Movies, Film and My Opinion

 I could have sworn my husband had seen this movie before. I really did. But no - so we both saw this for the first time. I was surprised how interested in the characters my husband was. I, myself, followed the story and plot very well and then was taken aback when I saw Agnes Morehead with a scrunched up face and pouting about things! I looked at my husband and said "OMG it's Endora!!!!" For those that are not familiar, Endora was the mother of Samantha on "Bewitched". Good tv show. Went through some Darrens. But at any rate, Pollyanna (played by Hayley Mills) is a girl, whose parents died and now she must live with her mother's sister, Polly, played by Jane Wyman (beautiful actress!). Polly rules a small town - no one does a move without her permission. Except the church - the church does not take sides in such matters. I really took to the maids: Nancy (played by Nancy Olson), Tillie (played by Reta Shaw - wonderful actress, did a great job in "The G...

 This was a decent movie. I didn't expect the surprises that this movie posed, but poor Peter Parker. He goes through so much because he's still young. He's still inexperienced with his powers and the responsibilities it brings and - he gives human beings more credit than they deserve. Peter is dealing with life without Ned and without MJ, but he does stalk them. Well done, Peter! Very cool that Ned has a Spider-Man Tracker and that he and MJ went to M.I.T. and graduation is coming and what is Peter doing? Not much but saving the town. I like that the Punisher shows up early in the movie but I still don't know what happened and why there's a debt to be re-paid but later in the movie I'm so glad they do! The problem in the movie is there is someone - or something - or an alien - or whatever that is killing people. Not only killing people, but jumping from person to person to person. But why? What's the reason? Where is this being from? And while Peter is tryi...

 Granted, this movie is from 2009, but I'm just now getting around to seeing it. I've seen the first movie and the villain, Ian, played by David Cross, played it well as his motivation was selfish. Pure selfishness. Now, the Chipmunks go to school. And Dave, played by Jason Lee, is not completely in the movie as he has an accident, and yes, Alvin, voiced by Justin Long, is involved. Innocently involved, of course. So, the Chipmunks are sent to Aunt Jackie, played by Kathryn Joosten. But hospitals are a theme in this movie and now Toby Seville, played by comedian Zachary Levi, has to take care of the Chipmunks and make sure they go to school. And not just any school - they're going to High School. Skip Elementary School, skip Middle School - they are headed to High School. The toughest years of their lives and boom - there they are. They are popular outside of the halls of West Eastman High, with millions of fans - but what happens in High School? How do they stay "cool...

 I enjoyed it. I really did. And the twists and turns and how everyone turned out it was just... it made me smile. And the music! The music in the movie was really good. I will have to find the soundtrack, because, wow, Lady Gaga has done it again. This tale brings all the favs back: Miranda (played by Meryl Streep), Andie (played by Anne Hathaway), Emily (of course played by Emily Blunt) and Nigel (played beautifully by Stanley Tucci). Miranda and Nigel are still at Runway, Emily is at Dior and Andie is writing for a well known publication as an award-winning journalist. Things change, Andie loses her job and she finds her way back to Runway with the help of Irv (played by Tibor Feldman). The fashion, the scene cuts/melds and music combo brings us back into a wonderful world of fashion with the new Emily named Amari (played by Simone Ashley) and 2nd assistant Charlie (played by Caleb Hearon). The changes at Runway include HR reminding everyone, including Miranda, that there are th...

 Eh. It could have been better. The minions were cute, the little German speaking director was reasonable, but overall I wanted more. The plot, the climax, the intensity of characters - all of it. I just wanted more. I must note I did love Christoph Waltz as Max. I should have realized no one else could have that beautiful German accent in a character. The Minions have a history of wanting to be a part of something evil, to serve someone who is powerful and evil. And things have always happened. But now, when the invention of movies, the Minions have an idea. They have some of their group that have ideas to make a Monster Movie. But what monster? And how? And what is the back story? And will there be bananas? So many questions to answer and they find a book of spells and get their monster. And their monster gets another monster. So now what happens? Will the movie studio accept their film? What do all the monsters what in return for being in their film? Will there be a sequel?...

 My husband and I, being superhero fans, really wanted to see this movie and see the differences and possible similarities to the TV "Supergirl" that we enjoyed so much starring Melissa Benoist. I did enjoy the introduction, at least to me, of Superdog, Krypto. It's sad he wasn't in most of the movie, except for flashbacks, but it was still good to see him.  Supergirl herself, played by Milly Alcock, was not as attractive to me as a superhero. We were introduced to her in the movie as a drunk, and lots of throwing up. Actually, more throwing up during the movie, so I guess that's a thing she can put on her resume. She was very cocky, knowing her strength, until someone shoots her dog. And like my husband said "Didn't this guy learn anything from John Wick?" Truly, don't mess with the dog. It will not go well for him. And yes, Kara had a heart - she cared for her dog, she cared for the girl with a lot of revenge, Ruthye, played by Eve Ridley, and ...