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Seabiscuit
is
so big that it took the efforts of Universal Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures
and Spyglass Entertainment to create it—a story of the little horse that
could (Seabiscuit), a banged up jockey that could (Tobey Maguire), a has
been trainer that could (Chris Cooper) and an entrepreneur businessman who
could (Jeff Bridges). Three ordinary, yet extraordinary men struggle
through the Depression, and as fate often steps in, they are brought
together. The “Biscuit” is the glue that sticks as each rebuilds his life.
Based on the beautifully written book by Lauren Hillenbrand, this is a
wonderful, wonderful flick. It has Oscar contender written all over with
special nods to Maguire.
Who Should See It?
Everyone from Kindergarten and up—it’s a big movie; buy the DVD,
but don’t wait for it—see it in the theater.
5 Golden Eggs
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How to Deal
is a coming of age
flick with Mandy Moore (The Princess Diaries, A Walk To Remember) as a teen
who is jaded about relationships—her DJ Dad dumped her Mom (West Wing’s
Allison Janey) for the new wife who she can’t stand. Her sisters upcoming
wedding is surreal and the kids at school are shallow (but than, how many
teens have depth to them at this stage in their lives?). It’s a girl meets
boy and the sparks are ignited. Gramma is a hoot. The movie is OK, not
great or really good. Chemistry just isn’t there.
Who Should See It? Not little kids,
teens; adults will be bored. 2 Golden Eggs
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Pirates of the Caribbean:
The Curse of the Black Pearl
is
Disney’s latest and what a kick it is. If you have been to Disney World or
Disneyland, you’ve most likely ridden on the Pirates of the Caribbean
venture—expect to see some pieces from it. With Johnny Depp as Captain Jack
Sparrow having a hoot of a time, Geoffrey Rush being the new poster boy for
why it’s a good idea to brush one’s teeth, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner and
Keira Knightley as the Governor’s (Jonathan Pryce) daughter Elizabeth, get
ready for quite a ride with this motley crew of pirates. The visual effects
are terrific—go have a good time. See this one on the big screen—lots of
action that the theater is better suited for.
Who Should See It? Kids from six and
up—Gramma will be charmed by Captain Jack. 4
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
with Angelina
Jolie is the next installment of video action heroine
Lara Croft. This time, Ms. Croft jet skis, rides horses and uses her skills
on a motorcycle. Having as much action as the first plus her travels are
broadened—Hong Kong, Kenya, Tanzania, Greece and Wales. With lots
more action that Indiana Jones ever thought about it, good overcomes evil,
as it should.
Who Should See It?
Lara Croft fans won’t be disappointed—kids from 8 and up.
3 Golden Eggs
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The Hulk
is
Marvel Comic’s latest contribution of superhero and monster—there’s a little
romance, humor, battles and tragedy—something for everyone. With Eric Bana,
Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott and Nick Nolte. Some of the visuals are
great; some of the visuals not so great. It’s escapism and fun. Nolte is a
hoot.
Who Should See It? If you
like action, fantasy or are a comic book devotee, you won’t be
disappointed. 3 Golden Eggs
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Holes
was
another Spring release by Disney and company—based on the beloved book by
Louis Sachar, it’s an adventure about a kid who keeps running into bad luck
that is woven from an ancient family curse. Shia LaBeouf stars as Stanley
Yelnats, the kid who gets sent to Camp Green Lake—a dismal place you would
avoid at all costs. With Sigourney Weaver as the camp director and her odd
ball support team of Jon Voight and Tim Blake Nelson, the young charges are
told to dig holes, holes and more holes. Weaver’s character says it’s to
build character, Stanley thinks otherwise.
Who Should See It? Kids, from seven and up.
3 Golden Eggs
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Head
of State
with Chris Rock, is well, Chris Rock. Hitting the
theater in the spring, Head of State is about a Presidential election of a
neighborhood alderman who is picked by “the Party” to replace the
frontrunner after he suddenly dies. Bernie Mac is cast as older brother, who
ends up as the VP candidate. Of course, they win—very convoluted, but
it’s a Chris Rock comedy. If you like him, you will find some
chuckles—otherwise, take a pass.
Who Should See It? Teens and up.
2 Golden Eggs
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Freaky Friday
with Jamie Lee
Curtis as shrink Dr. Tess Coleman and Lindsay Lohan as daughter Anna don’t
get along—but what else is new with 15-year-olds and their parents? In Walt
Disney Pictures’ latest comedy, Tess is about to marry the man of her dreams
(Mark Harmon) after being widowed for three years. Natch, all hell breaks
loose.
With the about
to be blended family dining at a Chinese restaurant, two fortune cookies are
given to Mom and Daughter—mystical mayhem is the result. The next day being
a Friday—the day before the wedding, Tess and Anna are now Anna and Tess—they’ve
switched bodies. They figure out that they can’t switch back until they
truly feel, experience, honor the fortune from the cookies. And each other.
This was a fun
movie, lots of laughs—even the little girl of about 9 who sat next to me got
a big kick out of it.
Who Should See It? Definitely Gramma,
most of the family…even teens will like it. 4
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American
Wedding
brings back the
crew from American Pie and American Pie 2, Universal’s latest quasi-gross
out raunchy comedy. Players remain the same with Jason Biggs, Alyson
Hannigan as Jim and Michelle tying the knot; the foul-mouthed and
sex-obsessed “Stifler” who plans the bachelor party and “Finch” supporting
his pal as he heads toward wedding bliss, keeping his eye out for Stifler’s
Mom and a reunion to their tumble in the sheets from the previous flick.
Eugene Levy returns as the cool, nonplussed Dad—he’s good.
In between,
there are some laugh out loud scenes…..but record it to juvenile, very
juvenile behavior. Lots of bad language, nudity.
Who Should See It?
Definitely,
definitely not Gramma, nor young kids and not a chick flick. You either
like the American Pie series or you don’t. 1
1/2 Golden Eggs.
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