The Tourist

This movie has some rockin' scenery from Paris & Venice. If you haven't been you'll want to go even more after seeing this movie. I loved the outfits that Angelina's character wears. Oh, and the movie was good too. I know, I can easily be distracted!
The story had many fun characters to love and hate, my favorite was the poor schmuck from London Yard played by Paul Bettany. He has the worst time with his cohorts and trying to do his job from afar doesn't help him.

Where the movie fails me is 1) Johnny Depp does a terrible job at an American accent from anywhere in the US, but especially for someone that's suppose to be from, I believe, Wisconsin. 2) The movie focuses every ones attention on Elise no matter what the setting; everyone is starring at her! A little over-board if you ask me. 3) The ending doesn't seem believable what-so-ever. Go back over the story in your mind and see if you don't agree with me.

I'll give it 2.5 stars out of 5. Simply because it was fun and entertaining to watch.

True Grit

This adventure was by far my favorite film by the Coen brothers. Although there was plenty of violence (that their known for over-doing) the story warrants it with the given circumstances.

The movie has a great list of characters and the young girl does a fabulous job of delivering her quick lines without a hint of a smile or emotion other than anger and contempt. After watching the original from 1969 I would say the new version honored the original story but had some great improvements and you have to love Matt Damons portrayal of the Texas ranger, he's comical.

A 14 year old girl, Mattie, (Hailee Steinfeld) has a mission to bring her Father's murderer to justice. She travels alone and employs the unethical and resistant, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to help her carry out this task.

The only part I have to say I would take issue with were the lines delivered by the rough hooligans that seem to have impeccable English. This and the bear skin wearing character were unbelievable and not true to the original film.

Once again Jeff Bridges delivers a great drunk with a kind heart, sound familiar?

4 out of 5 stars.

The Fighter

I enjoyed this movie for what it was.....a true comeback story of 2 brothers born and raised in Lowell, Mass. in the 80's. Mickey Ward played by Mark Wahlberg is a struggling boxer in the mid-80's trying to follow in his brothers footsteps, but with his family in his corner he's sure to fail. His conniving Mom and drugged up brother pulling him down, step in Amy Adams character that tells it to him plain and straight. I loved the role she played and think that her and Christain Bale deserve Oscars for their parts. Dickie's character is painful to watch as he self destructs with drugs and prison time.

Great story told well and delivers a great representation of redemption.