, which is why I don't feel the need to watch it on an annual basis. Every two or three years seems to be the perfect frequency. Put the movie on while you decorate the tree, and it is a perfect combination of
White Christmas is a mix of touching moments and goofy scenes, which is why I don't feel the need to watch it on an annual basis. Every two or three years seems to be the perfect frequency. Put the movie on while you decorate the tree, and it is a perfect combination of
