Love Guru

I watched this movie last night. It was a funny movie. Mike Myers did a good job for portraying as the love guru. I am surprise with Justine Timberlake because he was there acting. I’m not used to it watching him in that movie. I only know him performing as a singer. Jessica Alba is so gorgeous in this movie. She is sexy and I like her hair.

This movie is about a hockey team hires a love guru because one of its best player have problems in this area. In order to play well, they hire someone to do the job. The player should win his wife back and conquer his fear from his mother.

Of course, there’s always a happy ending. Jessica Alba and the Love Guru go together. The hockey team wins and the best player conquer his fear and win his wife back.

A Walk to Remember

“Our love is like the wind…I can’t see it but I can feel it”

I have seen A Walk to Remember for a couple of times now. And it never fails to make me in tears each time I watch it. It has a certain feeling to it, a magic of some sort, which altogether makes me fall in love and fall apart.

A Walk to Remember, based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same title, is about Landon Carter, a popular student with no plans for the future. He together with his group pulled a prank on a student which went offensively wrong. Landon was held responsible and as a consequence of the group’s misdemeanor, he was forced to participate in after-school community services activities which include starring as the lead in the school play. The school play is also being participated by Jamie Sullivan, the reverend’s daughter who has striking ambitions. Landon and Jamie have no things in common but when Landon decided to take the activities seriously, he asked Jamie for help. Soon, Landon and Jamie are spending time together and developed feelings for each other, much to the dismay of Landon’s friends and Jamie’s reverend father. But when Jamie and his father’s secret was revealed, Landon and Jamie’s relationship was put to a test and this test made the couple realize what true love really means.

I am a hopeless romantic and I love watching drama and romance movies. And I fell in love with this movie after the first time I saw it. It has brought a lot of emotions in me – love, pain, hope. The storyline though has differences to the novel was successful in showing the development of the lead character’s emotions.

Mandy Moore and Shane West, who played Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter respectively, have an undeniable chemistry on screen and both were fitted to the roles.

Overall, I can say that this movie is a must-see. Also, the soundtrack is a good hear.

“Love’s Enduring Promise”

“Love’s Enduring Promise” follows “Love Comes Softly”. Both movies are based on a series of books by author Janette Oke and set in pioneer days.

“Love’s Enduring Promise” is directed by Michael Landon, Jr. and stars Katherine Heigl as Marty Davis and Dale Midkiff as Clark Davis. They are a married couple who came together out of survival and convenience, but then fell in love. They are raising Missy, Clark’s daughter by his first wife who died.

Missy, played by January Jones, is now a young lady and a teacher in a one-room school house. Clark becomes injured and the family is in dire need of help. A mysterious and young stranger, Willie, played by Logan Bartholomew, comes into town and helps out.

Missie is torn. She meets Grant, played by Mackenzie Astin, a very rich man who has come to town. He would love nothing more than to offer all his riches and show her a world she’s never known. Yet, something draws her to Willie, a simple and hardworking young man. The two men have different things to offer Missy, yet she draws on her roots (and heart) to find the answer.

Willie has a secret from his past and one that is tearing him apart. By eventually speaking out about this secret, he’s able to heal and open up.

“Love’s Enduring Promise” is a wholesome movie that projects good morals. The movie is well-paced and the actors work perfectly in their roles.

The Devil Wears Prada

Applying as an assistant to the editor-in-chief is a job that millions of girls would die for, and yet a smart but simple town girl without the slightest sense of fashion gets the slot. Fresh college graduate Andrea Sachs struggles to survive the strenuous time-consuming work, the overwhelmingly chic milieu, and most of all, the supremacy of her boss-from-hell – a totally different world. I watched the movie because of its catchy title, The Devil Wears Prada, and because of the fact that I prefer watching movies that are based on novels. I was surprised that the movie was the not the typical Hollywood movie worth-watching-only-in-a-comfortable-couch-at-one’s-own-home-in-VCD-or-DVD-form. I liked the idea that she tries to work at a very different line just to establish connections to journalists and other prominent publishing networks.

I like the character of the devil. Yes, obviously, the devil is the boss! Miranda Priestly is the devil wearing Prada from head to toe! Meryl Streep played the role well, thinking that she’s already old! I guess it added substance to the movie.

Anne Hathaway, who played the lead character Andrea Sachs, definitely transformed from a fairytale character (Ella Enchanted and The Princess Diaries) into a more sophisticated young woman. In the film, she also transformed, of course not from a fairytale character but from an old-fashioned girl to an absolute chic. A comedy with a tinge of drama plus an elegant wardrobe and lots of couture, set in the busy streets of New York to the romantic fashion city of Paris, this movie would definitely appeal to fashion gurus, style addicts and fashion victims as well.

“October Sky”

Homer Hickman, Jr. (played by Jake Gullenhaal) didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps and be a coal miner in the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia. When he heard about the launch of Sputnik, he became fascinated with the idea of building his own. Homer enlisted a few friends to help out.

Miss Riley (played by Laura Dern) was Homer’s teacher and inspiration. She encouraged him to follow his dream. Homer’s father (played by Chris Cooper) was the opposite. He discouraged Homer’s endeavors and wanted him to stay in the small town and become a coal miner after finishing school.

Homer ran into some obstacles along the way and many trials and errors, but was successful with building his rocket. Homer’s teacher tells him that he has a chance at winning a college scholarship by entering his rocket project in a science fair.

