Summer Movie Reviews...

Once again it is time for Caryn's Critics Corner where I will tell you about the movies I liked, or didn't and hopefully help you narrow down what you see...

First in the Kids department:
WALL-E- It's Disney-Pixar, so you know it will be in my cart the day it comes out on DVD at Target. But, it is a little Castaway like, in that the only real character for the first hour is the robot WALL-E and he doesn't talk. Braden liked it, Berk slept through most of it, and wouldn't sit still through the rest. In my opinion take the older kids, let the toddlers see it in the car-where they are strapped in. But it was cute, I loved the cockroach in it. Gotta see it on the big screen.






Kung Fu Panda- I love Jack Black (the voice of the Panda) and all he brings to his characters. Despite me hating his last movie I saw (Be Kind Rewind) I gave him another chance. It has a good theme behind it, and both my boys sat through the whole thing. If you have to choose, see this before WALL-E, in my opinion, it was just so much better. But be prepared for the Kung Fu action around your house for the next few days as your kids reenact their favorite parts.





Then there was:
Get Smart- So stinkin' funny, I was laughing so hard- I was slapping not only my knees, but Rusty's as well! Steve Carell is so funny as an Secret Agent and I loved Ann Hathaway in this role. MUST MUST MUST SEE! Loved it!











Indiana Jones- What can I say. I am still thinking about the ants. If you have seen it, give me an Amen. Those suckers scared me! I liked Shia in this movie, I just hope they don't try and make him the next Indy. I had to see this, and I liked it a lot. Just remember it is set in the 1950's or so and all the story lines that go along with that era WWI, Area 51/aliens, spies ect.








What Happens in Vegas- This was a great date movie. Full of funny stuff and not as dirty as I would have thought. I loved these two characters. Must see. But if you can't get out to the theater be sure to rent it. The way they act and how they prank each other was funny, yet not taken too far. I especially loved when he messes with her healthy breakfast drink, it cracked me up.








Hancock-Who doesn't love Will Smith. Nuff said. I think I have seen nearly every movie that has come out July 4th weekend, this included. I was not, however, prepared for the language of this movie. So brace yourself if you see it. It is a good movie, but to understand the depth of the character the writers chose a favorite phrase for him to be called and it has to do with a donkey's rear... I love Charlieze Theron in it, but you have to endure hearing profanity in some form through most of it. So, consider yourself warned! It takes away from the movie for me personally, but what was worse were all the kids in the theater, their parents had to have had NO IDEA what this movie really was.

Have fun and go see a movie or six.