Movie Review

This past weekend has been a relaxing one. Our family stayed home and we had no plans to go and do anything. However, one day my husband and I decided to take the kids to a movie. The kids really wanted to see Bee Movie, but I have not heard good reviews about it so we were not so keen on that idea. I have seen some ads for Enchanted and that looked interesting. My husband was game as well. Now it was time to try to convince the kids that they will like it. It was easier than I had anticipated.

WE LOVED THE MOVIE! The last time I enjoyed a movie this much was when my husband and I saw Stardust. The actress Amy Adams plays the lead role of Gizelle and she was perfect for that role. I swear that they had her in mind as the character was developed because she was so perfect! She perfected every expression that I had ever seen in Disney princess movies. And the movie was funny. My husband and I found ourselves laughing and enjoying everything from the various situations the characters are in, to the music and lyrics of the "Happy Working Song". That song was cute and amusing. My husband and I found ourselves singing the melody as we were walking to the car. Later in the day, we were even playing on the computer and looked for any film footage of the movie and found a site that had a clip of when that song was sung in the movie. Everything was predictable. But really, isn't that the way with all the other Disney or even children's movies? Even though it is predictable, it's an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone. My husband told me that this movie has to be one that we buy for our video collection. I agree.

Besides seeing this movie, I also watched some movies at home. We recently installed DishNet and now have a DVR. My husband has recorded some movies that he's thought I'd enjoy. One was The Da Vinci Code. I read the book this summer and really enjoyed the read. I know that the book and movie had much controversy about it and many religious groups were outraged over the innuendos made, but I feel that if you are strong in your religion, a single book or movie is not going to change my belief system. I enjoyed the book for the suspense and mystery. I loved the puzzles that the characters solve and the way the author links puzzles from earlier in the book to later ones. The challenge it provides to one's religious beliefs allows one the opportunity to reflect, and that is a good thing. Anyway, I really enjoyed the book. The first part of the movie was enjoyable, but I was later disappointed by the movie because it did vary from the written story. In addition, when I read the book, I pictured Sir Leigh Teabing to be like Tucker from the movie There's Something About Mary. I am not saying that Ian McKellen (aka Magneto) wasn't good, he just wasn't what I had imagined and therefore it was a hard thing for me to get past. Finally, I do not remember the book dragging out the ending but I felt it happened in the movie.

There is something fun about reviewing movies. I wish I could use more creative and descriptive terms when doing so. It could be that it is midnight right now and really should be sleeping since I have work tomorrow.