Homer’s dream of building a rocket opened many doors for him, including a new closeness with his father.

“October Sky” is rated pg and an exceptional movie. It’s raw and based on a true story. It’s not just about building a rocket, but human interaction and emotion and how someone can rise above obstacles. A definite 5 out of 5 stars.

Homer Hickman, Jr. became a success. To read more about him go to his website at http://www.homerhickam.com/about/bio.shtml

“Cloverfield”

“Cloverfield” is rated PG-13 for violence, terror and disturbing images and available on DVD. The movie is directed by Matt Reeves and stars Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, TJ Miller, Michael Stahl-David, Odette Yustman and Mike Vogel.

I decided to try this movie from Blockbuster after hearing from a friend that it was so good. I am a little hesitant of scary movies at times, but decided to give “Cloverfield” a try anyway.

“Cloverfield” started out with a sense of mystery and intrigue. The captioning in the movie, immediately peaked my curiosity. Next, the movie moves to a party for someone that is going away to Japan as vice president of a company. About half way through the party, it was time to get a refill on my juice and stretch a bit.

The entire basis of the movie is a guy documenting what is happening the night before the other character goes to Japan. The city is attacked. This movie could have been written, acted and shown in about twenty minutes time. I jumped once and that was about the thrill of the scary part.

The movie received a fairly high rating and may be for some, but overall I would give “Cloverfield” a thumbs down and am glad I got it as a free rental.

“We Are Marshall”

What do you do with the football program of a University when a horrible tragedy takes the life of its members and coach?

November 1970 marked a time when a town suffered a horrible tragedy, one that left the community in sorrow and disbelief for a long time. “We Are Marshall” is based on this sad and true-life event, taking place in the town of Huntington, West Virginia and the uprising afterward. Being a native of West Virginia, this movie held even more meaning to me.

A plane crash claimed the lives of more than 70 people, including football team members, coaches, faculty and community members. The tragedy wasn’t limited to the university, but spread wide across the community and state. “We Are Marshall” depicts the impact very well, without the typical Hollywood drama.

A small percentage of the movie deals with the actual plane crash and then segues into the aftermath. Matthew Fox plays the character Red Dawson. He feels guilty because he stayed behind. He has a difficult time unraveling his feelings.

Nate Ruffin is a teammate who had to stay behind because of illness, but rallied to create another team to play in the 1971 season. He had no idea where to start and neither did anyone else.

Matthew McConaughey plays Jack Lengyl, who is enlisted to rebuild Marshall’s football team. He dresses odd. He’s a bit left of center and seems the last person who could help a football team and community rise after such a tragedy. But, he has a lot of wisdom and insight that helps bring the team and many others together.

There are other characters in this movie who add to the impact of the loss and the uprising. The acting is superb and the movie is about much more than football, but human life and how we can rise above tragedy. Whether you are from West Virginia or a world apart, this movie will tug at your heart and linger for a long time.

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Shirley Temple - America’s Sweetheart Collection, Vol. 1

For those who loved the classic Shirley Temple movies, they are available on DVD. I purchased this particular collection and love it.

Volume 1 includes the movies, “Heidi”, “Curly Top” and “Little Miss Broadway”. “Heidi” is my favorite and about an orphan named Heidi who lives with her cruel aunt. The aunt decides that Heidi is too much for her to take care of and drops her off at her grandfather’s house.

Heidi’s grandfather is a grumpy outcast and having a young child live with him is the last thing he wanted. Heidi adapts and grows to love her grandfather, as he eventually grows to love her as well. Unfortunately, Heidi’s aunt comes back to kidnap her and takes her to a wealthy man’s home to be a companion for his seemingly disabled daughter, Klara. Heidi works miracles with Klara and the two become best of friends. Still, Heidi is missing her grandfather immensely. Her grandfather will do anything to get Heidi back.

This collection has an added perk. You have the option of viewing in color or black and white. Either way, the collection is great family entertainment from days gone by.

Population 436

What if you came to a town, stayed over night and then learned you couldn’t ever leave or you would die? Welcome to Rockwell Falls, population 436.

The opening scene shows a man dying when he tries to get out of town and a baby being born.

This town has a dark secret, one that Steve Cady, a surveyor for the US Census Bureau finds out the hard way. Sent to peaceful Rockwell Falls to find out why the population hasn’t changed in a hundred years, Steve learns the truth of the matter. Determined to leave and take a young girl who also wants to leave with him, Steve starts having bad dreams of a car crash. Finally, the two are able to leave and start out driving fast on the main highway past the town, elated that they are free. That is until the big truck hits their vehicle and kills them.

The end scene shows Steve and the girl dying in the car crash and twins being born in the town.

Upcoming DVD Releases on Tuesday May 13, 2008

This week there are several exciting movies that are due out on DVD next week, such The Great Debaters, Mad Money, and Untraceable.

Great Debaters stars Kimberly Elise, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Washington and Nate Park, inspired by a true story, focuses on the chronicles of the journey of a brilliant coach who uses the power of words to shape a group of underdog students from a small modest black college in East Texas.

Mad Money stars Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes and Ted Danson which is a comedy about three ordinary women who form a unique friendship and decided to rob one of the most secure banks of the world.

The last movie is called Untraceable which stars Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, Billy Burke and Joseph Cross which focuses on a story within the FBI, exist a division that is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminals on the net. A serial kills who displays his graphic murders on his own website, and the FBI must move quickly to track him down before another victim is claimed.

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